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2008 HAWAII
GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND FINANCE (GCBF)

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CALL FOR PAPERS

2008 WINTER GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND FINANCE

WAIKIKI, HAWAII

You are invited to participate in the 2008 Winter Global Conference on Business and Finance. The Conference, sponsored by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC, will be held January 9-12, 2008 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING OUR CONFERENCES

  • To publish an abstract of your paper in our refereed conference proceedings (Title "Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings," ISSN 1931-0285, CD-Rom)

  • To network with other professionals

  • To present your research at an international conference

  • To receive feedback on your research

  • To compete for the Outstanding Research Award

  • To compete for the Best Paper in Session Award

  • To have your paper considered for publication in a peer reviewed journal

  • To network with potential employers and employees

Conference proceedings will be published under the Title "Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings," ISSN 1931-0285, CD-Rom and online.

Important Deadlines

Manuscript or abstraction submission               November 12, 2007
Regular registration and payment receipt          November 26, 2007
Award submission                                          December 3, 2007
Proceedings submission                                  December 3, 2007

Theoretical, empirical and applied papers in all areas of business, finance, marketing, management, accounting, MIS, public administration, economics, tourism, business education and related fields are welcome. Papers do not need to be global in nature. Both English and Spanish language sessions will be offered. An internet session will be offered for those unable to make the trip to Hawaii.

The Conference is affiliated with four peer-reviewed journals. The International Journal of Business and Finance Research (IJBFR); International Journal of Management and Marketing Research; and Global Journal of Business Research (GJBR) are scheduled for listing in the 11th edition of Cabell’s directory. The IJBFR and GJBR are scheduled for indexing The American Economic Association's Econlit, e-JEL and JEL on CD. Spanish language papers are published in Revista Internacional Administración y Finanzas. Papers honored with the Outstanding Research Award at the conference will be offered publication in one of our Journals. We anticipate 10-20 percent of submitted papers will win the award. In addition, papers receiving the Best Paper in Session Award are reviewed for possible Journal publication.

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Submissions

Submit a 200-word abstract or completed paper by e-mail to: submissions@theIBFR.com  prior to the deadline noted above. Early submissions are greatly appreciated. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Acrobat PDF format. Include the contact information for all authors on the first page of the document. You will receive an email containing an acceptance or rejection letter within 10 business days.

Conference Fees

Regular conference registration is US$320 for the first paper and US$80 for each additional paper. All conference attendees are required to pay the fee. A US$50 late fee applies for registration fees paid after the deadline. Individuals that are not presenting a paper at the conference are invited to participate in the conference. Regular registration fees will apply. Full-time students will receive a US$45 discount off the conference registration fee. Documentation of student status is required.

Registration fees Before November 26, 2007

  • Presenter for the first paper $320

  • Non-Presenter $320

  • Full-time students $275

Registration Fees Received After November 26, but Before December 5, 2007

  • Presenter for the first paper $370

  • Non-Presenter $370

  • Full-time students $325

Other Fees

  • Additional paper fee $80 for each additional paper, limit 4 paper per author

  •  Award Banquet guests $ 50 per guest

Hotel Reservations

We encourage you to stay at the conference hotel and to arrange for your lodging early. Hawaii is a popular destination and hotels do sell out, especially during the winter months. We have arranged for a small block of rooms at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The group rates are:

Manor Rooms     $145 (2-3 star)
City View           $210 (4 star)
Ocean View        $230 (4 star)

Taxes and fees apply. This group rate is available until December 9, 2007 or until the block of rooms is filled, whichever comes first. To receive this rate, please make your reservation online at: Sheraton Waikiki or by calling 808-921-4611. Please mention The IBFR Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF). Visit us at theibfr.com/sheratonwaikiki.htm for detailed information about the hotel, applicable taxes, fees and amenities.

Information About Waikiki, Hawaii

We have included a section about Honolulu, Hawaii and the Waikiki Beach area on or website located at www.theIBFR.com/hawaii.htm 

Information About the Hotel

We have included a section about Sheraton Waikiki at:
http://www.theibfr.com/sheratonwaikiki.htm

United States Visa Requirements
Please contact the US Consulate in your area to receive updated visa information. Please allow sufficient time to process your visa application.

Conference Cancellations

The Institute reserves the right to cancel the conference in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event or other unusual circumstances as determined solely by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC. In such instances, the Institute will be responsible only for returning the attendee’s conference registration fee.

 

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