In partnership with Seattle Microfinance and four UW campus partners, the UW CIBER organized a successful event series on microfinance at UW on 10/15/09. The series began with a first-ever microfinance Internship Open House that featured 14 Seattle-based organizations and attracted 130 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines. UW CIBER invited faculty from business, global health, ICT, law and public affairs to roundtable discussion Rev. Terry Provance, Executive Director of Oikocredit USA. The events culminated in a public keynote presentation by Rev. Provance to a standing-room only audience of students, faculty, and community members. UW CIBER will post Rev. Provance’s keynote presentation on the GBC homepage.
National Security and Economic Competitiveness (2007-2009)
December 1, 2009
Global Business Forum - University of Washington
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment. Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Lucien Cristache, President, Lucomms Technologies
Topic: Doing Business in Romania and the New Eastern EU
December 3, 2009
Globalization of Services Conference - University of Colorado at Denver
December 4, 2009
Center for African Studies Lecture - University of Florida
Featuring Richard Saunders, York University: Contesting Sub-Imperialism: South African Investment and Regional Resistance
December 7, 2009
Global Business Forum - University of Washington
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment. Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Bill Bryant, Bryant Consulting
December 8, 2009
Global Business Forum - University of Washington
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment. Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Pierre Volosin, Senior Manager Market and Competitive Analysis, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Topic: "Boeing in Eastern Europe"
December 8, 2009
The Globalization of Cleantech: The Fifth Annual Globalization of Services Conference - University of Colorado at Denver
Silicon Valley is increasingly invested in clean technologies and is already looked upon as a global leader in new technological development. As happens with most new technologies in their infancy, Silicon Valley's focus is currently on component manufacturing. However, a difference from earlier technology cycles is the upfront impact of globalization, especially the emergence of China and India as providers of skilled labor and large markets. Accordingly, the globalization of cleantech could follow some well-trodden paths and some new ones:
As manufacturing gets modularized, firms such as Applied Materials might shift component work to East Asia. Some of this is already happening.
System integration and other service provision might increasingly be provided by the large Indian system integrators. As of 2009, however, there is little evidence of this happening.
Firms in Europe and East Asia have been investing in cleantech for some time now, and might participate in technological leadership.
In each case, we are interested in exploring the time-frame and the driving forces. These will typically be outcomes of a mix of regulatory, domestic market and skills issues.
December 10, 2009
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: Richard DeKaser - Michigan State University
Richard DeKaser is an economist at National City, now a part of PNC.
December 11, 2009
Puerto Rico Study Tour - University of Washington
We are looking forward to gaining a broad understanding of business concepts, growing industries and the role of multi-national corporations in Puerto Rico. A trip to two cities in Puerto Rico will allow UW graduate students to gain a rich appreciation of the diverse industries flourishing in Puerto Rico ranging from historically entrenched industries like agriculture to newer industries like high-tech manufacturing while learning how large MNCs impact business in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico's legal and political ties with the United States make it easier for American companies to set up and get to work on the island. English is taught in the school system, and most of the work force speaks English and Spanish. The currency is the dollar, and the U.S. Postal Service serves the island. Its 3.8 million residents are U.S. citizens. Puerto Rico is an interesting amalgam of Spanish and American cultures which impact business norms and competitive environments in unique ways.
December 16, 2009
2nd Annual Professional Development Program in Mumbai & Chennai - India - Florida International University
India's colossal economy is intrinsically dynamic and innovative. In today's globalized and interdependent economy, innovation is recognized as an essential engine of growth and India is seen as a top global player. Despite the global slowdown, and although growth has slowed from last year, the economy is still expanding faster than most other countries.
The program is designed for professionals and faculty interested in pursuing their interests in the Indian business environment. Participants will experience first hand how multinationals and leading Indian companies are riding the downfall, while simultaneously reshaping the Indian business environment resulting in a competitive INDIA INC.
The program will take place in Mumbai and Chennai, two of the most advanced and business forward cities throughout India. In Mumbai, the participants will visit top multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline Limited, Siemens, RPG Group, and US Foreign Commercial Service. In Chennai, participants will visit companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, BMW, as well as take part in lectures at Park Global School of Business Excellence.
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.