April 20, 2009, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Strategies for Selecting, Structuring & Managing International Partnerships
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Spinelli, President (Acting) of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - an independent U.S. Government agency that supports overseas partnerships - will keynote the program. Dr. Spinelli is making a special trip to Seattle to take part in this program
AGENDA
Breakfast and Networking 8:30 -9am |
Module #1 Making the Right Decisions: 9:00 – 10:00am |
A. Bruce Nelson |
President |
Colmac Coil |
B. Bill Mann |
VP Marketing & Sales |
United Coatings |
C. Chris Priddy |
Associate |
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld |
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Module #2 Developing the Business Case: 10:00am – 11:00am |
A. Rick Hasselback |
Principal |
Hasselback LLC |
B. Steve Murphy |
Advisor – Latin America |
Pacific Northwest Advisors |
C. Edwin Green |
Principal |
Deloitte |
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Module #3 Selecting the Right Partner: 11:00am – Noon |
A. Tembi Secrist |
Senior Trade Specialist |
US Dept. of Commerce |
B. Richard Day |
Owner |
Atlantic Pacific Trade Risk Group |
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Guest Speaker and Lunch - Financing your International Venture: Noon – 1:30pm |
Dr. Lawrence Spinelli |
Acting President & CEO |
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) |
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Module #4 Negotiating & Finalizing the Deal: 1:30 – 2:30pm |
A. Sara Sandford |
Partner |
Garvey Schubert Barer (GSB) |
B. Peter R. Day |
Principal |
Mercer Island Arbitration Chambers International |
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Module #5 Integrating & Managing the Relationship: 2:30 – 3:30pm |
A. Sean P. Dyers |
Corporate Counsel |
Starbucks |
B. Jennifer Wells |
Vice President |
Hitachi Consulting |
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Afternoon Networking Break: 3:30 – 4:00pm |
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Module #6 Country Specific Breakout Discussions: 4:00 – 5:00pm |
Break out group: |
Moderators |
1. Latin America, Mexico & Brazil |
Steve Murphy
John Anderson |
Pacific Northwest Advisors
Pacific Northwest Advisors |
2. China |
Bill Mann |
United Coatings |
3. Middle East |
Bruce Nelson
Shahzah Qadri |
Colmac Coil
Adorno & Yoss |
4. European Union |
Richard Day
Peter R. Day |
Atlantic Pacific Trade Risk Group
Mercer Island Arbitration Chambers International |
At The offices of Garvey Schubert Barer Second & Seneca Building 1191 Second Avenue, 18th Floor
Please join the Seattle World Trade Club for a full day professional workshop with in depth discussions on making the right international partnership decisions, selecting the right partners, negotiating the right deals and successfully managing your international relationships.
- Practical advice delivered by experienced professionals and business executives
- An opportunity to make connections with others in the International Trade Community
- Earn Professional CLE and CPE credits
Who Should Attend: Business Professionals who are engaged in or are considering international business activities. Attorneys, CPA’s and business advisors who support their client’s international business activities. Students & professors of international business.
Why You Should Attend:
- Because selecting the right partner is a primary determinate of success or failure for many international business undertakings
- Many of the worlds most attractive export markets require the engagement of a local partner
- Because all international business ventures whether distribution agreements, Joint Ventures or Projects rely on foreign partners.
- Because challenges with international partners are often amplified due to diverse cultural and business norms
- Because it is cheaper to learn from the mistakes of others
- Because increasing your international partnership knowledge will help you avoid issues and increase your chances of success with all your international activities.
Logistics:
- DATE: Monday April 20th
- TIME: 8:30am to 5:00pm
- LOCATION: Garvey Schubert & Barer
1191 Second Ave. 18th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
Cost to Attend:
Includes breakfast and box lunch
- $325 non-member rate
- $295 for World Trade Club Members
- $40 Student Rate
Final registration deadline: April 15, 2009
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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