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SUMMARY:EATALY - All You Can Eataly: Festa Della Repubblica
DESCRIPTION:We all thoroughly enjoyed the incredible offerings by Eataly Dallas at Experience EUROPE.\nThe flavors and culinary delights took us on a delightful journey through Italian cuisine!\nLet’s keep the experience going and make sure not to miss their upcoming \n“All You Can Eat” event in honor of the Festa della Repubblica!\nIt’s a perfect opportunity to indulge in even more delicious Italian dishes!\n\nBuon Appetito!\nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nAll You Can Eataly\n is back on June 2\, 2023\, and we’re going all out to celebrate Festa della Repubblica.\nFor one night\, our marketplace will be closed to the public and open to ticketholders who can experience an all-inclusive party with 50+ Italian Vini\, 25+ beers\, 25+ authentic Italian food tasting stations\, chef demonstrations\, live concerts\, DJ set\, a photo booth\, and so much more.\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets are $125 per person and include:\n\n25+ tasting stations\nMore than 50 regional Italian wines to taste throughout the marketplace\n25+ local and Italian beers\nMultiple cocktail bars featuring your favorite Italian libations\nIn-person chef demonstrations of classic Italian fare\nLive music in our outdoor tent featuring local band Emerald City Band All Stars and Iron Vine. Inside\, DJ Steffi will keep the energy high and the music going all night\n\n\n\nVIP tickets are $195 per person and include everything from General Admission plus\n\nEarly access to our entire event (doors will open at 6 p.m.)\nPremium chef tastings\nA dedicated VIP lounge in Terra with a curated selection of premium Italian vini (available only 6 pm-7 pm)\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nDoors will open to VIP ticket holders from 6-10 p.m. on June 2\, and 7-10 p.m. for General Admission ticket holders.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eataly-all-you-can-eataly-festa-della-repubblica/
LOCATION:Eataly DALLAS\, NorthPark Center 8687 N. Central Expy\, Suite 2172\, Dallas
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO sees its partnership with business
DESCRIPTION:The webinar has been moved to Zoom to avoid needing to re-register.  Please click the title below to go directly into the webinar Monday\, June 12th at 10am CT\, 11am ET or 5pm CET.  We apologize for the inconvenience if you tried to join via the Teams link.\n“A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO Sees its Partnership with Business.”\n The war in Ukraine has reshaped global security\, ushering in a new era of collective defense not only for physical safety but also for the democratic values we all share. Collective defense requires resilience and that requires a whole-of-society approach. The private sector has a crucial role to play to ensure that the supply of goods and services continues uninterrupted and that we plan for potentially challenging times in the future. \n  \n⇒NATO will share its vision for the role of the private sector in the U.S. & Europe in collective defense: \n\nWhat role does the private sector play in increasing our overall resilience?\n How will the war in Ukraine continue to impact trade worldwide?\nWhat is at stake?\nAnd how can we make sure shareholders choose the protection of democratic values over the pursuit of monetary value?\n\n  \n⇒Microsoft is playing an important role in Ukraine’s ability to continue business operations under extreme conditions. They will share how technology supports building resilience and digital stability for global businesses and governments. \n\nWhole of society approach.\nHow technology can support resilience and enhance national security.\nPublic/Private partnerships and knowledge sharing.\n\n  \n⇒Deloitte will provide an update on their 2022 industry scenario report “Reshaped by War…Examining the conflict in Ukraine and business implications for our interconnected world”\, focusing on the impact of the Ukrainian conflict and the significance of near-term future scenarios for informed decision-making especially in energy-intensive and commodity industries. \n\nBusiness implications of these scenarios across domains\, including macroeconomic issues\, supply chains\, energy\, and food.\nTrends that are likely to persist across all scenarios for businesses and governments:\n\n– Inflationary pressure on global economic growth; \n– Global supply chains shocks and reconfiguration; \n– Increased focus on energy independence but new challenges for an energy transition; \n– Increased risk of doing business in and with Russia; \n– Risk to global food security; \n– Heightened cyber risks. \n  \nTarget Audience: \nThis program is meant for U.S. and European business leaders & founders of companies of all sizes and industries as well as government\, embassy\, consular & trade officials.  \n  \nPlatform: MS Teams \nDate:  Monday\, June 12\, 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET (60 minutes) \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nSpeakers Bio:\n \nAdmiral Rob Bauer \nChair of the Military Committee – NATO \nAdmiral Rob Bauer is the 33rd Chair of the Military Committee of NATO\, serving as the conduit between NATO‘s Chiefs of Defence and the political decision-making bodies. He advises the Secretary-General and the North Atlantic Council while issuing guidance to key military leaders. Admiral Bauer‘s personal mantra of ‘expect the unexpected’ reflects his belief in the strength of NATO‘s cohesion amid complex security threats and power shifts. He aims to unify NATO‘s military leaders and foster cooperation across all member nations. \nCommissioned as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1984\, Admiral Bauer has held various significant command roles. He commanded the Air Defence and Command Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter and served as Deputy Commander of Task Force 150 in Bahrain. As Director of Plans\, he directed strategies for the future of Defense\, operational policy\, and innovation. As Vice Chief of Defence\, he fostered flexible and sustainable cooperation with private companies. During his tenure as Chief of Defence\, he led substantial investments and transformation efforts\, rebuilding trust within the Netherlands Armed Forces. \n\n \nAndrew Blau  \nManaging Director – US Leader– Ministry of Defense – Deloitte Consulting \nAndrew is a leader in Eminence and Insights at Deloitte Consulting\, shaping the firm’s perspectives on critical issues for organizations and markets. He launched and led Deloitte‘s Strategic Risk Solutions practice\, helping senior executives and boards navigate disruptions and competitive threats. As a senior advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer\, he guides internal strategy development efforts across various practice areas. \nAndrew’s advisory work spans global commerce\, transportation\, energy\, media\, and healthcare. He led the team behind “The World Remade by COVID-19” and co-led Deloitte‘s “The Equity Imperative” on business’s role in promoting equity. \nJoining Deloitte in 2013\, Andrew oversaw the world’s largest scenario practice as a partner in The Monitor Group and CEO of Global Business Network\, supporting leaders in developing strategies for complex environments. \nA recognized expert\, Andrew has testified before the US Congress\, published extensively\, and delivered international lectures. He is the founding president of WITNESS and has served on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory groups. \n\n \nWytske Oijevaar   \nAccount Executive – Ministry of Defense – Microsoft \nWytske Oijevaar is currently working for Microsoft Nederland as an Account Executive for the Ministry of Defense\, Intelligence Agencies\, and Foreign Affairs. \nFor the last 12 years\, she has been working within the Defense and National Security Market\, working for companies such as Thales and Esri. Prior to her experience in the Defense Industry – she studied History and finished a Master’s in Genocide studies at “Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD)”. \nIn her role as Account Executive\, she focuses on establishing strategic alignment and engagement between what Microsoft has to offer to government entities\, critical infrastructure organizations and the (Defense) Industrial base. Public/private partnerships are key to becoming more resilient as a nation in the era of rapid digitalization and the shift in the geopolitical world order. Microsoft plays a key role in the digital transformation of organizations. \n\nModerator Bio: \n Sjoerd Van der Smissen   \nGovernment & Public Services – Partner\, Industry Leader – Deloitte Consulting \nI am a partner at Deloitte Consulting and the Dutch Industry leader for Government and Public Services. Prior to this\, I led Deloitte‘s team that works for Civil Government and the team that works for our Government in Deloitte Consulting. I have over 20 years of experience in many strategy\, innovation and transformation projects in the Defense\, Security & Justice Sectors as well as in the broader Government. 