October 10, 2007 * 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Louisville

A seminar on Doing Business in China and getting you the answers you need to Succeed.

There is real money to be made exporting to China. In 2006, China bought $55 billion worth of American-made goods. U.S. export sales to China are growing at double-digit rates because as China seeks advanced technical know-how, systems, and processes, and highly regards the "made in America" quality. What’s more, China has $1.2 trillion in foreign currency reserves to pay for whatever it wants to buy from foreign suppliers. However, there are serious obstacles to prospering as an exporter to China. This conference will address what your business should know to be a successful American exporter to China.

Program Details

Understand the Latest Trends:

• Re-balancing of China's economy and the shift from investment to consumption and what it means for your company.
• What are the challenges and opportunities in China's emerging, second-tier markets?
• What does the middle class in China look like? What are they buying?
• Why is China the world's third largest luxury good market with the fastest growth rate?
• China's HR - high number of graduates each year, what is happening in the work force?

Agenda Topics:

• China’s Commercial Landscape, Current and Emerging Issues
  William S. Lawton, Foreign Service Officer, formerly based in Shanghai
• Assessing and Managing Risk in the Chinese Market: Panel Discussion Covering...
      -Keys to Successful Trade Financing and Currency Hedging
      -Working with a Chinese Partner: How to Find, Evaluate & Motivate
      -Strategic Considerations for Market Entry and IPR Protection 
      -Getting Your Products to Market: Logistics & Supply China Considerations
• Realities of the Chinese Market: Manufacturers Perspective
  Local business panel shares lessons learned and successful practices

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Speakers Include:

 

William S. Lawton, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Commercial Service


PNC Bank Officials on how to make sure you get paid
     -   George Hoffman, Vice President and International Product, PNC Bank
     -   Antonio Febre, Codero, Managing Director Foreign Exchange, PNC Bank

FedEx representatives on supply chain considerations
     -   Kathy Martin, Sr. International Executive, FedEx

Attorney specializing in forms of partnerships and IP strategies
     -   Joseph Dehner, Partner & C0-Chair International Practice, Frost Brown Todd LLP

Consultancy advising MNCs on negotiation, cultural communication, due diligence
     -   Ann Marie Plubell, Consultant, The Plubell Firm LLC “East-West Business Bridge“

Exporters sharing hard learned lessons and tips for success 
     -   Gerald Plappert, CFO, Fisher- Klosterman Inc.
     -   John Kuecker, CFO, Zoeller Co.

Registration and Information

For more information on the seminar, please contact Brian Miller at (502) 582-5066 or brian.miller@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

COST: $35

REGISTER Now: Click here

LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Louisville
                    320 West Jefferson Street
                    Louisville, KY 40202
                    (502) 581-1234

Customized export counseling and other export assistance is available through your local US Commercial Service, Louisville Export Assistance Center. Find out more about their support at: http://www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/louisville.html  

Learn more about the the China market at the China Business Information Center. Market research, trade leads, trade shows, regulatory issues and more! An information resource of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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