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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook Q&A with John Pournoor
DESCRIPTION:In December\, Global Minnesota’s sold out Global Business Outlook event highlighted key international megatrends shaping the global economy from local expert John Pournoor. \nOn the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast\, hear a follow-up conversation with John featuring questions that were submitted during the event. John provides even more unique insights into the major trends impacting international business in 2025 any beyond. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nEvent Recording: Global Business Outlook \nGovernment Analytica 2025 Megatrends Report \n  \nThis interview was recorded on January 20\, 2025\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-global-business-outlook-qa-with-john-pournoor/
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: American Policy in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nThe reignition of conflict in the Middle East has brought the region to a crossroads. War has devastated entire communities\, sparked regime change\, and forced regional powers to rethink their foreign policy strategies. What are the possible outcomes and how might the United States use its influence to shape a long-term resolution that leaves Israel\, the Palestinians\, and the wider region in a better position? How might other Arab states in the area be brought into a resolution? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, the Edina Community Center\, and Global Minnesota. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most timely foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates discussion groups across the state\, providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and offering Great Decisions books produced by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books.  \nHenry Berman\, presenter \nHenry Berman is retired after working for 34 years at Ecolab\, a global company based in St Paul. Henry has personal ties to the Middle East Region and has spent significant time there in the last decade. He has a strong interest in the ever-changing dynamics in Africa\, the Middle East\, and Southeast Asia. Henry is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and is active in a local Great Decisions Group. He has given popular presentations throughout Minnesota on varied topics such as Saudi Arabia\, Future of the Kurds\, Egypt and the Arab Spring\, Syrian Refugee Crisis and the U.S.- Israel relationship. Henry has a BA from Hamilton College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-american-policy-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get To Know Global Minnesota -- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend.  \nWhether through K-12 education in Minnesota schools\, global professional exchanges\, grassroots discussion groups\, international student initiatives\, or high-level corporate roundtables\, Global Minnesota offers hundreds of activities each year to people of all backgrounds across the state. \nCome discover what Global Minnesota has to offer! Join a virtual open house to meet some of Global Minnesota’s staff\, learn about our programming\, explore ways to participate\, and discover what membership is all about. \nAlready a member? Tune in to this webinar to refresh your knowledge of Global Minnesota and maybe learn something new. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/get-to-know-global-minnesota-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership in the World Economy
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nFor most of the postwar era\, the U.S. has tied its global leadership to cooperative agendas aimed at creating a more open-world trading system\, but that notion is increasingly being challenged. What are America’s options and opportunities as a leader of the world economy? How will strategic competition with China impact its leadership role? \nThis program is presented by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis through a partnership with Global Minnesota. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books.  \nDuncan McCampbell\, presenter \nDuncan McCampbell is an American lawyer and professor of international business and law at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis. He spent 14 years—much of it living abroad—with the Westlaw division of Thomson Reuters\, starting new online businesses in the UK\, Germany\, China\, Australia\, Hong Kong and the Netherlands. His professional interests include globalization\, international business\, non-U.S. legal systems\, and corruption prevention. He has served as Co-Chair of the Minnesota China Business Council\, Minnesota’s oldest China business organization. He publishes frequently on global commercial\, legal\, political and security issues. In addition to his writing and teaching\, Prof. McCampbell leads a business consultancy that helps companies enter new overseas markets. Professor McCampbell’s new book on U.S./China relations\, Sunset Over China\, is due to release soon. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister \nInterested in joining or starting a Great Decisions discussion group? Listen to our past podcast episode to learn how!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-u-s-changing-leadership-in-the-world-economy/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
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SUMMARY:Present Yourself with Confidence: Tips from (Local) Global Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held virtually and is open to international students in Minnesota. \nFebruary is a busy month with career fairs and internship applications. As international students bring unique skills and perspectives to the table\, networking and self-presentation can sometimes feel intimidating. This webinar is designed to give international students the confidence they need. \nJoin Global Minnesota and the University of Minnesota International Careers for an empowering webinar that will connect you with three successful international professionals working right here in Minnesota. \nThe panelists are Global Minnesota Board Directors who were born abroad and built successful careers in Minnesota. Two of them came to Minnesota as international students. They will share their personal success stories and offer actionable advice to help international students feel more confident when interacting with employers and professionals. \nPANELISTS \nUri Camarena – Principal at Somos \nGillian Morris – Principle Deal Advisory and Strategy at KPMG\n \nAngela Schulz – Vice President of Operations Finance at Target Corporation\n\n \nThis event is presented in partnership with University of Minnesota International Careers. \nRegister Here \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Jane Sitter. \nThis event was designed with international students in mind. Community members at Minnesota colleges and universities are welcome to attend.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/present-yourself-with-confidence-tips-from-local-global-professionals/
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Czech Republic & Slovakia
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nExplore cultures of the world with the 2025 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series continues by celebrating the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Experience the vibrancy of authentic music\, food\, dance\, and crafts in this immersive event everyone can enjoy while learning more about the world from right here in St. Paul. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, the Xcel Energy Foundation\, Ramsey County\, Travelers\, and Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-czech-republic-slovakia/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Baltic Briefing: Latvia in Context
