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World Trade Week Breakfast kicks off month of events
More than 500 business executives and members of the diplomatic corps gathered Friday, May 6 for the 85th Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. BNSF Railway Company Chairman & CEO Matt Rose, above, spoke about the importance of international trade to the railroad system in the United States and supply chain challenges the economy faces. Dr. Richard Drobnick, director of the Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and managing director of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities World Initiative received the prestigious Stanley T. Olafson Award for his unwavering commitment to expand international trade opportunities and foster relations with the Asia Pacific region.
 The breakfast also included a highlight of the Japan Business Association of Southern California as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary, as well as the major contributions of Japan-affiliated companies in Southern California.
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presented World Trade Week Chair Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach Commissioner, with a formal proclamation during the event. Thank you to our special guests for attending:
• Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners Vice President and 2012 World Trade Week Chair Valeria Velasco
• Port of Los Angeles Commission President Cindy Miscikowski
• Director of the Port of Los Angeles Geraldine Knatz
• Port of Long Beach Commissioner Thomas Fields
• Port of Long Beach Commissioner Mike Walter
• Director of the Port of Long Beach Richard Steinke
• Los Angeles World Airports Commissioner Michael Lawson
View photo gallery and interview with BNSF Chair & CEO Rose.
Chamber receives update on state of trade from port and airport experts
The importance of infrastructure investment in our region and the state as other ports in the country and abroad are updating their systems is key if our region wants to remain competitive, said officials at a recent joint Global Initiatives and Economy & Infrastructure Councils meeting. "Being in an ideal location is not going to be enough to keep us competitive in the future," said Jim MacLellan, Port of Los Angeles, left. "We need to make an investment in our infrastructure." MacLellan was joined by Michael Vanderbeek, Port of Long Beach, and Mark Thorpe, Los Angeles World Airports, as they discussed the opportunities and challenges facing Southern California as the major gateway of trade in the United States. View presentations.
Former Stanley T. Olafson award winner interviews President of Ecuador
Dr. Abe Lowenthal, Robert F. Erburu Professor of Ethics, Globalization and Development and expert on U.S. foreign policy, in February sat down with Ecuador President Rafael Correa in Quito. With one book just out and another expected next year about United States-Latin America relations, Lowenthal has spent the past four years interviewing leaders of diverse perspectives south of the border. The professor of international relations at the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, co-edited "Shifting the Balance: Obama and the Americas," published in January. For his forthcoming book, which has the working title: "Rethinking U.S.-Latin American Relations", Lowenthal conducted more than 200 interviews in 15 Latin American countries. Read the interview.
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Next Session: Import Specialist Briefing
Tuesday, May 17, 9-10:30 a.m.
The Trade Commissioners Networking Group (TCNG), was established to provide the infrastructure and venue where members can develop their own international trade strategies and programs as they perform their professional responsibilities. The Chamber is committed to working closely with countries who are actively promoting trade and economic opportunities. Register now or contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569 for more information.
In the month of May, there are more than 40 World Trade Week events taking place in Southern California. Visit the International Trade Calendar for a complete listing.
To submit an event or for more information on any of the information in this newsletter, contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569.
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