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13th Annual International Business Forum and Networking Evening “Global Economic Challenges: Preparing your business for opportunity in a changing world environment”
Overall sponsor: Holland & Knight PLC www. hklaw.com The event was held in the offices of Holland & Knight, with support from the The business forum started with a Global Economic Outlook forum, with indicators for the business year ahead. This was followed by an in-depth forum examining the various aspects of doing business in the Changing World Marketplace. “The Global Economic Outlook: Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead”
Despite signs of an economic recovery, many companies are still uncertain about the future of overseas markets. The presentation examined the following: Which markets offer stability? Which markets offer growth and opportunity? Which markets aren’t worth the risk? What is the impact of the weakened dollar on trade and the dollar’s forecast for the future? Bill Witherell, Vice President & Chief Global Economist, Click here for the Presentation Global Economic Challenges: Preparing Your Business for The global economy hangs in a delicate balance. Every day, events such as war, political turmoil, terrorism, military operations and other factors threaten to disrupt that balance. This session explored how firms operating in a volatile global environment, can prepare themselves for risk and opportunity. The forum featured a keynote address on “Top Risks to the Global Economy” and included panelists discussing legal, financial and security issues that companies must effectively manage to succeed in today’s dynamic global marketplace. Keynote Address “Top risks to the global economy” Click here for the Presentation “Legal considerations when doing business in dynamic international markets” Click here for the Presentation
“Assessing and mitigating financial risks in global business” Click here for the Presentation “Doing business in emerging international markets” Click here for the Presentation “The impact of the current global environment on security and enforcement in global trade” Click here for the Presentation
"New Global Frontiers: The Global Economic Outlook: Despite signs of an economic recovery, many companies are still uncertain about the future of overseas markets. Which markets offer stability? Which markets offer growth and opportunity? Which markets aren't worth the risk? What is the impact of the weakened dollar on trade and the dollar's forecast for the future? Get answers to these questions and many more from one of the area's leading economists. Christopher Probyn, Chief International Economist, State Street Corporation
Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets of the World Many U.S. businesses have enjoyed success in major overseas markets. Today, several of these companies are now looking to emerging markets as a way to build upon this success and ensure long-term growth. Many of the world's emerging markets also represent the fastest-growing export markets for U.S. firms. For example, 2004 growth in U.S. exports to China, Brazil and India was more than double the nation's export growth overall. Even so-called "traditional" export markets are evolving. For example, the European Union expanded last year to include ten additional member states with future plans for four more. U.S. companies that don't pursue these emerging markets now may find themselves left behind in the future. This seminar will feature expert panelists and companies sharing their stories on the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets throughout the world. Speakers included: Oscar Escartin, Senior Partner - C.O.P.E. International (Latin America) Levan Mahony, Esq. Partner - Holland and Knight (Intellectual Property) Joseph Preston, Vice President International - New Balance Athletic Shoe (Asia) John Rankin, HM Consul General - British Consulate General (EU Expansion) Tomye Tierney, Vice President & General Manager, Emerging Markets - Genzyme Corporation (Pioneering Emerging Markets)
Emerging Global Marketplace "Marketing your product or service - are you getting your message across?" Panel discssion was introduced by John Rankin, HM Consul-General of the British Consulate-General and moderated by Joe Nahil of Nahil Communications Group. This seminar provided not only broad international overviews, but specific practical advice and counsel from respected professionals in the fields of public relations, marketing, communications, exhibits and special events, high technology consulting, cultural trade issues, and web site development. Speakers included: John Rankin, HM Consul-General, The British Consulate-General Robert Dubinsky, Corporate Communications, Inc. Christopher Nahil, Nahil Communications Group Kari Heistad, Culture Coach Bert Jackson, MMI USA, Inc Roger Berry, Liberty Global LLC Jeffrey Cote, System Integration Services, Inc. The Global Economic Outlook & Free Trade Expansion Despite signs of economic recovery, many companies are still uncertain about the future and stability of overseas markets. Speakers provided an outlook for the global economy, and its impact on doing business internationally. Other points covered included: the recent surge in free trade agreements, free trade expansion trends, and opportunities and pitfalls for doing business internationally. Speakers included: Christopher Probyn, Chief International Economist, State Street Corporation Christopher Padilla, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Washington, D.C. - View Mr. Padilla's remarks.
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