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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Geopolitics of Energy
DESCRIPTION:Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the United States and will remain so\, including for the health of our economy.  Looking ahead\, however\, two developments will increasingly affect how energy and foreign policy come together.  The first is climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in concert with others.   A second is rapid change in global markets driven by new\, large-scale consumers in China\, India\, and elsewhere and the rise of wind\, solar\, and other\, increasingly cheap renewables.   How do these factors come together\, and what will be the main areas of focus of US foreign energy policy in the years to come? \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses these factors and their effect on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with the Landmark Center. \nOnline registrations for Global Conversations: Geopolitics of Energy are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-geopolitics-energy/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Geopolitics of Energy
DESCRIPTION:Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the United States and will remain so\, including for the health of our economy.  Looking ahead\, however\, two developments will increasingly affect how energy and foreign policy come together.  The first is climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in concert with others.   A second is rapid change in global markets driven by new\, large-scale consumers in China\, India\, and elsewhere and the rise of wind\, solar\, and other\, increasingly cheap renewables.   How do these factors come together\, and what will be the main areas of focus of US foreign energy policy in the years to come? \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses these factors and their effect on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. \nOnline registrations for Global Conversations: Geopolitics of Energy are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-geopolitics-energy/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Year of China Launch
DESCRIPTION:Event registration is closed.  Please see our calendar for other events. \nThis year marks the 35th anniversary of Minnesota’s Sister-State relationship with the Province of Shaanxi. In celebration\, and as a kickoff to our Year of China\, we are partnering with the Minnesota Trade Office and the University of Minnesota China Center in an official state welcome for a special delegation of Shaanxi provincial government officials and musicians from the Shaanxi Folk Music Orchestra. \nYou are invited to join us in an evening of music\, food and friendship\, featuring a special performance from these world-renowned musicians. \n  \n  \n  \nSpecial Guest\nJun Liu\, Deputy Consul General from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago.\n  \nThe event is part of the delegation’s three-day visit to Minnesota in recognition of 35 years of friendship\, cooperation and exchange between Shaanxi and Minnesota\, including the Shaanxi provincial government’s recent gift of boulders to the Landscape Arboretum’s new Chinese Garden.  \nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota Trade Office and the University of Minnesota China Center. \n  \nAbout the Orchestra: \nEstablished in 1950\, the Shaanxi Provincial Radio and Television Folk Orchestra is based in the ancient imperial capital Xian\, the starting point of the Silk Road. One of the earliest national folk music orchestras\, it has nurtured numerous musicians and composers who have received national and international awards.  The Orchestra\, representing the Chinese Ministry of Culture\, has performed its special Shaanxi folk music in major orchestra halls in more than ten countries around the world to the highest acclaim.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/kick-off-announced-year-china/
LOCATION:Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum\, 333 E River Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T100000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business Globally: Addressing Tax and Legal Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering expanding your operations overseas? The legal and tax considerations are intimidating but can be strategically managed with careful planning. This program will feature a technical discussion of the key legal and tax considerations of international expansion including form (exports\, sales office\, distributor\, joint venture\, subsidiary\, etc.)\, financing\, taxation of profits and exit strategy. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSPEAKERS \nChris Bercaw\, Panelist\nPartner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nMr. Bercaw is based in Minneapolis\, leads the firm’s Corporate Group in Minneapolis\, and is active in the firm’s International practice. He has lived and worked in Asia\, Europe and Latin America\, and his practice includes corporate and commercial transactions\, mergers and acquisitions\, joint ventures\, technology transactions and structuring international operations. \nDan Rosen\, Panelist\nSenior Manager\, M&A Tax\, KPMG LLP\nMr. Rosen is a senior manager in the Minneapolis office of KPMG LLP. Prior to joining the Minneapolis M&A tax practice\, he worked in KPMG’s Washington National Tax-Corporate tax practice\, as well as KPMG’s M&A tax practice in Chicago. Mr. Rosen has significant experience advising corporate and private equity clients on the US federal income tax consequences associated with a wide range of domestic and international transactions\, including cross-border tax planning. Additionally\, he has assisted clients in obtaining private letter rulings on issues relating to consolidated returns\, tax free reorganizations and tax free spin-offs. Mr. Rosen also provides clients assistance with tax due diligence and structuring for