The International Business Breakfast Series is an initiative in the School of Business that integrates programs designed for students with the needs of the business community. Each session includes one or more successful business leaders whose experiences with the challenges and opportunities of global business afford students and business professionals with opportunities for practical insights and discussion. The goal of the Series is to educate the student population while providing an insightful forum for members of the local business community about a range of international issues. The School of Business International Programs Committee sponsors the Series
The program is open to public. Registration is required and the cost of the program is $15 (free for Western New England College students). Please email ibbseries@wnec.edu for registration information
All events are held in Rivers Memorial Hall with breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation at 8:00 a.m. The International Business Breakfast Series is open to students, alumni, the College community, and the general public for $15.00 per person. No charge for Western New England College students
RSVP: Call 782-1231 or email ibbseries@wnec.edu
Previous Speakers
September 27, 2007 – Dennis Lind ’80, vice president of design & engineering and integrated facility planning, Global Facilities Operations Services, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, "International Magic: Moving the Mouse to a Global Operation"
November 14, 2007 – "Doing Business in China" panel discussion
Panelists:
Wade Wilson – general manager, New England, Recall North America;
Formerly Managing Director, Sales & Business Development, Federal Express Corp., Beijing, PRC
Peter King – manager Export Division, Cersosimo Lumber Company and Chairman, American Hardwood Export Council
William (Bill) Bambara – corporate vice president, Office of International Development, LIMRA International
Dr. Sang-Kyu Lee – assistant professor of Accounting, Western New England College; Formerly Administrative Assistant and Personal Secretary to Chairman of DAEWOO Group
Ryan Grossner – student, Western New England College, Senior Finance Major/International Business Mino
February 19, 2008 – David Downs, East Coast regional sales director, Northwest Airlines, "Travel and International Business: Why Hartford, Why Now?"
April 16, 2008 – Dr. Manuel Escudero, senior advisor and head of the United Nations Global Compact Special Projects, "The UN Global Compact: Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility in a Competitive Global Economy" Click here to download the complete presentation in .mp3 format.
October 1, 2008 - "Chasing A Dream: An Entrepreneurial Story in a Global Economy," presented by Paul Kozub, creator and founder of V-One Vodka
February 18, 2009 - "Supporting Global Entrepreneurship in Trying Times: Venture Capital and the Credit Crunch," Matt Harris, cofounder and managing general partner of Village Ventures Click here for a video clip of the presentation
November 4, 2009 - "Managing a Global Business from Western Massachusetts," presented by Phil C. Jackson, Global Brand Leader and Group Executive, Hasbro