Interested in the work of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? Then you won’t want to miss Dr. Chantal Line Carpentier, UNCTAD’s New York office chief, at ICSB 2016.
About UNCTAD
Within the United Nations, UNCTAD is responsible for issues such as trade, development, entrepreneurship, and finance, as well as the science and technology associated with development. UNCTAD uses its research to make policy recommendations to national, regional and global leaders.
The New York office ensures that the leading edge research and technical assistance developed by UNCTAD informs the New York based intergovernmental processes. It raises awareness about the work of UNCTAD by organizing briefings, side events and bilateral meetings with Member States of the UN and stakeholders in New York. –Dr. Chantal Line Carpentier
To learn more about day-to-day operations at UNCTAD’s New York office, you can follow them on Twitter at UNCTADNewYork.
About Dr. Carpentier
Dr. Carpentier got her start in development in field assignments in the Brazilian Amazon, in Oaxaca and Chiapas in Mexico, and rural Peru. Before joining UNCTAD, she worked as Sustainable Development Officer in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and she managed Major Groups Engagement in the Rio+20 Conference. Dr. Carpentier holds a PhD from Virginia Tech and a Masters and B.Sc. from McGill. In 2006, she was named as a Yale World Fellow. She has completed several marathons and Ironman competitions, and she holds a black belt in karate.
About ICSB 2016
Founded in 1955, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. The organization brings together educators, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. Each year, ICSB members and affiliates come together to discuss relevant issues and share information at conferences all around the world.
This year, the ICSB World Conference will take place at multiple locations in New York and New Jersey. We will start at NYU on June 15. On June 16, we will be at the United Nations, and then at the Stevens Institute of Technology on June 17 and 18. Registration is open to the public, but limited and expected to sell out. ICSB 2016 will focus on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in advancing the UN New Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information about the conference, or to secure your seat, please click here or visit the ICSB’s website at http://ICSB.org/.
How do you build Egypt’s largest private sector employer and become a billionaire in the process? Naguib Sawiris knows. Mr. Sawiris, Executive Chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding, is scheduled to speak at the 61st ICSB World Conference.
About Naguib Sawiris
Mr. Sawiris joined Orascom, his family’s business, in 1979. He helped build the company into one of Egypt’s largest businesses. Mr. Sawaris founded Orascom Telecom Holding in the late 1990s. Under his leadership, the company became the principal regional telecom provider. In 2011, OTH merged with Vimpelcom Ltd, creating what was then the world’s sixth largest mobile telecommunications provider, with 181 million subscribers across 20 countries.
In addition to serving as Executive Chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding., Mr. Sawiris is also the Chairman of the Board of Orascom TMT Investments S.à r.l. and the Chairman of La Mancha Inc.
Mr. Sawiris is the recipient many awards, including France’s highest honor, the “Legion d’honneur,“ the “Stella della Solidarietà Italiana” from Italy, and the “Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam” award from Pakistan.
About ICSB 2016
Founded in 1955, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. The organization brings together educators, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. Each year, ICSB members and affiliates come together to discuss relevant issues and share information at conferences all around the world.
This year, the ICSB World Conference will take place at multiple locations in New York and New Jersey. We will start at NYU on June 15. On June 16, we will be at the United Nations, and then at the Stevens Institute of Technology on June 17 and 18. Registration is open to the public, but limited and expected to sell out. ICSB 2016 will focus on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in advancing the UN New Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information about the conference, or to secure your seat, please click here or visit the ICSB’s website at http://ICSB.org/.
It’s official. Ambassador Oh Joon is slated to speak at the 61st ICSB World Conference to be held form June 15th – 18th, 2016.
Ambassador Oh Joon is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations in New York.
Currently, his excellency is serving as the President of the Economic and Social Council. Ambassador Joon also serves as the President of the Conference of States’ Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Previously, Ambassador Joon served as President of the Security Council from 2013-2014.
In his positions, Ambassador Joon has been an active leader on behalf of the United Nations on a variety of important issues involving relations between North Korea and it’s neighbors South Korea, China, and Russia. Most recently, Ambassador Joon spoke out about the need for governments to work together to realize and mitigate disasters caused by climate change and El Nino.
Global policymakers must act urgently. El Niño is jeopardizing, and even reversing, the gains made in development. Our immediate priority must be to reduce the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on key development sectors and to put countries back on a path to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). By reducing the impact of extreme weather conditions, we can help countries achieve these goals. – Ambassador Oh Joon, May 11, 2016
Founded in 1955, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. The organization brings together educators, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. Each year, ICSB members and affiliates come together to discuss relevant issues and share information at conferences all around the world.
This year, ICSB World Conference will take place at multiple locations in New York and New Jersey. We will start at NYU on June 15th and then on June 16th at the United Nations to be followed at Stevens Institute of Technology on June 17th and 18th. Registration is open to the public, but limited and expected to sell out. ICSB 2016 will focus on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in advancing the UN New Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information about the conference, or to secure your seat, please click here or visit the ICSB’s website at http://ICSB.org.
SBA NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Contact: Terry Sutherland (202) 205-6919
Release Number: 16-44
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
National Small Business Week 2016 in Full Swing Cosponsors make the week possible
WASHINGTON – On Sunday and Monday the U.S. Small Administration kicked off National Small Business Week 2016 in the nation’s capital by having SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet recognize and award the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions.
The theme this year is “Dream Big, Start Small.” Since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. This year National Small Business Week will be recognized from May 1-7 with national events planned in Washington, D.C., New York, Denver, Phoenix, Oakland and San Jose, Calif. Events throughout the week will be live-streamed on SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/nsbw.
Make sure to check in during the event for live social media engagement, using the hashtag #DreamSmallBiz.
Every year, National Small Business Week is made possible thanks in part to the support of cosponsors. Our presenting sponsor this year is Chase for Business along with our Gold, Silver Bronze and Supporting level sponsors who provide the resources to make this recognition week possible.
The below companies have joined forces with SBA to help celebrate National Small Business Week 2016:
Presenting Sponsor
Chase for Business
Lead Sponsor
SCORE
Gold Level Sponsor
ADP
Silver Level Sponsors
Colonial Life
Intuit
Sam’s Club
Square
YP
Bronze Level Sponsors
ESET
Facebook
Instagram
Lockheed Martin
Microsoft
National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL)
VEDC
Supporting Sponsors
Accion
America’s SBDC (ASBDC)
Angel Capital Association
ARPR
Association of Women’s Business Centers
ASTM International
Automational
California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity
Cartridge World
Cloudbric
Code for America
Constant Contact
Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc.
Duke Energy
Google Inc
Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Hawkins Law Offices, LLC International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
iStart Valley Inc
Junior Achievement
Moo
National Association of Development Companies
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD)
National Cyber Security Alliance
National League of Cities
National Small Business Association
National Urban League Washington Bureau (NULWB)|
National Women Business Owners Corporation
National Women’s Business Council
Nav
OpenCounter
Pacific Community Ventures
Sageworks
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC)
Small Business Majority
The UPS Store
Twitter
U.S. Black Chambers, INC. (USBC)
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Wix
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Yelp
Cosponsorship Authorization #SBW2016 SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA/SCORE programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: smallbusinessweek@sba.gov(link sends e-mail). SCORE is partially funded by SBA Cooperative Agreement No. SBAHQ-14-S-0001.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has served as a Cabinet-level agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. www.sba.gov
