*Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR)* *International **Business Conference in Vienna, Austria * *October 23-24, 2014* *Venue: Webster University in Vienna, AU* *CALL FOR PAPERS* The proposed conference will provide an exclusive forum to discuss and explore contemporary thinking of leading academic and business practice related to the economic influence of trade, tourism and politics on countries of the Eastern European and Central Asian region. We are looking to publish both theoretically-grounded and practice-oriented papers in field of Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing. *All abstracts, manuscripts and proposals must be submitted online at * www.ieeca.org/journal* by August 01, 2014 *to be considered for publication in double-blinded, peer-refereed JEECAR journal, assumed that revised and completed papers will be received by September 15, 2014. One copy of printed journal will be provided free of charge to the authors attending the Vienna Conference in person. Questions regarding this call for papers should be addressed to Dr. Sharon Kendrick, Conference Chair at [log in to unmask], or Dr. Nikolay Megits, JEECAR Editor-in-Chief at [log in to unmask] For information how to submit a manuscript, visit http://ieeca.org/how-to-submit-article. *Conference Theme:* *Eastern Europe and Central Asia:** Economic Shifts in Tourism, Trade and Politics * *Pre-Conference:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Arrival, Registration, and Evening Social *Day 1: **Thursday, October 23, 2014* 8:30 am to 9:00 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am to 9:10 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Nikolay Megits, JEECAR Executive Editor, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN 9:10 am to 9:30 am – Dr. Julian Schuster, Sr. VP and Provost, Webster University Address 9:30 am to 10:45 am - *Session 1, Part 1:** Marketing Tourism to Emerging Markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia * 10:45 am to 11:00 am - Mid-Morning Refreshment Break 11:00 am to 12:15 pm* - Session 1, Part 2:** Marketing Tourism to Emerging Markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia * 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm - Luncheon and Guest Speaker 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm - *Session 2, Part 1:** Business Entry Modes in Emerging Markets * 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm - Afternoon Refreshment Break 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm - *Session 2, Part 2:** Business Entry Modes in Emerging Markets * Evening – Choice 1: Dinner On Your Own and Free Time; Choice 2: Pre-Arranged Dinner and Entertainment Choice 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – JEECAR Editorial Team Dinner Meeting *Day 2:** Friday, October 24, 2014* 8:00 am to 8:45 am - Continental Breakfast 8:45 am to 9:00 am – Conference Chair Address, Dr. Sharon Kendrick, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC 9:00 am to 10:00 am - *Session 3, Part 1:** Business Challenges in Emerging Markets and Strategic Implications * 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – *Ambassadorial Roundtable Discussions:* *Trade and Politics in Modern Post Soviet environment.* 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm – Lunch and Presentation of Awards; Networking and Sharing Session 1:30 pm -* Depart for Practicum:* Federal *Ministry* of Economy, Family and Youth (*Austrian* National *Tourist* Office)* in Vienna, Austria.* 6:00 pm - Evening Closing Ceremonies and Fellowship For additional information visit www.ieeca.org/conferences<http://ieeca.org/conferences> *Dr. Sharon Kendrick, *Conference Chair Assistant Professor, Business Administration and Director of Resort and Club Management ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *JEECAR journal is published by Institute of Eastern Europe and Central Asia * *with the support and cooperation of Webster University in St. Louis, MO* _________________________________________ *Nikolay Megits, Ph.D.* Department of Economics, Marketing & Strategy School of Business Office: (612) 761-2277 [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> www.hamline.edu ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.