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Presented by TECMA
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- The Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at
The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics,
Chapman University
- Wilkinson College of Humanities
and Social Sciences,
Chapman University
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- Join 100 + entrepreneurs and investors
- Meet Fund Managers interested in Cross-Border investments
- Tequila Tasting and Wine
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Followed by Cocktail Reception |
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Beckman Hall, Room 404
Chapman Universtiy |
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Admission - $75.00
Early Bird - $65.00 by September 15 |
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: |
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Hector V. Barreto |
U.S. SBA Administrator (2001-2006) |
Chairman Latino Coalition |
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Kevin Klowden |
Managing Economist at the Milken Institute |
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CLOSING REMARKS: |
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Alejandra Garcia-Williams |
Mexico's General Consul to Orange County |
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Learn the Essentials of Establishing
Cross-Borders Business Operations: |
- Cross-Border Funding Sources
- U.S. and Mexican Government support programs
- Nearshore Expansion Advantages
- Roadmap for establishing operations in Mexico
- Intellectual Property protection
- Industrial & Technology Infrastructure available in Mexico
- Real world experience of U.S. companies operating in Mexico
- Workforce availability and/or training resources in Mexico
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| Agenda: |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast - Welcome Remarks
- Dr. Richard Sudek, Director Leatherby Center,
Chapman University
- Fernando Niebla, Managing Partner, International Tech Partners
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Master of Ceremonies:
Christopher Buckstein, Director
Entrepreneur Village |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Introductory Keynote Speaker
- Hector V. Barreto, Chairman,
U.S. SBA Administrator 2001-2006
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| 9:00 a.m. |
US Government Panel
Details of export promotion programs offered by the Government’s Small Business Administration
- Geoffrey Bogart, SD Assistence Export Center
- Martin Selander, SD Export Assistance Center
- David Josephson, Regional Director, Ex-Im Bank
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Moderator:
J. Adalberto Quijada, District Director SBA Orange County |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Legal Overview of Cross-Border Transactions
Insight into the challenges companies face to ensure protection and rule of law
- Guillermo Gonzalez, Partner, BSTL Abogados
- Carlos Sugich, Partner, Snell & Wilmer, LLP
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Moderator:
Norma García Guillén, Attorney,
Latin American Practice Co-Chair,
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Investor Panel
Investment Fund Managers interested in cross-border investments
- Alberto Osio, Principal, Capital Ventures
- José Blanco, Principal, Central Valley Funds
- Lee Rand, General Manager, Sun Mountain Capital
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Moderator:
Dr. Richard Sudek, Director Leatherby Center,
Chapman University |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch Keynote Speaker
- Kevin Klowden, Managing Economist, Milken Institute
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| 1:15 p.m. |
Mexico: Market Entry and Opportunities
Insight into the market entry and M&A trends in Mexico
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Mexican Government Panel
Cross-border business support programs offered by the Mexican Government
- Mario Juárez, General Manager, ProMexico
Los Angeles
- Giancarlo Ciscomani, Regional Director, NAFIN
- Jorge Zavala, CEO, TECHBA
- Enrique Perez, Director International Consortium
of Economic Development
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Moderator:
J. Fernando Niebla, Managing Partner,
International Tech Partners |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Tax and Audit Panel
Real-life examples and lessons learned on tax and other liabilities with cross-border transactions
- Eduardo D. Gonzalez, Director West Region International Tax Services, Deloitte Tax LLP
- Hector Silva, Tax Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
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| 3:45 p.m. |
Company Panel
A Roadmap to Establish and Succeed in Cross-Border business in Mexico
- Arturo Rodríguez, VP Business Development,
Vangtel México
- Floyd Sanders, President, Black Hawk Manufacturing
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Moderator:
Daniel Campos, Managing Partner, London Consulting |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Closing Remarks and Cocktail Reception
- Alejandra García-Williams, General Consul to Orange County
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Dr. Richard Sudek |
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Christopher Buckstein |
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J. Fernando Niebla |
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Norma García Guillén |
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Daniel Campos |
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Director Leatherby Center,
Champman University |
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Director Entrepreneur Village |
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Managing Partner,
International Tech Partners |
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Attorney, Latin American Practice Co-Chair,
Sheppard Mullin
Richter & Hampton, LLP |
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Managing Partner,
London Consulting Group |
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