TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND

INVESTMENT ISSUES IN THE AMERICAS:

Trends and Prospects in the Caribbean

 

 

A Research Conference for Educators and Practitioners

Friday, November 12, 2004

12:00 Noon - 5:00 P.M.

 

Organized by

The College of Business and Information Science

Tuskegee University

 

In collaboration with

The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (GT CIBER)

College of Management

Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Venue:

The Kellogg Conference Center

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088

 

 

OVERVIEW:

World markets are more important than ever to the American economy.  Exports are at record levels and offer many firms the opportunity to remain competitive and profitable.  U.S. firms are beginning to recognize the importance of the Caribbean countries in international business strategy.  This recognition has brought about an expanding demand for individuals who possess an understanding of Caribbean business and culture.

 

 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:

$           A review of the changing global business environment and how it impacts the Caribbean markets.

$           To discuss the changing role of U.S. leadership in economic policy in the Caribbean countries.

$           To review the economic conditions of the Caribbean region.

$           to identify business and investment opportunities in the Caribbean.

 

 

AGENDA:

 

12:00 Noon - 1:30                   Welcome

Atrium/Ballroom C                   Keynote Luncheon

                                                Keynote Speaker: Mr. Jose Ignacio Gonzales, President of Hemisphere Inc.

 

1:30 - 3:30                               Panel I        Outlook for the Caribbean Economies and the Caribbean - U.S. Trade Relationships

 

                                                Moderator:  Dr. Robert G. Hawkins, Former Dean

                                                                    College of Management

                                                                    Georgia Institute of Technology

 

                                                Panelist:       Mr. Michael J. Christz, Director

                                                                   International and Regional Analysis

                                                                   Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

 

                                                                   Dr. Elena Casal-Whistler, Research Analyst

                                                                   Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

 

                                                                   Dr. Kirk Bowman, Professor

                                                                   Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

                                                                   Georgia Institute of Technology

 

                                                                   Dr. Elaine Fuller, Professor

                                                                   Economics

                                                                   Tuskegee University

 

                                                                  Dr. John Gamble, Agricultural Economic Administrator

                                                                  State of Alabama

 

3:00 - 3:30                               Break

 

3:30 - 5:00                               Panel II       Caribbean and Its markets: Opportunities for U.S. Firms

 

                                                Moderator:   Mr. Allen I. Milman, Vice President

                                                                     New Business Development

                                                                     Needleman Drossman Partners

                                                                     New York, NY

 

                                                Panelist:       Dr. Hector Butts, Professor

                                                                   Management

                                                                   South Carolina State University

 

                                                                   Mr. Carlos Cardona, President

                                                                   Empress Master                                     

                                                                   San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

                                                                   Mr. Keith Green, Vice-president

                                                                   ING Americas

                                                                   Dr. BJ Punnett, Professor

                                                                   Management

                                                                   University of West Indies, Barbados Closing Remarks                   

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuskegee University

College of Business and Information Science

Chambliss Business House

Tuskegee, AL 36088

(334)727-8116

www.tuskegee.edu