| Monthly
Calendar, 2002
January
| 29 |
"Labor
and Employment Practices in Mexico: The Practical and Legal
Considerations of U.S. Companies Doing Business in
Mexico"
Presentations by Butzel Long and
Strasburger & Price. Sponsored by Butzel Long.
8:30-11:30 a.m. at 150 W. Jefferson, 9th Floor
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 28-29 |
USMCOC
Staff Retreat
For more information please contact Mary Barrientos at:
National Office,
Tel: 202-371-8680 ext. *814 |
Mexico,
D.F. |
| 30-31 |
USMCOC
Bi-National Board of Directors Meeting
Meetings with Mexico's Government officials and private
sector representatives are scheduled for two days in Mexico
City.
National Office, Tel:
011-52-5-140-2671 |
Mexico,
D.F. |
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February
| 12 |
"The
Mexican Tax Reform: Implications for U.S. Companies with
Mexican Operations"
Presentations by Baker & McKenzie. Sponsored
by Plante & Moran.
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at 2601 Cambridge Court, Suite 500, Auburn
Hills
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 12 |
Downtown
Breakfast Program.Douglas Smurr, Director—The
Americas, California Office of Trade & Investment,
Mexico City.
8:00-9:30 a.m., Offices of Carlsmith Ball, 444 S. Flower
St., 9th Floor, Los Angeles. Continental
Breakfast Served. Members and Guests: $15; non-members: $20.
For information and registration contact:
California-Pacific
Chapter,
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 13 |
Downtown
Breakfast Program.Douglas Smurr, Director—The
Americas, California Office of Trade & Investment,
Mexico City.
8:00-9:30 a.m., Auditorium #2, Sempra Energy, 101 Ash
Street, San Diego. Continental Breakfast Served. Members and
Guests: $15; non-members: $20. For information and
registration contact:
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San
Diego, CA |
| 20 |
The
USMCOC Newsletter Committee invites you to a working
meeting.
We would like to make sure that our newsletter becomes a
vehicle to promote member's services and their companies.
With this in mind, we would like to encourage members to
actively participate in this process by writing, editing,
proof reading, researching or contributing in any other way.
The meeting will take place at Thacher Proffitt and Wood
offices, 11 West 42nd Street, 11th Floor at 4:00PM.
If you will be attending, please contact:
Northeast Chapter,
212-789-1497. |
New
York, NY |
| 20 |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable"
Hosted by: Hon. Carlos Manuel Sada Consul General
of Mexico Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago 300 North
Michigan Ave., 4th Floor Chicago, Illinois
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342 |
Chicago,
Il |
| 25 |
Afternoon
program with Guest Speaker Amb. Juan Jose Bremer,
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States at Council of the
Americas. Advance registration is required, to register
please contact:
Northeast Chapter,
212-789-1497. |
New
York, NY |
| 25 |
California-Mexico
Outlook 2002 with United States Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow.
Presented by the City of Irvine, the Irvine Chamber of
Commerce and the California-Mexico Trade Assistance Center
in cooperation with the United States-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce. Featured presentations include: "The Current
State of United States-Mexico Relations" by Hon.
Jeffrey Davidow, Ambassador of the United States to
Mexico.
In addition, the half-day seminar features several
informative panels. These include Mexico Economic Update,
how to attract a foreign company to your area, and how your
company best enter the Mexican marketplace. 8:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m., Irvine City Hall, One Civic Center Drive, Irvine. Exhibit
space is also available for member companies at $125.USMCOC
members pay $30 that includes continental breakfast and all
events. For information and reservations
California-Pacific
Chapter,
213-623-7725. |
Irvine,
CA |
| 28 |
Breakfast
presentation MEXICO'S TAX REFORM: HOW DOES IT IMPACT CROSS
BORDER BUSINESS
Event sponsored by Ernst & Young at the Harvard Club.
Advance registration is required, to register please
contact:
Northeast Chapter,
212-789-1497
|
New
York, NY |
| 28 |
"Mexican
Tax Developments: Practical Implications of the Recent Tax
Reform and Maquiladora Tax Update"
Presentations by Baker & McKenzie and Andersen 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Baker & McKenzie, 130
East Randolph Drive, 39th Floor Cost: $50 members and $75
non-members
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342
|
Chicago,
Il |
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March
| 4 |
Fundraising
Dinner for PRO-MUJER with Guest Speaker Enrique Krauze
at Metronome Restaurant. Time: 6:00 p.m. Advance
registration is required, to register please contact:
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 5 |
Breakfast
presentation with Guest Speaker Gov. Manuel Angel Núñez
Soto, Governor of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico.
Place: CITIGROUP
(Executive Conference Center) 153
East 53rd Street at Lexington Avenue, 14th
Fl.
Sponsored by: Aeromexico
Time: Tuesday,
March 5, 2002
Registration
and continental breakfast: 8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Presentation
and discussion: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Admission:$20.00 for members of
the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and $30.00 for non-members
ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE
REQUIRED. $10.00 surcharge
same-day
Northeast Chapter,
212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 6 |
"NAFTA
Certification and Customs Compliance"
Co-sponsored by Van Andel Global Trade Center and
USMCOC.
8 a.m.–3 p.m. 401 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 8 |
"California-Mexico
Tourism Task Force Meeting."
Members and prospective members interested
in increasing Mexican tourism to California and Californian
tourism to Mexico are invited to attend the meeting. 10:00
a.m-12 noon. Luxe Summit Hotel Bel Air, 11461 Sunset Blvd.,
(just west of I-405). Efrem Harkham is the host. No charge
to members. Refreshments.
For information and reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter,
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles |
| 14 |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable" Hosted by Mayer,
Brown, Rowe & Maw, 190 South LaSalle Street, 39th Floor
Guest Speaker: Miguel Jauregui, Chairman, Jauregui,
Navarrete, Nader Y Rojas, S.C. (Mexico City) 12:00 noon to
2:00 p.m.
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342 |
Chicago,
IL |
| 18-21 |
16th
Annual MexCon 2002 "Maximizing
the Cost Cutting Opportunities of
Manufacturing and Assembling in Mexico"
Sheraton San Diego, CA
Click here for
the full details of the conference, taxation briefing and
hands on workshops. (You can also visit the conference
website at www.iirusa.com/mexcon)
If you have any questions about the
conference or would like to book your place please contact
Robert Holmes on 212 661 3500 x 3184.
Make sure you quote code XZUSMCOC to get savings of
between $200 and $500 on the conference price. |
San
Diego, CA |
| 19 |
"Impacto
de la Reforma Fiscal en operaciones de Comercio
Exterior"
Entérese de las implicaciones y últimas
modificaciones. Aproveche la sesión de preguntas y
respuestas.
Hotel Camino Real, Salón Arcoiris (Mariano Escobedo 700)
Registro 7:45 Desayuno/Conferencia 8:00
Patrocinado por Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Para mayor información:
Valle de México
Chapter, Tel: 555-140-2670 |
México,
D.F. |
| 21 |
"U.S.-Mexico
Border Issues Conference"
Sixth Annual Border
Issues Conference at Capitol Hill. Daylong seminar includes
panels on partnership for prosperity, homeland security,
social development and infrastructure development.
