June
6 The Boston Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America will co-sponsor a Government Affairs Luncheon Forum featuring Senator Edward Kennedy from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Boston Park Plaza Grand Ballroom. For more information, contact Lindsay Conroy at 617-227-4500, ext. 400 or lconroy@bostonchamber.com or visit www.bostonchamber.com/programs/index.asp

7 The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will co-sponsor the latest in the Alliance for the Commonwealth's series on "The China Trade Challenge" entitled "Hong Kong-Turning China Into Opportunity" at the Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, in Boston, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will focus on Hong Kong's pivotal role in bringing U.S. companies to China. For event details, visit www.tdctrade.com/usroadshow2005/boston.htm. To register, contact Mr. Will Li, Hong Kong Trade Development Council New York Office, 212-838-8688 or will.li@tdc.org.hk

9 Massachusetts Export Center will sponsor a seminar on "Export Controls and Compliance at the Holiday Inn in Taunton from 9:00 to 4:00. The session will examine the entire export licensing process and provide an in-depth discussion of export controls issues. For more information, call the Center at 617-973-8664 or e-mail to info@msbdc.umass.edu. To register on-line, visit www.mass.gov/export

15 Citizens' Bank and the New England Latin America Business Council will co-sponsor another in the Evening Seminar Series, "Implications Of Latin American Trading Trends-Identifying Opportunities in Latin America" at the Citizens Bank, 53 State St., Boston, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Panelists will present strategies and market potential for New England companies that are exporting to Latin America, as part of an examination of LatAm exports and imports. For more information, call 617-434-0928 or visit www.nelabc.org

16 Massachusetts Export Center will sponsor a seminar on "Shipping Under Free Trade Agreements" at the Holiday Inn in Taunton from 9:00 to 1:00. The session will primarily examine shipping under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but shipping to other countries under free trade agreements will also be discussed. For more information, call the Center at 617-973-8664 or e-mail to info@msbdc.umass.edu. To register on-line, visit www.mass.gov/export

18-30 MeetChinaBiz will sponsor its 7th trade mission to China with extensive pre-trip matchmaking efforts. The delegation will visit Shanghai, Nanning, Changsha and Beijing. For information, visit www.meetchinabiz.org or email info@meetchinabiz.org

21 CONECT will sponsor their annual meeting at the Palm Garden of the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. This year's theme for this casual evening is a Caribbean "getaway." For information, call 508-481-0424 or visit www.conect.org

July
21 The American Electronics Association (AeA) New England will sponsor "Practical Insights on China: "Opportunities and Challenges" from 7:30-1:45 a.m. at BTU International, Inc., in North Billerica. The focus will be on how companies can take advantage of investment or export opportunities in China and what resources are available for high-tech members in growing business in China, among other topics. For further information, visit www.aeanet.org/Events or contact Anne Dugan at 781-938-1925 or anne_dugan@.aeanet.org