"The Georgia Tech CIBER is a great ally in the promotion of U.S. exports. The annual Global Business Forum that Georgia Tech's CIBER hosts brings together local and foreign business people around a particular country or market. The Georgia Tech CIBER's focus and funding have been highly effective in bringing these kinds of opportunities to the Southeastern US."
January 3, 2010
2010 China: An Emerged Economic Powerhouse in the Global Economy - University of Colorado Denver
The program compares the dynamic growth of China's two leading economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta – and explores China's transformation from a planned economy to a globally competitive market oriented economy. Faculty will meet with entrepreneurs, business executives, and government officials who make this growth happen and visit cultural sites, universities, and companies to develop a framework for the past and present. The program begins in Shanghai, China's burgeoning economic and financial center with 25% of China's exports and 12.5% of its financial revenues. Participants travel to Hangzhou where the GDP has increased an average of 22% annually. On to Guangzhou, a world class manufacturing center where 34% of China's exports, 30% of its foreign direct investment, and 19% of its GDP occur on 0.5% of China's land. Finally to Hong Kong, a world class service center that ranks among the most competitive regions on the globe.
January 4, 2010
FDIB India 2010 - University of Connecticut
This program has been designed for faculty from business, foreign languages, and international studies to provide the participants an in-depth understanding and insights into various aspects of life in an emerging country. India is the fourth largest economy in the world. With one billion people and a growing economy, It has emerged as a significant player on the world scene.
The program comprises lectures, discussion sessions, visits to companies, and opportunities to interact with management faculty and students. The speakers will be drawn from business, government, mass media, and academics.
A trip to the Taj Mahal and a sightseeing tour of Delhi are included in the program.
January 5, 2010
Study Abroad Courses - University of Maryland
CIBER sponsored the international travel of 4 faculty members: Bob Krapfel, Gilad Chen, Hank Sims and Hassan Ibrahim to France/Germany, Israel, Chile and Egypt respectively.
January 13, 2010
Indiana Mayors China Initiative - Purdue University
Summit meeting to discuss plans to visit Chinese Consul regarding attraction of Chinese FDI.
January 14, 2010
Canada Study Tour - University of Washington
Do you know where the second largest country in the world is? Where one tenth of the world's forests are located? Or what country was rated as "the best place to invest and do business" by the Economic Intelligence Unit? Oh Canada! The 2010 Canada Study Tour will be a four-day visit to our friendly northern neighbors to explore US-Canada relations in the context of politics, business and society.
The following is a list of possible destinations to be included on the group itinerary:
U.S. Consulate in Vancouver, 2010 Commerce Centre,Canada Export Centre, Canucks Hockey, TD Financial Group, Microsoft Canada Development Centre, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, EA Games, Best Buy, Port of Vancouver
January 22, 2010
Going Global Seminar Series: Economics of Exporting - Temple University
Financial strategies for exporting: global risk factors; international trade financing; government loan programs
January 23, 2010
2nd Annual K-12 Conference - Technologies and Tools for a New Language for Business Course - Florida International University
Florida International University's CIBER is proud to announce the 2nd Annual KLanguage for Business Conference: K-12 and Community College, Technologies and Tools for a New Language for Business Course. The day conference will be held in Miami, January 23rd at the Sofitel Hotel. The Conference has the support of consulates, language associations and cultural organizations. We have chosen four language tracks—Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese—concentrating on the most relevant languages taught in the classroom today.
The program will serve to instruct high school teachers and junior community college professors on the importance and necessity of incorporating aspects of Language for Business into the standard curricula. It will provide teachers and professors with materials and practical lessons on how to incorporate and develop a course in the K-12 curricula on Language for Business.
January 25, 2010
2010 Weatherspoon Lecture - University of North Carolina
This year's popular Weatherspoon Lecture features Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico.
The lecture will begin in Koury Auditorium at 5:30 pm and is free and open to the public.
Parking is available in the Business School Deck.
Please RSVP to kfbsrsvp@unc.edu or 919.843.7787
The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs) were created under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to increase and promote the nation's capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the CIBER program links the manpower and information needs of U.S. business with the international education, language training, and research capacities of universities across the U.S. Thirty-one universities were designated as centers that serve as regional and national resources to business, students, and academics. Together, the CIBERs form a powerful network focused on improving American competitiveness and providing comprehensive service and programs that help U.S. business succeed in global markets. If you wish to contact us regarding this newsletter or for additional information about CIBERs, please email webmaster@ciberweb.msu.edu. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list.