Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
CENTRAL ASIAN ROUND TABLE BUSINESS DISCUSSION
A timely Round Table Business Discussion focused on the economic and business environment was presented by the Central Asian Productivity Research Center. Presenters , who were all regional coordinators for the CAPRC, were: Shairbek Dzhuraev, director of Crossroads Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic; Basrad Pashayev, international business consultant and entrepreneur, Baku, Azerbaijan; and Zafer Karaca, entrepreneur and attorney with offices in London, and Istanbul.
CAPRC INTRODUCES NEW ZOOM
BUSINESS PROGRAM TO AZERBAIJAN UNIVERSITY
Following an administrative transition at Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan, the CAPRC has been invited to revive a course it introduced 21 years ago,“Introduction to Business”, with a focus on English business terms.
At the invitation of NSU’s Rector Elbrus Isayev, to CAPRC’s Professor Harry Lepinske, both long-time friends, the program that used to be presented by volunteers who visited the university, now will be presented, at first, for NSU faculty members, via Zoom.
CAPRC’s Chairman, Professor Harry Lepinske, has appointed Professor Paul Prabhaker administrator of this volunteer program. Professor Prabhaker who has served as vice president of global programs, at Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, Illinois, with administration the at Illinois Institute of Technology and is chairman of the CAPRC;s Education and Training Committee, has a wealth of experience with teaching and administration for international programs.
Basrad Pashayev, a prominent business leader in Baku, will serve as the liaison between the two institutions. He was one of the original students in the CAPRC programs in Azerbaijan 21 years ago.
Kwan Segal , co-chairman for the CAPRC’s Education and Training committee, and Anthony Preston, Executive director for Global Programs, NIU, and associate dean for MBA program, and CAPRC advisory board member, will serve as an advisors
Friday, November 13, 2020 Q4 Advisory Board Meeting
NIU Facility
105 W. Madison St. , 17th Floor.
October 26, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Marketing Plans
Speaker: Jamaluddin Husain, CAPRC
October 19, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Finance and Securities Markets
Speaker: Yuri Hoffman, CAPRC
October 12, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Marketing
Speaker: Colleen Hickman, CAPRC
October 5, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Teamwork, Improving Performance, Production, Organization Management, Leadership, and Motivation
Speaker: Harry Lepinske, CAPRC
September 28, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Organization Management, Leadership, and Motivation
Speaker: Ronald Melka, CAPRC
September 21, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Speaker: Jamaluddin Husain, CAPRC
September 14, 2020 CAPRC Business and Professional Institute
Nakhchivan State University On-Line Lecture: Introduction to Business Strategy
Speaker: Paul Prabhaker, CAPRC
Friday, Sept 25, 0930 Q3 Advisory Board Meeting
Bemis Woods western Springs, IL Outdoors due to Corona19 Virus
August 2020 CAPRC Newsletter
June 26, 2020 9:30 AM Preparing for Global Trade Disruption
ON-LINE SEMINAR
Since this is CAPRC’s 1st virtual seminar, there is no fee for registering or attending. However any contribution you can make to CAPRC to offset costs are greatly appreciated.
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THE WORLD REOPENS
Following several months of inactivity caused by the Covid-19 virus, the Central Asian Productivity Research Center has announced a dynamic return to normalcy. Its first event is a timely conference focusing on PREPARING FOR GLOBAL TRADE DISRUPTION on Friday, June 26, followed by training programs for several foreign delegations arriving in Chicago from Central Asia.
A TIMELY PROFIT-ORIENTED EVENT
You all know the business world is changing, and changing rapidly. The infamous virus has changed much in our lives and that of business, government, and academia.
Many company decision-makers will need to review company policies, practices, and procedures. It will be an even greater challenge for those involved in international business and trade.
GREETING
Harry Lepinske, Chairman Central Asian Productivity Research Center
Paul Prabhaker Vice Chairman Central Asian Productivity Research Center
OFFICIAL WELCOME
Erin Cole, President/CEO Clinton (Iowa) Development Corporation
Former U.S. Diplomat and USAID Executive
PREPARING FOR GLOBAL TRADE DISRUPTION
Moderator: Kasi Paturi President Pan Asian American Business Council
Panelist: Alex Mathew COO Biomass Energy Systems Inc.
Panelist: Jerry Strub , Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Growth Consulting, Inc.
VIEWS FOCUSING ON EXPORTS
Moderator: Romuald J. Poplawski, President U.S. Global Corporation
Panelist: Jafer Hasnain Managing Principal Sea Spire Advisors LLC
Panelist Capt. Shahid Naseer, President and CEO SHAARS International
CAPRC Advisory Board Member
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW WORLD TRADE CENTER (Scheduled for Thursday 10:30 AM)
PROPOSED WORLD TRADE CENTER (30 min)
Presenter: Bill Lada, World Trade/Global Trade Illinois
PLANS FOR NEW SMART CITY (30 min)
Presenter: Paul McDermott, President/CEO Civilocity Inc.
