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At the G-7 Summit in Italy, President Trump pledged to join the allied fight against protectionism, contradicting the protectionist position he has taken against Germany, China, and Canada in recent months. Trade and economics are of significant concern to the organization, as a nation’s financial position is a

06Apr

The Austin Global Business Forum

By Emma Aberle-Grasse and Betsy Mckinney On Wednesday, the World Affairs Council of Austin cosponsored The Austin Global Business Forum. It was an intriguing and dynamic look at Austin’s expanding international business engagement. The event was hosted at St Edward’s University by the

27Feb

No Bees Means No…

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By Betsy Mckinney The bumble bee, a once-abundant species spanning 31 states and multiple Canadian provinces, has been added to the Endangered Species List. Their alarming decline is cause for extreme international concern—wild bees are vital to a functioning global environment, health, and business. Why? These

23Jan

Leveraging the International Student Workforce

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AIESEC is a global not-for-profit organization established in 1948 that is dedicated to empowering young leaders across the world. Operating in more than 126 countries and 2,600+ universities, we bridge Austin companies and the global talent pool of professionals to provide students and graduates with the

17Jan

Embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the digital age

Today, digital transformation is affecting all businesses at a more rapid pace than ever before. Now is the time to embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the digital age, or risk becoming obsolete. Blockbuster Video and Kodak are recent examples of companies which were destroyed by new

18Dec

AquAdvantage: Helpful or Harmful?

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For the first time in history, a genetically engineered animal has been approved for human consumption: AquaBounty Technology’s salmon-creation, known as AquAdvantage. Its genetic makeup is comprised of components from three fish: base DNA from an Atlantic salmon; a growth gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon; and a

20Oct

10 Etiquette Tips for Hosting an Elegant Holiday Office Party

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The author, Sharon Schweitzer, an expert on international business etiquette and protocol, will host an etiquette dinner in early 2017. Check back for details! With the start of the holidays comes the joy of holiday business parties. We all know there are parties that we look forward to, while others

20Oct

Study abroad: Learning to live for the details

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This summer I learned that there is a beautiful reason why clichés prevail. In Heredia, Costa Rica, a substantial town tucked between San Jose and the Poas Volcano, I lived and breathed gallo pinto (beans and rice) and hunted for hidden coves in brilliant green and muggy understory. My Spanish proficiency

10Aug

Cultural Competence as a Paradigm for Peace

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There is a general tendency amongst people of good will to believe that we as human beings are more similar than different and that despite some superficial differences in the form of customs and behaviors, deep down we are all the same – human beings with the same core needs, values and desires. We find […]

22Jul

Linking Texas to Life Sciences Industry Opportunities in the UK

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Last month, a delegation from Britain, including members of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC), and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), visited Austin. The trip was a part of an 18-month program to build a relationship with the Texas healthcare system

Global Trade Expert Jeremy Haft To Speak on Protectionism