Napa | Developing Communities and Global Migration
May 20—Commonwealth Club World Affairs Napa Valley Chapter hosts a local business owner who epitomizes locals acting globally, improving lives in impoverished countries around the world.
The World Affairs Napa Valley chapter hosts quarterly programs in the heart of wine country. Open to World Affairs members and non-members alike, our wide-ranging international programming features presentations and discussions with leaders, innovators, and other experts in such areas as economic development, politics, human rights, and the environment. Programs take place at the Yountville Community Center and run for 90 minutes, including an informal reception featuring Napa Valley wines and conversation with the speaker.
Chapter Chair
Stan Knight, M.A. International Relations, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, napavalley@worldaffairs.org
Event Location
Yountville Community Center, Heritage Room
6516 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
May 20—Commonwealth Club World Affairs Napa Valley Chapter hosts a local business owner who epitomizes locals acting globally, improving lives in impoverished countries around the world.
Sabine Hirsohn of Napa shared her amazing round-the-world voyage in a 65-foot sloop as a "Blue Habits Ambassador" with the Oceanic Society.
Reta Jo Lewis, President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Honore Comfort, Vice President of International Marketing at Wine Institute, discussed how to grow Napa Valley wine exports and wine supply chains in a changing and competitive world market.