Global Commerce Forum Presents
The Second Annual International Conference
October 23-24, 2009
The Mirage Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

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Conference Overview The conference invites papers, abstracts, case studies and panel discussions from global scholars and practitioners from academia, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to provide a platform for presentation and dialogue between businesses and educators to develop best practices and identify issues in the business community that could serve as a basis for further research and business solutions. Accepted papers will be considered for the Best Paper Award to be presented during the luncheon on 23rd October, 2009. Accepted papers will also be eligible for publication in the Journal of Global Commerce Research or the Journal of Current Research in Global Business. Accepted papers will need to go a second peer review process prior to publication in any of the above Journals. Submissions

The conference welcomes submissions from all business disciplines including the environment, marketing, finance, economics, international business, energy, mining, science and engineering.

Send your submissions and suggestions for panel discussions by September 29, 2009 to: Lpowanga@globalcommerceforum.org

Tracks to be Covered
Below a list of some of the tracks to be covered.
„FƒnAccounting issues and global standardization
„FƒnApplied micro and macroeconomics
„FƒnAlternative energy technologies (green/clean technologies)
„FƒnBusiness communications
„FƒnCapital markets
„FƒnClimate change and environmental issues
„FƒnCargo and homeland security
„FƒnCorporate governance, ethics and values
„FƒnCorporate and residential real estate management
„FƒnDeepwater exploration and production
„FƒnEconomics
„FƒnEmerging markets and economic development
„FƒnEnergy infrastructure, efficiency, development, and exploration
„FƒnFinancial instruments and the credit market
„FƒnFinancial markets, structures, risk mitigation, liquidity and regulation
„FƒnFinancial stability
„FƒnGlobal economic landscape and outlook
„FƒnGlobal, regional and country specific co-operation programs
„FƒnGlobalization of financial markets
„FƒnHealth and hospital administration
„FƒnHospitality Industry
„FƒnHousing market and the financial crisis
„FƒnIndustrial engineering
„FƒnInformation technologies and applications
„FƒnIntegration of technology and business strategies
„FƒnInternational Business and Law
„FƒnInternational Economics
„FƒnLogistics and Transportation
„FƒnManagement
„FƒnManagement Information Systems Computer Science
„FƒnManufacturing engineering and technology
„FƒnMarketing
„FƒnMortgage loans and consumer credit market
„FƒnPolitical Science
„FƒnReal estate derivatives, securities and risk management

Presenters have the option to request that their papers be considered for publication in the following double blind peer reviewed journals:
The Journal of Global Commerce Research (JGCR)-ISSN 1946-7958 (www.Journalofglobalcommerceresearch.com)
The Journal of Current Research in Global Business (JCRGB)-ISSN 1050-6292
(http://Regisfacultyonline.org/jcrgb)

Such papers must not be published or being considered elsewhere. Submissions for these journals are accepted throughout the year. Authors wishing to publish in these journals do not necessarily have to present at any of the conferences by the Global Commerce Forum. Papers selected for publication will be considered for the Best Paper Award to be presented at the conference luncheon. Papers may be submitted electronically (in PDF form) in two copies: one copy containing all the author(s) information including a 250 word bio and the other free of any identifying marks for use by reviewers to Lpowanga@globalcommerceforum.org or info@globalcommerceforum.org.

Who Should Attend

This is a forum for academia, senior level executives and professionals in any industry and government officials.

Comments from previous attendees

"The 2008 Conference provided an excellent opportunity to network with important individuals, the presentations provided were extremely informative and I learned a lot!"
Carol Barbeito, Ph.D., President, Earth Protect
¡§The conference provided an excellent opportunity to get exposed to the business and academic issues in the field. The topics discussed were current and relevant and the academic research provided interesting insights into the business.¡¨

Dinorah Frutos, Southern New Hampshire University

What I enjoyed most about the 2008 International Conference was the Intelligence of the presentations and the ease of networking among attendees¡¨

Robert L. Candiotti, Founder, IvanpahValley.com

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Registration is now open. Take advantage of the early registration rate of $350.00 by registering prior to October 1, 2009. Thereafter, the registration fee will be $425.00. Reserve your space now.

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Conference participants have been given discount lodging at the Mirage. To receive the special rate of $109.00/per night, mention the Global Commerce Forum!

Dr. Luka Powanga
Regis University, School of Management Professor.
Lpowanga@regis.edu
303 458 4023 Office
303 888 4731 Cell