National
Office, Tel:
202-371-8680 ext. 15 |
Washington,
DC |
| 26 |
"World
Trade through Los Angeles Reception." Hosted
by Mayor James K. Hahn. The United States-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce, United States Department of Commerce, California
Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency, Alameda Corridor
Transportation Authority, Los Angeles World Airport, Port of
Los Angeles and the World Trade Center Los Angeles-Long
Beach and other leading business organizations will
highlight the international business opportunities in the
globally diverse Los Angeles area. Raffle prizes include two
round trip tickets to Brazil courtesy of Varig Brasilian
Airlines. $20 includes food, entertainment, exhibits and
raffle. $2.00 parking available. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Main
Concourse, Los Angeles World Trade Center, 350 S. Figueroa
St., Los Angeles. To register call: (213) 680-9234.
California-Pacific
Chapter,
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles |
| 26 |
"Fourth
Annual Membership meeting and Cocktail Party"
The Southwest Chapter cordially invites you and
your spouse or other guest, to its Fourth Annual Membership
meeting and Cocktail Party.
Sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP. Time: 6:00 PM.
Location: Grant Thornton Atrium, 1717 Main St., 5Th Floor
Join us for a cocktail party catered by Blue Mesa and a very
short meeting to recognize our Past President and to
introduce the new USMCOC Board and officers for 2002. The
rest of the time will be for Fiesta and Margaritas!
We will have a silent auction with airline tickets, hotel
certificates, tequila and much more.
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
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April
| TBD |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable" Hosted by Baker &
McKenzie, 130 East Randolph Drive, 39th Floor
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342 |
Chicago,
IL |
| TBD |
"Annual
Meeting with Ambassador Martha Lara, Consul General of
Mexico." Ambassador Lara is the Honorary
Chairman of the California Pacific Chapter. This will be
Ambassador Lara's annual report to the membership. The 6:00
p.m. members mixer will be preceded by the California
Pacific Chapter Second Quarter Advisory Board meeting at
3:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend the Board
meeting as well as the Mixer. Members only. Date, time and
location notices will be sent to the membership as soon as
the date is confirmed.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel: 213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 4 |
“DFW
– MEXICO LOGISTICS GROUP (DFMLG)” “Legal Issues in
Doing Logistics in Mexico” Presented by Haynes
and Boone
Breakfast at 7:30am The City Club, 901 Main Street, 69th
Floor (Dallas Bank of America Tower)
* Incorporating a subsidiary or branch vs. Representative
office * General tax considerations * Labor consideration *
Legal issues to consider Leasing real estate/ warehouse *
Relevance of Technical regulations
The cost is $15.00 for Members, $25.00 for Non-Members and
at the door. ($10.00 surcharge for same-day registration
/Cancellations accepted only by fax 72 hrs prior to the
event). Kindly RSVP no later than Monday, April 1, 2002 by
e-mail at:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 7-10 |
"Joint
Business Development Mission to Mexico City and Monterrey,
Mexico" This mission is designed to provide
excellent opportunity to survey the Mexican market for
commercial prospects and establish contact with
potential clients.
It will include meetings with business leaders, Chamber
executives and government officials, as well as site visits
and one-on-one meetings with Mexican companies.
For information on costs and sponsor opportunities, please
contact:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 8 |
"Trade
Prospects And Business Opportunities : Mexico - United
States"
Keynote Speaker: Jose Luis Romero Hicks, President and CEO
of Bancomext (The Foreign Trade Bank of Mexico)
In addition to the Conference we are delighted to welcome
the Trade Mission from Dallas, Texas organized by the
Southwest Chapter, USMCOC in contribution with The Greater
Dallas Chamber; whose main objective is to identify
potential business contacts with Mexican Companies. Hotel
Camino Real, Salón Puebla (Mariano Escobedo 700)
Registration: 7:45 a.m. Breakfast & Conference: 8:00
a.m.
MEMBERS $ 290.00 + IVA a.m. NON MEMBERS $ 330.00 + IVA
Cancellations:Until April 5th. No -shows will be billed. To
participate please contact:
Valle de México
Chapter, Tel: 011-52-555-140-2670 |
México,
D.F. |
| 10 |
"Downtown
Breakfast Program."
Elsa Saxod, Bi-National Affairs Director, City of San Diego.
Elsa Saxod will discuss San Diego's unique relationship with
Mexico and how cross-border issues affect both San Diego and
Tijuana. 8:00-9:30 a.m. Sempra Energy, 101 Ash Street, San
Diego. $15 members; $20 non-members. For information and
reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San
Diego, CA |
| 10 |
"Regional
Advisory Board Meeting"
Butzel Long, 150 Jefferson Ave., 9th floor at 4 p.m.
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 10-12 |
"Third
Exhibition of Input Products and Services."
Products and services for the Maquiladora, Mining, Machine
Tools & Metalworking, Agro-Industrial, Building and
Construction Materials & Supplies industries. Also the
First Regional Meeting of Small and Medium Business
Associations. More than 5000 potential buyers are expected
to attend. Araiza Inn Hotel Exhibition Center, Hermosillo,
Sonora. Trento Industrial Parks of Sonora is a new member of
the California Pacific Chapter. For information on attending
or exhibiting: Call Toll-Free 1-800-443-5777. Home Page: www.TS.com.mx.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Hermosillo,
Son. |
| 18 |
"Annual
Meeting with Ambassador Martha I. Lara, Consul General of
Mexico." Ambassador Lara is the Honorary
Chairman of the California Pacific Chapter. This will be
Ambassador Lara's annual report to the membership. 3:00 p.m.
California Pacific Chapter Second Quarter Advisory Board
meeting 6:00 p.m. Members Mixer. Ambasador Lara and key
members of the Consulate General staff will report on the
issues facing Mexico and the consulate general. All members
are welcome to attend the Board meeting as well as the
Mixer.
This event is for Members of the USMCOC only, no
guests. No Charge. Consulate General of Mexico, 2401 W.
Sixth Street, Los Angeles. For reservations call:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 23 |
"Latin
Source Annual Conference:
US Recovery and Latin America's Prospects in 2002" at
the University Club Keynote Speaker: Guillermo Calvo, Chief
Economist, Inter-American Development Bank Please see
invitation below for full agenda and registration details.
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 23 |
"Membership
Mixer" to introduce the new Consul of
Mexico, Antonio Meza Estrada. Location to be confirmed.
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 22-24 |
"Milken
Institute 2002 Global Conference." The
US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Pacific Chapter,
invites you to attend one of the most important and
provocative events of the year - the Milken Institute 2002
Global Conference. USMCOC members receive a $1,000 discount
off the regular registration fee of $1995. Registration
deadline for the special $995 fee is April 12. To receive
the discount, simply go to the Global Conference
registration page http://www.milken
institute.org/gc2002/register.cf and type in the
following code using the on-line registration form: Code:
USMCOC2002. Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 25 |
"NAFTA
Certification and Rules of Origin Workshop"
Time: 7:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
SITE: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
975 University Avenue/Grainger Hall, Room 3070/Madison,
Wisconsin
FEE: $135
For more information please contact:
Mid-West Chapter, Tel:
414-274-3840. |
Madison,
WI |
| 29-30 |
"Mexico-Tampa
Bay: Tourism and Trade Ties" Tampa Port
Authority will be hosting a very interesting seminar.
