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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
December 13 , 2007
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In This Issue
New Mass. Tech Ctr in China
EVENT: Jan. 16 Apparel Seminar
EVENT: Jan. 22 Australian Wines
EVENT: Mar. 3 Africa Trade Mission
EVENT: Mar. 4 Technology Trade Show
EVENT: Apr. 21 Energy Trade Show

Comments from MAIB's Executive Director Kristen Rupert......
 Trade ties between Massachusetts and Asia were strengthened in the past week through several events. The Korean Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Lee Tae-Sik, was in Boston on Dec. 5 to meet with business leaders and enlist their support for the pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the US and Korea. On December 8, Governor Deval Patrick returned from a week-long trade mission to China along with state officials, higher education leaders, and business executives. Both of these face-to-face events are likely to produce dividends for Massachusetts companies involved with international trade.

Events are winding down during this busy season. Happy Holidays!


GOV. PATRICK ANNOUNCES NEW TECH CENTER for MASS. COMPANIES in CHINA
The Governor announced last week, at the end of his week-long trade mission to China, the official opening of the Massachusetts Technology Center at the Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. Any business in Massachusetts can use the center to exhibit and market products to Chinese companies. Mass. companies are provided with sales office support, space to start trial operations in China, and promotional assistance to Chinese students and workers. For further information, contact Kyle Sullivan in the Mass. Office of Housing & Economic Development at 617-725-4025.

EVENT: Jan. 16, 2008, Wed. - CONECT's Apparel Classification Seminar, 8:30am, Dedham
CONECT presents this excellent opportunity for apparel import companies to bring questions and learn from expert speakers, including Tom Brigham, Sr. Import Specialist, US Customs & Border Patrol (CBP), Boston; Bill Tarter, Import Specialist, US CBP; Roland Shrull, Customs Attorney, Middleton & Shrull; and Valarie Sargent, Field National Import Specialist, US CBP. The seminar is moderated by Nadine LaFond of Panalpina and Bob Kenneally of CH Powell Company. Cost is $125 for CONECT members, $150 non-members. Location is MIT Endicott House, 80 Haven St., Dedham. RSVP to conect@charter.net or call 508-481-0424.
Visit www.conect.org


EVENT: Jan. 22, Tues. - American Australian Assn's "Annual G'Day USA Wine & Food Event", 6:30pm, Boston
The Australian-American Assn. of New England presents this event celebrating Australian wines and gourmet trends. Maria Stephanos, Fox25 news anchor, will serve as emcee. Evening includes a wine reception and dinner at Great Bay at the Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Cost is $130 members; $150 non-members. All proceeds benefit the Association's Education Fund. To register, contact Helen.steelgeiss@americanaustralian.org,
call 617-491-0708, or visit the website below.Visit www.americanaustralian.org/calendar/
TRADE MISSION to SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Mar. 3-11, 2008
The US Department of Commerce announces a timely opportunity to meet business prospects in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. The Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the US & Foreign Commercial Service will lead the official US delegation. Best prospects are companies in energy, health care, information technology, safety & security, and telecommunications. For additional information, contact Africa Mission Project Officer Jessica Arnold at 202-482-2026, or visit the website below.
Visit www.export.gov/africamission

TRADE SHOW in GERMANY - CeBIT, March 4-9, 2008
Massachusetts companies are invited to participate in the Massachusetts Pavilion at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany. Office Automation, Information Technology and Telecommunications are the focus of this show, which is expected to attract more than 500,000 visitors. The Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) provides participating companies a turn-key facility at the show, including display units, language services, and listings in the show catalog. For information on participation and costs, contact Diana LaMuraglia at MOITI at 617-973-8650 or Diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.
Visit www.mass.gov/moiti.


TRADE SHOW in GERMANY - ENERGY, April 21-25, 2008
Energy 2008 is the world's leading trade show of renewable & conventional power generation, transmission and distribution. This show, held in Hannover, Germany, attracts more than 100,000 visitors. The Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) invites Mass. companies to participate in the Mass. pavilion. Because of sponsorship by the Energy Trust at Mass. Tech Collaborative, participation is FREE of CHARGE. For further information, contact Diana LaMuraglia at MOITI at 617-973-8650 or Diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.
Visit www.mass.gov/moiti.

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
www.aimnet.org/maib

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business
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