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Items of Interest to the International Business
Community
December 1, 2008
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In This Issue:
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Dec. 4 - Export Open House
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Dec. 4 - German-American Reception
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Dec. 9 - Essentials of Exporting
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Dec. 10 - Importer Regulations
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Dec. 10 - Canada Reception
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Dec. 11 - ITAR
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Dec. 11 - Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Dec. 16 - Global Philanthropy
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Dec. 16 - French-American Networking
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Comments from MAIB's Executive Director Kristen Rupert......
Hope your Thanksgiving was happy! December provides you with ample opportunities to attend a holiday reception by one of the international chambers of commerce in Boston. Or, if you’re from the Western or Southeastern region of Mass., you can take advantage of several international business events there over the next few weeks. In these uncertain economic times, it’s good to know that most of the international business events in this newsletter are offered at low or no cost. Enjoy!
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OPEN HOUSE: Dec. 4, Thurs. - “Export Open House,” 8:30am, HolyokeThis Mass. Export Center program introduces Mass. businesses to federal and state government resources in international business. Massachusetts-based representatives from the US Department of Commerce, US Small Business Administration, MassDevelopment, Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment, WISERTrade, and the Mass. Export Center, will be available to meet one-on-one with attendees. Location is Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College. Program runs from 8:30am—11am, and cost is $10. To register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.
Visit www.mass.gov/export.
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EVENT: Dec. 4, Thurs. - German-American Business Council of Boston Holiday Reception, 6:30pm, Boston
The German-American Business Council invites interested business people to this annual German holiday event, featuring the new German Consul General in Boston, Friedrich Loehr and his wife, Dr. Benno Bunse, as well as the German International School’s children’s choir. The event features dinner, an auction and raffle. Cost is $45 members, $55 non-members. Location is the Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon St., Boston. To register or if you have questions, call 617-549-5978, email info@gabc-boston.org, or visit the website below.
Visit www.gabc-boston.org.
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SEMINAR: Dec. 9, Tues. - “Essentials of Exporting,” 8:30am, New Bedford
The Mass. Export Center presents this half-day program covering all major components of the export process. Attendees will come away with at least ten new ways to expand their international business or solve current issues. Speakers include Paula Murphy, Director and Nancy Lowd, Senior Trade Advisor, of the Mass. Export Center; Michael Laffan, VP International Trade Banking, Sovereign Bank; and Laura Mullin, Pres., L.J. Rogers Inc. Location is Sovereign Bank, New Bedford. Cost is $50. To register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.
Visit www.mass.gov/export
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SEMINAR: Dec. 10, Wed. - “10 + 2, the Final Rule for Importer Security Filing,” 8:30am, Saugus
EXIM Associates, Middleton & Shrull, and Eastern Bank present this seminar on the new regulations regarding importers’ recording requirements that take effect in January 2009. Location of seminar is Eastern Bank, 605 Broadway/Rte. 1 South, Saugus. Program runs from 9am-noon. Cost is $50 per person. To register, call 781-272-7966, email middleto@middleton-shrill.com or visit the website below.
Visit www.middleton-shrull.com
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RECEPTION: Dec. 10, Wed. - New England-Canada Business Council Holiday Reception, 5:30pm, Boston
NECBC presents its annual holiday cocktail reception at the Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 26 North St., Boston. Event begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8pm. No charge for members; $45 for non-members. For questions or to RSVP, contact Suzanne Storms at
508-923-0365 or necbc@comcast.net.
Visit www.necbc.org
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SEMINAR: Dec. 11, Thurs. - “Complying with ITAR: a Case Study,” 8:30am, Boston
The Mass. Export Center presents this seminar on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The ITAR applies to a wide variety of products and services, including components that have no apparent military utility. This case study will teach attendees to identify ITAR issues before they negatively affect business. Speaker is Kerry Scarlott of Posternak, Blankstein & Lund LLP. Location of seminar is Posternak, Blankstein & Lund, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston St., Boston. Seminar begins at 8:30am and finishes at 11am. Cost is $75 including materials. To register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.
Visit www.mass.gov/export.
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EVENT: Dec. 11, Thurs. - Scott Kirsner on “Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the New England Economy,” Presented by the Western Mass. RTC, 8am, Holyoke
The Regional Technology Council (RTC) and the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. presents this first annual event featuring keynote speaker Scott Kirsner. Mr. Kirsner will be speaking on innovation and entrepreneurship in the New England economy, and in comparison to other regions. When not speaking around the country, Mr. Kirsner writes the weekly "Innovation Economy" column for the Boston Globe. He is part of the founding team of three highly regarded annual conferences which focus on the innovation economy in New England. This event will be held at the Log Cabin, Holyoke, Mass., from 8am-noon. For further information and to reserve, contact Suzanne Parker at sparker@rtccentral.com or 413-755-1301.
Visit www.rtccentral.com
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EVENT: Dec. 16, Tues. - WorldBoston Presents “Global Philanthropy,” 6pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents Roy Jacobowitz, Managing Director, External Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, ACCION International, at this free event at the Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, Copley Square, Boston. No RSVP required—event is open to the public. For more information on ACCION and WorldBoston, visit the websites below.
Visit www.accion.org.
Visit www.worldboston.org.
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EVENT: Dec. 16, Tues. - French-American Chamber Networking Night, 6:30pm, Boston
The French-American Chamber of Commerce presents this evening of networking and connecting, for new members, members and friends. Event is at Merrill Lynch Boston, 125 High St., from 6:30-8pm. Cost is $25 members, $35 non-members. To RSVP or for further information, call
617-520-2121 or email contact@faccne.org.
Visit www.faccne.org
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USEFUL WEBSITE: www.northeast-export.com
Visit this website for the latest on-line issue of Northeast Export Magazine. Subscriptions are free but you must register to receive the magazine.
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(MAIB), an Affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts
(A.I.M.). MISSION: MAIB helps businesses succeed in the global
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a bi-weekly email newsletter; annual International Trade Achievement
Awards; Massachusetts Export Competitiveness Reports; Trade Seminars
and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
phone: 617-262-1180
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