potential acquisitions. \nJ. Robert Paulson\,Panelist\nPresident\, CEO & Director\, NxThera\nMr. Paulson has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device industry. Prior to joining NxThera as its president and chief executive officer in 2008\, he was the president and CEO of Restore Medical from 2005 until the company’s acquisition by Medtronic in July of 2008. Mr. Paulson was the chief financial officer and vice president of global marketing for Endocardial Solutions prior to 2005. He also held management positions at Advanced Bionics\, Medtronic and General Mills\, and practiced law at Lindquist & Vennum. \nMatt Lorenz\, Moderator\nTax Partner\, KPMG LLP\nMr. Lorenz is a tax partner in the Minneapolis office of KPMG LLP. He has more than 14 years of experience\, all of which are with KPMG\, directing the delivery of domestic and international tax services for a variety of public and private multinational organizations. From 2009 to 2011\, Mr. Lorenz was seconded to the U.S. tax group in the U.K. member firm of KPMG International. \nRachel Limón\, Panelist\nRegional Trade Manager\, Minnesota Trade Office\nMs. Limón serves as the director of Study Minnesota and is the regional trade manager for Latin America\, Caribbean and Africa. She assists Minnesota companies in identifying and developing export strategies and opportunities in the international marketplace. Through her work at the MN Trade Office\, Ms. Limón has led several trade missions\, including Governor Ventura’s trade mission to China\, and Governor Pawlenty’s trade missions to China\, India and South America. She has assisted with Governor Dayton’s trade missions to Japan\, Korea\, China\, and Europe and the Lt. Governor’s recent mission to Cuba. Ms. Limón has several years of international management experience\, including working as an international distributor representative for Skyline Displays. \nFrank Mortari\, PhD\, Panelist\nVice President for Corporate Development\, Bio-Techne Corporation\nDr. Mortari serves as the vice president for Corporate Development for Bio-Techne Corporation\, a Minneapolis-based public company (TECH) with a 40-year history of serving the research life science and diagnostic markets. He is an immunologist from Western University in London\, Canada and has done post-doctoral research in neonatal immunoglobulin gene usage as well as in the field of homologous transplantation using benign stem cells from CML patients. Dr. Mortari has worked at Bio-Techne for 23 years in various capacities\, including product development in different divisions and for the last 13 years as head of business development. Dr. Mortari leads M&A activities and strategic planning for the corporation. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register before September 14. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and KPMG.\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/business-globally-addressing-tax-legal-challenges/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T110000
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SUMMARY:Special Luncheon with the President of Finland
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Minnesota and the Economic Club of Minnesota for a special event featuring His Excellency Sauli Niinistö\, president of the Republic of Finland\, in celebration of Finland’s 100 anniversary. \nSince it became an independent state on December 6\, 1917\, Finland has succeeded in building and maintaining a stable\, democratic society. At the same time\, creativity – the freedom to discover and try new solutions – has been the key to Finland’s economic and intellectual success. The anniversary represents Finland’s achievement in creating a unique voice for\, and example of\, democracy. \nPresented in partnership with the Economic Club of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Minnesota. \nThe event includes a reception at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 12:00 p.m. \nAbout President Niinistö: \n \nSauli Väinämö Niinistö\, the 12th President of the Republic of Finland\, was inaugurated on March 1\, 2012. He graduated from the University of Turku with a Bachelor of Law degree in 1974. Early in his career\, he was a rural police chief\, had his own law office and served as an assistant judge at the Turku Court of Appeals for more than ten years. \nNiinistö was elected to the Town Council of Salo in 1977 and continued to hold elected posts in local government until 1992. In 1987 he was elected to the Parliament of Finland. Subsequently\, he was appointed Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister in 1994. A year later\, he was appointed Minister of Finance. He was chairman of the National Coalition Party from 1994 to 2001. \nIn 2003\, Niinistö assumed the post of Vice President of the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg. He returned to the Finnish Parliament in the 2007 election with the highest number of votes ever gained by a candidate. He was Speaker of Parliament from 2007 to 2011. \nPresident Niinistö is married to Jenni Haukio and has two adult sons from his previous marriage. President Niinistö is active in sports and was also Chairman of the Finnish Football Association from 2009 to 2012 and Chairman of the organizing committee for the 2009 European Figure Skating Championships. He has written two books. \nRegistration will close on September 15 for security reasons. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/luncheon-excellency-sauli-niinisto-president-finland/
LOCATION:Hilton Minneapolis\, 1001 S Marquette Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170927T173000
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SUMMARY:New Dinner Host Reception