We encourage you to attend this seminar if you're in the
tourism and business sector.
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Tampa
Bay, Fl. |
| 29 |
"Breakfast
presentation: "Trade, E-Commerce and Cash Management in
Latin America"
In association with the Brazilian-American Chamber of
Commerce, North American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce,
Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce, Bolivian-American
Chamber of Commerce, the Colombian American Association, the
Ecuadorian American Association and the Venezuelan American
Association of the United States. Space is limited, please
reserve in advance.
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 29 |
"Free
Trade Area of the Americas: How Does It Impact Manufacturers
in the United States and Mexico" Speakers to
include U.S. Trade Representative, National Association of
Manufacturer and representative from Mexican government.
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 30 |
"Latin
Chamber's members business card & exhibition
event" Latin Club of America will be
hosting a mayor Latin Chamber's members business card &
exhibition event at Diego's Restaurant (Court Yard) USMCOC
will be participating & invites you to get a booth for
this great event at only $250.00 dollars (members only).
Please call our office if you're interested in getting an
exhibition space at this great price. More than 400
attendees expected.
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Miami |
May
| 1 |
"
World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast." Sponsored
by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Millennium
Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles 7:30 a.m. Registration;
8:00 a.m. Breakfast. For more information: (213) 580-7569.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles |
| TBD |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable" Hosted by Harris Bank,
111 West Monroe Street
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342 |
Chicago,
IL |
| 2-3 |
"NAFTA
CONFERENCE 2002-- U.S. & Mexico: A Vital Partnership"
Fourth annual conference examining sector-by-sector
successes, strategies and challenges for companies operating
within the North American Free Trade Agreement
National Office,
Tel: 202-371-8680 ext. 15 |
Washington,
DC |
| 3 |
"Good
Neighbor Awards Gala Dinner"
Every year and for more than a decade the United
States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce is honoring public and
private sector leaders for their vision and continued
commitment to closer commercial relations between Mexico and
the United States.
Location: The Organization of Amercan States Building.
National Office,
Tel: 202-371-8680 ext. 15 |
Washington,
DC |
| 6 |
"Ambassador
Juan Jose Bremer. Downtown Breakfast Program."
Breakfast with Mexico's Ambassador to the United States.
8:00-9:30 a.m. Wilshire Grand Hotel & Centre, 930
Wilshire Blvd., Includes full breakfast and address by
Ambassador Bremer. Members: $30; non-members: $40. For
reservations
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 8 |
"USMCOC
Annual "5 de mayo" Luncheon" at
Maya Restaurant Guests of honors: Amb. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser,
Permanent Representative of Mexico at the UN & Salvador
Beltran del Rio, Consul General of Mexico in New York
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 15 |
"5
de Mayo Celebration in Coral Gables"
USMCOC will be having a great 5 DE MAYO celebration at
Diego's Restaurant Court Yard with an exquisite Mexican menu
and a great Mexican fiesta atmosphere get together for
members, starting @ 7:00 pm. with a Tequila tasting. This
will be for members and all prospects you can invite.
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Miami |
| 15 |
"Fourth
Annual Mexico Economic Review & Outlook 2002."
Seminar and luncheon. Among the speakers are Dr.Luis
Ernesto Derbez. Mexico Secretary of the Economy (invited);
Albert Castegnetti, Toyota Motors de Mexico (confirmed);
Albert Alcala Gomez, Chief Economist, Banamex (confirmed);
Sergio Tagilapietra, Baja California Secretary of Economic
Development (confirmed), and Sergio Montero, Special
Projects Coordinator, Grupo Gigante S. A.de C. V.
(confirmed). Panels include "Get a Bigger Market Share
of the $11 Billion in Components Being Imported into
Mexico," and "The Critical Elements for Achieving
Business Success in Mexico 2002."
$75 members; $125 non-members. Los Angeles Downtown
Marriott, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. For full
program, please click here
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles |
| 15-17 |
"Eighth
Symposium of the Americas" May 15-17
(Customs, Trade & Finance) @ the Intercontinental Hotel.
There will be a seminar dedicated to Mexico "NAFTA
Means Business: Doing Business in Mexico" it will be by
invitation only and it is hosted by: Bancomext, USMCOC,
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, University of Miami,
State of Yucatan Trade Office, Enterprise Florida and the
Vodicka Quintero Group". This seminar will take place
on May 16 @ 5:00-6:30 pm. If you plan to attend please RSVP
to our office as soon as possible.
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Miami,
FL |
| 16 |
"Nafta
means business: Doing Business with Mexico".
Location: The Intercontinental Hotel 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Exclusively this seminar will be
a colateral event of the Eight Symposium of the Americas and
will be @ no cost but by invitaion only. If you want to
attend you will have to make your reservations no later than
Tuesday, May 14th. by email or phone:
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Miami,
FL |
| 20-22 |
"Technology
in the Global Market" Activities will be in
partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Great Lakes
Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 20-22 |
Council
for International Tax Education Annual Conference (CITE)
presents: "Tax Planning for
Operations in Latin America" www.fdta-cite.org
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
Miami,
FL |
| 20-23 |
Annual
World Trade Week Conference: "Responding
to the New Global Economy" presented by
World Trade Institute of Pace University and the NYC
International Trade Alliance
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
| 21 |
"76th
Annual World Trade Week Luncheon."
Featuring James C. Hankla, Chief Executive
Officer, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, with
welcoming remarks by James K. Hahn, Mayor of Los Angeles.
The 67th Stanley T. Olafson Bronze Plaque Award will be
presented. The $2.4 billion public works project, the
Alameda Corridor three-year project is completed on April
22, 2002-on time and on budget. The 20+ miles of railway
connecting the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the
transcontinental rail network east of downtown Los Angeles,
creates a faster, more efficient way to move cargo
throughout the United States and to overseas markets. The
Alameda Corridor is expected to east traffic congestion
while significantly reducing noise pollution and vehicle
emissions. Sponsored by the Foreign Trade Association of
Southern California in cooperation with Women in
International Trade-Los Angeles. The United States-Mexico
Chamber of Commerce is a cooperating organization. The
annual FTA international trade fair will precede the
luncheon. Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 Reception; 12:00 Luncheon,
$45 person; table of ten $450. Millennium Biltmore Hotel,
Los Angeles. For more information or reservations call:
Anita Saunders (323) 730-1011,or e-mail: foreigntrade@earthlink.net
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles |
| 29 |
"Mexico
Tax Reform"
Sponsored by Arthur Andersen
Place:TBD
Mid-West Chapter, Tel:
414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 29 |
"Mexican
Fiesta" The Arthritis Foundation is
inviting you to this great event, the Mexican Fiesta, on May
31st. Fun, food, and drinks for only $40! Please review the
attached flyer and then click here
to register or visit www.arthritis.org
for additional information. Location: Mexican Cultural
Institute, 2829 16th Street, N.W.
