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The Alaska World Affairs Council is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, non-partisan organization which is membership-based and is one of approximately 90 members of the World Affairs Councils of America in Washington, DC.
Thank you, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, for another spectacular joint program! The conversation was insightful and informative with a variety of topics covered from economics and trade to immigration and geographical context.
Keep an ear open for the Alaska Public Media broadcast on KSKA and online podcast to come.
Keep an ear open for the Alaska Public Media broadcast on KSKA and online podcast to come.
Another amazing speaker coffee for AKWorld VIPs. Ambassador Carlos García de Alba is a gifted storyteller with a phenomenal ability to convey information and data in a manner that connects with his audience.
We look forward to the luncheon presentation and hope to see you at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center at 11:30am!
We look forward to the luncheon presentation and hope to see you at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center at 11:30am!
There is space remaining for walk-ins at today's joint program with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce featuring Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles, who will be speaking on “The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era.”
Join us at the Dena'ina Center when doors open at 11:30am!
Join us at the Dena'ina Center when doors open at 11:30am!
The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era || Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, Consul General for Mexico in LA | Alaska World Affairs Council
The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era || Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, Consul General for Mexico in LA
alaskaworldaffairs.org
The online registration deadline for Monday's luncheon with Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles, is quickly approaching. Visit the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce website by 5:00pm today to claim your space!
The Ambassador will be joined by Mead Treadwell to discuss “The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era."
The Ambassador will be joined by Mead Treadwell to discuss “The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era."
"Make it Monday" forum - The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations and Trade in the Trump Era - Jul 10, 2017
Join us Monday, July 10th to hear from Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles on “The New NAFTA: Mexico-US
business.anchoragechamber.org
AKWorld VIPs: Don't forget to RSVP to Alyssa at alyssa.bish@alaskaworldaffairs.org by tomorrow (Friday) to join us on Monday for coffee or dinner with Ambassador García de Alba.
"'NAFTA is 30 years old. It hasn't kept up with today's economy,' said Mike Myers, a Texan who runs a maquila* owned by Metal Industries, a Florida-based company that makes vents for air conditioners and heating systems."
Learn more about the future of NAFTA and Mexico-US relations with us on July 10th at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce "Make it Monday" forum featuring Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles.
Info >> www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
*Maquilas = the mostly American-owned factories that line the Mexican side of the border with the U.S
Learn more about the future of NAFTA and Mexico-US relations with us on July 10th at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce "Make it Monday" forum featuring Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles.
Info >> www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
*Maquilas = the mostly American-owned factories that line the Mexican side of the border with the U.S
U.S.-owned factories in Mexico welcome the prospect of NAFTA changes
Maquila owners say the current version makes it a harder to operate in Mexico compared to the U.S.
marketplace.org
What are your plans for the holiday weekend? If you will be in town on July 4th, we encourage you to attend the parade and festival on the Delaney Park Strip starting at 11:00am.
This year's theme is "A Great American Melting Pot" and our friends at Bridge Builders of Anchorage welcome you to join them in your cultural attire to walk in the parade. Preparation and staging will be at the ConocoPhillips building at 10:00am.
This year's theme is "A Great American Melting Pot" and our friends at Bridge Builders of Anchorage welcome you to join them in your cultural attire to walk in the parade. Preparation and staging will be at the ConocoPhillips building at 10:00am.
Anchorage July 4th Celebration
Grand Champion: Bridge Builders Best in Theme: Red, White & Blue Crew Marching Band Judge’s Choice: Eagle Float by Art Services North
anchoragejuly4thcelebration.com
We are hosting two special opportunities for AKWorld VIPs to connect with Ambassador Carlos García de Alba in small-group settings. Would you like to receive invites to special coffees and dinners with visiting speakers?
Contact Deputy Director, Alyssa Bish, at alyssa.bish@alaskaworldaffairs.org or (907)276-8038 to learn how you can become an AKWorld VIP and join the Ambassador for coffee or dinner!
Contact Deputy Director, Alyssa Bish, at alyssa.bish@alaskaworldaffairs.org or (907)276-8038 to learn how you can become an AKWorld VIP and join the Ambassador for coffee or dinner!
Why should you care about the status of NAFTA and join us at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on July 10th to learn more?
This article by the Harvard Business Review, has some insights into the interests of each country (US, Mexico, Canada) and the potential impacts.
To learn more about the Mexican perspective, register to attend July 10's "The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations and Trade in the Trump Era" with Mexico Consul General to Los Angeles, Ambassador Carlos García de Alba.
http://www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
This article by the Harvard Business Review, has some insights into the interests of each country (US, Mexico, Canada) and the potential impacts.
To learn more about the Mexican perspective, register to attend July 10's "The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations and Trade in the Trump Era" with Mexico Consul General to Los Angeles, Ambassador Carlos García de Alba.
http://www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
Need NAFTA 101? Read the article below and visit our website for information on our July 10th luncheon on "The New NAFTA."
At a luncheon hosted with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska World Affairs Council will feature Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles, on "The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era."
http://www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
At a luncheon hosted with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska World Affairs Council will feature Ambassador Carlos García de Alba, the Consul General for Mexico in Los Angeles, on "The New NAFTA: Mexico-US Relations & Trade in the Trump Era."
http://www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/mexico-consul-general/
North American Free Trade Agreement | History, Purpose, & Provisions
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which removed most tariffs and trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Friday, April 21st, 2017 at 4:48pm
Leon Aron's talk on US-Russia relations @AnchorageMuseum starts at 7:00pm, you still have time to join us! #partner #worldaffairs https://t.co/lwzBrIqmEH
Leon Aron's talk on US-Russia relations @AnchorageMuseum starts at 7:00pm, you still have time to join us! #partner #worldaffairs https://t.co/lwzBrIqmEH
Friday, March 31st, 2017 at 10:20am
@EricTrager18 is shaking things up with a dynamic interactive talk on Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood #Egypt #arabfall #MuslimBrotherhood https://t.co/k85rLGrRuY
@EricTrager18 is shaking things up with a dynamic interactive talk on Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood #Egypt #arabfall #MuslimBrotherhood https://t.co/k85rLGrRuY
Friday, March 31st, 2017 at 7:56am
This morning, @EricTrager18 shared his insights about Egypt & the Muslim Brotherhood w/ @AKWorld mems https://t.co/NAybgc2Dvu https://t.co/EUIGnv2pOG
This morning, @EricTrager18 shared his insights about Egypt & the Muslim Brotherhood w/ @AKWorld mems https://t.co/NAybgc2Dvu https://t.co/EUIGnv2pOG
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at 2:09pm
See you tonight, 5:30pm @49thStateBrew on 3rd Ave for our Intercultural Alaska story night! Tix available at the door: $10 Mem / $15 NonMem https://t.co/NaXEdComG6
See you tonight, 5:30pm @49thStateBrew on 3rd Ave for our Intercultural Alaska story night! Tix available at the door: $10 Mem / $15 NonMem https://t.co/NaXEdComG6
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at 1:36pm
AK high school seniors planning to attend an AK uni: we have a scholarship for you! Deadline to apply is April 1. https://t.co/5KFTjmll7a https://t.co/YQZL6exxVO
AK high school seniors planning to attend an AK uni: we have a scholarship for you! Deadline to apply is April 1. https://t.co/5KFTjmll7a https://t.co/YQZL6exxVO