DESCRIPTION:Online registrations for the Dinner Hosting Training event are closed. \nNew to dinner hosting? Join us for a special evening to learn more about hosting dinner for international visitors. Long time hosts will share best practices\, tips and stories about entertaining international visitors. The evening will include light hors d’oeuvres\, beverages\, and an informative presentation. \nCan’t make it to the reception but still want to host international visitors? Email our Professional Exchanges team at exchanges\, or call 612.625.1662 to learn more.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/new-dinner-host-reception/
LOCATION:Global Minnesota\, 1901 University Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T193000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Mentoring in a Global Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \nEVENT POSTPONED – Check back for a new date!\nHear from a group of international career professionals working across education\, business\, and nonprofit sectors about best practices in mentoring employees in the global market. There will be a short panel discussion followed by a Q&A session\, plenty of time for networking\, and of course\, a pint of beer! \nPanelists \n– Amy Daly\, Employee Relations and Compliance Manager\, BRIDGES ERG\, Ecolab \n– Dawn Feldman\, Executive Director and COO of Executive Education\, Thunderbird \n    School of Global Management  \n– Kathleen Motzenbecker\, Senior Vice President\, The Medical Alley Association \n  \nModerator \nJim Thomas\, Principal\, Dynamic Development LLC \nThe Minnesota Thunderbird Graduate School Alumni Network (now part of Arizona State University) will be joining this event as part of their Global 1st Tuesday event and will be available to discuss global education and careers for all attendees. \nRegistration includes one free pint of beer and appetizers. \nThis is a specially designated event. Members with a voucher can attend for free. Vouchers must be presented at the event. To register using a voucher\, please call 612.625.1662. \nPresented in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management\, Twin Cities Tbirds
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/young-professionals-mentoring-global-workforce/
LOCATION:Town Hall Brewery\, 1430 Washington Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T120000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:Online registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome. \nMajor internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S.\, for its part\, has conducted military operations in the country nearly continuously since 9/11. Today\, war with the Taliban persists\, and tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan have gradually deteriorated. As his time in office drew to a close\, President Obama limited further withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. \nNewly laid-out plans from the Trump Administration for Afghanistan and the South Asia region have prompted national discussion and further questions. What’s next as we move forward in the new direction? \nDon’t miss this conversation with Dr. Manju Parikh\, who will offer considerable insight into the Trump administration’s proposed foreign policy efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Manju Parikh is professor emerita of Political Science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Her teaching has been framed by a strong interest in the global issues of development\, freedom and human rights. Dr. Parikh taught courses on international relations with a focus on Asian politics\, global women’s political concerns and gender equality\, and Asian American immigrant experiences. She has published in both scholarly journals and popular magazines and has presented at numerous conferences and public lectures. Dr. Parikh received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2009 for research on women legislators in Pakistan and their successful legislation against workplace sexual harassment. Currently\, she serves on the boards of Middle East Peace Now and the Collection in Focus Guides Council at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with the Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-prospects-afghanistan-pakistan/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Chinese Trade Insights and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join George Martin and Yiquang Li\, from Faegre Baker Daniels\, as they discuss China’s current strategy for expanding its global footprint and the country’s continuing efforts to encourage foreign investment.  Learn more about China’s ambitious Belt & Road Initiative (“BRI”)\, in which one trillion dollars is expected to be invested in BRI regions over ten years.  Also\, look inside the booming Chinese e-commerce business that is leading to revolutionary changes in its own society and also those of other emerging markets. \nAbout the Speakers\nFor more than 28 years\, George Martin has dedicated his practice to assisting U.S. multinational businesses with their international mergers\, acquisitions\, divestitures and joint ventures\, with a special focus on China.  George has handled transactions and investigations in more than 40 countries\, with an expertise in emerging markets\, having lived and practiced law in China and Eastern Europe for five years. He is recognized in the Guide to Leading Practitioners: China as one of the pre-eminent practitioners with expertise in mergers and acquisitions involving China. \nYiquang Li (“Lee”) is a leading Chinese lawyer with a dual U.S. law degree\, and is one of the few dually qualified Chinese lawyers who returned to China in the mid-1990s to help international firms facilitate foreign investment into China for their multinational clients. Lee advises companies conducting business in China on a wide range of transactional\, operational and compliance matters. \nThis event is offered in partnership with GREATER MSP\, Midwest Global Trade Association\, the Minnesota District Export Council\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service.\n\nOnline registration is closed. Please call 612.625.1662 to register.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/chinese-trade-insights-networking/
