EVENTS

Thursday June 10, 2010

William D. Friedman - the new President and CEO of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority

The Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to attend a reception.

William D. Friedman

Reservations:

Reservations are requested. RSVP now for this event.

To register for this event you can also mail your check or fax/email credit card info to: NEOIBN 1120 Chester Ave, Ste 470, Cleveland, OH 44114, Ph:216-771-1200, Fx:216-696-2582, e-mail: admin@neoibn.org

Tuesday,
May 18, 2010

What's Hot in Israel and the West Bank, And Why

Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to attend a program.

Summary:

In 2010, the Commercial Service Israel sees the following industries as offering the best prospects for American exporters: Automotive Aftermarket Parts and Equipment; Educational Services; Electronic Components; Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Equipment and Services; Homeland Security; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Medical Equipment; Telecommunications; Travel and Tourism.

PRESENTER:

Jonathan Heimer,Senior Foreign Commercial Service Officer from the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv will be speaking on export and sales opportunities for US companies to Israel, and of particular interest to Ohio manufacturers who are looking for new or expanded markets.

WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 28, 2010

HOW THE GLOBAL CRISIS HAS CHANGED INTERNATIONAL FINANCING MARKETS

Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to attend a program.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Mike Bellardine, Senior Vice President, Global Treasury & International Payments, KeyBank, "Export Market and Trade Finance Trends"
Rob Downey, International Risk Consultants, "Credit Insurance Market Trends and Claims Insurance Experience through the Global Crisis"
Mick Pujolas, Vice President, Foreign Exchange, KeyBank "Foreign Exchange Trends"

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The Current State of Economic Recovery in the EU

You are invited to attend a program and luncheon.

Keynote speaker:

Stephan Raes
Economic Minister,
Netherlands Embassy, Washington D.C.

Thursday,
January 7, 2010

Post Holiday Reception

The Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to the Annual Post Holiday Reception for the Northeast Ohio international business and economic development community.

SUMMARY:

Sponsored By:

Network with representatives of Ohio's manufacturers, exporters, importers,
government and non-profit organizations, service providers and other businesses
involved in international business and economic development.

Topic:

Discussion of international business and economic development in Northeast Ohio

Speakers for the Panel Discussion:

Ronn Richard President & CEO, The Cleveland Foundation		Steve Williams Chairman of the Board, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Peter Raskind President and CEO, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority

Moderator:		Introductions:
Radhika Reddy Partner, Ariel Ventures Board Member, NEOIBN		Arnie de la Porte Honorary Consul, Netherlands Board Member, NEOIBN

Supporting Organizations:

Wednesday,
November 18, 2009

What Has Changed in China

Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to attend a program.

Presenters:

Ray Cushing Treasurer, Nordson Corporation		Jeff Craigo VP Quality, Invacare Corporation
Kevin Kang Senior Economist, Eaton Corporation

Wednesday,
October 21, 2009

The International Role of the Dollar

Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites yes to attend a program and luncheon.

Owen F. Humpage

Keynote speaker:

Owen F. Humpage
Senior Economic Advisor
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Summary:

In addition to the topic noted above, Mr. Humpage will also discuss the current condition of international economic markets and the international banking environment.

Owen Humpage is a senior economic advisor specializing in international economics in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. His recent research has focused on central-bank interventions in exchange markets, dollarization in Latin America, and the sustainability of current-account deficits.

Dr. Humpage joined the Bank as an economic analyst in 1973. He was promoted to economist in 1978 and to his present position in 1987. Dr. Humpage has lectured on economics at Case Western Reserve University, Oberlin College, Cleveland State University, and Baldwin-Wallace College.

A native Clevelander, Dr. Humpage received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Dayton, a master’s degree in economics from Miami University, and a doctorate in economics from Case Western Reserve University.

Tuesday,
September 29, 2009

An International Tool Box for Economic Development Directors

Northeast Ohio International Business Network invites you to attend a program.

Summary:

A three (3) hour session that will enable you to help companies in your community tap into the available international markets. This is a program designed to present immediately available resources to augment your trade and economic development efforts. International business represents a significant and growing part of our economy and can be the best new resource of business for your community. Join us and learn how to make it work for you.

