PANEL DISCUSSION: Fri. Sept. 11 - “Ambassadors’ Dialogue on Korea,” 4pm, Cambridge
The Korean Economic Institute presents a discussion featuring Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Han Duck-soo and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen Stephens. The ambassadors will address the current economic situation on the Korean peninsula and discuss the state of US-Korea relations. Location for the panel is Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Institute of Politics, 79 JFK St., Cambridge. For further information, contact Sean Tierney at Sean_Tierney@ksg.harvard.edu.

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SEMINAR: Mon. Sept. 14 & Tues. Sept. 15 - “Trade Finance Solutions for Exporters,” Washington DC
The Export-Import Bank of the US presents this opportunity to learn about trade finance and reduce your international risk while expanding your sales. Location is Export-Import Bank Headquarters, 811 Vermont Ave. NW, Wash DC. Time is 8:30am Sept. 14. For further information, contact Augustine Grace at gus.grace@exim.gov.

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EVENT: Tues. Sept. 15 - “Reverse Engineering Seminar,” Waltham
Technigraphics & Creaform present this seminar for all industries interested in 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering of Dassault Systemes PLM software. Creaform is a technology company with offices in Canada, US, France, China and Japan. Seminar location is Hilton Garden Inn, 420 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham. Price is $69. For further information, contact Emilie Grenier at egrenier@creaform3d.com or visit the website below.

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EVENT: Thurs. Sept. 17 - French-American Chamber of Commerce New Members’ Networking Night, 6:30pm, Boston
The French-American Chamber of Commerce invites all members to their first event of the season, featuring presentations by several new members and a “Taste of Bordeaux.” The Chamber’s programs for 2009-2010 will be announced. Location of event is Merrill Lynch, 125 High St., Boston. Cost is $25 members, $35 non-members. Visit the website below for further information.

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EVENT: Mon. Sept. 21 - “Expansion to China,” 7:30am, Waltham
Mass. High Tech presents a lively panel discussion and networking opportunity. Attendees will learn from multinational and start-up firms about technology and outsourcing in China. Speakers include Douglas Banks, Editor, Mass. High Tech; Charlie Jing, China Pres. for CEVA Group; Mark Hodges, Chief Customer Officer, PTC; and Christa Bleyleben, Partner, MassGlobal Partners. Location is Emerging Enterprise Center, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, Waltham, MA 02451. Cost to attend is $65, or $50 for AIM Members, who should enter offer code NXSY7116. To register, call 1-800-486-3289 or visit the website below.

Visit http://masshightech.bizjournals.com/masshightech/event/7081

EVENT: Tues. Sept. 22 - "The Utility of the Future" by CEO of National Grid, 5:30pm, Cambridge
The British-American Business Council of New England presents this evening seminar featuring Steve Holliday, Chief Executive of National Grid. He will discuss regulatory and financial implications faced by the utility and the challenges and opportunities for businesses in both the U.S. and U.K.Event begins at 5:30pm. Venue is British Consulate-General, 1 Memorial Drive, 15th Floor, Cambridge. Cost is $35 members, or $50 non-members. To register or with questions, call 617-720-3622.

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EVENT: Wed. Sept. 23 - "Restoring Global Financial Stability," presented by WorldBoston, 10:30am, Boston
WorldBoston presents networking and luncheon remarks from Steven Weisman, Public Policy Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and Former Chief International Economics Correspondent for the NY Times. Mr. Weisman will talk about the lessons that policymakers have learned and how those will be applied at the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh. Accompanying Mr. Weisman will be a distinguished delegation of international visitors from 24 countries, including MPs from Denmark, Malaysia, and South Africa, senior government officials, and journalists and editors from around the world. Attendees will meet and mingle with these visitors during the networking session. Location is NonProfit Center, 2nd Floor, 89 South St., Boston. Cost is $20 WorldBoston members, $30 non-members. To register, call (617) 542-8995 x102 or contact wb@worldboston.org.

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WORKSHOP: Thurs. Sept. 24 - "Investment Opportunities Overseas for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses," presented by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), 7:30am-5pm, Boston
The World Affairs Council of Western Mass. presents its Annual Meeting and Dinner featuring the Japanese Consul General. Cash bar and reception at 6pm, dinner and program at 6:30pm. Venue is Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place, Springfield. Cost is $40 including dinner. For further details, contact Cynthia Melcher, World Affairs Council, at 413-733-0110or email cmelcher@worldaffairscouncil.com.

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EVENT: Thurs. Sept. 24 - "Japan's New Administration and the Future of Japan-US Relations," featuring the Honorable Masaru Tsuji, Consul General of Japan in Boston, 6pm, Springfield
The World Affairs Council of Western Mass. presents its Annual Meeting and Dinner featuring the Japanese Consul General. Cash bar and reception at 6pm, dinner and program at 6:30pm. Venue is Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place, Springfield. Cost is $40 including dinner. For further details, contact Cynthia Melcher, World Affairs Council, at 413-733-0110or email cmelcher@worldaffairscouncil.com.

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EVENT: Thurs. Sept. 24 - Portuguese Winetasting, 5:30pm, Boston
Boston University’s Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center and the Instituto Dos Vinhos Do Douro e Porto (IVDP) present their first collaborative effort. Attendees can taste the breadth and depth of one of Portugal’s most important and historic exports, Porto, and the new sumptuous wines of the Douro. Cost is $25 per person. Location is 808 Commonwealth Ave. Showroom, Boston. Register by calling 617-353-9852 or visiting the website below.

Visit www.bu.edu/foodandwine

EVENT: Wed. Sept. 30 - CAN-AM Exchange (US and Ontario, Canada) CONFERENCE, 8am, Boston
Join senior business leaders from New England and Ontario to understand how successful and growing partnerships between financial services companies in the United States and Canada have strengthened businesses on both sides of the border and around the world. Keynote Speaker is Lynne Patterson, Sr VP & CFO, John Hancock Financial Services. Conference also includes morning seminars and luncheon panel discussion. Cost is $150 per person. Location is Four Seasons Hotel, Boston. To register and for further information, visit the website below.

Visit www.investinontario.com/boston

WEBINARS from US DEPT. of COMMERCE, COMMERCIAL SERVICES
The US Dept. of Commerce presents a series of webinars this fall on topics as varied as ITAR, trade with Turkey, NAFTA, Export Compliance, Trade with the Bahamas, Export finance, etc. For further information, for dates, and to register, visit the website below.

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Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

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