LOCATION:Brit’s Pub\, 1110 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S.\, for its part\, has conducted military operations in the country nearly continuously since 9/11. Today\, war with the Taliban persists\, and tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan have gradually deteriorated. As his time in office drew to a close\, President Obama limited further withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. \nNewly laid-out plans from the Trump Administration for Afghanistan and the South Asia region have prompted national discussion and further questions. What’s next as we move forward in the new direction? \nDon’t miss this conversation with Dr. Manju Parikh\, who will offer considerable insight into the Trump administration’s proposed foreign policy efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Manju Parikh is professor emerita of Political Science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Her teaching has been framed by a strong interest in the global issues of development\, freedom and human rights. Dr. Parikh taught courses on international relations with a focus on Asian politics\, global women’s political concerns and gender equality\, and Asian American immigrant experiences. She has published in both scholarly journals and popular magazines and has presented at numerous conferences and public lectures. Dr. Parikh received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2009 for research on women legislators in Pakistan and their successful legislation against workplace sexual harassment. Currently\, she serves on the boards of Middle East Peace Now and the Collection in Focus Guides Council at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-prospects-afghanistan-pakistan/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20170913T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T144556Z
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SUMMARY:Global Social Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. To have your name added to the waiting list for this event\, please contact 612-625-1662. \nIn October\, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of 50 international women entrepreneurs who will visit Minnesota to: \n\ndiscuss the social\, economic and political factors that influence and encourage women as entrepreneurs and owners or managers of small\, medium and large businesses.\nexamine leadership development\, job creation\, and access to capital\, as well as best practices in marketing\, education\, and innovations in encouraging entrepreneurship in the United States.\ntour  Minnesota companies\, business incubators\, financial institutions and schools.\n\nBe part of this exclusive event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet these professionals and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and professional work…in an informal social setting. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages\, and a cash bar. \nWant to attend but not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nMade possible by The Carlson Family Foundation
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-women-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Walker Art Center – Skyline Room\, 725 Vineland Place\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403
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GEO:44.9680134;-93.2886384
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171003T143232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T191625Z
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SUMMARY:Business News from France
DESCRIPTION:Exciting things are happening in France\, the world’s fifth largest economy: \n\nOn September 22\, 2017\, President Macron signed a new labor reform law\, intended to increase the country’s competitiveness.\nIn spring 2017\, the French government also launched the French Tech Visa program\, a fast-track procedure for international technology talent to obtain work authorization and residency.\nOn June 29\, 2017\, the world’s largest start-up incubator\, Station F\, opened in Paris which also houses accelerators for bigger companies like Facebook\, Microsoft\, and Amazon Web Services.\n\n  \nBe among the first to meet newly-appointed Consul General Guillaume Lacroix\, and learn about these recent developments and other investment news. Guillaume Lacroix became consul general of France in Chicago on August 29\, 2017. He holds diplomas from Institut d’études politiques de Paris and Université Panthéon-Assas. He speaks Swahili\, a language he studied at Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales in Paris and in Zanzibar\, Tanzania. He started his diplomatic career in 1997. He was assigned to the Department of African and Indian Ocean Affairs in Paris\, then to the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and to the French Embassy in Washington. He was also posted in two other diplomatic institutions: at the U.S. State Department as part of the Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellow program and at the European External Action Service in Brussels. From 2013 to 2017\, he served in the cabinets of French Foreign Affairs Ministers Laurent Fabius and Jean-Marc Ayrault as Counsellor for African Affairs. \nThis event is organized by Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul and Dorsey Whitney in partnership with the French-American Chamber of Commerce\, Global Minnesota and Minnesota Trade Office. \nValidated parking available courtesy of Dorsey & Whitney \nTo learn more and register \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/business-news-france/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20170921T151529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T142814Z
