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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161020T183000
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SUMMARY:United Kingdom MedTech Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More Grand Prix cars are made in Britain than any other country. The UK’s world-leading technology and advanced engineering results in high performance on the track as well as innovation across diverse industries. \nExperts from some of the UK’s most innovative companies and the Dell Medical School will explore how measuring human health can be expanded to affect systemic health challenges\, discuss existing technologies and critical gaps\, and unique opportunities for innovation. \nConfirmed speakers include:\n• Duncan Bradley\, Design Director\, McLaren Applied Technologies\n• Stacey Chang\, Executive Director\, Design Institute for Health\, Dell Medical School\n• Adam Hill\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer\, McLaren Applied Technologies\n• Clay Johnston\, MD\, PhD\, Dean\, Dell Medical School\n• Philip Kennedy\, Chairman\, Association of British Healthcare Industries\n• William Tierney\, MD\, Chair of Population Health\, Dell Medical School\n• Nick van Terheyden\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer\, Dell Computers\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 20 October 2016\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00pm Panel Discussion\n5:00 – 6:30pm Reception
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/united-kingdom-medtech-briefing/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160915T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160915T130000
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Macedonia Trade Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Macedonia featuring Ms. Zorica Ilin\, Head of Texas Foreign Office of the Agency for Foreign Investment and Export Promotion of the Republic of Macedonia. \nSince its independence in 1991\, Macedonia has made progress in liberalizing its economy and improving its business environment.  Macedonia’s economy is closely linked to Europe as a customer for exports and source of investment.  The Republic has maintained macroeconomic stability throughout the global financial crisis.   Current monetary policy has kept the domestic currency pegged to the euro. \nA dozen reasons to invest in Macedonia: \nFREE MARKET ACCESS \nDuty-free access to a market of over 650 million customers through three multilateral (SAA\, EFTA and CEFTA) and two bilateral (Turkey and Ukraine) Free Trade Agreements \nLOW TAXES \nFlat corporate and personal income tax rates at 10%; 0% tax on retained earnings \nLOW OPERATIONAL COSTS \nOne of the most cost-competitive locations in Europe \nEXCELLENT GEO-STRATEGIC POSITION \nGoods delivered within a day to Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey\, and maximum two days to Western Europe \nFAST COMPANY REGISTRATION \nOne-stop-shop system for company registration within 4 hours \nEXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURE \nWireless national backbone infrastructure\, digital telecommunications system\, extensive highway network\, two \ninternational airports with regular connections to main European transportation centers \nRESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM \nUniversities willing to collaborate with incoming investors in meeting the required skills \nEXCELLENT FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS \nEnglish widely spoken\, French and German embedded in the education system\, regional languages in wide use \nAVAILABLE SKILLED WORKFORCE \nA young (42% under the age of 30) and educated workforce with a strong work ethic and excellent industrial relations record \nHIGH QUALITY OF LIFE \nHighly attractive living and working conditions \nPOLITICAL\, MONETARY AND MACROECONOMIC STABILITY \nEU AND NATO CANDIDATE COUNTRY \n  \nProgram partners include: \n  \n                              \n \n             
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-trade-briefing-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Malaysia Trade Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Malaysia featuring Mr. Shams Rusli\, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Houston.  Director Rusli will discuss:\n \n\nMalaysia’s current economic performance.\nFDI performance in Malaysia by country.\nFDI performance by industry.\nOpportunities in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector — promoted and targeted industries within Malaysia.\nSelected industry ecosystems\, i.e aerospace\, oil & gas.\nOpportunities in Malaysia’s services sector.\nBusiness policy and incentives.\nAdvantages of regional trade agreements: FTAs and TPP.\n\n  \nShams Rusli\, Director of MIDA Houston\, commenced working for the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) as an Economic Executive in 2002. He served as Deputy Director of MIDA in Los Angeles from 2007 to 2010. Subsequently\, he became the Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Coordination Division\, responsible for Malaysian Investment Promotion Strategies and Programmes globally and domestically\, overseeing MIDA US and Asian offices. \nShams graduated from the University Utara Malaysia with a Bachelor of Accountancy (B.A. Honours) in 1997.  He is a certified public accountant and a registered member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. \nThe Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. MIDA assists companies intending to invest in the manufacturing and services sectors\, as well as facilitates the implementation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA includes providing information on the opportunities for investments\, as well as facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners. \nTargeted industries: \n\nAdvanced electronics\nSpecialty chemicals\nMRO\nPharmaceutical\nMachinery & equipment\n\n  \nIn partnership with: \n            \n  \n                \n  \n      
