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CHAFEE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OVERVIEW
An Overview of the John H. Chafee Center for International Business
A Business Development Network
The John H. Chafee Center for International Business serves as the administrative arm of Bryant University for its five major business outreach centers:
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Rhode Island Export Assistance Center
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Center for Design & Business
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Institute for Family Enterprise
The Centers serve national and regional clients, including many Rhode Island businesses and organizations. This comprehensive business network offers resources in consulting, training, and informational services. Last year, approximately 2,300 companies and 6,100 individuals participated in over 350 outreach programs. A number of businesses
received over 14,000 hours of in-depth consulting.
An International Resource
The John H. Chafee Center for International Business facility houses state-of-the-art
technology that provides businesses across the nation with a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. It has been recognized as the most comprehensive international trade center in the world. The Center manages the International Trade Directorate for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation through its nationally recognized Rhode Island Export Assistance Center. Also, Bryant University owns a World Trade Center Charter and manages this program in partnership with the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority. The John H. Chafee Center for International Business was awarded the United States President's E-Award in 2001 for excellence in exporting.
A K-12 Resource
The John H. Chafee Center works with elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Its innovative LITE program (Linking International Trade Education) provides assistance to teachers in understanding the dynamic changes in the global marketplace. Every participating school has access to the International Trade Data Network to help students research international issues and market research. Through its videoconference facility, we connect classrooms to their peers around the world. In addition, the Verizon Center conducts on-going "Teaching With Technology" programs with local schools to help teachers develop distance learning approaches and websites for their classrooms. Also, the university has recently obtained a General Electric grant to assist local schools in accelerating math skill development.
A Student Resource
Academic Opportunities: The Centers provide Bryant University students with a
living business laboratory where they can learn the practice of their disciplines.
By working with the guidance of faculty members and professionals on class
projects, internships, or directed studies, qualified students have the opportunity
to refine their classroom knowledge with real world experiences.
Work-Study Opportunities: Over 75 students work at the John H. Chafee Center each year. They are the largest student employer on-campus. The jobs vary in scope and responsibility. Our Assistant Consultant positions are the most desired and competitive. Qualified undergraduate and graduate students
work with professionals in conducting international market research for
companies.
A Faculty Resource
Information Source: The International Trade Data Network is available for
classes to conduct country - industry research for international trade.
Business Contacts: The Center staff will assist faculty in making contacts with businesses to facilitate class projects or conduct research.
Videoconference Program: Each faculty member has access to Bryant University's videoconference facility. Assistance will be provided to link classes to national and international speakers.
Sponsored Research Assistance: The John H. Chafee Center for International Business
conducts a Sponsored Research Program. This program offers faculty members a
website with: an on-line database system, funding alerts, key grant websites, and
Bryant University procedures. In addition, seminars are run each year on external
funding. Additional information can be found at http://web.bryant.edu/~srp.
Speaker Series: Each year, the John H. Chafee Center will sponsor international speakers on current issues. In the past, we have had programs on China, Russia, Belarus, and the economy.
International Initiatives: During the past several years, the Chafee Center has promoted and coordinated the development by faculty of exciting new programs
in the former Soviet Union or Newly Independent States. These programs have
been the United States Information Agency, the U.S. Department of State, and the
United States Industry Coalition. We have also started building a China Initiative. Last summer, seven faculty members gave lectures at several leading institutions within China. Our goal is to create potential academic partnerships for the future with these universities.
An Economic Development Partner
Bryant University's John H. Chafee Center for International Business values its unique partnerships with government agencies in fostering international trade. The John H. Chafee Center for International Business manages the International Trade Directorate for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation through its nationally recognized Rhode Island Export Assistance Center. Bryant University owns a World Trade Center charter and manages this program in partnership with the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority. The John H. Chafee Center for International Business also works with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, and many state agencies in delivering current global market intelligence through its International Trade Data Network (ITDN). Today the ITDN serves businesses throughout the United States.
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