EVENT: Sept. 25, Tues.--"EU Luncheon with Tim Murray, Mass. Lt. Governor," 11:30am, Boston
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce, the German American and British- American Business Councils and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce & Trade extend an invitation to an EU luncheon event at the University of Massachusetts Club, 225 Franklin St. 33d Floor, Boston, from 11:30am-1:30pm. The Lt. Govr. will discuss ways to improve cooperative opportunities between European and Massachusetts firms. Cost is $65 for members, $75 for non-members. Contact the French-American Chamber of Commerce at valerie.ferret@faccne.org.
Visit www.faccne.org.

EVENT: Sept. 26, Wed.--UN Association of Greater Boston's "200 Years of US-Russian Diplomatic Relations," 12:30pm, Boston
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The UN Association of Greater Boston presents this luncheon event featuring Ambassador William Burns, US Ambassador to Russia, and Ambassador Yuri Ushakov, Russian Federation Ambassador to the US. Tickets are $60 for members of UNAGB, USRCCNE, and Mass. Historical Society, and $75 for non- members. Contact the UN Association at 617-482- 4587 or info@unagb.org.
Visit www.unagb.org.

EVENT: Sept. 26, Wed.--MeetChinaBiz Roundtable, 4pm, Boston
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MeetChinaBiz hosts its regular Boston Roundtable, with China updates, networking and roundtable discussion, on Sept. 26 from 4-7pm at Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St. 8th Floor, Boston. Cost is $25 for non-members, free for MCB members. To RSVP, contact Shawn He at shawn@inetwork128.org.
Visit www.meetchinabiz.org.

EVENT: Sept. 27, Thurs.--"Moving the (Disney) Mouse to a Global Operation," 7:30am, Springfield
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Western New England College's School of Business presents Dennis Lind, Vice President of Design & Engineering and Integrated Facility Planning Strategy for Global Facilities Operations Services at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, as a breakfast speaker. Mr. Lind is a graduate of Western New England College and has been with Disney for 17 years. Location is Rivers Memorial Hall on the Western New England College campus, cost is $15 per person (WNEC students are free), and time is 7:30am for breakfast, 8am-8:50am presentation. For further information and to RSVP, call 413-782-1231 or email ibbseries@wnec.edu.
Visit www.wnec.edu.

EVENT: Sept. 27, Thurs.--Robert Salipante, President, Sun Life Financial U.S., at New England Canada Business Council Luncheon, 11:30am, Boston
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The New England-Canada Business Council presents this luncheon featuring Robert Salipante, President of Sun Life Financial U.S. Mr. Salipante joined Sun Life as President in 2003; he was previously President and General Manager, US Financial Services, for ING. He graduated from the University of Michigan and MIT's Sloan School of Management. Location of luncheon is Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave., Boston. Time is 11:30am, and cost is $40 for members, $50 for non- members. For further info, call 508-923-0365 or email necbc@comcast.net.
Visit www.necbc.org

EVENT: Sept. 27, Thurs.--"Hong Kong: A Fulcrum for Business Success," Noon, Boston
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) presents this luncheon featuring Christopher Jackson, Asst. Exec. Director of HKTDC; Mr. Indra Purkayastha, Sr. Vice President, iRobot; Michael Ho, Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers; and Dick Radez, President, Russell & Co. Time of event is Noon-2pm, location is Back Bay Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, and cost is $50 if you register by Sept. 12, and $75 thereafter. For more details, contact Curtis Louie at 212-838-8688 x21 or email curtis.louie@tdc.org.hk.
Visit www.tdc.org.hk.

EVENT: Oct. 3, Wed.--Boston Cargo Facilities Tour by CONECT, 8:30am-4pm, Boston
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CONECT's Boston Cargo Facilities Tour includes site visits to Boston's Marine Industrial Park, BFCT Cruise Terminal, US Customers & Border Patrol's Cargo Operations Office, Logan International Airport Cargo Complex, Massport Aviation Dept. & Conley Container Terminal. The day also includes a luncheon and optional Harpoon Brewery Tours. To register and for further information, contact Carol Turner at 508-481- 0424 or email conect@charter.net.
Visit www.conect.org.

EVENT: Oct. 4, Thurs.--"Understanding Chinese Business Culture & Etiquette," 6:30pm, Boston
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The New England Chinese Information & Networking Association (NECINA) presents this seminar featuring Rebecca Weiner, an experienced "China Hand" and freelance consultant on China communications issues, and Edgar Masri, President & CEO, 3Com Corporation. Event begins at 6:30pm and the venue is K&L Gates, State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln St., Boston. Cost is $20 for NECINA members and $40 for non-members. For additional information on the speakers and to register, visit the website below.
Visit www.necina.org.

EVENT: Oct. 16, Tues.--"Business Opportunities for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games," 6pm, Cambridge
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The British Consul-General, Dr. Phil Budden, and Brendan Dineen, Director 2012 Games, ThinkLondon, invite companies to a networking reception and briefing at the British Consulate in Cambridge, MA at One Memorial Drive, 15th Floor. Opportunities abound in the following sectors: Communications, Telecom, Creative & Media, HR Engineering, Environmental, Sports & Security. Space is limited and priority will be given to companies interested in doing business in the United Kingdom. To RSVP, contact the British Embassy at 617-245-4531 or email rsvp.boston@fco.gov.uk.
Visit www.britainusa.com/boston.

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