International Business Digest
Center for International Business Education
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VOLUM E | 11
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EMBA Trip to China
EMBA Trip to China Page 1
Editor’s Note
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Global Trade and
Business: Current News
& Events
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Contact Informa on
Prairie View A&M University's Execu ve MBA students took an educa onal
field trip abroad this past May. EMBA students had the opportunity to visit
China to immerse themselves in the Chinese culture. Students got a chance to
visit many different cultural sites, such as the Great Wall of China and the
Forbidden City. In addi on to the beau ful and impressive Chinese cultural
sites, they also visited many different Chinese businesses and educa onal
ins tu ons. For instance, students got a chance to tour China Securi es,
Shanghai Electronic Industry School, China Europe Interna onal Business
School, etc. Students came away with a broad understanding of China and its
economic success, business e que e, history, culture, geography and most
importantly the Chinese people. Some photographs taken during the trip are
featured in this issue.
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(Con nued on page 2). Editor’s Note
Gree ngs. It gives us great pleasure to bring to you the 44th issue of the Prairie View Interna onal Business Digest, an electronic quarterly newsle er produced by the
Center for Interna onal Business Educa on.
This issue features two sec ons. The first sec on (EMBA Field Trip to China)
presents a brief report on the educa onal field trip to China by a group of our EMBA
faculty, staff and students. The second sec on highlights current global business/
trade news and events. Please note that all URL links are ac ve and you can go
directly to a sec on from the Table of Contents on the first page.
We hope you con nue to find this e‐newsle er a valuable channel for important
informa on rela ng to interna onal business. We do hope our efforts will inspire
greater number of local firms to seek out new global business opportuni es. Should
you have any ques ons or sugges ons, please feel free to contact us.
Dr. Rahim Quazi
Editor
Thank you for your support,
Rahim Quazi, Ph.D.
Editor, Prairie View Interna onal Business Digest
Center for Interna onal Business Educa on
Prairie View A&M University
E‐mail | rmquazi@pvamu.edu
Phone | (936) 261‐9225
Fax| (936) 261‐9226
EMBA Trip to China
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Please see page 5 for more photos.
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Global Trade & Business:
Current News and Events
A Basic Guide to Expor ng, 11th Edi on. Published by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, this revised edi on includes sample forms,
informa on on exporter services, a checklist for choosing a foreign
representa ve or distributor and a glossary of expor ng terms.
The United States of Trade Report: 50 Stories in 50 States that Show the Impact of Trade Across the Na on. Published by the U.S. Trade
Representa ve and U.S. Department of Commerce, this report presents
the value of exports, the es mated number of jobs supported by those
exports and number of companies that export from each state. This
report notes that in 2014 goods exports from Texas supported more than
1.1 million jobs.
Healthcare Execu ve Service to India July 27‐August 1, New Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai. Par cipants will benefit from one‐on‐one
mee ngs, site visits, networking events and the opportunity to a end a catalogue op on in Chennai. Cost: $4,300 for large firms and
$2,700 for small‐medium firms.
Export Controls: Awareness and Applica on July 29‐30, Sea le, WA. This seminar will cover the latest updates on export control
reform, recent legal updates and best prac ces in export compliance, and actual case examples. Cost: $315.
2nd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to Brazil August 17‐21, Sao Paulo. Par cipants will be able to learn first‐hand about Brazil’s
emerging health IT market and showcase their technology to poten al partners and senior‐level health care officials. Cost: $2,975 for
large firms and $2,450 for small‐medium firms.
Offshore at ONS 2016 August 29‐September 1, Norway. This event is a major mee ng place for experts in the oil and energy industry.
Conference speakers will discuss the future of energy resources and produc on, new technology and innova ve solu ons. For details,
contact Peter Kelley (PeterK@kallman.com or 201‐251‐2600).
Trade Winds—Africa: Business Development Conference and Trade Mission September 14–21. As many as 7 of the 10 fastest growing
countries during 2011‐2015 are in Africa. This is an official U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service conference and mul
‐sector trade mission. The conference por on will be hosted in South Africa, and the par cipants have the opportunity to conduct
business‐to‐business mee ngs with firms in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Franchising: Trade Mission to Central America September 20‐25. Par cipa ng companies will receive valuable briefings, site visits,
networking recep ons and the opportunity to meet poten al franchisees in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. Cost: $5,500.
Discover Global Markets: E‐Commerce Strategies October 8‐9, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. This event is geared toward
companies that rely on e‐commerce and social media to drive business development, build brand awareness, and maintain
contact with customers and partners around the world. Senior U.S. diplomats and business leaders from more than 20
markets will offer insights, exper se, and knowledge about interna onal market trends that directly impact companies
dealing with e‐commerce. Cost: $325 before July 10; $395 a er July 10.
7th Annual Harris County Interna onal Trade & Transporta on Conference October 28. Harris County has long been
regarded as a robust center of interna onal trade and home to one of the world’s busiest ports, providing a vital gateway
for trade linking North America with interna onal markets around the globe. This event will take a look into the future of
trade and transporta on in this region. Registra on Cost:
$95. For details, contact Caroline Binick
(Caroline.Binick@cjo.hctx.net or 713‐755‐4012).
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Global Trade & Business: Current News and Events
(Con nued from page 3). Green Technologies Suppliers Mee ngs (GTSM) November 17‐19, Sea le, WA. This business forum will provide U.S. based green tech
manufacturers with opportuni es to meet with u li es, Departments of Energy and large conglomerates. GTSM will provide pre‐
arranged one‐on‐one mee ngs to help facilitate sales with their specially recruited group of foreign buyers. More informa on can be
found at: h p://www.gtsmee ngs.com.
Export News from Tradeology (Interna onal Trade Administra on Blog)
Celebra ng World Trade, Growth, Expansion and Job Crea on
Smart Growth Trade Mission to Guangzhou: The Start of Something Great
Three Reasons Africa Should Be Your Business' Next Export Market
Department of Commerce Hosts Forum to Be er Aid Internet Exporters
BEA's New Data Tool Provides Fast Access to Trade and Investment Stats for Countries
Brazil's Top Industry Sectors Seek U.S. Exporters
U.S. and Canada Sign Historic Preclearance Agreement
Profile of U.S. Exporters Highlights Contribu ons of Small‐ and Medium‐Sized Businesses
Why US Companies Should 'Think Global from Day One'
Making U.S. Manufacturing Stronger
Increased Exports and the Jobs Supported by Exports Are Keys to Heightened Economic Confidence
Expor ng: Mission Possible – Two Companies' Stories
Sources:
Export News, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Houston
Export News, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Aus n
Tradeology, Interna onal Trade Administra on Blog
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