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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Investment Climate in the United States
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. \nMajor shifts in trade and tariff policy have led many countries to re-evaluate their strategies toward investment in U.S. markets. \nJoin Global Minnesota\, Dorsey & Whitney\, and KPMG for an expert discussion featuring senior executives and thought leaders at the next International Business Roundtable. The conversation will feature a keynote presentation from Andrea Raffo of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\, with panelists from Dorsey & Whitney\, KPMG\, and Northborne Partners. \nVirtual and in-person options are available for this engaging discussion on global markets\, economic trends\, and issues shaping international business today. \n\nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION \nAndrea Raffo\nSenior Vice President and Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis \nPANEL DISCUSSION \nFrancis Murphy – Moderator\nManaging Director\, Deal Advisory\, KPMG LLP \nDaniel Rosen\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nLarry Ward\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nCam Wood\nDirector\, Northborne Partners \nRegister \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-investment-climate-in-the-united-states/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Changing Customs Rules and Tariff Actions
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone.  \nThe Trump Administration’s customs enforcement priorities and recent tariff actions have had profound impacts on international trade and business. What are some of the practical steps that companies can implement to avoid risk and maximize gain in the current trade environment?  \nJoin us for a discussion about changing customs rules in the context of recent tariff actions. The program will feature perspectives from local experts who will discuss how these issues affect business operations across all industries that rely on imported products. In particular\, the panel will focus on the following topics: \n\nHow importers can identify the correct country-of-origin and potential risks in the supply chain such as transshipment.\nPractical steps to avoid risk associated with current customs enforcement policies.\nEfforts by foreign suppliers to mitigate the tariff burden and potential pitfalls for importers and downstream customers.\nUse of Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses as temporary mitigation measures.\nSpecial considerations relating to aluminum and steel derivative products.\nEnd of “de minimis” duty exemption for low-value parcels\, and what it means for businesses.\n\n\nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \n\nPANEL DISCUSSION \nWhitney Docken\nVice President of Global Logistics and Trade\, Best Buy \nDave Larson\nMaterials Manager\, MKG \nT. Augustine Lo\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney \nJessica Libby\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney – Moderator \nRegister \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-changing-customs-rules-and-tariff-actions/
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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/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act & Green Energy Developments
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now OPEN! \nHow have major green energy advancements\, including significant legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act\, impacted international business? Many of Minnesota’s international business partners view IRA funding for clean energy infrastructure growth as a gateway to our market. How you can leverage this interest to your benefit? \nJoin us for a discussion on the opportunities presented by the Inflation Reduction Act and other green energy developments. The program will feature a keynote from Gregg Mast\, Executive Director at Clean Energy Economy Minnesota\, followed by a panel of business leaders discussing how recent green energy breakthroughs have enabled new business possibilities. Specifically\, the program will address the following topics: \n· Developments in Green Energy\, including insights into the Inflation Reduction Act \n· Steps companies are taking to optimize tax benefits and market opportunities associated with green energy manufacturing \n· Legal and other considerations associated with structuring\, contractual provisions\, sourcing/procurement and other areas critical to the green energy sector \nKEYNOTE \nGregg Mast\nExecutive Director\, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota \n\nPANEL DISCUSSION \nMichael Morrell\nExecutive Vice President Strategic Lending\, Sunrise Bank \nZev Simpser\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney \nJessica Libby\, Moderator\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP and KMPG. \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Lori Wosmek. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-capitalizing-on-the-inflation-reduction-act-green-energy-developments/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Opportunities in Thailand and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. \nMore and more U.S. manufacturers are diversifying their operations in Southeast Asia. What are the origins of this trend and how can Minnesota businesses and exporters take advantage of these emerging markets? \nJoin Global Minnesota and Corporate Member Dorsey & Whitney to learn reasons why investors\, boards of directors\, and the U.S. government are increasingly encouraging U.S. businesses to consider this change. The event will feature insights and resources on the general business climate and opportunities in Southeast Asia\, including specific opportunities in these industries: Automotive; Electronics; Medical Devices and Technology; Automated Manufacturing Systems; and Agribusiness. \nSpeakers