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SUMMARY:2017 CHINA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Local Connections\, National Reflections\nRSVP for this free event now! \nDon’t miss the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall\, “Local Connections\, National Reflections\,” organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted by Global Minnesota and the University of Minnesota China Center. \n  \n  \n  \nThis national day of programming provides Americans across the United States and beyond the opportunity to discuss Sino-U.S. issues with leading experts. This year’s program will feature an interactive webcast with former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the UN\, the Honorable Susan E. Rice\, who served in the Obama Administration. \nErin Ennis\, senior vice president at the U.S.-China Business Council\, will offer local perspective. She directs USCBC’s government affairs and advocacy work and oversees USCBC’s Business Advisory Services. Ennis has served in her current role since 2015 after serving as the organization’s vice president since 2005. \nPlease register here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2017-china-town-hall/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:The conference is sold out.  To have your name added to the waiting list\, please contact 612-625-1662 or eMail. \n10th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The Future of Europe \nThe outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe and even caught some British voters by surprise. The EU has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 60 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis\, lingering financial recession\, and the constant specter of terrorism\, unity seems more imperative than ever. But the Brexit vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. What will post-Brexit Europe look like\, and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt? \nJoin us for a wide-ranging discussion of the social and economic factors driving the dramatic changes taking place in Europe. Featured speakers and panelists include former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson\, who will offer his assessment of how these changes will affect the future of U.S.-European relations. Other national and local experts will discuss the impact of these changes on business\, diplomacy\, and international security. Don’t miss this timely discussion of critical issues that will affect prosperity and security on both sides of the Atlantic. \n  \nAgenda\n  \nKeynote Speaker\nWe are pleased to announce that David Rennie\, Washington bureau chief for The Economist\, will  deliver the keynote address\, Brexit and Beyond at this year’s Great Decisions conference.\nFew other commentators are as qualified to explore and explain the links between events like  Brexit and the election of Donald Trump\, and what may come next.\nRennie’s access to decision-makers and his almost-weekly reporting trips around the country and world have given him a front-row seat as populist forces upended governments and elites across the West. As Washington bureau chief he has profiled presidential candidates and political leaders at the national\, state and local level\, including interviewing Donald Trump multiple times. \n  \nPresented in partnership with 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-conference-future-europe/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
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SUMMARY:Culture through Cuisine - Nepal
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed. \nGorkha Palace has received rave reviews from patrons for an eclectic range of authentic Nepali\, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. The restaurant is known for its use of high quality fresh ingredients sourced from local organic and sustainable farming. Spices are ground fresh and ghee (clarified butter) is made in house. \nOwner Rashmi Bhattachan grew up in the mountainous city of Pokara in Nepal. Her passion for cooking was instilled in her by her grandmother and she loves to share her culinary delights with family\, friends and customers. Prior to the Gorkha Palace\, Rashmi operated a small business at the Mill City Farmers Market selling momos (potstickers)\, curries and daal (Lentil soups)\, gaining a large following of loyal customers. \nJoin us for an evening of Culture through Cuisine\, focused on Nepal.  Along with delicious food and good conversation\, hear from Rashmi\, who will speak briefly on the restaurant\, its foods and its history. \nMenu includes: \nAppetizers\nAssorted Momos (turkey\, veggie (V) and buffalo steamed pot stickers)\nVeggie Pakoras (crispy cabbage and onion fritters) \nEntrees\nChanaa Saag (V) (chickpeas\, potatoes and cauliflower)\nNavarattan Korma (carrots\, bell peppers\, zucchini and paneer)\nPea Tofu Usal (V)\nLamb Sekuwa (boneless halal lamb marinated in yogurt and spices)\nChicken Tikka Masala (tandoori-grilled boneless chicken)\nDessert: Coconut Milk Rice Pudding \n  \nRegistration includes dinner\, one non-alcoholic OR alcoholic beverage\, tax and gratuity.  \nGorkha Palace in the News
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-cuisine-nepal/
LOCATION:Gorkha Palace\, 23 4th St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20170920T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T212905Z