Presentations:

Sue Whitney U.S. Export Assistance Office (Department of Commerce) Office Director		Patrick Hayes SBA Office of International Trade, Regional Manager
Barry Bint Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Business Development Officer		Dave Nuske KeyBank International Banking Division, Vice President
Tom Waltermire Team NEO. Chief Executive Officer		John Senese International Trade Assistance Center, Director of Operations
Randy Nemetz Magnet, Director of Global Affairs		Board Member NEOIBN (North East Ohio International Business Network)

May, 2009

New Administration Direction for International Trade

April, 2009

Reception and Speaker following USEAC Export Seminar

March, 2009

"International Economic Development for Smaller Communities"

Wednesday,
February 18, 2009

The New Realities of Financing International Business

Keynote speakers:

Patrick Hayes, Regional Manager, SBA Office of International Trade
Barry Bint, Business Development Officer, Ex-Im of U.S.
Mick Punjolas, Vice President, Foreign Exchange, KeyBank
Mike Bellardine, Senior Vice President, Global Treasury & International Payments, KeyBank

Program Moderator:

Denise Cissell Shade, Senior Vice President, Foreign Exchange, KeyBank

Wednesday,
January 14, 2009

Post Holiday Reception

Embassy Suites

Monday,
December 8, 2008

The Court of International Trade

Keynote speaker:

Judge Timothy C. Stanceu
Judge, United States Court of International Trade,
Appointed by George W. Bush in 2003,
previously served as Deputy Director of Trade and Tariff Affairs,
Treasury Department
private practice for 13 years in Washington D. C.

Summary:

"Trade Remedy Litigation-A Judge’s Perspective"
The role of the Court of International Trade in the resolution of disputes arising out of international commerce

Thursday,
November 13, 2008

The Real World of Intellectual Property Protection

Hosted By:

"How do you protect the intellectual property of and in your products and
practices in international markets? The legal processes of patents,
trademarks and copyrights, as well as all other sorts of confidential
information are not protected in many markets, and remedies can be slow
and costly. Operating policies and practices should be your first defense,
and can help you realize the greatest value from your intellectual property.
Come hear a panel discussion of real world experience with policies,
practices, and lessons learned."

Friday,
September 19, 2008

Brazil and Mexico – Why Now is the Right Time to Do Business

Sponsored By:

Collier, Fitzpatrick & Associates A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mexico – Why Now!
Juan Carlos Diaz, Chief Executive Officer of Altta Homes (formerly Pulte Homes Mexico), a leading home and real estate developer in Mexico will explain the dynamic forces in Mexico that are driving the growth of its economy. He will be joined by Cesar Ochoa, Managing Partner, Enriquez, Gonzalez, Aguirre Y Ochoa, S.C., a firm deeply involved in the business expansion of Mexico.

Brazil – Why Now!
Rubens Gama, Minister–Counselor for Commercial Affairs and Technology, Embassy of Brazil, Washington, DC, will discuss Brazil's energetic economy and what business activities are now driving the expansion. He will be joined by Coaraci do Vale, International Business Partner, Franca Ribeiro Adovacia, whose practice involves business expansion and foreign investment in Brazil. 

Luncheon Speaker: "Brazil and Mexico from an International Investing Perspective"
Michael Quinn, Vice President, Oppenheimer Funds, New York, New York, will provide Oppenheimer Funds' view of Mexico and Brazil from its global investment strategy. Mr. Quinn is the spokesperson for the Global Team of the Oppenheimer Funds, which is one of the largest global investment funds in the world

Supporting Organizations:

Thursday,
April 10, 2008

Doing Business in the New EU

Monday-Tuesday,
March 10-11, 2008

Mission of Leading Israeli IT Companies

Marriott Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH

Thursday,
January 17, 2008

Annual Post Holiday Reception for the Northeast Ohio international business and economic development community

Keynote speaker:

Mr. Adam Wasserman
President and CEO, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority

Vision for the Port and its role in international business and economic development in Northeast Ohio

Network with representatives of Ohio's manufacturers, exporters, importers, government and non-profit organizations, and service providers involved in international business and economic development.

Supporting Organizations:

Tuesday,
October 9, 2007

European Union Comes to Northeast Ohio

Keynote speaker: 

Angelos Pangratis, a senior official from the European Union, will be visiting here to meet with members of our business community. (speaker bio)

This is your chance to meet him and learn his views on what globalization means for the EU-US economic relationship. And what it means for us in Northeast Ohio.

Monday,
September 17, 2007

Been There, Done That

Our mentoring program.