Illinois International Business Calendar

Oct. 17  SETTING UP A SUCCESSFUL LETTER OF CREDIT

Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will describe how to set up a successful letter of credit. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25.

For information & registration, please see:
http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37592&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 17  MOVING FORWARD IN AFRICA’S AGRIBUSINESS SECTOR: A 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IN AFRICA

Forum, sponsored by the Corporate Council on Africa and PYXERA Global, aims to create a common understanding of the major constraints, implications, and possible ways forward to connect value chains – Production, Processing and Marketing/Distribution – in order to produce an effective agribusiness sector. Keynote: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, 2017 World Food Prize Laureate and President, African Development Bank. 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA. CCA Members - $150; Non-members - $300; Government - $50.

For information & registration, please see:
http://agribusiness.corporatecouncilonafrica.com/.

Oct. 17  THE GERMAN MODEL: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS TO TRAIN SKILLED WORKERS

Forum, sponsored by the Union League Club of Chicago in partnership with the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, includes networking opportunities and a panel discussion with representatives of several apprenticeship partners, including manufacturing companies, apprentices, college and high school representatives. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. No charge; advance registration required.

For information & registration, please see:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-german-model-apprenticeship-programs-to-train-skilled-workers-tickets-37767565806.

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