William S. Richardson School of Law’s 2012 National Native American Law Students Association moot court team, front, from left, Fawn Jade Koopman, Elika Otoya Stimpson, Teri Wright, Catherine Hall, Caycie Gusman, and Ana Won Pat Borja. Rear, from left, Tyler Gomes, Zachary DiIonno, Jarrett Keohokalole, Randall Wat, and Adam Roversi.

HONOLULU (March 1, 2012) — University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law students won seven out of nine top awards at the National Native American Law Students Association’s 20th Annual Moot Court Competition, held in Honolulu on February 24–25.

The Mānoa students won first, second and (tied) for third place in the best advocate category. They also placed first and second place in the best oralist category and second and third in the best brief category.

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Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2012) — Vice President Joseph Biden, along with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson, today welcomed congressional passage of legislation clarifying the Department of Commerce’s ability to apply countervailing duties (CVDs) on subsidized imports from non-market economies, including China.

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By MAI HOANG
Photos by Thinh Nguyen 

ST. PAUL (Feb. 25, 2012) — The first Taste of Little Mekong event was held Saturday at Mai Village Restaurant at Western and University Avenues in St. Paul.

The event is the work of the Asian Economic Development Association and members of the Asian businesses in the concentrated ethnic corridor of the Frogtown and Midway area. The event attracted business and civic leaders in addition to many other supporters in the arts, education and nonprofit sectors.

Taste of Little Mekong was designed to celebrate the Asian cultures and flavors, along with exhibits and presentations, cultural shows and sample of ethnic Asian food. Its mission is to improve the area at University Avenue and Western as an welcoming destination for visitors and residents; to support and promote businesses; to share cultural traditions and activities; and to create a living, breathing, colorful district for all to enjoy.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that government and industry leaders from the United States and China will gather in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, Feb. 16, for the first U.S.-China Agricultural Symposium. Vilsack traveled to China for the second time as Agriculture Secretary in November to continue to strengthen bilateral trade relations and support the American brand of agriculture throughout the Asia Pacific region. During the visit, Vilsack and Chinese officials developed the U.S.-China Agriculture Symposium as a key forum to expand their discussions into 2012 and beyond.

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ST. PAUL (Jan. 31, 2012) — The Minnesota Trade Office is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Governor’s International Trade Awards, which honor Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace.

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ST. PAUL (Jan. 27, 2012) — The Minnesota Trade Office is accepting applications for a trade mission to China led by Gov. Mark Dayton on June 8-17.

Delegates will travel with the governor to Shanghai, Beijing and Xian, meet with high ranking business leaders and government officials, attend networking events, and explore trade and investment opportunities.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association’s 2012 spring conference is a great venue to learn just about everything about the farmers’ market business.

The conference will be held Thurs., March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Waite Park, Minnesota. This will be a full day of educational sessions presented by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as well as one-on-one consultations, mentoring and networking opportunities, and prizes.

Conference sessions will cover a variety of topics such as Review Your Insurance Policy; Consult with an Advisor; Set up a Website or Social Media Account; Understand 2012 Legislative Changes; Tax Considerations and Food Safety Requirements; Create an Effective Product Display; Manage Conflict; and Map Your Assets.

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Minneapolis Public Schools is currently seeking qualified vendors to provide executive leadership training and development to MPS senior leaders to advance their leadership skills.

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Rodney Hiel

U.S. – China Business Connections will hold its next Networking and Breakfast Meeting on Wed., Feb 1, 2012, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the McNamara Center of Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55403.

The February Guest Speaker is Rodney Hiel, Managing Director of Asia Business Consulting in St. Paul, Minn. His topic will be “Central China — The New Frontier, Challenges or Opportunities: Which will you find?”

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The City of Saint Paul’s Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Program is seeking applicants for the 2012 loan and grant funding cycle.

This year’s program kicks off with an application workshop on February 8, 2012 where information about the 2012 Neighborhood STAR Program will be presented. The Neighborhood STAR Program awards loans and grants over $5,000 through an annual competitive application process.

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