include U.S. executives with experience living and running businesses in the Asia Pacific Region who will talk about the business case for diversification\, including labor costs\, labor availability\, U.S. tariff distinctions\, and investment incentives. Representatives of the Thailand Board of Investments will provide information about what Thailand has to offer U.S. businesses\, including corporate tax holidays and other incentives for businesses locating there. \nREGISTER \nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \nSteve Riedel\nCorporate Relations Officer\, Global Minnesota \nNate Long\nRegional Trade Specialist for Southeast Asia\, Minnesota Trade Office \n\nPROGRAM \nInvestment Incentives in Thailand \nNanthapol Sudbanthad\nDirector\, Thailand Board of Investment \n  \nOperational Considerations in Diversification \nChad Gauger\nVice President and General Manager\, Scoular \nMark Plum\nDirector\, East West Associates \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n  \nPanel Discussion and Questions \nAlex Bryant\nModerator\, Founder and CEO\, East West Associates \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, East West Associates\, and the Minnesota Trade Office. \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Lori Wosmek.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-opportunities-in-thailand-and-southeast-asia/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: AI in Legal\, Accounting\, & Health Services
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person. \nRapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities and risks for businesses around the world\, including service providers. How can Minnesota businesses position themselves in the global marketplace and prepare for the wave of new possibilities that AI could bring? \nGlobal Minnesota is proud to partner with Corporate Members Dorsey & Whitney and KPMG in offering a panel discussion with leading practitioners in the international use of AI for providing legal\, accounting\, and health services. The program features representatives of Dorsey & Whitney\, KPMG\, the Mayo Clinic\, and the University of Minnesota. \nTopics will include:\n\nThe use of generative AI platforms in the practice of law and how Dorsey is using AI to provide legal services to clients.\nHow KPMG is using AI platforms to provide consulting services to its clients.\nAcademic research into how AI can assist lawyers around the world in creating work product\, such as drafting a memo\, a contract\, a complaint\, or employee policies.\nDevelopments in the use of AI in healthcare services\, and how Mayo Clinic is using AI to better service its patients as a global medical destination.\n\nREGISTER \nPANELISTS \nDr. Matthew Callstrom\,\nRadiologist\, Mayo Clinic \nJessica Libby\,\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nDaniel Schwarcz\,\nProfessor\, University of Minnesota \nCaroline Sweeney\,\nDirector\, Knowledge Management and Innovation\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\,  the U.S. Commercial Service\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-ai-in-legal-accounting-health-services/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: U.S.-China Relations\, De-Risking\, and its Impact on Corporate Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is geared towards those with a business interest in China. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a discussion about U.S.-China relations and how they are impacting corporate strategy for U.S. and multinational companies. The program will feature a keynote from Amy Celico at Dentons Global Advisors-Albright Stonebridge Group followed by a panel of business and legal leaders discussing how recent developments in U.S.-China relations are driving corporate strategy decisions. The event is offered in partnership with Global Minnesota corporate members Dorsey & Whitney and KPMG. \nTopics will include:\n\nDevelopments in U.S.-China relations\, including recent actions taken by both governments that could impact business strategies.\nSteps companies are taking to diversify and/or localize China sourcing to stabilize operations\, ensure continuity\, and minimize the impact of U.S. actions against China.\nLegal considerations associated with due diligence limitations in China\, as well as restrictions associated with Chinese business activities.\n\nREGISTER \nSPEAKERS / PANELISTS \nKEYNOTE \nAmy Celico\,\nPartner\, Dentons Global Advisors-Albright Stonebridge Group\n \nPANEL DISCUSSION \nLori Riley\,\nSVP\, People\, Communication & Legal\, Northern Tool + Equipment \nValentin Povarchuk\nSr. Corporate Counsel\, Seagate Technology\n\nNelson Dong\,\nOf Counsel\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nJessica Libby\, Moderator\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\,  the U.S. Commercial Service\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-de-risking-u-s-china-relations/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Trilateral Trade in North America
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a discussion about trade and investment among the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico featuring senior diplomats from Canada and Mexico. The program will feature a fireside chat followed by a panel of business leaders discussing selected practical issues in business among the three countries. \nTopics will include:\n\nThe general business environment in North America\, including important developments from the perspectives of the Canadian and Mexican governments.\nGovernment policies towards trade and investment\, including implementation of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) and national security reviews\nParticular sectors where recent trilateral developments impact North American business\, including agriculture\, climate change\, electric vehicles\, semiconductors\, and others.\n\nREGISTER \n\nSPEAKERS / PANELISTS \nFIRESIDE CHAT \nConsul General Ariel Delouya\,\nConsulate General of Canada  \nAmbassador Iván Roberto Sierra Medel\,\nHead Consul of Mexico\, Consulate of Mexico \nPhillip Hansen\, Host\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \n\nPANEL DISCUSSION \nConsul General Ariel Delouya\,\nConsulate General of Canada \nAmbassador Iván Roberto Sierra Medel\,\nHead Consul of Mexico in Saint Paul  \nJessica Libby\,\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nDave Townsend\, Moderator\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\,  the U.S. Commercial Service\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-roundtable-trilateral-trade-in-north-america/