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-trade-briefing/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Discussion with Larry Tabash
DESCRIPTION:Larry Tabash is a Senior International Trade Specialist and Middle East expert for the U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service in Austin\, TX. He has held positions overseas with both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State as a Senior Business Advisor in Iraq working on infrastructure development and capacity building. He has traveled throughout the Middle East and Europe and worked extensively in those markets assisting companies in finding suitable American partners. He has led trade missions to Asia and the Middle East. A native of Washington\, DC. \nMr. Tabash’s personal and career pursuits have taken him to over 40 countries in the Americas\, Europe\, Africa\, and Asia. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1998\, he worked as a Senior Project Manager for Visa Interactive which later became Integrion Financial Network\, a start-up electronic bill payment company in Reston\, Virginia and for Riggs National Bank as a Senior Sales & Service Representative and Loan Officer. Larry also worked as a Program Officer for AMIDEAST Inc.\, where he administered USAID and privately-funded training programs and worked on business development for the organization. He has more than 20 years of experience in international trade\, business\, and banking. \nLarry earned both his bachelor’s degree in International Studies and his master’s degree in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University in Fairfax\, Virginia.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-discussion/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160401T113000
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: International Dimensions of Strong Corporate Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Studies consistently show that the most engaged and innovative organizations\, whether in the United States or elsewhere\, tend to be the most successful. What do the cultures of these companies have in common? This presentation provides five foundational keys to a strong business culture and provide ways to bring these attributes to your own businesses. These keys include: \n\nConnect\nDevelop\nDiscover\nCollaborate\nTransform\n\nA strong\, articulated culture allows you to clearly align how you do business with partners and clients no matter where they are located. It gives a clear path to mutually beneficial understandings on day-to-day interactions. By having a clear vision of “how we do things\,” we can more effectively bridge and overcome differences at all levels. \nCome to learn\, share\, and connect with the amazing Austin international community. Let’s each increase our effectiveness in creating successful international businesses that positively impact the world. \nREAD CARRIE’S BLOG POST. \nThis is a brown bag lunch and learn series.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH. \n_______________ \nCarrie Vanston leads Corporate Cultures That Rock which helps organizations maximize purpose and connection to create better performance and profit with a strong view to the future. She is a consummate connector who enjoys bringing people together to connect\, collaborate\, and grow. She is developer of “Five Keys to an Engaged & Innovative Culture” and co-author of the award-winning book MINITRENDS: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends. Her Five Keys feature placed #4 in the “Top 10 Articles of 2015” in Texas CEO Magazine. \nShe directed TFI’s popular MiniTrends Conference Series with the themes “The Integration of Profit & Social Responsibility\,” “Insight\, Innovation & Strategy\,” and “Translating Emerging Trends into Business Opportunities.” \nCarrie enjoys speaking on creating and growing strong cultures with presentations at events including Investing with Impact Conference; WorldFuture 2015; RISE Conference; Latin America Regional Project\, Women in Technology Multi-Regional Project; Product Camp; The University of Texas SAGE Program; Central Texas World Future Society\, West Point Society\, TFI Technology Forecasting Conference\, and IEEE CTCN.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-international-dimensions-of-strong-corporate-cultures/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,Business,cultural,educational,Global Business Series
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