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SUMMARY:WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed.\nBe part of our annual battle of international wits\, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of the most anticipated events of the year\, WorldQuest challenges teams of eight to correctly answer multiple-choice questions on a variety of international topics including flags\, capitals\, geography\, people in the news\, current events\, 2017 Great Decisions topics\, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – China. \nDon’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates. \nWe’re pleased to welcome back Tom Crann\, of All Things Considered for MPR News\, as host and Tom Hanson\, former Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence\, Alworth Institute\, University of Minnesota-Duluth as “Arbitrator in Residence.” \nDetails \n\nDoor prizes will be awarded throughout the evening\, as well as a special prize for most team spirit!\nLight dinner provided. Cash bar available\, beginning at 6:30 pm.\nCollege and university students can play for a discounted price.  See below and bring your ID.\nNonprofit Global Minnesota Organizational Members are eligible for a special rate by contacting Kristi !\n\nSponsors welcome:  Consider sponsoring a team of a local or international college students at $150 per team.  Contact Kristi or fill in the registration form below. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Global Programs & Strategy Alliance. \nSponsored in part by Horton Holding\, Inc.   \nIf a refund is necessary\, you must cancel your registration by November 13\, 2017. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check or credit card account credit. To cancel your registration and request a refund\, please call us at 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/worldquest-international-trivia-competition-2/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T142540Z
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Networking
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend\, please contact JB Scherpelz.\nSince January 1\, 1994\, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada\, Mexico\, and the United States. While the current agreement is under a renegotiation process\, Minnesota companies are eager for insights. Join us for comments from Consul Gerardo Guerrero at the Consulate of Mexico and Tab Borden\, Consul & Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada\, regarding their government’s views on the renegotiation of NAFTA. Informal networking to follow.\n  \nGerardo Guerrero\nConsul Of Mexico\nConsulate Saint Paul\, Minnesota\nGerardo Guerrero is the 4th Consul of Mexico in St. Paul. He has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1987 and joined the Diplomatic Corps in 1997. Consul Guerrero has served as an attorney in different legal offices within the Ministry\, as well as at the Consulate in New York. Most recently\, he served as Deputy Legal Advisor in charge of the negotiation and final approval of all international treaties and agreements signed by Mexico. He served also as Deputy General Director for Legal Affairs. He has participated in many international negotiations in the Atomic Energy International Organization\, in the World Intellectual Property Organization and in the International Civil Aviation Organization. He studied Law School at the National Autonomous University of Mexico\, received a Master degree on international trade legal aspects at ITAM and an LLM on US Law from the University of Houston. He has taught at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico\, at the Universidad Iberoamericana and at the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City. \n  \nTab A. Borden\nConsul and Trade Commissioner\, Investment\nConsulate General of Canada\, Minneapolis \nTab began his career in commercial and trade finance working with international banks based in Atlantic Canada.  In the mid 1990’s he joined the Province of Nova Scotia working for the Department of Economic Development (life sciences sector) and then Department of Environment as Executive Director of Trade and Technology Development.  In 2001 Tab joined the Canadian federal government working for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and in 2003 joining Global Affairs Canada as Manager of the Canadian Trade Office in Princeton in New Jersey.  In 2008 he was appointed as Head of Office for the Canadian Consulate in Silicon Valley.  From 2012 to 2017 Tab served as Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa. Tab holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers.  In 2008 he completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California\, Berkeley. \nPresented in partnership with GREATER MSP\, Midwest Global Trade Association\, Minnesota District Export Council\, Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-trade-networking/
LOCATION:CRAVE –  Hennepin Ave\, 825 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171017T150629Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations St. Paul: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
DESCRIPTION:Event registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nJoin us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent.  The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela.  And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore.  Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering?  After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges\, what direction will Brazil’s president take?   What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina?   Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century?  Erik Brand\, publisher of the Latin America Advisor\, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America. \n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington\, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously\, he worked at the International Advisory Group\, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career\, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington\, D.C. and\, briefly\, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major\, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa\, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota. \nPresented in partnership with the Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-venezuela-latin-americas-political-pendulum/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations Mpls: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
