Since February 2014, when the International Roundtable hosted a session on the Ukraine, the economy has gone from bad to worse.
Where
Gleacher Center
608
450 N. Cityfront Plaza
Chicago, Illinois
Driving Directions:
See www.gleachercenter.com
NOTE ON PARKING
300 East Illinois Street (AMC Theater-River East Self Park Garage)
$8.00 after 3:00 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday for a 12-hour period
Garage: Self Park Facility
Payment: Automated; at pay-stations by cash or credit card or upon exit pay by credit card only.
To receive discounted rate: There is a card validator at the first floor security desk of the Gleacher Center. You will only need to insert your parking card in the validator and the new price will be automatically applied. When you leave the lot you will be charged for the lower $8.00 fee.
Detailed Directions:
Garage is located next to PJ Clarks and below the AMC Theater.
a) When traveling east on Illinois cross over Columbus and enter the Garage on the left (north) side of the street
b) If driving west on Grand (north of Theater), you can enter the garage ½ block before Columbus on the left (south) side of the street.
Event Details
Following Russia's occupation and illegal annexation of Crimea, a portion of two far eastern regions of Ukraine was, and still is, occupied by pro-Russian separatists. The current "frozen" conflict in the occupied portions of the Donbas [eastern Ukraine], with its huge costs in human, personal property, infrastructure, and financial terms, is draining the Ukrainian economy and is threatening financial assistance promised by Europe. The new government in Kiev, which is committed to the ideals of a pro-Western democratic society and a market-driven economy, is hampered by the still heavy baggage of the former Soviet system.
Chicago's relationship to current economic and political developments in Ukraine goes back to the late 1800s. Since then, Chicago has had a vibrant Ukrainian diaspora whose members are always proud to be citizens of the United States and proud of their cultural heritage. A former first lady of Ukraine is not only a Chicago native but also a Booth graduate. The current Minister of Finance who assumed her post this year is also a Chicagoland native. Ros Smyk will update us on Ukraine's current situation from the perspective of a Chicago-based member of the diaspora.
Cost
No Charge
Registration
Register Online
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--Regular attendance
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Questions/Concerns/Suggestions for Speakers? Contact the Leadership Team
Karl L. Buschmann
kbuschma@ChicagoBooth.edu
847 310 0412
Sophia Kholodenko
skholode@uchicago.edu
773 702 0783
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Upcoming Sessions
Mark your calendar for upcoming International Roundtable sessions on the third Thursday of the month in 2015.
Deadline: 7/23/2015
Program
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Networking
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Presentation
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Drinks at the Midway Club, Fifth Floor
Speaker Profiles
Ros Smyk (Speaker) '77
First Generation Ukrainian - American
Questions
Karl L. Buschmann
Other Information
NEW OFFERING: LITERATURE TABLE
Networking is a key benefit of attending. To that end, a table will be made available for literature and handouts. Bring your business cards, brochures, handbills, literature, resumes, and publicity for placement on the table.
CHICAGOLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EVENTS
The Illinois International Business Calendar is one of the comprehensive lists of events in the Chicago area. For a free PDF copy, send an inquiry to info@itagc.org. The calendar can also be viewed at www.itagc.org.
Career Management
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