Please tell your friends or anyone you think may be
interested. We hope to see you there!
National Office, Tel:
202-371-8680 ext. *815. |
Washington,
DC |
| 30 |
"International
Business Security Precautions" by Mr. Gary
Seideman, former Chief Warrant Officer with the U.S. Special
Forces (Green Berets) and a military analyst for NBC on
counter-terrorism and special operations. Mr. Seideman is
the Assistant Director of the Richmond Group International,
a securities company.
At 11:30 am in La Cima Club, 26th Floor, The Tower at
Williams Square, Suite 2600 5215 North O’Connor Road,
Irving, TX (972) 869-2266 (Parking available at the West
Parking Garage) The Luncheon is $30.00 for Members and
$40.00 for Non-Members. Kindly RSVP by mailing, or by e-mail
at swusmcoc@swbell.net no later than Wednesday May 22, 2002.
Cancellations accepted only by fax 72 hr. prior to the
event. If you need more information, contact Patricia Snirch
at
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Irving,
TX |
June
| TBD |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable" Hosted by Fitch
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-781-7342 |
Chicago,
IL |
| TBD |
"Industrial
park Locations in Mexico" In partnership
with AMPIP an informational reception will be held for
members interested in industrial park locations in Mexico.
Date to be confirmed.
Great
Lakes Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 14 |
"United
States Treasurer Rosario Marin." Luncheon
with the highest ranking in the Bush Administration.
Courtesy of Liam McGee, President, Bank of
America-California. California Pacific Chapter Board Members
invited. Bank of America, 555 S. Flower St., 51st Floor, Los
Angeles. 12noon. By invitation only. No charge. For
information:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 19-20 |
"Access
Sacramento." Members are invited to join Los
Angeles business and community leaders and government
officials in the state capital for a two-day lobbying trip.
The trip opens with a reception for the Southern California
delegation and a dinner speaker on Wednesday. Thursday, June
20, offers high level meetings and briefings, and luncheon
with the Treasurer of California and the Speaker of the
Assembly. $250. For information contact Erica Robbins, Los
Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, (213) 580-7500.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Sacramento,
CA |
| 19-20 |
“Fourth
Annual Latin American Telecommunications Conference
2002"
The US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, SW Chapter is
proud to be a supportive organization of the North Texas
Global Telecommunications Society (“NTGTS”), “Fourth
Annual Latin American Telecommunications Conference
2002" entitled Future Promises and Realities, it will
be held on June 19-20, 2002 at the Omni Richardson Hotel.
The event will begin on
Wednesday, June 19, 2002, with a welcome reception at 6:30
p.m., followed by brief remarks by the NTGTS President and
Bracewell & Patterson L.L.P. For more information,
please contact:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 20-21 |
"Official
International Conference Mexico's Gas Sector" Under
the Patronage of the Secretariat of Energy and PEMEX, the
Official International Conference on Mexico's Gas Sector
will introduce Mexico's new gas development strategy for the
coming years and the opportunities for private participation
in this strategy in light of Mexico's increasing demand for
gas.Senior Mexican energy officials will describe the
fundamental concepts and generic terms of the Multiple
Services Contracts that are proposed to be applied in the
coming bidding rounds for works in non associated natural
gas fields. These contracts will be implemented in
accordance with the existing constitutional and legal
framework in Mexico.
Place:Hotel Sheraton Maria Isabel, México City, México
For more information please contact:
Victoria Watt: Tel: :
+44 (0)20 7089 4186 www.thecwcgroup.com |
México,
D.F. |
| 25 |
Vicente
Fox Quesada President of the United States of Mexico,
Presents "MEXICO AND THE
UNITED STATES: Our Shared Destiny"
In cooperation with: U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce,
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Dallas
Committee on Foreign Relations
With Ray L. Hunt Master of
Ceremonies.
Hyatt Regency, Dallas 300 Reunion Blvd. Dallas, TX
75207
6:00 PM Patron's Reception 6:30 PM General Reception 7:30 PM
Dinner
For additional information, please contact the World Affairs
Council of Greater Dallas at (214) 965-8400.
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 27 |
"Mexport-Mexico/USA
Trade Show." The premier trade show in the
Southern California/Baja California Region promoting trade
and commerce between the United States and Mexico. A
cooperative effort of the San Diego Regional Economic
Development Corporation and the Otay Mesa Chamber of
Commerce. United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce members
receive a $150 discount to exhibit. USMCOC members: $525;
non-members: $675. To be held at Britannia Corporate Center,
2515 Britannia Blvd., Otay Mesa, San Diego. For additional
information: (619) 661-6111, or www.mexport.org.
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San
Diego, CA |
| 28 |
"Luncheon
Briefing on "Michoacan:
The Best Option for Your Investment" with
The Honorable Lazaro Cardenas Batel, Governor of the State
of Michoacan.
Friday, June 28, 2002 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Mid-America Club 200 East Randolph Drive, 80th Floor
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1356 |
Chicago,
Il |
July
| 4 |
"U.S.A.
Independence Day" 226th Anniversary of
the United States of America's Independence Day.
|
U.S.A. |
9-10
|
"NAFTA
Trade In Goods Committee." The United
States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Pacific
Chapter, in cooperation with the Consulates General of
Canada and Mexico will host this first trilateral meeting
ever held outside the three capital cities. Delegates from
the United States Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury
and the United States Trade Representative office will meet
with their Canadian and Mexican counterparts to negotiate
NAFTA treaty considerations. Closed sessions with reception
and dinner on July 10 open to members. Call (213) 623-725
for information. POSTPONED
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 11 |
"El
Rey/Mexican Fiesta Golf Classic Tournament" Golf
Club-North Prairie, WI Organized by the USMCOC Mid-West
Chapter
COST Hole Sponsor $400.00/ Enter a foursome $500.00
For further information pleas contact:
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
North
Prairie, WI |
| 11-13 |
"Economic
Development Conference 2002." Sponsored by
CFNBA/CNI/Fondy North Business Association. Milwaukee, WI.
For more information call 414-226-4626
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee, WI |
| 16 |
"MARY
KAY’s contest to win in the Mexican Market” With
Mr. Luis Rey, General Director of MARY KAY Mexico. Tuesday,
July 16, 2002 At 11:30 a.m.
Four Seasons Hotel 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Las
Colinas
Mexico represents the largest International market for Mary
Kay. Mr. Rey’s comments will focus on the challenges and
lessons learned when Mary Kay decided to enter the Mexican
market. Last year Mary Kay Mexico sales exceeded $20MN. In
2002, they are 20% ahead of last year’s record-setting
results.
The Luncheon is $35.00 for Members and $50.00 for
Non-Members and at the door (Sorry, no credit cards). Please
RSVP no later than Thursday, July 2002 to USMCOC.