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United States. As two democracies accounting for 30% of the global economy\, the United States and Japan could generate greater benefits for each other and beyond through closer cooperation. However\, regional tensions are raising concerns about the economic stability in the region\, and U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership has excluded U.S. businesses from preferential tariff and investment protections in Japan. \nJoin us for a panel discussion on these developments and opportunities for Minnesota companies despite the turbulence. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe business climate in Japan\nThe U.S.-Japan relationship\nTrade tensions and treaties\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\nREGISTER \n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nWendy Cutler\, Keynote Speaker\nVice President and Managing Director\, Asia Society Policy Institute\, Washington\, D.C. Office \nJim Southwick\, Panelist\nVice President\, Global Government Affairs\, Medtronic\, Inc. \nElisabeth Thorn\, Panelist\nDirector\, Sales & Marketing\, WR Medical/Therabath \nRyo Eguchi\, Panelist\nLeader of Japanese Deal Advisory Team\, KPMG \nChris Bercaw\, Moderator\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nIn partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Japan American Society of Minnesota\, KPMG LLP\, Minnesota Trade Office\, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA’s “The Alliance Working in America” program\, and the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-in-turbulent-times/
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SUMMARY:Doing Business Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development\, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from Minnesota companies. While a quickly growing market\, many companies are just starting the journey to understand how to navigate Africa’s unique business environment. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion of opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business across Africa\, with insights from Albright Stonebridge Group\, U.S. Commercial Service\, African Development Center\, Dorsey & Whitney\, and KPMG. \nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nPublic policy issues\nOperational insights on doing business across Africa\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nDesirée M. Cormier\, Keynote Speaker\nSenior Director\, Albright Stonebridge Group’s Africa Practice \nFred L. E. Stewart\, Panelist\nDirector\, Office of Africa\, U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration \nNasibu Sareva\, Panelist\nExecutive Director\, African Development Center \nSteve Nelson\, Panelist\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nAnne Bardopoulos\, Panelist\nSenior Manager\, International Indirect Taxes Group\, KPMG LLP \nJessica Libby\, Panelist\nManaging Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG LLP \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-africa/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:A Look at U.S.-Cuba Relations: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Miguel Fraga\, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States\, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent developments in Cuba. He will be joined by Paul Johnson\, a consultant on doing business in Cuba\, and David Townsend\, an international trade lawyer\, who will join First Secretary Fraga in a discussion of the current state of U.S. sanctions against Cuba and opportunities for Minnesota businesses in Cuba\, including agriculture\, healthcare\, technology\, biotechnology\, education\, and tourism. \nPlease join us for this lively and candid discussion. \nREGISTER \n\nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nAbout the Speakers\nFirst Secretary Miguel Fraga has served at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Washington D.C. since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations in 2015. Since 2006\, he has served in the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs in both the North American and U.S. division and the Office of the Minister. Previously\, he served at the Cuban Embassy in Canada and was a member of the People’s Power Provincial Assembly of the City of Havana. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Havana Faculty of Law and earned a Master of Science in Foreign Relations from the Higher Institute of Foreign Relations Raul Roa Garcia. \nPaul Johnson is the President and Founder of Chicago Foods International\, Inc. and advises companies on export sales\, logistics\, and agricultural investments in Cuba and co-chairs the United States Agriculture Coalition for Cuba. He has spent the past 20 years studying and working in Cuba and has organized agricultural missions to Cuba for trade and governmental organizations. \nDavid Townsend is an international trade lawyer who is joining Dorsey & Whitney in October. He has extensive experience advising clients on U.S. sanctions\, export controls\, customs law\, and anti-corruption law. He assists with export licensing\, compliance\, enforcement matters\, and trade due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. He also counsels businesses on supply chain management related to trade and corporate social responsibility laws. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, and the Minnesota Trade Office. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/a-look-at-u-s-cuban-relations-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T100000
