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Texas A&M International University

A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business

Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade

 

in conjunction with

 

Universidad Regiomontana

School of Business

 

Present

 

The 2012 Western Hemispheric Trade Conference

“Western Hemisphere:

Common Problems, Contending Approaches”

 

April 11-13 | 2012

Laredo, Texas, USA

 

Call for Papers:

 

You are cordially invited to submit papers for presentation at this conference, which brings together academic researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss an array of topics affecting the western hemisphere in today’s global business world. The conference is sponsored by Texas A&M International University, the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, and the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade, in conjunction with Universidad Regiomontana’s School of Business. The 2012 conference will take place on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, USA.

 

Special Features:

 

·       Keynote Presentations

·       Panel Presentations

·       Concurrent Academic Sessions

·       Special Sessions for Ph.D. Students

·       Electronic Proceedings

 

Benefits of Participation:

 

·       Distinguished papers will be considered for publication in Texas A&M International University’s International Trade Journal, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal now in its 25th year.

·       Opportunity to interact with peers from various countries and gain insight into emerging topics related to economics, finance, management, marketing, information technology, and international business.

 

Important Dates:

 

• February 24 | 2012
  Submission deadline
• February 29 | 2012
  Notification date for acceptance of submissions
• March 5 | 2012
  End of early registration
• March 9 | 2012
  Due date for complete papers to be considered for inclusion in the electronic proceedings
• April 4 | 2012
  End of regular registration
• April 5 | 2012
  Late registration begins

 

Submission Guidelines:

 

·       Papers are invited on any topic related to the general theme of the “Western Hemisphere: Common Problems, Contending Approaches.” All participants must submit their work electronically to [log in to unmask]. 

·       Graduate students and non-academic affiliates are welcome. Submissions imply that at least one author will register for the conference and be present at the time designated in the conference program. Research-in-progress will be accepted.

·       Please send a MS Word file of either the complete paper or abstract (200 words maximum) by February 24, 2012 for inclusion in the conference. Complete papers will be considered for inclusion in the electronic proceedings. Each submission must include a cover page containing only the title of the research with information about the author(s).

 

Registration Fee:

$200 U.S. Dollars – Early Registration: January 1 – March 5 | 2012
$250 U.S. Dollars – Regular Registration: March 6 – April 4 | 2012
$300 U.S. Dollars – Late Registration: after April 4 | 2012

Payable by Check, Money Order, or Credit Card to Texas A&M International University.

 

Conference Hotel:

For Hotel Reservations in Laredo, Texas, USA (ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2012)

Staybridge Suites - Laredo
7010 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, Texas 78041

Phone: (956) 722-0444

Group Name: TAMIU “Western Hemisphere: Common Problems, Contending Approaches” 2012

Rate: $95 USD – single or double occupancy (rate subject to 14% tax)

 

Complimentary hotel shuttle is available to/from the Laredo International Airport.

 

NOTE: Reservations made after April 4, 2012 will be based on room availability at the best available rate offered by the Hotel.

 

Additional Information:

Please contact the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Blvd., Suite WHTC 222E, Laredo, Texas 78041, e-mail [log in to unmask], or call 956.326.2820.

 

Deadline: Submissions must be received by February 24, 2012