Cancellations accepted only in writing by fax 72 hr. prior
to the event. For more information:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 24 |
"Mexico
Executive Roundtable" with Special Guest
Speaker: Shelly Shetty Director of Sovereign Ratings, Mexico
Analyst Fitch, Inc. (New York City) and Meeting Chairman:
William Hayes Managing Director, Latin America Fitch, Inc.
(Chicago)
Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: University Club of Chicago 76 East Monroe
Street Chicago, Illinois Participation is complimentary and
will be limited to 25 executives. Reservations will be taken
on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your place,
send us an e-mail by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1356 |
Chicago,
Il |
| TBD |
"Chapter's
Inaugural Cocktail Reception" Key Note
Speaker: Juan Hernandez, Coordinator of the Offices for
Attention to Mexican Migrants Abroad. Sponsored by Foley
& Lardner. Location: TBD
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee, WI |
August
| 5 |
"Guanajuato
Showcase: Furniture, Gift and Decorative Items" organized
by The Guanajuato Trade
Office, Dallas. (COFOCE), The US-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce, SW Chapter and BANCOMEXT- Trade Commission of
Mexico
Time: 3:00 pm // Location: The World Trade Center – Hall
of Nations Lobby Area 2050 Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75342
The reception is free of charge but please RSVP to:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 6 |
"Breakfast
with Los Angeles City Council member Eric Garcetti".
Garcetti was one of two city counsel members who accompanied
Mayor James K. Hahn on the official City of Los Angeles
Trade Mission to Mexico City last November. Councilmember
Garcetti will discuss how the City of Los Angeles can help
members in their international trade endeavors. 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Presentation. Carlsmith Ball, 444
S. Flower St., Ninth Floor, Los Angeles. $15 members; $20
non-members. For reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 7 |
Breakfast
Logistics Group Meeting “Trade
and logistic between: The U.S., Dallas/Ft. Worth and Mexico
” Speaker: Trade Commissioner, Mr. Carlos Bello
Place: The City Club 901 Main Street, 69th Floor Dallas, TX
Time: 7:30 am
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 8 |
"A
Salute to NAFTA-Cross Border Issues and Trade North and
South" Lunch with Consul General of Canada
Colin Robertson. A "Salute to NAFTA" co-hosted by
Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, Rodolfo Figueroa and
the Consul General of the United States in Tijuana, Richard
F. Gonzalez. Consul General Robertson is responsible for
Canadian interests in California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona,
Hawaii and Guam. A career foreign service officer, he was a
member of the team that negotiated the Canada-United States
Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA. Previous postings were to
the United National Consulate General in New York and the
Canadian Commission in Hong Kong. The consul general will
discuss cross-border issues and trade as the effect both the
northern and southern border. 12 noon. U.S. Grant Hotel,
Garden Room, 326 Broadway, San Diego. $35 members; $45
non-members. For reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San
Diego, CA |
| 13 |
Luncheon
“ Energy Reforms in Mexico:
Perspectives and Expectations – What to Expect in the
Electricity? ” Speaker: Marcelo Paramo, Senior
attorney at Haynes and Boone, S.C., Mexico Place: City Place
2711 North Haskell, 42nd Floor Dallas, TX Time: 11:30 am
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 15 |
"Seminar
on Strategic Sourcing in Mexico", Presented
by the Mid-West Chapter and Sponsored by the U.S. Bank &
UPS.
Meeting Location: US Bank Building 777 Wisconsin Ave. Galleria Conference Room
Advance payment and registration requested by August 14.
Space is limited!
Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members. For reservations please
contact:
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840.
|
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 15 |
"Farewell
Reception in honor of Guillermo Ohem Regional Director of
the Mexico Tourism Board" on Thursday,
August 15, 2002 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Four Seasons
Hotel The Walton Salon – 7th Floor 120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by: American Airlines & Banco Popular
Kindly RSVP by August 14, 2002 to:
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1355 |
Chicago,
Il |
| 16 |
"Luncheon
for Governor Juan Carlos Romero Hicks, Governor of the State
of Guanajuato" Friday August 16th, 2002
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
777 E. Wisconsin Ave 40th floor, Room C & D Milwaukee,
WI 53202
Sponsored by Foley & Lardner
R.S.V.P. by August 15th,2002.
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 21-25 |
"Tequileros
Trade Mission" Mid-West Chapter will be
receiving a Trade Mission from Guadalajara. For more
information regarding agenda contact Paloma Pelaez at:
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 22 |
Cocktail
Reception "Farewell to Trade
Commissioner Mr. Carlos Bello" Place:
Javier's Restaurant 4912 Cole Avenue Dallas, TX Time: 6:00
pm
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 22-23 |
"Ambassador
C. Lawrence Greenwood, Senior Official for APEC, Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs." Under the
auspices of the USMCOC California Pacific Chapter,
Ambassador Greenwood will meet with leaders of major
California industries to discuss their concerns prior to
attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Summit in Los Cabos in October. In Los Angeles, selected
industries include: agribusiness, entertainment, technology,
textiles, and seaports (all California seaports from Oakland
to San Diego will be invited to attend the Los Angeles
meeting). In San Diego, meetings will be with leaders in
biotechnology, cross-border issues, defense, medical
technology and telecommunications. Intellectual property
concerns will be addressed in both cities. Industry specific
sessions are by invitation only. For information
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA
& San Diego, CA |
| 23-25 |
"The
Midwest's Largest Hispanic Festival"
Sponsored by Mexican Fiesta. 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee,
WI 53202 Rich panorama of traditional Mexican art and
culture.
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 26 |
Dinner
with His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the
United States of Mexico "Mexico and the
United States: Our Shared Destiny" Place: Hyatt
Regency Dallas Hotel 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas, TX Time:
6:00 pm
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 28 |
"Customs
Town Hall Meeting" Cobo Hall. In
partnership with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and
AUTO-TECH 2002
Great
Lakes Chapter, Tel: 248-269-7140 |
Detroit,
MI |
| 29 |
"2002
Double Eagle Awards Dinner" Presented by the
U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Mid-America Chapter.
Honoring His Excellency Francisco Gil Díaz Secretary of
Finance and Public Credit of Mexico and McDonald's
Corporation (McDonald's de México) / Grupo Bimbo, S.A. de
C.V. / Grupo Lala, S.A. de C.V.
Reception and Silent Auction - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The
Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom 160 East Pearson Street
For more Information, please contact:
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1355 |
Chicago,
IL |
September
| 1 |
"Informe
de Gobierno". Mexico's President Address
Report to the Mexican Congress (Similar to the State of the
Union in the U.S.) |
Mexico,
D.F. |
| 2 |
"U.S.
Labor Day". Día del Trabajo en los Estados
Unidos |
U.S.A. |
| 8-9 |
"Seven
Principles of Environmental Stewardship for the 21st Century
Workshop-Cancun, Q. Roo"
- A
Blueprint for Sustainable Development -A Stakeholder Process
for Developing Performance Indicators for
Infrastructure".
For more information:
National Office,
Tel: 202-371-8680 ext. *825 |
Cancun, Q. Roo |
| 10 |
"Conflictos
en Afganistán ¿Que se ha logrado a un año de distancia?".