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/a-new-collective-defense-strategy-how-nato-sees-its-partnership-with-business-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:EACC FLORIDA - Expanding into the United States IRA & CHIPS: Challenges & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The IRA and CHIPS Act is designed to increase investments into infrastructure\, energy projects\, and semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains in the United States through various federal grants\, tax credits\, and other incentives. Companies even remotely connected to the semiconductor or green energy sectors have been looking for ways to access the billions of dollars of incentives and subsidies being made available by the Federal Government. Is your company connected to these industries? Are you already in the US or are you considering expanding your operations to the US? Have you considered taking advantage of these US subsidies by entering the US market directly or via a partnership? Is this a good time to do so? Have you considered Florida? Following similar programs by EACCNY\, EACC Cincinnati and EACC Netherlands\, join EACC Florida and our panel of experts who will share insights about opportunities and challenges in US market expansion of European companies in the era of the Inflation Reduction Act and closer US/EU collaboration with a focus on real estate\, construction\, renewable energy and green projects.\nSPEAKERS\n➢ Ludmilla L. Kasulke\, Partner – Squire Patton Boggs\n➢ Z. Joe Kulenovic\, Vice-President International Operations & FDI Program Lead – Enterprise Florida\n➢ Michelle Sadeghy\, Energy Tax Credit & Incentives Manager – Kaufman Rossin\n➢ Peter Stratos\, Principal\, Tax Advisory Services – International – Kaufman Rossin [Moderator]\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n• IRA & CHIPS incentives and subsidies for (foreign) companies on U.S. federal and/or state level\n• Which sectors are most concerned and where are the opportunities for transatlantic collaboration\n• What you need to know about these funds and how to catalyze private investment in these sectors with a focus\non clean energy\, real estate\, and construction\n• Structural and strategic considerations when entering the US market (Partnership or Subsidiary)\nIn Person / Online Attendance\nREGISTER HERE FOR ONLINE ATTENDANCE\n• Reporting risks and income tax liabilities for US subsidies: Understanding the basic framework of check-the-box\nregulations\n• Impact of IRA on the built environment\n• 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction: Current status and where it is headed\n• How building designers can benefit from the IRA\nEvent Schedule\n8.30 AM – 9.00 AM: Registration & light breakfast\n9.00 AM – 10.00 AM: Program\n10.00 AM – 10.30 AM: Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSPEAKER BIOS\n \nEla Eskinazi is the Head of Sustainable Finance & Clean Energy at Bank of the West/BMO Harris Commercial Bank. She is responsible for the strategy and execution of sustainable finance activities and solutions across the bank. Before this role\, Ela worked at Bank of America for 15 years\, most recently as Head of Business Development ESG & Sustainable Finance in North America. Prior to banking\, she worked at GE Healthcare in commercial leadership roles\, and attained her black-belt certification. Ela has a MSc. degree from Purdue University and BSc. from Middle East Technical University in Turkey. Ela serves as Chairwoman of the Board at Bridge to Turkiye Fund\, an education-focused non-profit organization serving underprivileged children and youth. \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elasahineskinazi/ \n  \n  \nLudmilla (Milla) Kasulke draws on her experience in both domestic and international policy to assist clients on a wide range of trade and investment matters. Milla provides multinational corporations\, sovereign governments and entities\, and quasi-government entities with advice on a wide range of trade policy\, legal\, and regulatory issues and investment programs\, including implementation of the CHIPS Act and semiconductor incentives\, as well as clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.  She also regularly advises clients on the impacts of current and potential new trade actions\, including Section 301 and 232 tariffs and trade preference programs. Milla also regularly counsels clients on the impacts of current and potential new trade negotiations\, including the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and US-Japan and -EU talks. \nPrior to law school\, Milla was the special assistant to the chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality\, where she gained first-hand experience in the daily operations of the executive branch. While at the council\, she worked closely with the chairman and his team of policy advisors in the development and management of significant administration policies and programs\, such as the Major Economies Meetings on Energy Security and Climate Change. \nWhile in law school\, Milla served as the assistant to former White House Counsel and former US Ambassador to the European Union C. Boyden Gray. She was elected as a vice president on the executive board of the Student Bar Association\, where she represented part-time student interests. Additionally\, she was an active member of the Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy staff\, where she served as a symposium director. \n  \nJoe Kulenovic manages Florida’s