DESCRIPTION:Event registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nJoin us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent.  The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela.  And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore.  Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering?  After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges\, what direction will Brazil’s president take?   What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina?   Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century?  Erik Brand\, publisher of the Latin America Advisor\, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America. \n\n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington\, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously\, he worked at the International Advisory Group\, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career\, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington\, D.C. and\, briefly\, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major\, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa\, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-venezuela-latin-americas-political-pendulum-2/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T171807Z
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SUMMARY:Canada’s Approach to Immigration\, Citizenship\, and Refugee Resettlement
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent Forum.   \nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and was appointed as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January 2017. He oversees all elements of Canada’s immigration\, humanitarian resettlement\, visa\, temporary foreign worker\, and citizenship policies. In his presentation\, Minister Hussen will discuss Canada’s approach to these policies\, as well as Canada’s government priorities. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and Canada’s Minister of Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship. Born and raised in Somalia\, Minister Hussen immigrated to Canada in 1993 and quickly gravitated toward public service. After completing an undergraduate degree in history at York University\, he co-founded a neighborhood Community Council and helped secure a $500-million revitalization project for the area. He also served as the National President of the Canadian Somali Congress – a Somali community organization that works with national and regional authorities to advocate on issues of importance to Canadians of Somali heritage and strengthen civic engagement and integration. \nMinister Hussen began his career in politics and policy by serving as an assistant to Dalton McGuinty\, then a member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament and later Premier of Ontario. Minister Hussen earned his law degree from the University of Ottawa and practiced in the areas of criminal defense\, immigration\, refugee and human-rights law. In 2015\, he was the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to Canada’s parliament\, and in January 2017\, he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship. Minister Hussen is fluent in English\, Somali\, and Swahili. \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/canadian-minister-immigration/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171101T162945Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Bulgaria
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp on their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Bulgaria in January. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public.  No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-bulgaria/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171101T132504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T192817Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. \nJoin us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. and President Trump in the upcoming year\, including nuclear security\, international trade\, and U.S. relations with China. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. \nTom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently\, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, U.S. Foundation. \nEvent vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-s-foreign-policy-update-2018/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20161101T204019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T205955Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION:This event is for high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students. This FREE knowledge competition challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. The winning team and their coach win an all-expenses-paid trip to the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April 2018. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. About 4\,000 students across the country participate in competitions hosted by 50 local World Affairs Councils. \nHost: Karla Hult\, Reporter\, KARE 11 News \nStudy Guide\n\nFREE to compete\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) is invited to register up to 2 teams of 4 students. \nLimited travel scholarships may be available for teams from Greater Minnesota.\nPrizes\, pizza and light refreshments will be provided.\n\n2018 Question Topics \nNAFTA\nASEAN at 50\nIndia’s Bid for Global Power\nCombatting Climate Change\nCybersecurity\nSaudi Arabia\nThe Peacebuilding Toolkit\nAmerica’s Diplomats\nCurrent Events\nGlobal Minnesota’s focus country:  China (local competition only)\nAnd other topics noted in the Study Guide \, including some Great Decisions topics \nQuestions? Please contact Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager\, at 612.301.2314 \nRegister your team today! \nSee our printable flyers:  General Flyer   Teacher Flyer \nPresented in partnership with\nInstitute for Global Studies\, University of Minnesota \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nAnd more than 100 individual donors who believe in you — Minnesota educators and students — and the importance of global education.\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2018-academic-worldquest/
