June 2-3, 2009 - Kazakhstan Franchise Forum 2009
The U.S. Embassy announces its participation in a forum promoting the franchising business model. On June 2 at the Hotel Kazakhstan in Almaty, and on June 3 at the U.S. Embassy in Astana, Mega Center will present Kazakhstan Franchise Forum 2009, half-day seminars being organized by the U.S. Commercial Service and the Kazakhstan Franchise Agency. The forums are designed to inform Kazakhstani entrepreneurs, SMEs, and local and federal government representatives about the franchising business model, how to get started, and the economic benefits of franchising. The forums will also provide information on franchise brands interested in entering the Kazakhstani market. This will be an excellent opportunity for Kazakhstani businesspeople to find new and successful business concepts in retail.
The event is being presented by Mega Center, with additional sponsorship from Pizza Hut and Coffeedelia. Mr. Charlie Weeks of the International Franchise Association will be the guest speaker, providing a mini-MBA course in franchising, explaining how franchising works and how to work with potential franchisors. U.S. Ambassador Richard Hoagland will participate by discussing the economic importance of franchising and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Saw Ching Hong will provide an overview of how his government successfully diversified its economy by implementing franchising development policies. Other guest speakers will include experts in franchising, retail, commercial real estate, and successful franchising companies in Kazakhstan.
To reserve a space in this seminar, contact the Kazakhstan Franchise Agency at 7-727-245-6520; 241-7423; 245-6454, e-mail at kfa_02@mail.ru , or register on-line at http://www.buyusa.gov/kazakhstan/ru/