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International Trade News Bulletin
Items
of Interest to the International Business Community
June
1, 2006
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In
This Issue
Summer
weather is already upon us--but there's still time this month to
attend an international business event. Make it a priority to
meet other international business executives at one of the many
seminars offered in June. Read on!
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EVENT:
June 5, Mon.--7th Annual US-Canada Technology Trade &
Investment Conference, 7:30am, Wakefield
The
New England-Canada Business Council presents its 7th annual
US-Canada Technology Trade & Investment Conference,
"Cross-Border Successes and Opportunities." Experts
from biotech, life sciences, IT and software will brief
attendees; speakers are from EMC, Genzyme, MIT Technology
Licensing and a variety of other organizations and firms.
Conference is at Sheraton Colonial Hotel, One Audubon Road,
Wakefield, from 7:30am-noon. To register, call Ellen Rota at
781-963-8928 or email ellenrota@aol.com.
Click
here to register at www.necbc.org.
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MAIB
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ROUNDTABLE: June 6, Tues.--"Sourcing
& Selling in Southeast Asia", 12 Noon, Fairhaven
Plan
now to attend the June 6 luncheon Roundtable at Acushnet
Titleist Footjoy, 333 Bridge St., Fairhaven, MA. Topic is
"Sourcing and Selling in Southeast Asia."
International trade executives from Acushnet will facilitate the
discussion about the challenges of finding overseas
distributors, setting up manufacturing facilities in Asia, and
identifying new markets. Event begins at noon and includes
lunch. Cost is $30 for members of Associated Industries of Mass.
(A.I.M.), $50 non-members. Bring a colleague or client, free of
charge!
To
register, contact Carole Cerezola at 617-262- 1180 x 320 or ccerezola@aimnet.org.
Click
here for information and to register for International Trade
Roundtables.
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EVENT:
June 8, Thurs.--Breakfast with Ambassador of Morocco to U.S.,
8am, Boston
WorldBoston
presents Ambassador Aziz Mekouar at this morning seminar.
Ambassador Mekouar has previously served as Ambassador to Italy,
Portugal and Angola, and has spent more than 30 years serving
Morocco in various government and international posts. Event is
at Foley Hoag, Seaport World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport
Blvd., Boston, from 8am-9:15am. Cost is $10 for members, $20
non- members. To register, call 617-542-8995 or email wac.worldboston.org.
Click
here to reach www.worldboston.org.
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EVENT:
June 8, Thurs.--"ITAR: What Every Technology Company Needs
to Know", 7:30am, Andover
AeA
presents this seminar on International Traffic in Arms
Regulations. With the US government's focus on homeland
security, new regulations could impact your company. It's what
you DON'T know that can hurt you. Event is at Agilent
Technologies, 40 Shattuck Rd., Andover, from 7:30am-noon. Cost
is $95 AeA memers, $195 non-members. To register, call Anne
Dugan at 781-938-1925 x 101.
Register
on-line at www.aeanet.org/events
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EVENT:
Wed. June 14--"Counterfeiting in China: A Micro Look at a
Macro Problem", 12 Noon, Springfield
The
World Affairs Council of Western Mass. presents Robert Zucker,
Director of Sales--Asia for Spalding. Event is at noon at
Sovereign Bank Community Room, 1350 Main Street, Springfield.
Cost $6 per person if you bring your own lunch, $12 with lunch
provided. Contact Cynthia Melcher at 413-933-0110 or wac1997@msn.com
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EVENT:
Wed., June 14--Meet China Biz, 4pm, Worcester
MeetChinaBiz
presents "Developing a China Supply Chain," featuring
Brian Seelig, former COO with Wetherill Associates in
Royersford, PA. Mr. Seeling will discuss his experiences in
China. Location is Worcester State College, Student Center,
Foster Room. Cost is $20 pre-registration or $30 at the door.
Contact Kathie Mahoney at 508-831-7020 or kathiem@massmep.org.
Click
here for www.meetchinabiz.org.
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EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS by MASS EXPORT CENTER
Enroll
now in one of Mass. Export Center's educational seminars and
courses. Learn about logistics, trade finance, regulations,
importing, and new overseas export opportunities. To enroll or
for further information, call 617-973-8664 or click on the link
below.
Visit
www.mass.gov/export
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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.
Visit
the MassMEP
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Massachusetts
Alliance for International Business (MAIB); Kristen Rupert,
Executive Director; (Affiliate of Associated Industries of
Massachusetts (A.I.M.)
phone:
617-262-1180
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