MAIB News Bulletin

MAIB News Bulletin

Items of Interest to the International Business Community

February 22, 2006
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In This Issue

-- INTERNATIONAL TRADE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS--Nominations due March 17

-- Feb. 27, Mon.--Lunch re: Trade/Transport Issues with US Congressman Michael Capuano (D-8th), 11:30am, Boston

-- Mar. 3/4, Fri./Sat.--"New Global Realities: Winners & Losers from Offshore Outsourcing", at Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley

-- Mar. 8, Wed.--CAFTA-DR, Nuts & Bolts of Textile & Apparel Provisions, 2pm-4:40pm, Milton

-- Mar. 9, Thurs.--E-Waste Update: Complying with EU & China Regulations, 7:30am-3:30pm, Andover

-- Mar. 10, Fri.--Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States, Noon, Boston

-- TRADE MISSION TO CHINA--May 20-31

-- HEALTHCARE TRADE MISSION to GREECE, CROATIA & ITALY--May 22-27

-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

Please let us at MAIB know about international trade success stories in Massachusetts. Nominate yourself, or another worthy company, organization or individual, for our annual MAIB International Trade Achievement Awards. See details below, and thanks in advance for submitting nominations. Deadline is March 17, 2006.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS--Nominations due March 17

The Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) will make three International Trade Achievement Awards this spring. These annual awards recognize Massachusetts manufacturers, service providers, and not-for-profit organizations that have created new solutions to export challenges, produced or adapted products or services to a foreign market, established alliances to further international trade, or retained jobs by opening new international markets.

Nearly fifty Massachusetts companies, both large and small, have received MAIB International Trade Achievement Awards over the past ten years. For a complete list of past winners, and detailed descriptions of last year's recipients, click on the link below.

Nominations for the 2006 Awards are due by March 17, 2006, and may be submitted by mail, by fax, or on-line. Please click the link below to submit a nomination.

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Feb. 27, Mon.--Lunch re: Trade/Transport Issues with US Congressman Michael Capuano (D-8th), 11:30am, Boston

T he Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) presents this luncheon event. Join in an open discussion with the Congressman and convey the importance of international trade to Massachusetts businesses. Event at Teradyne, Inc., 321 Harrison Ave., Boston (Junction of Mass Pike and Rte. 93) Time is 11:30am- 1:30pm. Cost is $30 for CONECT members, $45 non- members. Teradyne will provide free parking. Call 508-481-0424 for information, or email conect@charter.net.

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Mar. 3/4, Fri./Sat.--"New Global Realities: Winners & Losers from Offshore Outsourcing", at Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley

This conference, cosponsored by the New York Times Knowledge Network and Rockefeller Brothers Fund, brings together scholars and practitioners to address the increased job flight in manufacturing and skilled services and the challenges of globalized production. Speakers include Richard Freeman, Economics Chair at Harvard University; Catherine Mann, Senior Fellow at the Institute for International Economics; Hans-Peter Martin, member of the European Parliament, Brussels; and Louis Uchitelle, senior economics writer at the NYTimes and author of The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences. Conference is free and open to the public. For more information, call Mt. Holyoke College at 413-538-2072, click on the link below, or email global@mtholyoke.edu.

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Mar. 8, Wed.--CAFTA-DR, Nuts & Bolts of Textile & Apparel Provisions, 2pm-4:40pm, Milton

C ONECT presents this seminar featuring Diane Weinberg, partner with the law firm of Meeks & Sheppard, who will provide a detailed review of the preferential rules of origin, focusing on textile and apparel provisions of the CAFTA-DR. CAFTA-DR is a comprehensive free trade agreement now being implemented with El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicarague and the Dominican Republic. Location is Wollaston Golf Club, Milton. Cost is $65 for CONECT members and $95 non-members. Call 508-481-0424 to register, or click on link below.

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Mar. 9, Thurs.--E-Waste Update: Complying with EU & China Regulations, 7:30am-3:30pm, Andover

This seminar, sponsored by AeA, Mabbett & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment, is highly recommended for all companies who sell or have customers that sell into foreign markets. Learn about regulations that require manufacturers to finance the recycling and disposal of most electronics waste; learn about how to ensure your products aren't stopped or rejected at overseas borders, and learn about best practices of your peers. Speakers are Becky Linder, Director of International Trade Policy at AeA; Ken Rivlin, Environmental Counsel and Head of Allen & Overy, NY, NY; and Steve Andrews, UK Dept. of Trade & Industry. Location is Philips Medical Systems, 300 Minuteman Rd., Andover, exit #45 off Rte. 93. Cost is $150 for AeA members, $250 non-members. Call Anne Dugan at 781-938-1925 x 101 with questions, or click on the link below to register.

Mar. 10, Fri.--Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States, Noon, Boston

W orldBoston presents His Excellency Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S., at this speaker event and luncheon. Ambassador Jawad returned to Afghanistan from the U.S. in March 2002 to assist in rebuilding his country. Event to be held at Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, 1st Floor, Boston. Cost for luncheon only is $10 members, $20 non-members. Pre-event & luncheon is $50 To reserve a space, call 617-542- 8995 x 112 or email wac@worldboston.org.

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TRADE MISSION TO CHINA--May 20-31

M eetChinaBiz is offering its 9th matchmaking mission to China in May. This is an economical, yet effective channel for Massachusetts companies interested in quickly tapping into China. Meet government and business leaders in China. Itinerary includes Shanghai, Chengdu, Hohhot, Beijing and Jinan. For more information, click on the link below, contact Shawn He at 617-633-3806, or email info@meetchinabiz.org.

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HEALTHCARE TRADE MISSION to GREECE, CROATIA & ITALY--May 22-27

J oin the US Department of Commerce on this Healthcare Trade Mission to Athens, Greece; Zagreb, Croatia; and Bologna, Italy. Meet with pre-qualified buyers through one-on-one appointments, plus exhibit in your own booth at Exposanita (Bologna), Europe's second-largest medical trade show. Cost excluding airfare and lodging is $4400 For more information, contact Bill Kutson, Project Manager, at 202-482-2839 or email William.kutson@mail.doc.gov.

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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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Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB); Kristen Rupert, Executive Director

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