Webinar Review
Dr. Paul Prabhaker, NIU,
CAPRC Advisory Board Member
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Anthony Preston, Executive Director Global Programs College of Business NIU
CAPRC Advisory Board Membe
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 NGOs AND PUBLIC POLICY
Presented by: Central Asian Productivity Research Center
World Chicago
Ron Melka, executive director for Lyons Township (Illinois) and a CAPRC associate professional, (right) is seen , stressing concepts during a training session for representatives from Kazakhstan at World Chicago, Chicago. The Central Asian Productivity Research Center’s Education and Training Committee, conducts an average of ten sessions per year for visitors from Central Asia.
Professor Melka is an adjunct professor of public policy at Illinois Institute of Technology
9:00am Networking
9:30am OPENING REMARKS
Nina Wilson Program Associate, World Chicago
Professor Harry Lepinske, Chairman
Central Asian Productivity Research Center
OFFICIAL WELCOME
Alex Nisengolts, attorney-at-law
Alex is an attorney at- law in Illinois, and a Russian-speaking
professional with strong legal experience with Kazakhstan
GOVERNMENT, NGOS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Ronald Melka, MPA, executive director
Lyons Township Mental Health Commission
Ron is directly involved in working with government at
all levels and setting policies for workable programs with NGOs.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Jim is president of his own consulting firm, but has been
Executive director for the Portland Cement Association (PCA)
President of the Precast/Prestressed Cement Institute (PCI)
Executive vice president of the American Nuclear Society
FINAL DISCUSSIONS
January 24, 2020 CENTRAL ASIAN PRODUCTIVITY RESEARCH CENTER
Q1 BUSINESS MEETING
January 17, 2020 SUCCESSFUL OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
Prominent representatives from business and academia gave timely presentations focusing on successful offshore renewable energy projects in which they are involved during the Central Asian Productivity Research Center’s annual Energy Seminar Friday, January 17.
It was hosted by the Consul General of Turkey Ayse Selcan Sanli, at the consulate conference room in Chicago.
This working relationship has produced the annual seminar for more than a decade.Prior to this alliance, the host organization, the International Press Club of Chicago, began its support in 2001.
Professor Harry Lepinske, CAPRC chairman, is seen opening the seminar
Opening the event was Turkish Consul General Ayse Selcan Sanli
Professor Ozgur Arslan-Ayaydin, finance professor, at the University of Illinois-Chicago, known for her research and writings in the field of the financial aspects of energy, is seen
Explaining “Blockchain As A Technology Backbone For An Open Market” .She also is chairman of the CARC’s energy committee.
Romuald Poplawski, president of U. S. Global Energy LLC, discussed “International Project Development”, focusing on solar, wind, and other alternative opportunities.
F. Lee Simmons, CTO/Head of Global Technology Department of Bioenergy Corporation, a Kaltija Company, Chicago, discussed “ Novel Waste Conversion Methods Providing Sustainable Non-Combustible Energy Generation For Urban Environments”.
Jafer Hasnain, president Seaspire Advisors LLLC, focused on “Lessons from the Frontier Markets”.
Alex Mathew, chief operating officer, Biomass Energy Systems, Inc. was unable to attend. But is available to chat upon request, regarding his proposed topic, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion of Plastic Contaminated Food Waste To Products.”
Professor Harry Lepinske (right), CAPRC chairman, welcoming Ms. Katarzyna 
Szszot, a CAPRC regional coordinator in Poland, to the CAPRC Annual Energy Seminar held at the conference center of the consulate of the Turkish Republic on January 17.
Katarzyna Szszot, formerly worked with Poland’s Minster of Entrepreneurship and Technology, now is associated with the University of Economics and innovation, in Lublin, Poland. She serves on the CAPRC’s Entrepreneurship and Education and Training Committees
January 2020 CITY OF ROCKFORD HONORS CAPRC BOARD MEMBER
The City of Rockford’s Mayor Tom McNamara (right) is seen presenting the “Key to the City” to Shahid Naseer, a CAPRC board member and entrepreneurs, for his outstanding achievement in the city. His wife, Dr. Aliza Naseer joined him for this outstanding ceremony.
A retired merchant sea captain, he now operates a successful export company in Rockford, and serves as co-chairman for the CAPRC’s maritime committee.
Last updated on September 10, 2025 by Michael Alex Krzyston