Global Minnesota

Global Minnesota welcomed distinguished representatives from the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. The delegation, led by Commercial Counselor Yingzhi HU, included Consul Jin Pan and Vice Consul Xinyu Wang. The discussions centered on the vital trade relationship between the United States and China, with particular focus on its implications for Minnesota's economic landscape. This meeting stands as another testament to Global Minnesota’s commitment to fostering productive dialogue with global partners. Contact me to learn how you can get involved today! Robert Oberlies Steve Riedel Phil Hansen Nicholas Hayen, PMP

One week away! Please join Freshwater at Global Minnesota's event next Thursday March 20 to talk about Water Circularity (water conservation, reuse, and recharge) in honor of World Water Day. We have a great lineup of speakers ready to talk about their Water Circularity efforts including: ?? T.J. Stroebl of Kurita Group America ?? Oriana Raabe of Pentair ?? Kate Olinger of Uponor/ GF Piping Systems ?? Todd Johnson, MPH of the National Sports Center Foundation and the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission? ?? Matt Metzger, PE, ENV SP of Barr Engineering Co. Thanks to Sunrise Banks for hosting the event! #CircularWaterEconomy #SustainbleDevelopmentGoals #CorporateWaterStewardship Details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/gHwmDVc2

Once considered a rural style of dance originating in the Dominican Republic, bachata is now a global phenomenon with new styles popping up all over the world. Get your steps in with a stress-free introduction to this unique dance style and learn the history behind the evolution of bachata. All skill levels are welcome to join, no partner required. Global Minnesota members receive discounted admission to this special opportunity. https://lnkd.in/ga5gU4RE

I am thrilled to share that VM.PL Software House is a new corporate member of Global Minnesota! With 20 years of experience,?VM.PL?is a trusted software house from Poland, offering innovative solutions in the semiconductor, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. They have also completed hundreds of projects in logistics, warehouse management, education, and finance in the highly competitive German market. They’re excited to help Minnesota businesses thrive with their precision-engineered software expertise. Jakub Orczyk Natalia Dueholm Steve Riedel Phil Hansen Nicholas Hayen, PMP Explore the benefits of becoming a Global Minnesota corporate member https://lnkd.in/gQaxSG5d

Teams across Minnesota are gearing up for the Academic WorldQuest statewide competition today! Check out this interview from Wcco Radio 830 Am featuring the advisor for a team from Rochester about how Global Minnesota helps students prepare for life in a globally-connected world through this fun and exciting event. https://lnkd.in/gh7qAsp7

Welcome to Global Minnesota's newest Corporate Member Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation’s largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports. The MAC’s airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesota’s extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe. For more information, visit www.metroairports.org. Corporate membership provides global access, insights, and brand exposure for your organization. Visit our website to learn how to bring your company to the world. Steve Jaffee Steve Riedel https://lnkd.in/gN5fuFVB

Global Minnesota is excited to share that former World Affairs Events & Marketing intern Marouane El Bahraoui has been accepted into the M.A. program in Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Global Affairs. As an international student from Morocco, Marouane brought his international experience, education, and skills to the internship, helping to plan and market Global Minnesota events last spring. Upon completion of his graduate studies, he plans to return to Morocco and hopes to work in the foreign service. Global Minnesota will soon be accepting intern applications for the Summer 2025 semester. Stay tuned for more details.

#CareerConnections Kansas City will take place March 27-28. Hosted by Global Ties KC , this professional development seminar for U.S. citizen #ExchangeAlumni will focus on preparing attendees for the 21st century workforce. Learn more and apply by March 17: gties.us/CC Global Ties U.S. #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept.#ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept.

Ever wanted to learn Latin dance? Originating in the Dominican Republic, bachata is a style of social dance that has spread around the world. In addition to traditional bachata, styles such as bachata fusion and “bachatango” have emerged and reflect the ever-changing dynamics of global dance and music. Join Global Minnesota for a fun evening of bachata dance for all skill levels!?Connect with others and explore this classic style and its evolution to today. After a short presentation, enjoy a bachata basics dance lesson provided by Duende Dance Studio. No partner needed! Attend alone or with a friend/partner, as we will rotate partners throughout the evening. Attire: Clean and dry shoes are required – flat soled shoes, low heels, or clean sneakers are all fine.

Global Minnesota is excited to welcome back Sam Barragan for another semester as our International Professional Exchanges Intern! She is pursuing a Master's in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota and aspires to work for the Foreign Service one day. Working with the Professional Exchanges team, Sam is utilizing her cultural exchange background to research new resources for our delegation visitors to meet. Look for Sam and our other interns at upcoming events!