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Items of Interest to the International Business Community

November 1, 2007
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EVENT: Nov. 5, Mon.—“Atlantic Canada-US Business Forum: Innovation & Growth,” 1:30pm, Quincy
EVENT: Nov. 6, Tues.—“Managing your UK Human Resources from the US,” 8:00am, Cambridge
WEBINAR: Nov. 7, Wed.—“China RoHS: Scope, Compliance & Factors for Success,” 1:00pm, Eastern Time
EVENT: Nov. 7, Wed.—MeetChinaBiz Executive Roundtable, 4pm, Boston
EVENT: Nov. 8, Thurs.—“Taste of Provence,” 6pm, Boston
EVENT: Nov. 13, Tues.—“Recent Changes in Immigration Law,” 7:30am, Boston
SEMINAR: Nov. 14, Wed.—“Opening an Overseas Sales Office,” 8:30am, Boston
SEMINAR: Nov. 15, Thurs.—“Introductory ITAR Seminar & Luncheon,” 8am, Bedford
RECOMMENDED BOOK: America the Principled: 6 Opportunities for Becoming a Can-Do Nation Once Again, by Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

Comments from MAIB’s Executive Director Kristen Rupert……
November offers a number of opportunities to learn about international trade and how to do business with Canada, China, or the UK. You can also enjoy some French wine and cuisine at a Provence-themed event, or learn about the how-to’s of Opening an Overseas Sales Office. And while you’re thinking about how to enhance your business in a global sense, why not pick up a copy of Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s new book, America the Principled.

Of course, this week’s big international story is the Red Sox. Imagine where our World Series winners would have ended the season without the significant contributions of team members from Japan and the Dominican Republic!

EVENT: Nov. 5, Mon.—“Atlantic Canada-US Business Forum: Innovation & Growth,” 1:30pm, Quincy
The New England-Canada Business Council presents this cross-border forum on bilateral trading opportunities. Keynote speakers are Peter MacKay, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, & Jason Powell, Managing Director, Canadian Operations, Keane Inc. Breakout sessions cover topics including Ocean’s Bounty, Technology for Education & Health Care, Bio Solution is Medicine, and Bridging Labor Shortages. Location is Marriott Hotel, 100 Marriott Drive, Quincy. Event is free of charge but registration is required. Call 781-801-4310 to register, or check the website below for further details.
www.necbc.org

EVENT: Nov. 6, Tues.—“Managing your UK Human Resources from the US,” 8:00am, Cambridge
UK Trade & Investment presents this primer for large and small companies interested in expanding globally. The UK draws more new US companies setting up operations or expanding existing ones than any other country. This seminar will feature keynote speakers from Bridgehead (Europe) Ltd. & Wilmer Hale. Location is British Consulate, One Memorial Drive, 15th Floor, Cambridge, from 8am-noon. To register or for more details, contact Sarah Birdsall, Vice-Consul, at 617-245-4531 or sarah.birdsall@fco.gov.uk.

WEBINAR: Nov. 7, Wed.—“China RoHS: Scope, Compliance & Factors for Success,” 1:00pm
The U.S. Department of Commerce presents this webinar about important “Reduction of Hazardous Substances” regulations that went into effect in March 2007, affecting electronic information products and disposal in China. Webinar is from 1pm-2:15pm ET and cost is $35. To register or for further information, visit the website below.

http://www.buyusa.gov/asianow/chinarohs_webinar.html

EVENT: Nov. 7, Wed.—MeetChinaBiz Executive Roundtable, 4pm, Boston
MeetChinaBiz hosts its regular China Roundtable, where small to medium-size business owners and decision-makers network, compare notes and exchange tips on all issues related to China. Roundtable is from 4-7pm at Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St. 8th Floor, Boston. Cost is $30 for non-members, free for MCB members. To RSVP, contact Shawn He at shawn@meetchinabiz.org or visit the website below.
www.meetchinabiz.org

EVENT: Nov. 8, Thurs.—“Taste of Provence,” 6pm, Boston
The French-American Chamber of Commerce presents this opportunity to enjoy wine, cuisine and culture of the Provence region of France while networking with members and friends of the French-American community in New England. Event is from 6-9pm at the Arnold Worldwide Offices, Prudential Center—17th Floor, 101 Huntington Ave., Boston. Tickets are $30. To RSVP or for more details, call 617-520-2121 or email contact@faccne.org.
Visit www.faccne.org.

EVENT: Nov. 13, Tues.—“Recent Changes in Immigration Law,” 7:30am, Boston
The British-American Chamber of Commerce presents Bennett Savitz, Esq., of Savitz Law Offices, who will talk about recent changes in immigration law and how those may impact small businesses. Location of the event is Petit Robert Bistro, Boston. For more information and to register, contact the British-American Chamber at 617-720-3622, email babcne@comcast.net, or visit the website below.
www.babcne.org

SEMINAR: Nov. 14, Wed.—“Opening an Overseas Sales Office,” 8:30am, Boston
The Mass. Alliance for International Business (MAIB) and the Mass. Export Center present “Opening an Overseas Sales Office…Lessons Learned in Europe, China & Beyond.” This all-day seminar features speakers from Mass. companies including ZOLL Medical Corporation (Chelmsford), Morgan Construction Company (Worcester), Voice Signal Technologies (Woburn) and BzzAgent (Boston), as well as experts from McCarter & English LLP; Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, and Blick Rothenberg Chartered Accountants. The seminar will be The seminar will be held from 8:30am-4pm and the location is One Financial Center, 2nd Floor, Boston—this is across from South Station. Cost is $95 per person and includes materials, breakfast and lunch but not parking. To register or if you have questions, contact the Export Center at 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.
www.mass.gov/export

SEMINAR: Nov. 15, Thurs.—“Introductory ITAR Seminar & Luncheon,” 8am, Bedford
NDIA (National Defense Industrial Assn.) New England and SBANE (Smaller Business Association of New England) present an introductory seminar for Department of Defense Contractors and Defense-related personnel. The seminar is for those who provide equipment, components, technology or technical services to DoD or other contractors as part of the Defense Supply Chain. Presenter is Jeanette Reed of Evolutions in Business. Location is Minuteman Club, Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford. Time is 8am-1pm, and cost is $45. To register, email dianne.proia@verizon.net or call SBANE at 781-890-9070.
Visit www.sbane.org

RECOMMENDED BOOK: America the Principled: 6 Opportunities for Becoming a Can-Do Nation Once Again, by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Ms. Kanter, a professor at Harvard Business School and long-time resident of the Boston area, offers suggestions, through her “Opportunity #5—Engaging with the World,” about how to rebuild goodwill for America and American companies, with an emphasis on citizen diplomacy and business networks (and some thoughts on India and China.) She also talks about “Securing the Future Through Innovation.” To read more about this book and to view testimonials, check the websites below.

www.amazon.com

www.barnesandnoble.com

NOTE TO OUR READERS

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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This newsletter is produced by the MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MAIB), an affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.) MAIB Mission: MAIB helps Massachusetts businesses identify and profit from opportunities in global commerce and assists companies new to international trade as well as experienced global competitors. MAIB services: Email Newsletter; International Trade Achievement Awards; Trade Seminars & Roundtables, and Referrals.

Kristen Rupert, Executive Director
krupert@aimnet.org
617-262-1180
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