India and China, Tigers at Large in the East
Join us for an informative seminar about two of the world’s fastest growing economies and the opportunities that exist for U.S. businesses. Over the past decade, China and India have experienced economic growth rates of 10% and 7.5%, respectively, and experienced a 20% uptick in importation of U.S. products and services. Learn how to avoid unique market pitfalls while partaking in the prosperity.
Topics Covered:
- Country Briefings – China, India and the Differences of Cultures and Business Environments
- Practical Insight - Comparative Advantages and Disadvantages
- Strategic Planning – Market Entry and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Locating Partners – How to Find, Evaluate, and Motivate Partners
- Market Opportunities - Determine which market holds the best opportunities for your company, and in which of these mega markets you should invest your time and resources
Speakers:
Special Remarks by Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce, Washington DC. Mr. Khanna is charged with guiding more than 100 Export Assistance Centers around the U.S. in opening foreign markets to American Technology. Prior to his appointment he was a practicing attorney in San Francisco specializing in intellectual property matters.
Abdul Quader Shaikh Ph.D, Senior International
Economist and Regional Coordinator for Africa, Middle East and
South Asia Trade Information Center, US Department of
Commerce
David J. Hofmann, Director North America, InterChina
Consulting Inc.
Matthew Quigley, Senior International Trade Specialist,
China Business Information Center, US Department of
Commerce
Sharad "Jack" Marathe, CEO, Universal Technical Systems,
Inc., a Rockford software development firm, sharing
insight on doing business with the key industries of India
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Dueling Tigers Program
Location: Glass Class Room at the
EIGERlab
605
Fulton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103
Registration: Click Here. $35 per person payable by credit card.
Price includes refreshments, all conference materials, a copy of the new "China Business Handbook" -- an excellent resource on doing business in China.
For more information, contact Patrick Hope, US Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service at 815.316.2380, or Patrick.hope@mail.doc.gov . Promotional Flyer
Sponsor:
FedEx
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Program organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Rockford, Illinois. For more information on the U.S. Commercial Service and assistance available for U.S. exporters, please visit http://www.export.gov.
Program supported by the China and India Business Information Centers -- resources of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Information Center. Find information and practicalities of exporting to China and India along with other Dueling Tiger programs from these Centers.