La Cámara de Comercio México Estados Unidos Capítulo
México Pacífico, tiene el placer de invitarlo cordialmente
la Comida Conferencia que impartirá el Excelentísimo
Embajador Antonio Dueñas Delegado de la Secretaria de
Relaciones Exteriores en Jalisco. Martes Septiembre 10, 2002
a las 14:00 horas en el University Club
Capítulo Pacífico, Tel: 333-615-3235 |
Guadalajara, Jal. |
| 12 |
"Doing
Business in Mexico Seminar." Topics Include:
Selling from the United States into the Mexican Marketplace,
Opening a Business in Mexico, and Economic Overview of the
Mexican Marketplace. Sponsored by the San Diego Regional
Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include: Victor Villaplana,
Vice Chairman and CEO, Waldo's Dollar Mart de Mexico; John
Riley, President, Vertek International and former President,
Western Maquiladora Trade Assn.; Daniel Gutierrez, Partner,
Gutierrez & Diaz S. C.; and Ernesto Gutierrez de la
Torriente, Vice President, International Sales, Frazee Paint
& Wall Covering. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel, 7450
Hazard Center Dr., Mission Valley/San Diego. $50 members of
the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; $60 non-members.
For information and registration:
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San Diego, CA |
| 15 |
"Mexico
City. Grito Ceremony." President Vicente Fox
kicks off Indepencence Day festivities with the historic
"grito" from the Palacio Nacional. Check your
local Spanish-language television listings for live
coverage. |
MEXICO |
| 16 |
"Mexico
Independence Day". 192nd Anniversary of the
Mexico's Independence Day. |
MEXICO |
| 16 |
"Mexico
Independence Day". 192nd Anniversary of the
Mexico's Independence Day. |
MEXICO |
|
17
|
"Maximizing
and Managing NAFTA and Other Trade Agreements"
with Speakers: Francisco Cortina, Partner,
Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia, S.C. - Mexico City. Douglas
P. Zuvich, Midwest Regional Leader, Trade and
Customs, KPMG LLP. Warren Hastings, Vice
President of Global Trade, Cardinal Health. Carol
Fuchs, Vice President & Director of Global Trade
Compliance, Motorola, Inc. Benjamin T. Bauman,
Manager, Trade Compliance, International Truck & Engine
Corp. Eva Bright, Customs Compliance,
Motorola, Inc.
Tuesday, September 17, 2002 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Conference Location: 303 E. Wacker Drive 16th
Floor
Cost: $50.00 Members $75.00 Non-Members. Agenda
& Registration Form
For more information please contact:
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1355 |
Chicago, IL |
|
19-20
|
"Expo
Electronica, Tijuana." The Mexican Chamber
for the Electronics Industry, Telecommunications and
Information Technology Northwest Chapter (Canieti) and The
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service,
cordially invites you to participate in the Expo Electronica
2002 (Electronics Trade Show). The event is Baja California’s
premier venue for electronics sector maquiladoras to meet
new suppliers. At its inception last year, many of the most
prominent buyers and sellers from around the region
converged on Expo Electronica to benefit from the multitude
of lucrative business contacts and opportunities it
provided. For additional information:
Josefina Guerrero Yagües, jguerrero@canieti.org.
Tel: 011-52-(664) 686 6646 or 686 2627.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Tijuana, BCN |
|
26
|
"Milken
Institute California
State Conference." More than 400 leaders in
business, finance, academia and the media will attend for an
intensive day of learning, insight and networking.
Conference Fee: $495; United States-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce members: $395. Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles.
For complete information on the program and speakers, please
visit the following web site at www.milkeninstitute,org/sos2002
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
30
|
"New
Challenges for the Industrial Sector in Mexico."
Rafael McCadden, Executive Director, Mexican Association of
Business and Indusrial Parks (AMPIP). The Present and Future
of the Maquiladora Industry-Which Are Failing, and Which Are
Succeeding. The Mexican Federal Government's Competitiveness
Program-What to Expect, and What Not to Expect from the Fox
Administration. AMPIP is the largest private organization
that attracts foreign direct investment into Mexico. More
than 1,850 companies are established in AMPIP sites
employing 650,000 people. Time: 7:30 Registration;
8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Presentation, Sempra Energy
Building, Auditorium 3, 101 Ash Street, San Diego, Members:
$15; Non-Members: $20. For information and reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San Diego, CA |
October
| 1 |
"New
Challenges for the Industrial Sector in Mexico."
Rafael McCadden, Executive Director, Mexican Association of
Business and Indusrial Parks (AMPIP). The Present and Future
of the Maquiladora Industry-Which Are Failing, and Which Are
Succeeding. The Mexican Federal Government's Competitiveness
Program-What to Expect, and What Not to Expect from the Fox
Administration.
7:30 Registration; 8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast and
Presentation,
Offices of Carlsmith Ball, 444 S. Flower St.. 9th
Floor,
Members: $15; Non-Members: $20. For information and
reservations:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 2-4 |
"Abastur
'02." Trade show targeting the hotel and
restaurant sector in Mexico. For more information contact
your local office of the California Trade, Technology and
Commerce Agency or Roselyn Pucan-Meager at
011-52-55-5533-1111 or e-mail: director@california.org.mx.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
México,
D.F. |
| 2-5 |
"Border
Trade Alliance Fall 2002 Conference."
Speakers include Pierre S. Pettigrew, Canada's Minister for
International Trade; Ernesto Ruffo Appel, Commissioner,
Mexico's Presidential Commission on Northern Border Affairs;
Darcel Hulse, President, Sempra Energy International, James
Boyd, California Energy Commissioner; Senator Hector Osuna
Jaime (BC) and Senator Oscar Luebbert (Tamps.) among others.
Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, Coronado. Full conference:
$505; Day Passes: $265. For information and registration:
(602) 266-9826, or register on-line at www.thebta.org/sdregister.htm
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Coronado, CA |
| 3 |
"Ernst
Welteke, President, Deutsche Bundesbank." The
combined European GDP equals that of the United States. Part
of this growth is due to the Euro, the European currency.
Ernst Welteke was appointed president of the Bundesbank in
1999 after a career as Chairman of the German Social
Democratic Party, Minister of Economics and Minister of
Trade. Presented by the Los Angeles World Affairs Council.