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThough Latvia may be best known for its vast boreal forests and unique architecture\, its position as one of Russia’s western neighbors has thrust the small Baltic country into a new spotlight. A recent announcement about Latvia\, Lithuania\, and Estonia’s disconnection from the Russian electric grid is a big step towards energy security and has raised questions about natural resources and economic development in the region. What does the year ahead look like for the Baltic states? \nJoin Global Minnesota for a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Ambassador of Latvia\, Elita Kuzma\, on the country’s economic and geopolitical direction\, including trends in national security\, investment possibilities in the region\, and its role in the wider relationship between NATO and Russia. \nSpeakers:\nAmbassador Elita Kuzma \nAmbassador Elita serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the United States. She has also served as Ambassador to Austria\, the Czech Republic\, Germany\, Italy\, and Sweden\, as well as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. \nShe joined the Foreign Service of the restored Republic of Latvia in 1992\, taking up a post at the Economic Cooperation Division. After that\, Elita Kuzma worked at the Western Europe Division\, to later become Director of the First Political Department and then Under Secretary\, Head of the First Political Directorate. She has also served as Head of the Economic and Bilateral Relations Directorate\, Head of the European Union Directorate\, and Head of the State Protocol. \nHer non-resident Ambassador accreditations include Albania\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Hungary\, Kosovo\, Kuwait\, Liechtenstein\, Malta\, San Marino\, Slovakia\, Slovenia\, and Switzerland. \nPlease contact Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/baltic-briefing-latvia-in-context/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55407\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: U.S. Trade Policy and Potential Business Impacts
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. To sign up to attend virtually\, please email DorseyU@dorsey.com. \nAs a new administration begins in Washington\, significant changes in trade policy could begin taking shape. Tariffs are increasingly invoked as a possible means to address longstanding economic and political differences among countries around the world. What are the potential trade implications of a second Trump administration and what changes could impact trade with Canada and Mexico?  \nJoin us for a discussion about the second Trump Administration\, the direction for U.S. trade policy\, and how businesses can plan for imminent changes. The program will feature perspectives from distinguished diplomats from Canada and Mexico\, followed by a panel discussion of leaders from the business community. In particular\, the program will address the following topics: \n· U.S. Government policies towards trade\, including a focus on the upcoming renegotiation of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). \n· A first look at actions the Trump administration took upon taking office\, including a directive to examine U.S. trade policies and current tariff rates. \n· Tips on planning for changes to tariff policy\, including tariff mitigation strategies and reducing risk through compliance measures. \n\nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \n\nKEYNOTES \nAmbassador Iván Roberto Sierra Medel\nHead Consul of Mexico in Saint Paul \nAllan Edwards\nSenior Trade Commissioner\, Global Affairs Canada \n\nPANEL DISCUSSION \nJessica Libby\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nHeather Marcaccini\nVice President\, Regulatory Affairs – Global Trade Compliance/Equipment & Digital\, Ecolab  \nLawrence Reszetar\nDirector\, International Business Strategy\, Minnesota Trade Office \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney – Moderator \nJen West\nDirector\, Americas Trade Operations\, Medtronic \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP and KPMG. \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Lori Wosmek.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-u-s-trade-policy-and-potential-business-impacts/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Nikkei
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is SOLD OUT.  \nAfter becoming the first Latin American country to establish diplomatic relations with Japan\, Peru saw a significant wave of Japanese immigration. As Japanese and Peruvian cultures mixed together\, new traditions arose\, including Nikkei cuisine\, a blending of ingredients and preparation styles between the two countries. \nJoin Global Minnesota at K’kinaco\, Minnesota’s only Nikkei restaurant and Pisco bar for a unique Culture through Cuisine. Hear from co-owner Enrique Luis about the origins of the food tradition and experience a hand selected three course meal. You’ll also sample a hand-crafted pisco cocktail\, the national spirit of Peru which is similar to brandy. \nRegistration includes appetizers\, dinner\, dessert\, a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage\, and taxes and tip. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Dinner is served as a pre-set menu\, so please let us know by February 13 if you have any dietary restrictions (including if you need a vegetarian menu or non-alcoholic cocktail option). \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nMenu\n\nPlease contact Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org for questions\, accessibility accommodations\, or dietary restrictions.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-nikkei-peruvian-japanese/
LOCATION:K’kinaco\, 922 Mainstreet\, Hopkins\, 55343\, United States
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: 2025 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
DESCRIPTION:In January\, Global Minnesota hosted our most popular event\, the annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update. Over 600 people registered to attend this dynamic and insightful discussion providing a comprehensive overview of global developments and trends. The evening featured an in-depth presentation from University of Minnesota – Duluth Diplomat in Residence and career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson. His diplomatic postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. The full event recording is available as a special Global Minnesota member benefit now\, and will be released to the public at a later date. \nThis episode is a follow-up conversation with Tom featuring questions that were submitted during the event. We’ve compiled a wide-ranging sample of the questions to hear more of Tom’s unique insights into the major trends impacting American foreign policy in the year ahead. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nRecording: 2025 U.S. Foreign Policy Update (Coming Soon) \nPodcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups \nGreat Decisions Discussion Groups \n2025 Briefing Books \nTranscript: Secretary of State Rubio Interview \n  \nThis interview was recorded on February 3\, 2025.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-2025-foreign-policy-update-qa-with-tom-hanson/
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