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German-American Calendar of Events
May 2006 Events
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
12th Annual International Networking Evening & Business Forum |
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| Description: |
Join us for the premier international event of the year — the 12th Annual International Networking Evening and Business Forum! This event regularly attracts hundreds of companies involved in international business. The evening will feature informative seminars on global trade and an international resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations representing over 5,000 New England companies. Come meet people interested in world trade while learning about the resources available to help your company’s international business!
The business forum will kick off with a Global Economic Outlook seminar, which will include information on global market indicators and implications for international business in the year ahead. The forum will also include a session on Assessing and Managing Risk in the Global Marketplace, featuring panelists who will discuss techniques for assessing and mitigating various risks of doing business internationally: global security; political, economic and credit risk; intellectual property protection and commercial risks; and regulatory compliance.
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| Speakers: |
Christopher Probyn
Chief International Economist, State Street Corporation
David Bohignian - Keynote Speaker
Assistant Secretary for Market Access & Compliance
US Department of Commerce |
| Location: |
In the offices of Brown Rudnick,
One Financial Center, 18th Floor
Boston, MA
Parking at own cost at South Station |
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Registration & Seminars
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Networking Reception |
| Fee: |
$75 for seminars and networking reception
$45 for networking reception only |
| RSVP: |
Pre-registration is required. Please register early as seating is limited.
Questions can be directed to GABC via email or call us at (617) 437-6588.
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Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges |
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| Description: |
The French American Chamber of Commerce In cooperation with THE ASIA-AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL, THE GERMAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL, THE ITALY/AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and THE NETHERLANDS AMERICAN BUSINESS GROUP PRESENTS: Business Trends: What it means for the U.S. and the E.U. |
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Maurice Gervais (moderator)
Professor, Simmons School of Management
Gervais addresses the evolution of business activities in China and its impact on the U.S./E.U. economies
Thibaud LeSeguillon
VP and General Manager, Computer & Business Equipment, Parlex
LeSeguillon discusses activities and experiences from his perspectives as a manufacturer of electronic components in this marketplace
Joseph Pessolano
Chief Financial Officer, arnoldworldwidepartners
Pessolano addresses the enormous potential for growth in Advertising and Marketing in this region
Thomas Anderson
Vice President, Corporate Communications, Millipore
Millipore'successes in the fast-expanding biosciences markets is shared by Anderson in this overview
Maarten Nijhoff Asser
Consultant, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner
Asser speaks about the cultural differences between China and the U.S. and advises what companies should take into consideration when planning expansion in this new market
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| Location: |
French Library
53 Marlborough Street, Boston |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m.: Registration & Networking Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Program, followed by Q&A |
| Fee: |
$35 member / $50 non-member(s) |
| RSVP: |
Pre-registration is required by May 20, 2006.
Questions can be directed to GABC via email or call us at (617) 437-6587.
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