15th Annual International Networking Evening & Business Forum
Global Trade & Economic Outlook:
Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Offices of K&L Gates, State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln Street, Boston
$50
Registration 4:00 pm • Global Trade & Economic Outlook 4:30 pm • Networking Reception to Follow
Join us for the premier international event of the year — the 15th Annual International Networking
Evening and Business Forum! This event regularly attracts hundreds of companies involved in
international business. The evening will feature a global trade & economic outlook and an international
resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations representing over
3,000 New England companies. Come meet people and businesses interested in world trade while
learning about the resources available to help your company’s international business!
Registration
(4:00 p.m.)
The Global Trade & Economic Outlook:
Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead
(4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
In the current economic crisis, businesses are concerned more than ever about the outlook for the
economy, both at home and abroad. What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets
have been hit by recession and which offer a bright spot on the horizon? Where should businesses
retreat and where should they explore opportunity? Get answers to these questions and more from
Christopher Probyn, one of the area’s leading economists.
Despite the country’s economic woes, now is an unprecedented time for the opening of free trade for
U.S. firms. These free trade expansion trends, combined with a new presidential administration, could
translate into opportunity for U.S. firms seeking access to overseas markets. Which markets are
opening for U.S. firms and what is the outlook for global trade policy under an Obama Administration?
Get answers to these questions and more from Leslie Schweitzer, one of the country’s leading
authorities on global trade policy.
Christopher Probyn, Chief International Economist – State Street Corporation
~ With Special Guest ~
Leslie Schweitzer, Senior Trade Advisor – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Networking Reception with Sponsor, Association & Government Exhibits
(7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
For further information and online registration, visit
www.mass.gov/export
www.gbane.org
Fostering networking between companies in New England involved
in International Trade
The Participating Associations of the Global Business Alliance of New England, Inc.
Wish to thank K&L Gates for the use of their location and the below listed companies
for their kind support of this event
Coface North America
Coface is a global provider of credit insurance and credit management solutions, serving companies of all sizes in all
regions of the world. Coface has a direct presence in 64 countries with 60 years of experience analyzing trade risks.
Contact: Craig Sedlock, Regional Sales Director, Strategic Accounts * Tel 203 993 4373 * Email craig_sedlock@coface-usa.com
www.coface-usa.com
Consulate General of Poland, Trade and Investment Section
Commercial section of Consulate General of the Republic of Poland.
Contact: Pawel Pytlarczyk, Head of Trade & Investment Section * Tel 212 370 5300 *
Email NewYork@trade.gov.pl
www.NewYork.Trade.gov.pl
Highland-March Executive Suites
Highland-March Office Business Centers provide furnished offices and conference rooms in an energizing, professional
environment with the services you need to run your business efficiently and economically. Choose an office for a day, month or
year(s); select a virtual office program or use a conference room as you need it.
Contact: Leslie Libeskind, President * Tel 781 380 3600 * Email leslie@highland-march.com
www.highland-march.com
K&L Gates
K&L Gates comprises over 1,500 lawyers located in 24 offices on three continents. We represent capital markets participants
and leading global corporations, growth and middle-market companies, and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well
as public sector entities, educational institutions and philanthropic organizations.
Contact: Harry Grill, Partner * Tel 617 261-3132 * Email harry.grill@klgates.com
www.klgates.com
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides the financial tools and real estate expertise needed to stimulate economic growth
across Massachusetts.
Contact: Eric Hunter, Vice President * Tel 617 330-2033 * Email ehunter@massdevelopment.com *
www.massdevelopment.com
Massachusetts Export Center
The Massachusetts Export Center helps companies throughout the Commonwealth to achieve success in global markets through
a state-wide network of international trade professionals. The Export Center provides targeted, high-impact services for exporters,
including counseling, training, research and technical assistance.
Contact: Paula Murphy, Director, * Tel 617 973-8664 * Email paula.murphy@state.ma.us
www.mass.gov/export
Savitz Law Offices, P.C.
Savitz Law Offices provides legal services and expertise in all areas of immigration law for corporate clients and individuals. In
addition to obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status (Green Card), for foreign nationals, we help clients to file to
become naturalized US citizens and to solve specific problems with the Immigration Service or other government agencies. We
have extensive experience working with the myriad of government entities involved in immigration matters, and have developed a
worldwide network of contacts and other resources in order to assist our clients on any matter, from routine to the extraordinary.
Contact: Bennett Savitz, President * Tel 617 723-7111 * Email bsavitz@immigrationoptions.com
www. ImmigrationOptions.com
Suffolk University Global MBA
The Suffolk University Global MBA is a specialized MBA degree focused on international business with a concentration in either
international finance or international marketing. It can be completed part-time or full-time.
Contact: Lillian Hallberg, Assistant Dean * Tel 617 573 8306 * Email lhallber@suffolk.edu
www.suffolk.edu/globalmba
Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLC
Domestic and International taxation.
Contact: Kenneth Vacovec, Partner * Tel 617 964-0500 * Email kvacovec@vacovec.com
www.vacovec.com
For details of the Members Associations of the Global Business Alliance of New England, Inc., please visit:
www.gbane.org
Mission: To facilitate interaction between international organizations in New England that promote business, trade relations
and understanding with countries world wide.
Participating associations who are exhibiting today:
American Australian Association
British American Business Council
Coalition of New England Companies for Trade
French American Chamber of Commerce
German American Business Council of Boston
Greater China Business Council, NE
International Executive Resources Group
Mass Alliance for International Business
MeetChinaBiz
NE Canada Business Council
Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of NE
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
US Poland Chamber of Commerce
US Russia Chamber of Commerce, NE
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Maritime Trade
www.americanaustralian.org
www.babcne.org
www.conect.org
www.faccne.org
www.gabc-boston.org
www.gcbc-ne.org
www.iergonline.org
www.aimnet.org/maib
www.MeetChinaBiz.org
www.necbc.org
www.sacc-ne.org
www.amcham.ch/chamger/m_boston_chapter.asp
www.unagb.org
www. uspcc.org
www.usrccne.org
www.taccim.org
Government Agencies:
Mass Export Center
Mass Office of International Trade & Investment
MassDevelopment
NH International Trade Resource Center
US Department of Commerce
www.mass.gov/export
www.mass-gov/moiti
www. www.massdevelopment.com
www.exportnh.com
www.buyusa.gov/massachusetts
For details of the associations & their activities, please also visit their websites. Full contact details of each association and
agency can also be found on the
GBANE website www.gbane.org under “Members”