Houston Cyber Summit
The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston, BLUE LANCE and several other organizations, is pleased to announce the Third Annual Houston Cyber Summit. This cyber […]
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Author’s Night: Liz Alexander
Author Liz Alexander will be speaking about her new and upcoming project. She will be giving away copies of her collaboration book, written with Transamerica Retirement Solutions. This event will
Brits Debate Brexit as Austin Moves Forward
Ask Fred Schmidt what he thinks about Brexit, the June 23 referendum on whether Britain should continue as part of the European Union, and he doesn’t hesitate: “Linking the EU
3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business during the Holy Month of Ramadan
For most government organizations and government linked companies, time for Muslim prayer will have a bearing on meeting time. In addition, during the fasting month of Ramadan, they tend to
JETRO: Your Business Partner for Japan
Is your company looking to stake a claim in the world’s third largest economy? Japan enjoys political and economic stability, provides strong IP protection, and has well-developed transportation and communications infrastructures. Japanese consumers
Carrie Vanston puts the focus on corporate cultures
The World Affairs Council always holds a soft spot in my heart because it takes connecting to a whole other level – internationally! Its most recent endeavor, the Global Business
Global Business Series: International Dimensions of Strong Corporate Cultures
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