$35 members; $45 non-members. 12:00 noon. Loews Santa Monica
Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Blvd., Santa Monica. For
reservations (213) 628-2333 or reservations@lawac.org.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Santa
Monica, CA |
| 7-8 |
"Sonora
Trade Summit." Identify new trade
opportunities with California's (almost) neighbor state of
Sonora. Includes more than 70 exhibitors from Sonora and
more than 30 from the Inland Empire, business seminars on
how to do business in Mexico and California, and
match-making. Major sectors include: food and beverage,
furniture and home accessories, arts and crafts, industrial
services, construction and tourism. There is no fee for
attendance. Advance reservations to participate are
required. Contact Martha Campa, Sonora Economic Development
Council at (714) 480-1000, Ext. 236, or e-mail: mcampa@sonora.org.mx.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Ontario,
Canada |
| 8-10 |
"NAFTA
Trade in Goods Committee." The first ever
meeting of the trilateral commission outside one of the
three national capitals comes to Los Angeles The committee's
responsibility is to reduce tariffs and resolve trade
disputes among the NAFTA partners-Canada, Mexico and the
United States. The committee meets in Los Angeles under the
auspices of the California Pacific Chapter, the City of Los
Angeles and the Consulates General of Canada and Mexico. The
meetings, to be held at Los Angeles City Hall, will be
closed. A tour of the city will follow the meetings. For
information:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 10 |
Luncheon
Reception In honor of
Ms. Virginia Arteaga newly
appointed Trade Commissioner of Mexico. Network and
Registration at 11:30am Luncheon at 12:00noon La Meridien
Hotel 650 N. Pearl, Dallas
The cost is $25.00 for Members, $35.00 for Non-Members and
at the door. ($10.00 surcharge for same-day registration
/Cancellations accepted only by fax 72 hrs prior to the
event). For more information:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 16 |
"Women
in International Trade Dinner." You are
invited to a very special occasion dinner at the LAX Westin
Hotel, to honor Marian Duntley, one of the original founding
mothers of Women in International Trade-Los Angeles and
Womenin International Trade- Orange County at a fundraising
dinner for the Marjorie M. Shostak Scholarship Fund. Marian
and Marjorie are past World Trade Week chairs and staunch
supporters of international trade in our community; both are
mentors to many. For information and reservations: Moises
Cisneros, International Trade Manager, Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles CA
90017, (213) 580-7569, or www.lachamber.org.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 21 |
"Business
Luncheon with Leticia Navarro, Secretary of Tourism of
Mexico."
Registration & Cocktail 12:15 pm; Luncheon 12:45 pm at the Ritz
Carlton, Ballroom Area, Salon. Two Corner of Tigertail St.
& 27th Ave. Coconut Grove, Miami.
Special Valet Parking price at the entrance on Tigertail.
RSVP before October 17th 2002 Members: $ 40.00 dlls.
Non-Members: $50.00 dlls.
Inter-American
Chapter, Tel: 305-379-6090. |
Miami,
FL |
| 24-25 |
"Two
Countries. Ten States. One Goal." The
Southwest Compact Conference will bring together
representatives from all ten border states to identify
collaborative strategies to meet common goals, and to
formulate the vision, principles and plan to propel this
region toward its destined position as one of the top ten
"trading nations" in the world. The Southwest
Compact Conference will commence with a reception on
Thursday, October 24th and continue with an exceptional
one-day program on Friday, October 25th . The conference
will be held at the Barbara Worth Resort www.bwrestor.com in
Holtville, California. Resort information is available at
(800) 356-5842 (Group #CGSCAG). Registration and luncheon
fee is $95.00. For information on conference registration
contact Linda Jones at (213) 236-1912 or jonesl@scag.ca.gov.
For more information about the conference, please contact
Arnold San Miguel at (909) 784-3526 or sanmigue@scag.ca.gov
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Holtville,
CA |
| 28 |
"Tourism
Luncheon" in honor of Her Excellency
Leticia Navarro Secretary of Tourism of Mexico, Ms. Maria
Elena Mancha, Chief Executive Officer Mexico Tourism Board,
and Mr. John McCarthy, Director General FONATUR (Mexico’s
Tourism Development Entity)
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Park Hyatt Hotel, 800 North
Michigan Avenue Grand Salon. Please RSVP at:
Mid-America
Chapter, Tel: 312-729-1355 |
Chicago,
Il |
| 31 |
"All
Hallows Eve. Halloween." |
U.S.A. |
November
| 2 |
"Día
de Muertos/All Soul's Day". |
MEXICO |
| 5 |
"U.S.
Election Day". Día de Elecciones en los
Estados Unidos. Please don't forget to vote. Your country
and state depend on your participation. |
U.S.A. |
| 7 |
"Breakfast
Meeting."
Time/Date: 8 AM, November 7, 2002
Topic: Changes in Mexico's Environmental Laws
Sponsored and Presented by: Environmental Resources
Management & Gestion
Ambiental de Mexico
Place: To be Announced
Noreste Chapter,
Tel: 818-369-6477 |
Monterrey,
N.L. |
| 11-13 |
"AUTOMOTIVE
COMPONENTS AND METAL FABRICATIONS TRADE MISSION TO
GUANAJUATO STATE, MEXICO." Mexico is Wisconsin’s
number three trade partner. If you are currently looking
for: suppliers, vendors, distributors or facilities.
Guanajuato is the right place and this is the right time. We
have the expertise to help you in improve your bottom line.
We will arrange at least three one-to-one business meetings
according to your needs. Participation Fee: Members $US200
Non-Members $US 500 (Travel and accommodation expenses are
not included, special fares to be offered) For more
information contact:
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840. |
Milwaukee, WI |
| 12-13 |
"Taller
De Desarrollo De Comercio Electrónico Para Las Pequeñas Y
Medianas Empresas Del Sur De México".
"E-Commerce and Small Business Development in Southern
Mexico(Workshop)"
National Office,
202-371-8680 ext. 15 |
Villahermosa,
Tab. |
| 13 |
"San
Diego Second Annual Mexico Economic Review & Outlook
2003.".
The theme "Build Your Mexico Business with Profits and
Security" sets the tone for this annual event.
Presented by the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
(California Pacific Chapter/San Diego-Tijuana Region), the
program features such outstanding speakers at James M.
Wiseman, Vice President/External Affairs, Toyota Motor
Manufacturing North America; Guillermo Guémez,
Sub-Governor, Bank of Mexico; Eduardo Medina Mora Icaza,
Director General, National Center for Investigation and
Security (CISEN-Mexico), and William D. Gore, Special Agent
in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation.Plus
The seminar and luncheon will be held 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 13, at the U.S. Grant Hotel, 326
Broadway, San Diego. Total cost for the seminar and luncheon
is only $75.
California-Pacific
Chapter/San Diego Office, Tel: 619-233-1544 |
San Diego, CA |
| 13 |
"Maximizing
and Managing NAFTA and Other Trade Agreements"
Galleria Level Conference Room, 777 East Wisconsin Avenue,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Hosted by KPMG LLP, this conference is focused on
understanding, and maximizing, the various Mexico free trade
agreements as well as a practical discussion on managing the
NAFTA certification process in complex organizations. This
conference will also explore the audit/verification process
that international traders can expect from both the Mexican
and U.S. Customs’ perspectives. This conference is
designed to stand out from others, provide various insights
to the attendees, and serve as an opportunity to share
thoughts and experiences. All conference speakers will be
available subsequent to the conference in for one-on-one
discussions with conference attendees. Speakers: Daniel
Amezquita, Senior Manager, Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia,
S.C. – Mexico City Douglas P. Zuvich, Midwest Regional
Leader, Trade and Customs, KPMG LLP Michael Kirkpatrick,
Manager, Trade and Customs, KPMG LLP Liliana Galindo, Senior
Associate, International Corporate Services, KPMG LLP. For
more information, please contact:
Mid-West Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840 |
Milwaukee,
WI |
| 14 |
"Guillermo
Güémez, Sub-Gobernador, Banco de Mexico."
