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SB International executives and UD alumni, Satish Gupta and Yasmin Gupta, were privileged to be the first honorees at the installation of the University of Dallas, College of Business Chapter of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS).  The establishing of the BGS chapter is a perk bestowed to schools receiving accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).  The University of Dallas was accredited by AACSB International in 2012.

The CEO Global Business Series, presented by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and sponsored in part by SB International, was pleased to host Rex Tillerson, Chairman & CEO of ExxonMobil.   Mr. Tillerson spoke decisively how innovation has spurred game-changing energy production in North America and is the leading force behind the revitalization of the United States’ steel, auto, and petrochemical manufacturing industries.  Furthermore, Mr. Tillerson gave keen insight as to the benefits of the Keystone pipeline and the potential worldwide welfares, both economic and humanitarian, of free energy trade, particularly for the U.S. during this new “era of abundance.”  Click HERE to read Mr. Tillerson’s speech online.

The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosted a luncheon, sponsored in part by SB International, with Dr. Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State and revered national and international affairs diplomat.  Among several topics, Dr. Kissinger analyzed the United States’ prominent position on the global stage regarding energy production and how that capacity could be leveraged to bring forth diplomacy.  His view zealously promoted energy independence and the opportunity it holds to further U.S. economic growth as well as worldwide political partnerships.   Click HERE to view the discussion online.

Satish Gupta, President & CEO, Yasmin Gupta, Executive Vice President, and Arish Gupta, Senior Vice President, attended numerous events in Washington, D.C. during the inaugural weekend, January 18-21, 2013.  The Company’s executives spoke personally with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden regarding long-term energy planning.  The Administration’s leadership conveyed great optimism for America’s impending benefits from natural gas.  Keeping politics aside and economics at the forefront, President Obama and Vice President Biden expressed the significance of charting the next steps in America’s energy future involving natural gas consumption.  Vice President Biden particularly voiced his upbeat perspective regarding the advancement of natural gas resulting in social and economic prosperities.

The U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, in collaboration with the North Texas Council for International Visitors (NTCIV), sponsored 15 young leaders from countries around the world to travel the U.S. and acquire perspective on politics, media, private sector industry, and other global issues.  Satish Gupta, President and CEO of SB International, hosted the roundtable discussion focusing on topics such as energy policy, business, and corporate social responsibility.  The honored dignitaries represented the nations of Burma, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Guyana, Iceland, India, Latvia, Macedonia, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, and Venezuela.

Mr. Gupta, President & CEO of SB International, was interviewed by Lee Cullum, esteemed journalist and host of KERA’s television program, CEO.   Mr. Gupta provided great insight about U.S. energy policy as well as background regarding his own professional and personal life.  For more information about Lee Cullum and KERA, PBS affiliate, or to watch the interview online, please visit http://www.kera.org/ceo/.

The 7^th Annual Diwali Mela took place on November 3, 2012 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas.  SB International, Inc. and Satish Gupta, President and CEO, are proud to annually support the Diwali celebration.  For more information on this spectacular annual event, please visit www.dfwdiwalimela.com.

President Bill Clinton met with Satish Gupta, President & CEO, and Yasmin Gupta, Executive Vice President, of SB International at a luncheon gathering insight and support for the Clinton Global Initiative.  President Clinton’s foundation has been instrumental in bringing together the influence of world leaders, CEO’s, and major philanthropists in order to address the most pressing global issues.

President Obama attended a dinner event in Austin, Texas on July 17, 2012.  Satish Gupta, President & CEO of SB International, discussed with President Obama the essential future of natural gas production and consumption in the United States.  President Obama addressed the audience and confirmed the importance of natural gas as a key resource in the United States’ future energy blueprint.  Pictured (left to right) with President Obama, are SB executives Arish Gupta, Yasmin Gupta, and Satish Gupta.

April 24, 2012:  Satish Gupta, President & CEO of SB International, Inc., participated in an economic roundtable discussion hosted by Warren Buffett in Omaha, Nebraska.  The participants’ discussion included U.S. natural gas production and utilization, energy, and a number of other topics related to current business and political issues.