MISSION
The mission of Upstate Global Professionals is to foster relationships of international business and commerce professionals and promote the exchange of ideas through educational programs and cultural events. Membership is open to all those interested in advancing and supporting the global business culture in Upstate South Carolina.
Upstate Global Professionals is sponsored by the International Center of the Upstate (ICU).

MEMBERSHIP
Membership fees are included as a benefit of ICU membership, at the Upstate Global Professionals level and above ($125+/year). Please visit the ICU Membership page to sign up, or contact the ICU if you have questions.

Educational and cultural events will revolve around our focus for 2010-2011: "The Building of a Global Community."
Topics will include entrepreneurialism, globalism, and sustainability.

Benefits of Upstate Global Professionals (UGP) membership include:

UPCOMING EVENTS

An evening with Takuji Hanatani, Consul General of Japan

Tuesday, August 24
Westin Poinsett Gold Ballroom
Reception at 6:00pm
Presentation at 7:00pm

RSVPs and tickets must be purchased by Friday, Aug 20 at 12pm.
If you are a member of Upstate Global Professionals and plan to attend,
email info@internationalupstate.org to confirm your attendance.
For anyone joining Upstate Global Professionals that evening, 100% of the price of admission will be rebated in the membership fee.
Enjoy heavy appetizers, punch and wine at the reception and presentation.

You can also call the ICU office at 864-467-4579 to RSVP for this event.

Click here to download an event flyer.

To purchase tickets online for future events, please use our secure system:

You may also mail checks to: P.O. Box 9255, Greenville, SC 29604.

PAST EVENTS

A Case for Corporate Sustainability: What does it mean, why we should care, and what can we do to position ourselves for the new global movement? with presenters John Meindl, Jr ., Senior Associate, Furman University's Center for Corporate and Professional Development and John Horton, Business Services Manager, Michelin Americas Research Company, a division of Michelin North America

Location, location, location: Geographic Drivers of Captial Investment, discussion about the Art and the Science behind Location Decisions, presented by John Sisson and Didi Caldwell from Global Asset Positioning.

"The Impact of Healthcare on Global Competitiveness," with guest speaker, Mr. Ingo Angermeier, President and CEO of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

"Upstate and the Globe: Emerging into a New World Economy", a luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Andrew Spicer, Associate Professor of International Business at the prestigious Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.

Reception: "A Ride on the Orient Express", a reception and tour of the Global Trading Consortium’s Exhibition Hall by Melanie Axman, Director of International Business Development.

Culture Night: "A Passage to India", interpreting India's emergence through culture and its economy with Furman University Professors Kailash Khandke and Veena Khandke at Saffron Indian Cuisine.

Lunch Discussion: "China: The New Competitive Culture"

From Russia with love: Maestro Tchivzhel, accompanied by Lena Jankowsky-Forster, told the story of his defection from the USSR in 1991. Guests enjoyed Russian appetizers, wine, and vodka tasting.

Lunch Discussion: "Global Economies in Crisis: A Panel Discussion"

Lunch Discussion: "BMW and the Global Automotive Industry in a Time of Economic Uncertainty"

Inaugural Event: An Evening in Brazil at Rio Grill: A Brazilian Steakhouse

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