The sub-governor of Mexico's National Bank reviews Mexico's
performance in 2002 and give his predictions for the economy
in 2003. Luncheon.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los Angeles, CA |
| 14-17 |
"USMCOC
Semi Annual Bi-National Board of Directors Meeting &
Transporte NAFTA Forum, Port of Veracruz.".
National Office,
202-371-8680 ext. 15 |
Veracruz, Ver. |
| 20 |
"DOING
BUSINESS WITH MEXICO: Anticipating the Free Trade Area of
the Americas" A conference presented by
UNITED STATES-MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & NAFTA
ASOCIADOS US, LLC.
Waukesha County Technical College, Education Center C051,
800 Main Street, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
TOPICS: Mexican Economy: Update; Trade Services: Wisconsin
& Mexico; Utilize NAFTA to increase profits;
Certificates of Origin; Drawback; Automated Customs
Reporting andFree Trade Area of the Americas: Grow your
markets
COST: $100. For registration please send this
registration form to: NAFTA Asociados US, LLC. P.O. Box
13182 Wauwatosa, WI 53213-0182. Make checks payable to:
NAFTA Asociados U.S., LLC. For more information, please
contact:
Mid-West
Chapter, Tel: 414-274-3840 |
Pewaukee,
WI |
| 20 |
"Aniversario
de la Revolución Mexicana" |
MEXICO |
| 21 |
"Prospects
for an FTAA" An International Conference
hosted by The Center for Latin American Issues and by Bayer
Consulting, LLC at The George Washington University
Washington, DC
The conference will bring together a group of U.S. and
regional experts – representing government, the
international financial community, and the private sector
– to examine the major issues in the negotiations, the
challenges that the negotiators face, and some of the
potential effects of an FTAA on individual economic sectors
and on the region.
For a copy of the full conference program, and to register,
please visit the following site: http://www.gwu.edu/~clai/ftaa/ftaa.htm
|
Washington,
DC |
| 21-23 |
"United
States-Mexico Business and Education Program."
The San Diego Community College District is hosting this
bi-national conference to showcase successful business and
education collaborations from both sides of the border.
These partnerships support economic development and
workforce preparations. Speakers from both Mexico and
California have been invited to participate. To be held at
the Lucerna Hotel, Paseo de los Heroes at Avenida Rodriguez.
Conference registration is $45 per person and includes round
trip bus transportation from San Diego if needed. Overnight
at the Hotel Lucerna is available for the conference rate of
US$83 per night. For more information contact Cynthia
Schubert at (619) 388-6850 or cschuber@sdccd.net.
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Tijuana,
B.C. |
| 21-25 |
"Gifts,
Crafts & Design Trade Mission"
organized by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter is sponsoring a Trade
Mission to Mexico, to participate in the International Fair
of Design, Crafts and Gifts (FIDAR Feria Internacional de
Artesanias y Regalos), November 21-25, 2002. The event is
organized by the Mexican Ministry of Development SEDESOL in
coordination with the National Foundation for the Promotion
of Crafts (FONART).As we all know Mexico's crafts and gifts
range from the traditional 'souvenirs' to very refined and
complex items of clothing, furniture and decorative pieces.
We consider that those whose interests are in the following
areas of business will find this event of great
interest:Designers, Decorators, Souvenir Shops, Fashion
Shops and Boutiques, Antique Dealers and Enthusiasts
Furniture Dealers. For more information, please contact
Thalia Friligos at
Mid-Atlantic
Chapter, Tel:202-371-8680 *816 |
Washington,
D.C.
Mexico, D.F. |
| 21 |
"Manufacturing
in Mexico, It's easier than you think!" A
comprehensive and practical seminar on how to make Mexico
your strategic manufacturing platform. Keynote
address: "Mexico: A Strategic Global Manufacturing
Platform" Mr. Eduardo Solis, Mexico's Under Secretary
of Economy, November
21st, 2002 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Le Meridien Hotel 650 North
Pearl St. To rsvp, please
contact Marush Sepulveda at: msepulveda@intermex.com.
We hope you take advantage of this seminar and if you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Dallas,
TX |
| 22 |
"Tourism
Task Force Meeting." How to best promote
inbound to California and outbound tourism to Mexico will be
the discussion of the California Pacific Tourism Task Force
meeting. Also the proposed visit to California by Secretary
of Tourism Leticia Navarro. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch
included. No charge to members. Host: AeroMexico, 6033 W.
Century Blvd., Suite 990, Los Angeles. Please confirm
attendance to:
California-Pacific
Chapter, Tel:
213-623-7725. |
Los
Angeles, CA |
| 28-29 |
"United
States Thanksgiving Day" |
U.S.A. |
December
| 7 |
"Mexican
Christmas Celebration at the Seventh Annual POSADA"
Saturday, December 7, 2002 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Springhill
Retreat Center 3501 Springhill Lane, Richardson, TX
A Full Mexican buffet will be served at 1:30pm. We will also
have Pinatas and Letanias for the children at 2:30pm. We
will be having a Silent Auction that include items such
AeroMexico and American Airlines tickets, Hotel Stay Trips
to Mexico at Fiesta Americana and Sol Melia Hotels, Tequila
and liqueur bottles, Blue Mesa Grill and Nuevo Leon
Restaurant dinners, Hotel Intercontinental brunch, Mexican
hand crafts, DMA tickets, Cinemark movie passes, Mexican
jewelry and much more. The USMCOC appreciates the support of
it’s members for their donations for the silent auction.
Tickets are $25.00 for adults and Kids under 12 are FREE !!
(when accompanied by an adult). To R.S.V.P. please
contact:
Southwest
Chapter, Tel: 214-747-1996 |
Richardson,
TX |
| 11 |
Cocktail
reception and Silent Auction to celebrate the Holiday
Season!! Please join
us Wednesday, December 11, 2002 6:00 - 10:00 pm the auction
will close at 9:15 pm.
Sponsored by: La Valentina 19501
Biscayne Blvd. Suite 783 North Miami Beach, Florida, 33180 (Aventura
Mall, Entrance La Piazza - AMC theaters) Valet Parking
Available. Make your reservations on time for dinner after
the cocktail reception and get a 10% discount. Please
Contact Jesus Contreras 305.705.1686.
Silent Auction items include: Airlinte tickets, Hotel stays,
Art, Computers & many other! Please
RSVP promptly! Any questions or to donate items for the
Silent Auction, please contact:
Inter-American
Chapter, 305-379-6090 |
Miami,
Fl |
| 12 |
"US-Mexico
Chamber of Commerce End of the Year Celebration & Silent
Auction." Thursday,
December 12, 2002 5:30-7:30 pm. Sponsored
by: CAFE FRIDA
For further information or donations for the Silent Auction,
please contact:
Northeast
Chapter, 212-789-1497 |
New
York, NY |
Last update December 9, 2002 |