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SUMMARY:Iran Sanctions and the U.S. Business Community
DESCRIPTION:On May 8\, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)\, better known as the Iran nuclear deal\, which resulted in a rollback of international sanctions against Iran. In line with the president’s directive\, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the U.S. Department of the Treasury has begun to end the limited U.S. sanction relief measures under the JCPOA. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion of the stiff challenges and remaining commercial opportunities facing Minnesota companies who would consider doing business in Iran. \nREGISTER \n\nTopics\n\nEvolution of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran\nJCPOA framework and the limited relief provided in U.S. primary and secondary sanctions\nPresident’s May 8 National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM)\nExemptions and general licenses available under the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations\nChallenges for the U.S. and international banking community in adjusting to the new U.S. sanctions policies on Iran\nChoices facing foreign suppliers who want to trade with Iran and also protect their market and banking access to the U.S.\nReview of major U.S. commercial sectors negatively affected by the NSPM and OFAC actions and sectors that remain open despite those measures\nFuture prospects for U.S.-Iran relations and U.S. relations with other nations who want to have commercial ties to Iran\, especially in the energy sector\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nKate Bauer\, Keynote Speaker\nBlumenstein-Katz Family fellow\, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy \nMatt Audette\, Panelist\nGlobal Logistics & Customer Service Manager\, Zinpro Corporation \nNelson Dong\, Panelist\nPartner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Seattle \nChris Bercaw\, Moderator\nPartner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Minneapolis \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/iran-sanctions-and-the-u-s-business-community/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T100000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The ability to navigate China’s business climate is critical to succeeding in today’s global economy. Recent leadership transitions within the Chinese government\, coupled with the escalating trade environment\, present new challenges and risks to doing business with China. The lack of certainty is creating unprecedented times for companies and resulting in unanticipated consequences for businesses. Is your company prepared to navigate these uncharted waters? \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business in China\, with insights from the Albright Stonebridge Group\, Medtronic\, and Donaldson. \nREGISTER HERE\nTopics\n\nPublic policy issues\, including leadership transitions and restructuring within the Chinese government\nImpact of the escalating trade rhetoric\nOperational insights on doing business in China\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nAmy Celico\, Keynote Speaker\nPrincipal\, Albright Stonebridge Group \nBetsy Van Hecke\, Panelist\nVice President & Chief Legal Counsel\, Medtronic \nMary Callahan\, Panelist\nDirector of Special Projects\, Donaldson \nSteve Nelson\, Panelist\nPartner\, Trial Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nDavid Ling\, Panelist\nBeijing China Tax Partner\, KPMG LLP \nJessica Libby\, Moderator\nManaging Director\, KPMG LLP \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-china-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171023T100000
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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: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:20170523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T100000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities in a Vibrant Region: Doing Business in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:With a population of 633 million people and a combined GDP more than $5.3 trillion\, Latin America is an economic global power\, yet boom and bust cycles\, political instability\, and income inequality have made the region challenging for foreign and domestic companies alike. This year\, economists are forecasting a return to economic expansion\, with Argentina and Brazil coming out of recessions and accelerated growth in Chile\, Colombia\, Peru\, Central America\, and the Caribbean\, despite protectionist rumblings in the United States and elsewhere. \nPlease join us for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business in Latin America\, with insights from Bepex\, Cargill\, and Ecolab. \nTopics will include: \n\nEconomic and political climate of the Latin American region\nImpacts of trade agreements\, both current and future\nLegal\, tax and accounting issues\nCultural insights\n\nRegister \nPanelists\n\nJuan Basombrio\, Partner\, Trial Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nPilar Cruz\, Corporate Vice President\, Corporate Strategy & Development\, Cargill\, Inc.\nJohn Guttery\, Senior Vice President & President of Latin America\, Ecolab Inc.\nMark Johnson\, Product Specialist\, Bepex International LLC\nAlfonso Pallete\, Principal\, KPMG LLP\, Miami\n\nPanel moderated by Chris Bercaw\, Partner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/opportunities-vibrant-region-business-latin-america/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T100000
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SUMMARY:Two Decades of NAFTA: What has been the Impact on Minnesota?
DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 1994\, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada\, Mexico\, and the United States.  Trade in the region has grown\, our economies are more integrated\, and leaders of each country have touted NAFTA’s benefits.  The signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the 2016 U.S. elections have put international trade and investment treaties in the spotlight\, with vocal criticism coming from across the political spectrum.  At a time when globalization has become the “new norm” and more Minnesota companies rely on international trade than ever before\, how has NAFTA impacted the three countries and the State of Minnesota\, its companies\, and its workforce? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion with the newly installed diplomatic representatives of Canada and Mexico in Minnesota\, followed by a panel of trade experts and business leaders who will discuss the impact of NAFTA after 22 years. Topics will include: \n\nThe effects of NAFTA on North America’s economies\nThe impacts of NAFTA on Minnesota’s businesses\nHow to effectively navigate cross-border trade in the NAFTA region\n\nRegister \nRegistration required. \nFeatured Speakers\nConsul General Khawar Nasim\nConsul General of Canada in Minneapolis\nIn July 2016\, Khawar Nasim was named Canada’s Consul General for Minnesota\, Iowa\, Nebraska\, North Dakota and South Dakota. Consul General Nasim joined the Canadian Department of External Affairs\, now Global Affairs Canada\, in 1993. His overseas career has included postings in Rome\, Barcelona\, and\, most recently\, The Hague. During his time at the Department’s headquarters in Ottawa\, Consul General Nasim has served in the European Investment and Technology Division\, the South Asian Trade Division and the Trade Operations Policy Unit. Consul General Nasim took a leave from government to work as Vice-President of External Affairs at Yamana Gold of Toronto from 2010 to 2013. \nConsul Gerardo Guerrero\nConsul of Mexico in St. Paul\nConsul Guerrero was named the fourth Consul of Mexico in St. Paul on May 31. 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 General of Mexico in New York\, and was appointed Deputy Legal Counsel of the Ministry in 2012. \nAdditional Panelists\n\nMonica McFarlane Scott\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Department of Commerce\, U.S. Commercial Service \nTami Karakas\, Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance & Security\, The Toro Company \nTheresa Walker\, Global Customs Director\, Cargill Incorporated\nJessica Libby\, Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG\nChris Bercaw\, Partner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nAgenda\n7:30 – Check-in and breakfast \n8:00 – Program \nParking\nParking will be validated at: Dorsey Ramp/50 South Sixth Street and Gaviidae Common Ramp \nThis program is presented in partnership with Dorsey &Whitney LLP\, KPMG\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/two-decades-nafta-impact-minnesota/
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SUMMARY:Looking Past the Headlines To See Business Opportunities in South Korea
DESCRIPTION:South Korea has demonstrated impressive economic expansion over the past 50 years\, becoming an export powerhouse and one of the world’s wealthiest nations. Although its economic outlook remains positive\, 2016 presents some challenges for South Korea\, mainly in the form of export competition and geopolitical risk from North Korea. \nPlease join us at our upcoming International Roundtable program on South Korea for a lively and candid discussion on a variety of topics including legal and tax matters\, political climate\, investment opportunities\, trade\, labor\, and dispute resolution. \nKeynote Speaker \nEvan Ramstad\, Deputy Editor\, Star Tribune  \nPanelists \nStephan Huh\, Panelist Chairman and CEO\, PDI Design Group  \nAlex Koo\, Tax Senior Manager\, KPMG LLP  \nSarena Lin\, President and Business Unit Leader\, Cargill  \nSteve Nelson\, Partner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP  \nMichael Nilan\, General Manager\, Asia-Pacific\, Microbiologics\, Inc.  \nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney and KPMG. \n  \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/looking-past-the-headlines-to-see-business-opportunities-in-south-korea/
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