2016 Hawaii Global Conference on Business and Finance

You are invited to participate in the 2016 Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF). The conferences are sponsored by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC (IBFR). The Winter 2016 conference will be held from January 4-7, 2016 at the Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is an exciting destination with much to offer. The Island is home to some of the best beaches in the world including Waikiki Beach. Many water activities are available. There are many additional activities including the Polynesian Cultural Center, Arizona and Missouri Museums, world class shopping and a variety of shows. The other Hawaiian Islands are a short interisland flight away. Visit our website at www.theibfr.com/travel-us.htm and www.theibfr.com/hotel-us.htm for additional information. A detailed call for papers is available at: www.theibfr.com/call-us.htm. The conference provides an excellent venue for you to present your research and receive quality feedback. The conference welcomes papers from academics, including professors and students, and industry practitioners. Theoretical, applied and, empirical papers, as well as case studies in all areas of business, finance, marketing, management, accounting, MIS, public administration, economics, business law, business education, agribusiness, health care administration and related fields are welcome. Papers do not need to be global in nature. An Internet Session will be offered for those unable to make the trip to the conference site. SHARE THIS CALL We request you kindly share this call with your colleagues. The detailed call for papers link is www.theibfr.com/conference.htm. JOURNALS AND PROCEEDINGS The refereed conference proceedings are distributed through ProQuest, EBSCOHost and online. The Conference is affiliated with eight peer-reviewed journals: The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, Global Journal of Business Research, Accounting and Taxation, Business Education and Accreditation, Review of Business and Finance Studies, Revista Internacional Administración & Finanzas and Revista Global de Negocios. Please visit our website for journal specific distribution, indexing and ranking information, including: Ulrich's Directory, The American Economic Association's JEL, Austrian Business Deans Council and others. Papers honored with the Outstanding Research Award at the conference will be offered publication in one of our journals. In addition, papers receiving the Best Paper in Session Award are reviewed for possible journal publication. All registered and paid attendees may publish a short version of their paper in the Conference Proceedings. IMPORTANT DEADLINES Submission for presentation consideration: November 3, 2015 Regular registration and Payment Receipt: November 11, 2015 Award and proceedings submissions: November 16, 2015 Final Payment Deadline: November 27, 2015 Hotel Reservations Deadline: November 24, 2015 SUBMISSIONS FOR PRESENTATION CONSIDERATION Submit a 200-word, abstract, work in progress or full paper at: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm. Early submissions are greatly appreciated. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word. CONFERENCE FEES All attending participants must register and pay the non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee. Conference registration is 360 USD for presenting and non-presenting attendees. The registration fee for full-time students is 330 USD. There is an 80 USD fee for each additional paper. An additional 50 USD fee applies to papers with five or more authors. A 50 USD late fee applies for registration fees received after the regular payment deadline. If your payment is not received by the final payment deadline, your participation will be cancelled. The registration form and payment methods are available at: www.theIBFR.com/cs.htm. HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel rates for the Costa Rica 2016 conference start at 110 USD per night. Hotel rates for the Honolulu Conference start at 159 USD per night. We encourage you to stay at the conference hotels and arrange for your lodging early. Visit our website, www.theibfr.com for additional information. CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONS Please visit www.theibfr.com/conference.htm for terms and conditions. USEFUL LINKS Proceedings Submissions: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm Award Submissions: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm Hotel Information: www.theibfr.com/hotel-us.htm Travel information: www.theibfr.com/travel-us.htm Registration: www.theibfr.com/cs.htm Accepted forms of payment: www.theibfr.com/paymentmethods.htm Conference related inquiries: submissions@theibfr.com