IB-HUB NEWSLETTER Q3-2014 | Issue Q3-2014 1 IB-HUB NEWSLETTER Q3-2014 The purpose of this newsletter is to give an overview of what is happening in IB-HUB and to communicate the most important news both to the external and internal stakeholders of IB-HUB IB-HUB was founded in 2013 by the International Business Degree program at Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS). We are also a member of Team Finland Varsinais-Suomi. IB-HUB: PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES Our main objective is to support local SMEs internationalize by providing our expertise in various internationalization processes, from feasibility studies to market research and identifying potential partners. We have students from over 27 countries who can provide local expertise to our clients. For companies - IB-HUB offers different projects tailored to the specific needs of the companies. Projects are run by enthusiastic nd rd senior students (2 and 3 year) with the coaching and support from experienced TUAS lecturers. IB-HUB has already completed several business development and market research projects for local SMEs. If your company is looking for new market opportunities or wants to expand to a new market, then IB-HUB provides the perfect solution. With students from over 27 countries, we can provide you local expertise and networks in various markets around the world. Please contact IB-HUB in order to find out the best answers for your questions. For students - IB-HUB offers traineeship possibilities and different project team placements in order to help students practice and apply their academic knowledge as well as gain professional experience under the coaching from TUAS staff. If you are an active student who wants to work for real projects from companies and broaden your networks for future career path, please contact IB-HUB. We promise to give you the most wonderful experience and practical knowledge as one of your first steps in conquering the world. IN THIS ISSUE  IB-HUB Highlights  IB-HUB Manager assigned – Page 2  Internationalization Seminar 2014 – Baltic Sea Region (20.11.2014) – Page 2  IB-HUB Coming soon  Open Innovation Seminar 2015 – Page 3  IB-HUB Blog: Read us! – Page 3  IB-HUB Looking back  IB-HUB Instagram: Follow us! – Page 3  IB-HUB Calling for companies’ projects – Page 3 IB-HUB NEWSLETTER Q3-2014 | Issue Q3-2014 IB-HUB HIGHLIGHTS IB-HUB Manager assigned Starting from September 2014, Nicolas Le Grand takes the new responsibility as the Manager of IBHUB. We are pleased that he has joined us and look forward to a successful development lead by him! 2 Internationalization Seminar 2014 – Baltic Sea Region How could the Baltic Sea Region be beneficial to your company? Join us at the Internationalization Seminar 20.11.2014 to find out! The Internationalization Seminar 2014 will act as a meeting point for companies, students and TUAS staff – in order to explore the internationalization opportunities that Finnish SMEs have in the Baltic Sea Region. The countries featured include Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia – besides presentations, we have also planned networking sessions for visitors so that companies and students can exchange information, contacts, and knowledge among one another. Moreover, let’s not forget the Country Exhibition in the Lobby Area, where you will have the opportunity to educate yourself on the business culture and etiquette of many countries, including the Baltic Sea Region. Why should you join us at the Seminar when there are so many other seminars organized on the topic of internationalization? We offer unique networking possibilities with the future talents (students), researchers (TUAS staff), experts in their field and entrepreneurs. Therefore, register early, share the words among your colleagues and participate at the Seminar! What? – Internationalization Seminar 2014 – Baltic Sea Region When? – 20.11.2014 Time? – From 12:15 to 16:00 Where? – TUAS Lemminkäisenkatu 30, 20520, Turku Register? – http://IB-hub.fi/registration/ Nicolas Le Grand as new IB-HUB Manager “Looking forward to developing learning and business opportunities further for our students and our clients by working together” IB-HUB Manager – Nicolas Le Grand FAST FACTS 15% The Baltic Sea: one of the busiest maritime transport routes in the world, carrying 15% of the world’s maritime transport (WWF, Source) ≤10% Public debt in Estonia is less than 10% of the size of the economy. Austerity measures have put the national debt on a sustainable path (2014 Index of Economic Freedom, Source) Internationalization Seminar 2014 Program The current program is subject to change. Check the updated program at www.ibhub.fi. In case of further questions, please contact the Internationalization Seminar organizers via Ib-hub@turkuamk.fi . We are also currently looking for sponsors! If your company is willing to sponsor this student-run Seminar, please contact us! IB-HUB NEWSLETTER Q3-2014 | Issue Q3-2014 3 IB-HUB COMING SOON! Open Innovation Seminar 2015 IB-HUB Blog: Read us! The Prestudy team of Open Innovation Seminar 2015 has already been formed. We aim that from now until December 2014, the team will set up a full program for the seminar which is expected to take place in early 2015 at TUAS. IB-HUB will have a blog! We are planning to raise the awareness of IB-HUB image. With the blog, we can give you a glimpse of what we are doing, our views, cultural events in Turku city, testimonials from alumni of IBHUB and so on. The theme and all the details of Open Innovation Seminar 2015 will be published on our website www.IB-hub.fi soon, so stay tuned with us and wait for updated info! The blog will be right on our website so stay tuned with us for more amazing news! IB-HUB FOLLOW UP Is IB-HUB on Instagram? Calling for company projects! YES! IB-HUB now showed up on Instagram! We set up the account and started uploading our very first pictures. Our purpose is to let IB-HUB be close to the audience, which are partly students in Turku region. We aim to bring the activities of IB-HUB such as seminars, projects, meetings, cultural perspectives in Turku region, and be visible to our followers, to make them realize that there are dedicated and active members behind the name IB-HUB! We are international, creative, workaholic and most importantly, it is very joyful to work with us! IB-HUB has completed a project with an SME targeting Russian market and now we are working on several companies’ projects, such as focusing on the Baltic Sea markets for a SME in Turku region as well as working with a local company to find relevant markets for their products and services. Don’t forget to follow us on our new place Instagram! The name of IB-HUB on Instagram is ib.hub_turkuamk If your company has specific challenges in the area of internationalization (market research, find retailers/partners in a target country, clarify logistics and supply chain in order to import/export products for a company), or if you would like us to innovate new opportunities internationally, please contact us via IB-hub@turkuamk.fi Open Innovation Seminar 2015 – Prestudy team Photo: Viet Anh IB-HUB NEWSLETTER Q3-2014 Our mailing address: Lemminkaisenkatu 30 20520 Turku, Finland Email: IB-hub(at)turkuamk.fi Website: www.ib-hub.fi You can find our Instagram link by clicking on the icon Find us on Copyright © 2014 IB-HUB All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter due to having taken part in IB-HUB’s Seminars or Projects. In case you do not wish to receive IB-HUB newsletters, please send an email to IB-hub@turkuamk.fi