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  PROGRAMS & EVENTS

 

Effective August 1, 2009

 

PLEASE NOTE:

The cost of attendance for non-members

will increase to $40 if prepaid online or $45 at the door

for all future Programs

of the Council of World Affairs & Commerce.

 

 First time non-member attendees will be given a one-time member rate of $25.  Complimentary admission for their first program attended as a new member.


UPCOMING  PROGRAMS

See Below

for Full Details

Or Visit www.tampabayworldaffairs.com/programs

 

 

AUGUST 28 - 11:30am-1:30pm University Club of Tampa - August 27 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm Evening Social Dali Museum, St. Petersburg

INVESTMENT & BUSINESS RELATIONS WITH ITALY

 

Honorable Marco Rocca, Consul General of Italy will talk about business opportunities in Italy and also honor Italian immigrants involvement in the history and evolution of Tampa.

 


 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009, 5:00pm - 6:45pm   Location:  University Club of Tampa, One City Center, 38th Fl, Tampa, Fl

 

US CUBAN EMBARGO: SHOULD IT BE SUSPENDED? 

Debate between State Representative David Rivera (R) Miami & John Parke Wright IV, Cuban Activist, Businessman

5:00pm - 5:45pm Check in and Networking - Selected Cuban buffet, hors d' oeuvres & appetizers - cash bar

5:45pm - 6:30pm Panel Debate - Moderated by Dr. Maria Crummett, Dean International Studies, USF

 

Panel Discussion on the US Cuban Embargo: Should it be suspended?  Between State Representative David Rivera (R)  Miami, and John Parke Wright IV, a Naples and Tampa based business man regarding lifting the embargo or not to lift the embargo.  

 


OCTOBER 23, 2009 - 11:30am - 1:30pm University Club of Tampa &  Hilton Hotel Bayfront St. Petersburg

The Role of the Port of Tampa to the Tampa Bay and West Coast Florida region

 

Richard Wainio, Director of the Port of Tampa discusses The Role of the Port of Tampa to the Tampa Bay and West Coast Florida region. What does it do...How does it operate...who pays  for it? How many people does it employ? And other questions regarding Port Operations in Tampa Bay and the State of Florida.

 


NOVEMBER 4 - 6:30pm-8:30pm Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg

US CENTRAL COMMAND COALITION SOCIAL

Members of the 61 nation coalition and their spouses invited to get to know the history of St. Petersburg and meet residents, business and

academic leaders of Pinellas County.

 


NOVEMBER 20, 2009 - 11:30am-1:30pm University Club of Tampa

IMMIGRATION REFORM: WILL CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES MAKE THE LAW  BETTER OR WORSE?

 

Mr. William Flynn, Senior Partner International Law Unit,  Fowler & White of Tampa Florida will assemble  experts including INS officials to discuss and address changes in US Immigration Laws currently being considered by U.S. Congress. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the field will discuss how the changes may impact the growing concerns of U.S. illegal immigration.


DATE TBA - 11:30am-1:30 pm University Club of Tampa - Southeast U.S./ Japan Association

Report and introduction of new consul general of Japan David Woodward, Executive Director of Southeast U.S./Japan Association will discuss

latest trip to China, Japan and Korea and introduce the new Consul General of Japan to Florida, who will speak on Florida Japan cultural exchange,

business and trade.


DECEMBER 15 - 11:30am-1:30pm University Club of Tampa -

INVESTMENT & TRADE RELATIONS WITH SPAIN

Honorable Jorge DEZCALLAR De Mazarredo, Spain Ambassador to the United States will talk about business opportunities in Spain and also honor Spanish immigrants involvement in the history and evolution of Tampa.


FEBRUARY 3, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm Intercontinental Hotel, Tampa, Fl

This program will be FREE for members | Member guests $25 | Non-Members $30

 

GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS reportS on the 61 Nation Coalition and its role in US Central Command Operations

Co-Sponsored by  US GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COALITION, WASHINGTON, DC.

 

General David Petraeus, Commanding General, US Central Command talks about the role of the 61 Nation Coalition in the Middle East and the Afghanistan war, plus the extraordinary global challenges and opportunities of the 21st century call for a new vision of America's engagement in the world involving effective use of development, diplomacy and defense.