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Delegates arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania

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Cultural Program

Cultural Program

Business Women Society Lunch

Company Visits

Meet with Business Women Society

Women Business Reception

Vilnius Lithuania

Economic Equity Seminar

Cultural Program

Latvian Women Business Association Event

Tallinn Estonia

Company Visits

Human Rights

Company Visits

Cultural Program

Cultural Program

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Delegates depart

Events

The heart of the Across Cultures program is allowing a space for individuals from different cultures and industries to share knowledge, develop business contacts, and most importantly, to bring the knowledge gained back into their local community. The program has been organized into four focal points: Economic Equity, Human Rights, Access to Information, and Cultural Experience.

To register for or receive more information regarding one or more events, please email us at info@acrosscultures.org

HUMAN RIGHTS

An examination of the values and ethics that underlie the need for the awareness of Human Rights beyond borders. Whole…Free… and at Peace!

Ilvi Joe-Cannon, Regional Coordinator in Estonia (www.enut.ee)
With the support of a grant from the U.S. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, lead by Ambassador John R. Miller, the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) and ENUT, the Estonian Women's Center, are collaborating on "Rejoining Prostitution and Sex Trafficking: Countering the Legalization and Decriminalization of Sex Industries and Focusing on Demand" to strengthen an existing anti-trafficking network in the Baltics. The project began in Tallinn Estonia in September 2004 and will move into Latvia and Lithuania at the end of 2005.

Dr. Carol A. Trenga, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA USA
Sustainable Development and International Environmental Partnerships in Estonia

The recent accession of Estonia and other Baltic countries to the EU in May 2004 introduces new environmental laws and standards. These countries enter the EU with many pre-existing environmental challenges including a legacy of nuclear and hazardous waste from the period of Soviet occupation and an underdeveloped infrastructure for water and sewage treatment. In addition, the Baltics share many environmental problems faced by other industrialized nations such as soil, air and water pollution by farming and industry, and difficulties related to solid waste disposal. Just prior to and following the re-independence of Estonia, substantial technical and financial assistance from neighboring countries, including Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, addressed several urgent environmental issues. Significant progress has been made in many areas and numerous cooperative environmental projects were launched. The Constitution for Europe, adopted 18 June 2004 calls for the integration of environmental protection into EU policies and activities related to Sustainable Development.

Dr. Jennifer McCollum, Naturopathic Physician, Three Moon Clinic, Seattle, WA USA
(www.threemoonclinic.com)

The hormones that run the body are called the endocrine system. The system runs like clockwork as long as everything stays in balance. Choosing an appropriate lifestyle to maintain balance will give you health and well-being into the future.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

The importance of increasing access to media, communications, technology and the Internet.

Henn Sarv, Owner of IT Koolitus (www.itedu.ee)
Mr. Sarv is the owner of IT Koolitus a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Technical Education Center in Estonia. Henn is a sought after expert on Information Technology often appearing on various radio talk shows.

Estonia case study: IT infrastructure, current use of technology in everyday life, and look to the future.  

ECONOMIC EQUITY

Meetings with community organizations and business leaders.
Topics: The influence of the EU accession, A woman’s role in society, Mentoring, Success in Management, Corporate Social Responsibility.

Leadership

Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Mentoring, Success in Management, and A Woman's Role in Society.

Across Cultures will host a ½ day seminar in Vilnius, Lithuania. The Latvian Business Women Association (www.lsa.times.lv) will host a discussion about the LBWA organization, women entrepreneurs and the role of women from a business perspective. 

Business and Professional Women Association - Tallinn Club, Estonia (www.bpw-estonia.ee) will host participation in a women's program.

Business Mentoring

Many successful corporations, including Microsoft, Boeing and Hewlett-Packard have realized great value in mentoring programs to meet such challenges as addressing diversity, preparing current and future leaders, retaining high performers, managing collective knowledge and reducing the cost of learning.

Case Studies

Case studies are a valuable way to share the experiences of others who have traveled the road before you. They are also useful for encouraging discussion about best practices and problem-solving strategies.

Select participants will share the story behind their business; the goals, approach, success, challenges, and the perseverance to be a successful leader.

Company Visits: Visiting Organizations with Sustainable Practices

Learn by observing! Visit companies in various industries to learn about trends and approaches with a focus on leadership development, change management, customer relationship management (CRM), environmental practices and social responsibility. Organizations may include:

SATRIJA AB (www.satrija.lt)
Established in 1955, Lithuanian high quality garment producer, both for corporate wear, uniforms, Gore-Tex garments, protective clothing, and formal wear. One of the largest woman-led employers in Lithuania.

Omnitel (www.omnitel.lt)
The largest telecommunications company in the Baltic States offering mobile GSM communication, Internet and other data transmission services.

SEB Vilnius Bankas (www.vb.lt)
One of the first private commercial banks in Lithuania, was established on 2 March 1990. Offers a full range of banking services and the key focus is on long-term customer relations.

UPS - Lithuania (www.ups.com)
An Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Lithuania started in 1991. Now one of the express service leaders in the country.

IT Koolitus (www.itedu.ee)
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Microsoft Technical Education Center in Estonia.

ENUT (www.enut.ee)
A grass roots, non-profit, non-governmental organization for empowering women.

Enterprise Estonia (www.eas.ee)
Founded in 2000 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs with the aim of promoting the competitiveness of the Estonian entrepreneurial environment and Estonian businesses, thereby increasing prosperity.

Rocca Al Mare School (www.ramkool.edu.ee)
A charitable investment by Estonian entrepreneurs into the development of culture and education. Hear the story of Tiina Mõis one of the investors and the inspirational words of Ambassador Wos of the US Embassy.

Tallinn's Children's Hospital (www.lastehaigla.ee)
The largest children's hospital in Estonia with 305 beds providing treatment for over 10,000 patients annually. There are 62 physicians, 190 medical nurses and other specialists on staff.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Through experiencing “each others world” the participants will establish ties with counterparts that increase mutual understanding and result in beneficial working relationships.

This includes:

• Vilnius, Lithuania (www.travel.lt)
• Riga, Latvia (www.virtualriga.com)
• Tallinn, Estonia (www.wordtravels.com/Cities/Estonia/Tallinn/Attractions)