LOCATION:Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 Washington Ave. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171101T162519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T152107Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Japan
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Japan in early February. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-japan/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20171212T155410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T161446Z
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SUMMARY:Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. If you’d like to inquire about space availability for this program\, please call us at 612.625.1662. \nWith deep political\, strategic\, and economic ties to one another\, China and Southeast Asia hold an important position in the international sphere. As the region continues to experience financial growth\, understanding the challenges and opportunities confronting the contemporary China-Southeast Asia relationship will be key to helping global businesses navigate the shared marketplace. \nJoin us for a conversation with Carlos Gutierrez\, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush\, and current Chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group\, who will share insights into the current economic and geopolitical situation in East Asia\, with a focus on China\, and the United States’ relationships across this dynamic region of the world. Following Secretary Gutierrez’s remarks\, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory Andrew Moy will moderate a discussion and participant Q&A. \nAbout the Speaker\nSecretary Gutierrez is Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group\, a global strategy and commercial diplomacy firm with a worldwide team that has served clients in more than 110 countries. He served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Previously\, he was President and CEO of Kellogg Company. He currently serves as Chair of the National Foreign Trade Council and of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Cuba Business Council. \nAbout the Moderator\nAndrew A. Moy is an Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory with Wells Fargo\, delivering a full range of international\, cross-border\, and commercial banking services to middle market companies. Global Advisory is dedicated to being the global choice for companies engaged in international commerce. Based in Charlotte\, N.C.\, Andrew oversees offices in Charlotte\, Houston\, Minneapolis\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, London\, Dublin\, Hong Kong\, Shanghai\, Taipei\, Mumbai\, and Singapore. Previously\, Andrew lead Wells Fargo’s Global Banking efforts for the Eastern Division. He served as the chair for the International Group Diversity Council from 2009 to 2012. He also co-chaired the 2009 Wells Fargo Community Support and United Way Campaign. \nRegistration for this event will close on February 7\, 2018. \nPresented in partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group and Wells Fargo.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/business-strategies-china-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 550 S 4th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
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GEO:44.9769777;-93.2620269
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20180119T205444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T151756Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20180119T205509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T154654Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20180125T162310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T152134Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Iceland
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Iceland in late February. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-iceland/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20180205T202650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T195031Z
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SUMMARY:U.K.-Minnesota Trade and Investment: An Enduring Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.K.-U.S. relationship is the world’s largest bilateral investment relationship. The U.K.-Minnesota relationship is equally important. Minnesota exports nearly $400 million in goods and services to the U.K.\, while U.K. companies in Minnesota support more than 1\,600 jobs. \nGlobal Minnesota and the U.K. Government Office\, Minneapolis/St. Paul cordially invite you to a special reception to welcome the new British Consul General in Chicago\, John Saville. \nJoin fellow business executives\, government\, and community leaders for active networking and discussions around trade and investment between Minnesota and the U.K. Registration includes heavy hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, and wine. \nAbout the Speaker\nJohn Saville was appointed Her Majesty’s Consul General for Chicago in November 2017. He joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1981 and has had a range of diplomatic service appointments including as Deputy Head of Mission in Cuba and as High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. His most recent appointment was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. \nPresented in partnership with the British Consulate General in Chicago and U.K. Government Office\, Minneapolis/St. Paul.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-k-minnesota-trade-and-investment-an-enduring-partnership/
LOCATION:Brit’s Pub\, 1110 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195054
CREATED:20180213T184438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T184438Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Bolivia
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Bolivia in March. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-bolivia/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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