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About HCI Group, Ltd., HCI Group, Ltd. operates both GlobalAutoIndustry.com and GlobalBusinessProfessor.com portals. GlobalAutoIndustry.com provides information and resources to automotive executives responsible for their company's international development and operations, and helps them with doing business in the global marketplace. The Company's eJournals CHINAtalk, ASIAtalk, EUROtalk, AMERItalk, LATINtalk and GLOBALtalk HR editions, now reach 25,000 automotive supplier subscribers worldwide. The monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in international automotive markets. GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, a global business education platform, helps companies grow and succeed in international markets by providing education and training solutions to global challenges presented by leading experts from around the world. On-Demand Seminars and Audio Interviews provide valuable learning opportunities, while training programs provide effective international solutions to companies' global business and operational needs. Whether your company sources internationally, imports, exports, manufactures in several countries, has joint ventures or plans to do business internationally, you will find valuable help here. Contact us.
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U.S. and CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
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Strong car output boosts US factory production
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 A strong increase in car output boosted US factory production last month, the latest sign that manufacturing is helping drive economic growth after lagging for much of 2012.The Federal Reserve said that factory output rose a seasonally ... Read on...
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Government of Canada Invests in Innovative R&D Projects with Canadian Auto Industry
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The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), was at the University of Waterloo to announce funding for new research and development projects that the automotive industry has identified as priorities. Funded by the ... Read on...
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DOJ Warns of Widening Probe in Automotive Industry
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The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division warns that its wide-ranging probe into price fixing in the automotive industry is broader than previously announced. On February 15, 2013, Scott Hammond, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for ... Read on...
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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Make: The Automotive Supply Chain - OEMs Must Cooperate to Compete
Distressed Supplier Management: Why manufacturers should monitor their suppliers' health
Canada's auto industry stale
Canada Car Market slipped 2% in February 2013
AAPC Highlights Auto Industry's Status As No. 1 U.S. Export Sector
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MANUFACTURING IN THE U.S.
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How Manufacturers Can Compete in Emerging Markets
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 Emerging markets in Asia and South America will be the key drivers of global GDP growth in the next 15 years, outlaying trillions of dollars in consumer and business spending. But U.S. manufacturers looking to take advantage of the massive ... Read on...
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States in Recovery: Manufacturing
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Manufacturing makes a comeback. Some of the manufacturing states hardest hit by the recession are climbing back with the help of the very thing that snuffed out so many jobs in the first place: advanced technology.After decades ... Read on...
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Additional U.S. manufacturing articles
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U.S.: Federal Initiatives to Support Reshoring New tax increment finance law aims to lure manufacturers (to Alabama) Last year's US manufacturing tech orders best since 1996 Travelers IndustryEdge Survey Reveals Strong Growth within the U.S. Manufacturing Industry To read above articles, click here...
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The Essentials of Managing Global Compensation Practices
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 Managing compensation practices for a U.S. workforce is challenging, but imagine the complexity when operating in many countries. As U.S. companies increasingly operate on a global scale, HR and compensation professionals find themselves faced with ... Read on...
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The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI
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For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation. These, in turn, are factors that provide companies competitive advantages and determine market leadership. Read on...
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U.S. Immigration Innovation Act
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Potential Business Immigration Reform on the Horizon.Increased numbers of new H-1B work visas, no immigrant visa quota limits for certain employment-based visa categories, work authorization for H-4 spouses, and a longer grace period to ... Read on...
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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2013 IW Salary Survey: Salaries Remain Upward Bound FCPA Guidance Reinforces That Strong Compliance Program Is Not a Defense to SEC or DOJ Enforcement U.S.: IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program U.S. Employers Foresee Continued Stability in Workforce Levels, According to Manpower Survey Canada jobs figure shrinks for first time in 6 months To read above articles, please click here
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Fraud in foreign markets, cyber attacks, M&A plans and the sequester among top issues at 2013 shareholder meetings according to research
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 As the 2013 annual meeting season begins, shareholders will be focused on both opportunities and threats. The steadily climbing stock market during the initial weeks of 2013 has fueled hopes that the U.S. economy is back on track, but the current ... Read on...
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Global Insights - US Chapter 11 and Mexican Insolvency Proceeding Compared
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With the global economic slow-down affecting financial markets and companies worldwide but particularly in the United States, and its historical commercial partner Mexico, now is an important time for insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders ... Read on...
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"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
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 This OnDemand Seminar covers: Supply Chain Management for Foreign Suppliers in the United States / Limiting the Legal Risks of Foreign Suppliers / Practical Tips in Negotiating Supply Contracts in the United States for Foreign Suppliers / How Foreign Suppliers Can Mitigate Insolvency Risks in the United States / and more... To view, please click here
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"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
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Geared to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, the Seminar is targeted at new or expanded assembly / manufacturing facilities, and covers the following agenda: Discussion on culture, history, background of the Southeast / Explanation of workforce and existing suppliers in the area / Discussion of incentives for starting a new business in the area / and more. To view, please click here
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Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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 For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation. In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of The Accent Reduction Institute. To listen to interview
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
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 In this segment, Ron Hesse interviews Daniel P. Malone of Butzel Long, regarding the impact of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement and its impact as the Agreement approaches its first anniversary. To listen to interview
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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 Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. To listen to interview
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To read the following articles, click hereUS-China Trade: China Loves America's Green Technology Source: International Business TimesSign of a Comeback: U.S. Carmakers Are Hiring Source: The New York TimesFord To Invest In U.S. Manufacturing Source: Manufacturing Business TechnologyU.S.-China manufacturing cost gap is closing Source: ReutersCanadian manufacturing PMI expands modestly in February Source: ReutersBusiness groups stress support for Canada EU trade deal Source: CanadianManufacturing.com
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U.S. Office Demand Steady on Strength of ICEE Industries Canada's corporate tax rate remains competitive U.S. lawmakers, business groups balk at trade deal with protectionist Japan Reducing Your Property Taxes - Property Tax Appeals Colleges Say Federal Cuts Could Cause Brain Drain U.S.-Canada: Truck cargo pre-inspection pilot announced To read above articles, please click here
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