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SUMMARY:TX-LATAM Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Texas – Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets\n \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on November 3\, 2016 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Google Fiber Space\, 201 Colorado Street.  RSVP here.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico\, Colombia\, Chile\, Argentina\, and other nations. \nHighlights of the 2016 Summit will include a LATAM market overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online and first Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. \nOver the last decade\, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation\, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class.   Latin America’s economy is expected to rebound during 2017 and expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth.  Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/tx-latam-business-summit/
LOCATION:Google Fiber Space\, 201 Colorado Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,educational,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Ireland Trade Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Ireland featuring Consul General Adrian Farrell.  RSVP here.  Consul General Farrell will provide an overview of the Celtic Tiger’s impressive economy and opportunities for central Texas businesses.   Ireland’s low corporation tax of 12.5% and a talented pool of high-tech laborers have been key factors in encouraging business investment.\n\n  \nProgram partners include: \n  \n \n                                                   
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-ireland-trade-briefing/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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SUMMARY:Doing Business Successfully with Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking to expand your business in Latin America? \nThis 1/2 day hands-on Cultural Confidence workshop will help ensure your success by developing the awareness\, knowledge and skills necessary to work and communicate effectively with Latin American counterparts and clients. \nIn order to maximize the outcomes of the Texas – Latin America Business Summit and provide sustained benefits\, Cultural Confidence is proud to bring you this opportunity in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Austin and the International Accelerator. \nParticipants will: \n\nBecome aware of the subtle yet powerful impact culture has on international business success\nDevelop awareness of their cultural conditioning\, blind spots and how some behaviors can be perceived by Latin Americans counterparts\n\n\nGain insight into Latin American values\, communication styles and business practices and develop the ability to predict and understand the behaviour and expectations of their Latin American counterparts\n\n\nLearn to appreciate the different ways in which people are accustomed to work and communicate in Latin America\, leverage diversity and capitalize on differences\nStart developing culture-effective communication\, leadership\, conflict-resolution\, management and negotiation skills.\n\nIn order to maximize participation and learning outcomes\, space is limited to 20 participants. \nThe workshop will be held in beautiful space at the International Accelerator. \nBeverages and healthy snacks will be provided. \nWorkbook included.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-successfully-with-latin-america/
LOCATION:International Accelerator\, 8121 Bee Cave Road Suite 150\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,educational,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Country Briefing Featuring Macedonia's Ambassador to the USA\, H.E. Mr. Vasko Naumovski
DESCRIPTION:H.E. Mr. Vasko Naumovski\, the Republic of Macedonia’s Ambassador to the USA\, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing.  Due to high interest\, this event is filled to capacity. \n  \n  \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive exclusive invitations to private events.  Membership information is available at: www.wacaustin.org/membership
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/country-briefing-featuring-macedonias-ambassador-to-the-usa-h-e-mr-vasko-naumovski/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade
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