The twelfth annual China Town Hall, focused on US-China Relations and Contemporary China, will feature a lecture by Prof. Katherine Kaup of Furman University followed by an interactive webcast with the Hon. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.
Tuesday, October 9th
4:45pm – 7:00pm
Hodge Hall 2083
1309 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
On Thursday, October 4th, Americans for Free Trade will host “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland” at Regions Bank Tower, 5th Floor Conference Center // One Indiana Square, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
The event will include a panel comprised of Indianapolis-area business owners and farmers, retailers and manufacturers who will share stories about their aspirations to grow their business through expanded export opportunities. They will also share how their workers’ livelihoods are impacted by the current multi-faced trade war. Finally, the panel will discuss how consumers may be impacted by tariff measures.
The roundtable is part of a nationwide, grassroots effort “The Tariffs Hurt the Heartland” that is backed by over 100 of the nation’s largest trade organizations that represent thousands of agriculture producers, manufacturers, workers and consumers across the country. For more information regarding this effort, please visit our site at www.tariffshurttheheartland.com or RSVP at http://landing.tariffshurt.com/rsvp-indiana
Agenda:
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Registration and Grand Opening Ceremony
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Business Forum
Invest in Midwest – 9 states
Post-Acquisition Corporate Management
Business Opportunity in US/China
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Business Showcase and B2B Matchmaking Event
5:00pm – 6:00pm
House Representatives and CEOs Roundtable Meeting (invite only)
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Registration:
$700 Member
$900 Non-Member
$1,000 at Door
Via partnership with ACSI, interested attendees from Indiana are eligible for discounted tickets. For more information, please contact Colin at colin.renk@americachinasociety.org
For additional information, visit: cgccchicago.org
For tickets, please visit http://www.indyhz.org or purchase at the door.
Confused by export license procedures? Worried that you might violate U.S. export control laws without even knowing it? Are you in compliance with the Bureau of Industry & Security laws and regulations? Violation of Export Administration Regulations could lead to criminal and administrative penalties! Join us as we host export compliance official from the Bureau of Industry and Security who will discuss export controls and enforcement.
Seminar Overview:
The Indianapolis office of the U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to present this event that will provide the export community with information on export controls. This seminar is appropriate for a variety of experience levels, and will feature a comprehensive learning approach utilizing hands on problem solving methods.
Topics Include:
* What items and activities are subject to the EAR
* How to determine your export control classification number (ECCN)
* Steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item
* Export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements
* Red flags in export compliance
* Enforcement process in the event of a violation
Agenda:
11:00am – Registration
11:30am – Keys to Export Compliance: Know your Product and Customer Seminar (Matthew Levy)
12:15pm – Break
12:30pm – U.S. Export Controls and Enforcement Seminar (Peter Zube)
1:30pm – Program Ends
Details:
July 25, 2018
11:00am – 1:30pm
Venue:
Faegre Baker Daniels
300 N. Meridian St., Suite 2700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cost:
$50 (includes lunch)
Register:
Contact Mark Cooper at Mark.Cooper@trade.gov
The State of Indiana welcomes you to our state capital and hub of innovation and growth. Downtown Indianapolis reflects the state’s commitment to robust economic development practices and data-driven workforce initiatives. From our eclectic restaurant scene with creative James Beard nominees at work to the thriving tech corridor featuring leading international firms, we invite you to see our new midwestern frontier of possibility.
AGENDA – JUNE 25, 2018
8:30AM – Breakfast
9:00AM – Greetings from Indiana leadership (Indiana State Capitol)
9:10AM – Panel: Doing Business in Indiana (Indiana State Capitol)
10:30AM – Discussion: Innovation, Research & Development (International Center of Indiana)
1:30PM – Tour: Indianapolis International Airport terminal assets/logisitic discussion (Indianapolis Intl Airport)
3:30PM – Discussion: Connectivity & Transportation (Indianapolis Intl Airport Board Room)
5:30PM – Closing reception
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/select-usa-spin-off-event-indianapolis-tickets-45350554730
Join ACSI and the International Center on May 22nd for “China – A Seminar on Intercultural Communication and Business”. This seminar will cover appropriate etiquette, protocol and intercultural communication when in China or working with Chinese colleagues followed by a presentation on the current business trends and opportunities for Hoosier businesses.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
8:30am – 9:00am Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 11:00am Seminar
11:00am – 11:30am Networking
Location:
The International Center
1 Indiana Square, Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cost:
$39 ACSI Members
$59 Non-Members
Registration:
www.china-seminar.eventbrite.com
On Saturday, April 21st, the Indy Asian American Times (IAAT), a bi-weekly bilingual publication, will host the 2018 IAAT Constellation Awards Gala. This year’s theme, “Leaders in Asian Art and Culture”, will honor:
Asian Art Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Glen Kwok, Executive Director of the International Violin Competition
Judith O’Bannon, former First Lady of the State of Indiana
Dr. Jeffrey Patchen, President and CEO of the Children’s Museum
KP Singh, founder of KP Singh Designs
Telamon Foundation
Details:
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
120 West Market Street
April 21, 2018
6:00pm – 9:00pm
For more information, please email china.journal.Indiana@gmail.com.
On Tuesday, April 10th, the Indiana Council on World Affairs welcomes Weilin Long to present the Great Decisions topic, “China & America: the New Geopolitical Equation.” The discussion will cover China’s expansive strategy of economic diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, while the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements. How should the U.S. respond to this shift in the balance of power?
In addition to her service on the America China Society of Indiana Board, Weilin Long is the Global Chamber® Indianapolis Executive Director.
Schedule: April 10, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Carmel High School, Freshman Center
520 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032.
Park by Door #13, NW corner of the building
Register NOW <Event Registration> Walk-ins Welcome
Single-session: Walk-ins: $10 / College Students $5 / High School Students FREE
The Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization founded in 1955, as a member council of the World Affairs Councils of America, to present programs of global significance. One of these programs is the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions.