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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Slovakia's Minister of Economy and the Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin presents an exclusive luncheon featuring the Minister of Economy\, Vazil Hudák\, and HE Peter Kmec\, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States.  Minister Hudák and Ambassador Kmec will provide an overview of the business climate in this dynamic European nation. \nSlovakia features an open economy\, with exports serving as the main driver of GDP growth.  Since joining the European Union (2004) and the Eurozone (2009)\, the Slovak Republic has led the region garnering FDI\, because of its relatively low-cost\, highly-skilled labor force\, reasonable tax rates\, and favorable geographic location. \nSlovakia’s strongest industry sectors include: R&D Specialization; Automotive and Mechanical Engineering; Information and Communication Technology; Consumer Electronics; Electrical Equipment; Metals Production and Processing; Material Research; Nanotechnology; Biomedicine and Biotechnology. \nRobert Šimončič\, Director of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO)\, will also present during the luncheon.  The SARIO Director will provide an overview of the incentives available to Texas companies thinking about expanding their operations in this vibrant EU member market. \nThe Honorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic to Texas is coordinating this special visit to Austin.  Honorary Consul Martin Valko will be available to discuss specific intitiatives between Slovakia and Texas. \nEvent partners include the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, Chavez & Valko\, LLP and the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/luncheon-with-slovakias-minister-of-economy-and-the-ambassador-to-the-usa/
LOCATION:EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY\, Austin\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing on China Featuring John Frisbie
DESCRIPTION:China represents one of central Texas’ strongest trading partners.  Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome John Frisbie\, President of the US-China Business Council (USCBC).  Mr. Frisbie will discuss the economic climate in China and address the best prospects for Texas business.   PLEASE RSVP to Ben Ramirez. \n  \nJohn Frisbie has more than 25 years of experience in business and government relations with China\, including nearly 10 years living and working in Beijing. \nFrisbie started his career with USCBC in 1986\, first working in USCBC’s Washington\, DC\, office\, then as director of China Operations in Beijing from 1988-93. He joined the General Electric Co. (GE) in 1993 as director for Business Development in China for the company’s diverse set of businesses and then moved to Singapore to assume Asia-wide positions for two GE business units. \nFrisbie repatriated to the United States in 2000\, joining the trade consulting practice established by former US Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor at Mayer\, Brown\, Rowe & Maw LLP. \nFrisbie’s China background includes joint-venture negotiations\, trade and investment consulting\, policy analysis and advocacy\, US and PRC government relations\, and media relations. He has spoken at numerous conferences and events and authored reports and articles in the China Business Review\, USCBC’s magazine\, and in other journals such as Current History\, as well as opinion articles in publications such as the Financial Times and the Journal of Commerce. \nFrisbie received his BA and MBA degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He received several National Resource Fellowships for language study and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. \nWith gratitude to our partners: \n                                 \n  \n        \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-briefing-on-china-featuring-john-frisbie/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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