Past Events

Apr. 10, 2018: World Trade Day

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Feb 182018
 

2018 World Trade Day: The Future of Trade and Indiana

A summit featuring updates on NAFTA and international trade agreements, plus discussion of how global commerce impacts Indiana and how companies can succeed globally

Target audience:

  • Companies of all sizes, domestic and international
  • Representatives from the government and non-profit sectors
  • International trade commissioners
  • Economic Development Organizations
  • Local universities
  • Individuals interested in international trade

Agenda:

8:00 am Registration and breakfast

8:30 am Opening Session

8:45am Keynote Breakfast: The Administration’s Trade Policy: What Developments with NAFTA, U.S.- China Relations, and Other Trade Initiatives Mean for Indiana Business

Speaker: Leslie Griffin, Senior Vice President of International Public Policy at UPS, President of the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)

9:30am Snapshot of trade in Indiana: Trends, challenges and opportunities

Speaker: Tom Guevara, Director, IU Public Policy Institute

9:40am Break and Exhibitor Booths

10:00am Breakout Session #1: MNC & SME collaboration in trade (concurrent sessions)

10:45am Breakout Session #2: Exports and FDI (concurrent sessions)

11:30am Break and Exhibitor Booths

11:45am Breakout Session #3: Doing Business In…

Two concurrent sessions on conducting business in Canada & Mexico, as well as other markets around the world.

12:30pm Lunch Plenary Panel: NAFTA: Canada, Mexico, and US

Speakers: Head Consul Luis Franco, Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis – and –

Consul General Douglas George, Consulate General of Canada in Detroit

Details:
The Hyatt Regency
1 s. Capitol Avenue
April 10, 2018
8:30am – 2:00pm

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-trade-day-2018-tickets-37818202261?aff=ebapi

 

Mar. 27, 2018: How “Made in China” Became the World’s Most Recognized Brand

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Mar 142018
 

On Tuesday, March 27th, the University of Indianapolis and ACSI will host the “How Made in China Became the World’s Most Recognized Brand” seminar at the UIndy campus. Assistant Professor, and ACSI Board Member, Dr. Craig Seidelson will serve as keynote speaker for the 5:30 – 7:00pm event at Switzer 010.

Details:
March 27, 2018
5:30pm – 7:00pm
University of Indianapolis
Switzer 010

 

Mar. 27, 2018: Heavy Duty Vehicle Delegation Reception

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Mar 062018
 

On Tuesday, March 27th, ACSI will be co-hosting a morning reception for an incoming Chinese business delegation in downtown Indianapolis. In partnership with the USTDA, Indy Chamber and US Commercial Service, the delegation is interested in purchasing automotive components for heavy duty vehicles. If your company supplies automotive components and is interested in meeting with the delegation, please contact Colin at colin.renk@americachinasociety.org

China HDV RTM – Participating company and delegate information – Feb 20

Mar. 2, 2018: China Business Career Fair

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Feb 042018
 

Meet and recruit Indiana University students from a wide variety of majors for internship and full-time positions. The networking fair is designed for Chinese and Hoosier businesses looking to recruit full-time, part-time, and internship positions.

Sponsored by ACSI and Indiana University’s Career Services Council, Chinese Student Scholars Association, and Chinese Business Association.

Date:     Friday, March 2, 2018

Time:     11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Indiana University-Bloomington, Indiana Memorial Union // 900 E. 7th Street, Bloomington

Cost: Free for employers

Registration: If you are interested in attending this event, and would like more information please contact Colin Renk at colin.renk@americachinasociety.org.

Feb. 18, 2018: Chinese Shenzhen Golden Bell Concert

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Jan 312018
 

Chinese Shenzhen Golden Bell Youth Chorus Concert with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir

When: Sunday, February 18, 4pm

Where: Cornerstone Lutheran Church, Carmel Location | 4850 E Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033

Free Concert

Regarded as the “National Exemplary Choir of China” and the “National Excellent Choir of China”, the Shenzhen Golden Bell Youth Choir will present a colorful and engaging concert with the Cantantes Angeli choir of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

Feb. 13, 2018: 2nd Annual Flagship International Symposium

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Jan 222018
 

The Second Annual Flagship International Symposium 2018 will be held at Ivy Tech, 60th Street, Anderson, Indiana, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, gathering at 8:30am, program begins at 9am until 1:30pm. The theme of is “Coming To America – Overcoming the Hurdles.” In addition there will be discussion on International protocol and global competency, such as learning how intercultural communication skills can improve relations between you and your international counterparts and/or colleagues in our new diverse workforce that has been created. There will be representatives from The International Center (internationalcenter.org), LUNA Language Services (LUNA360.com) and the America China Society of Indiana (americachinasociety.org). We are please these highly respected organizations have agreed to speak at the symposium.

Indiana is a magnet for new international companies. Represented within Madison County are 8 different Countries, operating 20 International Companies, investing over $1.4 Billion in our communities, employing over 3,500 people. These numbers grow every year! We are Madison County, a diverse and united community! Don’t miss a chance to learn from the experts.


Registration: $30.00 per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Space is limited so please register to guarantee a spot. Programming from 9am until 1:30pm. Gathering at 8:30am.

 

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flagship-international-symposium-2018-tickets-42088370449

Feb. 2, 2018: International Center Annual Meeting

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Jan 102018
 

Please join us for reflections on a successful transition year, as Martin Baier, who assumed the role of International Center President and CEO in January 2017, highlights Center milestones achieved in 2017.

The International Center will also announce its 2018 International Citizen of the Year honoree, in addition to a new Rising Star award to be introduced at the 2018 ICY event.

Keynoting The International Center’s Annual Meeting will be an informative exchange between International Center board members Gerry Dick, Host, Inside INdiana Business With Gerry Dick and President, Grow INdiana Media Ventures, and Jim Schellinger, Secretary of Commerce for the State of Indiana. Together they will explore Indiana’s efforts and successes throughout 2017 to attract global interest in Indiana as a new venue for business operations, and provide a preview of what we might expect in the coming year.

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