When: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 From 12:00 P.M to 1:30 P.M
Where: Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP 200 Berkley Street Boston
Topic: Fraud, data security, and the ramifications of technology in the workplaces are issues increasingly concerning employers as technology evolves. Thus having eyes open to common fraud schemes and fraud detection techniques used by professionals to prevent them is now valuable. There are some “red flags” to be aware of and they are the topic of this event.
Speaker: Erik Dilger, a GABC member and forensic accountant from Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP is a recognized expert in the field of Forensic Accounting. His professional experience over the past 9 years includes the investigation of various acts of fraud related to both Assets Misappropriations and Fraudulent Financial Statements investigations. Partners: This event is organized in collaboration with the German American Business Council.

When: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 From 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M
Where: Office of K&L|GATES State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston
Topic: Despite the country’s economic woes, now is an unprecedented time for the opening of free trade for U.S. firms. These free trade expansion trends, combined with a new presidential administration, could translate into the opportunity for U.S. firms seeking access to overseas markets. Hear about the market’s openings for U.S. firms and the indicators telling you when to invest and when to retreat.
Speaker: Christopher Probyn is the Chief Internationl Economist from State Street Corporation and Leslie Schweitzer is the Senior Trade Advisor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

When: May 20, 2009 from 6.00 to 8.00pm
Where: The French Library, Alliance Francaise of Boston
What: Enjoy a sampling of food & drink (wine and beer) from France, Germany & Great Britain. Mix and mingle with your international colleagues and participate in fun and lively conversations. Join your friends and colleagues from the French-American Chamber of Commerce for the annual “European Food Festival” with great socializing and networking. This event is held in collaboration with the British American Business Council, the German American Business Council, the French Library/Alliance Française and WorldBoston.

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 From 7:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M
Where: Goethe Institute 170 Beacon Street Boston
Topic: The current status of Massachusetts/European biotechnology business connections and the future trends will be discussed in a thought provoking address. The reasons of Mass Biotech Council’s success in its dealings overseas will also be discussed.
Speaker: Robert Coughlin is the President of the Mass Biotech Council, a former state representative and businessman. In his leadership role within Governor Deval Patrick’s administration, he worked to retain and recruit life science organizations and other key businesses to the state. Partners: This event is organized in collaboration with the German and British American Business Councils, and with the Swiss and Swedish American Chambers of Commerce