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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Junghan Kim\, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a dialogue with Consul General Jungham Kim as he discusses U.S.-Korea relations\, trade issues\, and opportunities for West Michigan companies and organizations to connect with Korean economic and educational resources. \nConsul General Jungham Kim represents the Republic of Korea from consular headquarters in Chicago and covers 13 Midwestern states\, including Michigan. His role is to strengthen the existing ties between the two countries in this region and promote the rights and interests of Korean communities. \nThe Consul General will give a short presentation\, followed by a question-and-answer session. Other Consul Generals from various countries based in either Detroit or Chicago will also be invited\, making this a unique global learning and networking experience. \nThis event is part of Michigan World Trade Week\, a celebration of international trade and business growth for Michigan. \nIn addition to our keynote speaker\, members of the Consular Corps of Michigan will be in attendance. \nNetworking from 11:30-12:00\, with lunch and program starting promptly at noon. \nNote on Parking \nDiscounted guest parking in the Fifth Third Bank lot\, accessed off Ottawa Ave. between Michigan and Lyon Streets. \nTickets \nIndividual tickets can be purchased below for $40 each. The price includes the cost of the meal. Open to our members and their guests. \nCorporate\, University\, or Organization Sponsorship Tables are $400 for six persons\, with a seventh person designated to sit at one of the Korean Consular tables. \nRegistration has closed for this event.
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/diplomats2023/
LOCATION:L. William Seidman Center\, GVSU Pew Campus\, 50 Front St. SW\, Grand Rapids\,\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vandenberg Prize with David M. Beasley\, Executive Director of the U.N. World Food Programme
DESCRIPTION:Vandenberg Award Recipient: \nDavid M. Beasley\, Executive Director (former) of the U.N. World Food Programme   \nHillman/Orr Award Recipients:  \nSonja Johnson\, Executive Director\, Van Andel Global Trade Center\, Grand Valley State University \nKenda Kuo\, Director – Grand Rapids Office\, U.S. Commercial Service\, U.S. Department of Commerce  \nThe World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (WACWM) announces the recipient of its fourth Vandenberg Prize—which goes to a national or international leader who has been influential in developing global understanding and collaboration on the world stage.  The first three prizes were awarded to Ambassador (ret.) Jon M. Huntsman\, Jr. (2020); General (ret.) James N. Mattis (2021); and Ambassador (ret.) Marie Yovanovitch (2022).  \nThe recipient of the 2023 Vandenberg Prize is David Beasley. Until this spring\, he was the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP was the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate\, and is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergency and using food assistance to build a pathway to leave\, stability\, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict\, disasters\, and the impact of climate change.  \nHe will receive the Vandenberg Prize on Tuesday\, May 23\, at 12 noon\, in the Amway Grand Plaza Ambassador Ballroom.  \nThe Vandenberg Prize is named after Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg (1881-1951) and was the inspiration for founding the Council in 1949 by Grand Rapids attorney (and later Federal Judge) Douglas Hillman and businessman Edgar Orr.  \nIn addition\, the Council will present the annual Hillman-Orr Award to a West Michigan individual or institution that mirrors the intent of the Council’s founding leaders to bring global awareness and international understanding to the West Michigan community.  \nThe 2023 recipients will be Sonja Johnson\, the executive director of the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University and Kendra Kuo\, the Grand Rapids office director of the U.S. Commercial Service\, U.S. Department of Commerce. Together\, Sonja and Kendra have been the driving forces of countless programs\, events\, and conversations with businesses about global trade in the region\, culminating in the annually anticipated and well-attended Michigan World Trade Week every May in Grand Rapids.   \nHillman and Orr were inspired by the life and work of Senator Vandenberg\, an isolationist who became a strong advocate of internationalism in the wake of World War II. Vandenberg forged bipartisan support for the Marshall Plan and NATO and was appointed one of the first U.S. delegates to the brand-new United Nations. Senator Vandenberg has always been considered the “patron saint” of the Council.  \nThe Council is grateful for a formational gift by The Meijer Foundation to launch this special recognition of the importance of global connectedness to West Michigan. Longtime World Affairs Council corporate supporters Amway and Bank of America are also major sponsors.  \nParking\nThe event will take place at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Ambassador Ballroom. Guests parking in the hotel’s parking ramp may pre-pay for parking during registration before the event using a self-serve kiosk outside the Ambassador Ballroom.  \nTickets\nIndividual tickets can be purchased below for $150\, and includes a meal. Open to our members and their guests.  \nA sponsored table purchase of $2500 includes eight seats at a table and acknowledgement at the event. Guest names do not need to be given at time of purchase.  \nMany of our corporate\, educational\, and senator members receive free or discounted tickets for this event. Please contact our office to receive a discount code before registering. 
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/vandenberg2023/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, Ambassador Ballroom\, 187 Monroe Ave. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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