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February 25, 2010

In This Issue:
Global Trade Awards-Nominations?
Mar. 1-2 - Export Roundtable with Government
Mar. 9 - US-China
Mar. 10 - NE-Canada Border Crossing
Mar. 10 - CONECT Conference
Mar. 10 - Brazil - Emerging Markets Webinar
Mar. 24 - Politics in Brazil
Mar. 25 - Cargo Screening
Mar. 25 - Aerospace & Defense

Comments from Executive Director Kristen Rupert
March will bring plenty of seminars and conferences for business people interested in international business. Learn about China, Canada, Brazil and trade opportunities there. And at the CONECT conference, you’ll hear from many experts in global commerce. Finally, please consider nominating a worthy company for a trade award. Thanks!

GLOBAL TRADE AWARDS—Help Decide Our Winners!
The AIM International Business Council is calling for nominations for its annual Global Trade Awards. Deadline for Nominations is Mar. 12. These awards honor companies, individuals or organizations that demonstrate leadership and best practices in international business. Winners receive their awards at the AIM Annual Meeting May 14, and extensive media coverage is also provided to the honorees. More than 60 Mass. companies have won the award over the past 15 years. Please nominate worthy companies or individuals! For a nomination form and info, visit the website below or contact Kristen Rupert at 617-262-1180 or krupert@aimnet.org.

Visit www.aimnet.org/international

ROUNDTABLE: Mar. 1-2, Mon-Tues. - US International Trade Commission Export Study meetings, 9am-5pm, Boston
The US International Trade Commission is conducting an Export Study with Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Any exporter can participate in either the morning or the afternoon meetings on each day and present feedback on export barriers and related issues. The Commission is particularly interested in meeting with biotech, chemical, and nanotechnology companies. This is an opportunity for exporters to be heard by senior officials from Washington DC. Location of roundtables is Boston Fish Pier. For additional information, contact Bill Davis at the US Commercial Service, Boston office, at 617-565-4308 or William.davis@trade.gov


LECTURE: Mar. 9, Tues. - “US-China Security Relations,” 6pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents Dr. Richard Rosencrance, Adjunct Professor, Kennedy School; Sr. Fellow, International Security Program; Director, Project on US-China Relations, at this free-of-charge program. Dr. Rosencrance has written widely on international topics and is completing a book titled: Mergers Among Nations, to be published next year. Event location is Boston Public Library, Dartmouth St. Entrance. For more information, contact Aman Kubrom at 617-542-8995 or wb@worldboston.org.

Visit www.worldboston.org


EVENT: Mar. 10, Wed. - “What You Need to Know When Crossing the Border,” 4pm, Boston
The New England-Canada Business Council is featuring a panel discussion on this topical issue. Panelists include Ellen Kief, US Immigration Attorney, Boston; Joel Guberman, Canadian Immigration Attorney, Toronto, Ontario; Brian O’Neill Sr., US Immigration and Naturalization Attorney, Boston; and Philippe Tremblay, FRAGOMEN (Canada) Co. Immigration Consulant, Toronto, Ontario. Learn what constitutes a business traveler, what visa is needed, and how to protect yourself from problems that might arise. Location of seminar is Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St., Boston. There’s no fee to attend but pre-registration is required. Contact Suzanne Storms at necbc@comcast.net or 508-923-0365.

Visit www.necbc.org


CONFERENCE: Mar. 10-12, Wed.-Fri. - CONECT’s Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference, Newport, RI
CONECT (Coalition of New England Companies for Trade) presents this annual conference. Just added to the schedule: Kevin Ellis, US Dept. of Commerce, Staff Director, Trade Compliance Center, Market Access & Compliance Unit, who is interested in meeting one-on-one with companies. Other seminar topics include Export Compliance & Enforcement; Fair Trade: Trade Barriers; Town Meeting; New Trends in Sourcing; Global Economic Assessment & Forecast; Is Your Supply Chain Green; and US Logistics Overview. Updates from Washington DC, “Off the record,” will be shared, and several keynote speakers will address the conference. Location is Hyatt Regency Hotel, Goat Island, Newport RI. For further information on prices, speakers and topics, and to register, contact conectoffice@charter.net or 508-481-0424.

Visit www.conect.org.


WEBINAR: Mar. 10, Wed. - “Competing with Emerging-Market Multinationals: Brazil,” 11:30am
Northeastern University’s Center for Emerging Markets presents this second webinar in a six-webinar series. This session on Brazil will feature Professors Afonso Fleury and Maria Tereza Fleury of the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This series is based on the book “Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets,” by Professor Ravi Ramamurti of Northeastern Univ., and Jitendra Singh. The webinar is free but pre-registration is required. Visit the link below.

Visit http://cba.neu.edu/cem/events/webinars/

 

EVENT: Mar. 24, Wed. - “Unraveling Brazil’s Surprising Success,” Noon, Springfield
The World Affairs Council of Western Mass. presents Dr. Peter Kingstone, Assoc. Professor of Latin American Politics, Comparative Politics & Political Economy, Univ. of Connecticut. One of this country’s leading experts on Brazilian politics, Dr. Kingstone has published extensively. Luncheon location is Sovereign Bank, 1350 Main St., Springfield. Cost is: members $15 with lunch, $5 without; non-members $20 with lunch, $10 without. To register, call 413-333-0110 or email cmelcher@worldaffairscouncil.com

Visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org.


SEMINAR: Mar. 25, Thurs. - “TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program,” 10am, Boston
The Mass. Export Center presents this vital seminar for companies that are “Known Shippers” in the TSA database. As of August 2010, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require 100% screening of all cargo on passenger aircraft. This will dramatically affect the processing and efficiency of air cargo exports. Panel speakers include federal government representatives and local logistics companies’ executives. Seminar begins at 10am and ends at 4pm. Cost is $95. Location is Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., Boston. For further information on speakers, and to register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.

Visit www.mass.gov/export


CONFERENCE: MARCH 25, Thurs. - “Aerospace & Defense,” 10am, Hartford, CT
The Canadian Consulate is planning a one-day conference for New England executives interested in the aerospace and defense industries. The plenary session from 10am-noon will include two Canadian industry experts and two US industry experts. The networking lunch will have a mini-expo of Canadian companies. Event venue is the Hartford Marriott. For further information, contact Shirar O’Connor at 646-290-5065.


NOTE TO OUR READERS

Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

AIM International Business Council (AIM-IBC) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

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This newsletter is produced by the AIM International Business Council: AIM-IBC helps Massachusetts businesses identify and profit from opportunities in global commerce and assists companies new to international trade as well as experienced global competitors. AIM-IBC 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/International

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