November 2019
2019 CHINA Town Hall
Join us at the 2019 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center. This national day of programming provides Americans across the U.S. and beyond the opportunity to discuss Sino-U.S....
2019 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
This event is SOLD OUT. It's that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our popular annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest. Join the fun and enjoy a lively evening of international trivia covering flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, and Global...
December 2019
Trade Insights and Networking: NAFTA 2.0
Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In 2018, it was announced that an agreement had been reached to replace NAFTA with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). While the USMCA is pending implementation, Minnesota companies are...
Doing Business in Brazil in Turbulent Times
The election of Jair Bolsonaro. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest. The constant ups and downs of the economy. It is indeed a challenging time to be doing business in Brazil. But for those American companies that accept the challenge, the rewards can be quite substantial. Come listen to representatives...
Global Conversations: The Global Pulse of Minnesota
Minnesotans have thrived through the international exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and people. Our rich tradition of global-mindedness in business, education, hospitality, health and wellness, culture, and in the arts remains crucial to ensuring our continued success. What is the current global pulse of Minnesota? How are we doing, as...
January 2020
2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Member priority registration happening now! Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the upcoming year. This timely and...