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College of Business, Public Policy and Health
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William S. Cohen Center for International Policy and Commerce |
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An examination of business opportunities in rebuilding post-war Iraq will highlight the agenda of the November 13th conference, "Doing Business in Iraq: the Private Sector." The conference will be held at Black Point Inn in Scarborough. It is co-sponsored by the College of Business, Public Policy and Health at the University of Maine, the College's William S. Cohen Center for International Policy and Commerce and the U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance.
The latter organization, which includes representation from some forty Fortune 500 companies, works to foster private sector investment in the reconstruction of Iraq and to promote trade between Iraq and the United States.
The conference will be the premier of the Business School's Global Focus Series, which will promote discussion of pertinent issues related to international business. |
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"The time is right for major U.S. businesses to meet and determine ways in which the private sector can help Iraq rebuild while developing new business opportunities," says Mr. Dennis A. Sokol, Chairman of the American Hospital Group, and Chairman of the Executive Board of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance.
"We envision a day that features the sharing expertise and experience in these areas and more," Dr. Innis, Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Health, says. "The opportunities are there and we are excited about taking a role in facilitating discussion that will serve to benefit the people of Iraq, the business climate in Iraq, and U.S. business interests well into the future. A prosperous Iraq with a strong business environment is critical to stability in the Middle East." |
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| 7:00-8:15 am |
Registration |
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Continental breakfast served outside Bay View foyer |
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Welcome by Mr. James Burrows, Executive Director of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance |
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Mr. Don DeMarino, National Chairman of U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, and Founding Director and Member of the Executive Committee of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance, and Series Program Chairman |
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Mr. Dennis A. Sokol, Chairman of American Hospital Group, and Chairman of the Executive Committee of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance |
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Dr. Daniel E. Innis, Dean of College of Business, Public Policy, and Health,
University of Maine, and Representative of William S. Cohen Center of
International Policy and Commerce (Program Chairman) |
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| 9:15-9:45am |
Understanding the Contracting Process for the Reconstruction of Iraq |
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Dr. John “Jack”Shaw, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for International Security, United States Department of Defense |
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| 9:45-10:15am |
Jumpstarting of the Private Sector
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Mr. Rubar Sandi, Chairman of Corporate Bank, Chairman of Al Katin Group, and Founding Director of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance |
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| 10:15-10:30am |
Morning Break
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| 10:30-11:00am |
The Role and Function of the Coalition Provisional Authority
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Mr. Richard Greco Jr., Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Special Projects, Office of Reconstruction and
Humanitarian Assistance |
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| 11:00-11:30am |
Supporting Investment in Iraq |
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Mr. Ross J. Connelly, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of OPIC |
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| 11:45am Lunch |
The Need for the Private Sector for Stabilization
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| Keynote Speaker |
Honorable Casper Weinberger Sr., Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine, and former Secretary of Defense |
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Panel Sessions: |
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| 1:00-2:00 pm |
Investing Opportunities in Iraq
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 Moderator: |
Mr. Tom Miner, Founding Director of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance |
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Mr. Rubar Sandi – Chairman of Corporate Bank,
Chairman of Al Katin Group, and Founding Director of
U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance
Mr. Dennis A. Sokol – American Hospital Group
Mr. Robert Ragan – Bechtel
Mr. Don DeMarino – Chairman of National U.S.-Arab
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Rex Tillerson – Exxon (invited)
Mr. Bob Barnett – Motorola |
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| 2:00-2:10pm |
Afternoon Break
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| 2:10-3:10pm
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The Future of Economic Development for Iraq
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Ambassador Frank Wisner, Vice Chairman, AIG |
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Mr. Ross J. Connelly, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of OPIC
Mr. Don DeMarino, National Chairman of the U.S.-Arab
Chamber of Commerce, and Member of Executive Committee
and Founding Director of U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance
Mr. Rubar Sandi, Chairman of Corporate Bank,
Chairman of Al Katin Group, and Founding Director of
U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance
Mr. Richard Greco Jr., Special Assistant to the Secretary of
Defense for Special Projects, Office of Reconstruction and
Humanitarian Assistance |
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| 3:10–4:10 pm
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Priority Sectors for Development
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Ambassador William Walker, Managing Director of Millenium Capital Consultants |
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Mr. Don DeMarino – Banking
Mr. Dennis A. Sokol – Healthcare
Mr. Rubar Sandi – Development Construction
Mr. Bob Barnett – Communications |
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| 4:15-5:00pm |
Press Conference
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| 6:00-6:45pm |
Cocktail Reception
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| 6:45pm |
Dinner with Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Raja al-Khuzaai and Dr. Mahmoud Othman,
Members of Iraqi Governing Council |
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