network of overseas offices and is responsible for promoting international trade and foreign direct investment. Z. Joe Kulenovic is a senior economist with over two decades of diverse professional experience in international trade and economic development\, combining World Bank and USAID project know-how with hands-on experience in one of the most international US states. \nAreas of specialty include international trade and investment\, public-private partnerships and stakeholder engagement\, strategic planning\, innovation and entrepreneurship\, industry value chains and cluster development\, infrastructure\, urban and regional development\, competitiveness benchmarking\, economic impact analysis\, and general project management. \nHe has strong organizational\, analytical\, communication and interpersonal skills\, plus a knowledge of several languages. His recent project experience outside the United States includes Canada\, China\, Colombia\, El Salvador\, Haiti\, Hong Kong\, India\, Japan\, Jordan\, Morocco\, Turkey\, United Arab Emirates\, the United Kingdom\, and Vietnam. \n  \nMichelle Sadeghy is a Manager on the Tax Credits & Incentives Practice within the Tax Services Advisory Group of Kaufman Rossin. As a mechanical engineer with a background in energy efficiency in commercial buildings\, she helps clients qualify for various energy credits and incentives\, including the 179D deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings and the 45L energy-efficient home credit for developers. She brings over a decade of experience as a project manager and energy modeler for design an construction teams. She has worked on over 40 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects and provided energy design consulting on over 300 projects. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Florida and California and a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Verifier. She is also a graduate of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Leadership Institute and an active member of ULI. \n  \nPeter Stratos is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues. Peter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. \n  \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram hosted by
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-florida-expanding-into-the-united-states-ira-chips-challenges-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:Quebec Government Delegation in Houston - Let's celebrate Québec's National Day in Houston
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nPlease RSVP by June 16th on EventBrite
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/quebec-government-delegation-in-houston-lets-celebrate-quebecs-national-day-in-houston/
LOCATION:Bellerive Ice Rink\, 7300 Bellerive Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77036
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T180000
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SUMMARY:EACC Texas Open House & Farewell to Romain Trapp
DESCRIPTION:Dear EACC Texas Members and Friends\,\nWe are delighted to invite you to our Open House event\, where we will be celebrating a significant milestone for EACC Texas: our new home!\nLet’s raise a glass to the future possibilities that our new home offers!\nThis gathering is also an opportunity to bid farewell to Romain and Francoise Trapp. Although it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Airbus Helicopters Inc. President & Head of North America and our EACC Texas Vice Chair of the Board of Directors\, it is also important to gather and acknowledge Romain’s dedication and contribution to building the vibrant transatlantic network we have today and celebrate the lasting impact he has made on the EACC Texas.\nJoin us to wish them well as they embark on the next chapter with Airbus in France\, knowing that Romain’s legacy will continue to inspire us and that he will be back to Texas from time to time because once a Texan\, always a Texan!\nWe are also pleased to welcome a special guest from the Aegean Region (Izmir) Chamber of Industry in Turkey to Dallas. If you have an interest in doing business with Turkey\, please register.\n\nTuesday\, June 27th\n6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nLight Appetizers & Wine – Business Casual\nThe Prism Center in the Dallas International District\n5580 Peterson Lane\, Suite 175 Dallas\, Texas 75240\nREGISTER HERE\nWe are excited to share this momentous occasion with you as we embark on an exciting new chapter for EACC Texas.\nWe look forward to your presence at our Open House and Farewell Celebration.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-texas-open-house-farewell-to-romain-trapp/
LOCATION:EACC Texas – Prism Center\, 5580 Peterson Lane\, Suite 175 \, Dallas\, Texas\, 75240
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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