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Please join us again this fall for another in our series of China Business Briefings. Details will be available soon!



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We are planning a Trade Mission to China in June 2007. It won't be just another "get on the bus, get off the bus" "meet, greet, eat, retreat" tour. If you would like to join a small group of business executives for this targeted mission, please let us know.



China Business Briefings: Export and Import Strategies


Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Marriott - Lake Mary - Orlando and Friday March 16, 2007 at the World Trade Center - Atlanta


Thinking about business in China?
If you aren't, chances are your competition is.... Maybe you should too?

Not just another China business conference! Each of our key speakers has over 20 years experience in China. Each of our panelists has extensive international business experience. You will be able to ask questions and get real, down-to-earth, practical answers from people who have really been there. You will gain valuable insights on including China in your broader international trade strategies. Beijing Central Business District (CBD)


Whether you are already engaged or would like to learn about the markets and opportunities in China today, you should attend. You will find the presentations informative and the discussions lively.


You receive:

  • In-depth presentations and discussions of export and import challenges and opportunities, from production strategies and pricing to competitor analysis, IP and payment issues,
  • Opportunity to meet speakers and panelists after the briefing to seek specific advice or answers to your trade questions,
  • Book "Going East or West? A Handbook for American and Chinese Business Travelers"
  • Informative hand-outs related to current opportunities in Agri-business, Infrastructure, Eco-Friendly Technologies, and other sectors
  • Background reports and maps related to China - WTO, China - US and Globalization issues
  • Networking opportunities with fellow attendees
  • Lists of supporting business resources, groups and contacts
  • Opportunity to begin planning your first or next trade visit to China


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Briefing Agenda

7:30 am Networking
  Orlando Atlanta
8:00 am Welcome and Introductions
Terri Morgan, President, Wudang Research Association
Welcome and Introductions
Diane Alleva-Caceres, Managing Director, Market Access International, Inc.
8:15 am Opening Remarks
Walter Mitchell, Vice-President, Zim American Integrated Shipping Services Company Inc.
Opening Remarks
Penelope Prime, Ph.D., Director, China Research Center and Professor of Economics, Mercer University, Stetson School of Economics & Business
8:30 am Presentation: China Markets - Challenges and Opportunities for American Exporters
Jeff Willis, President, China Leads, LLC
How can US companies contact potential partners in China? What about the language barriers? Where can US companies find background information on potential partners or distributors? How do the cultural differences impact business arrangements? What are the key strategies for doing business in China? How can IP and company-private information be protected? Where can US companies go to get help?
9:00 am Exports: Questions and Answers
9:15 am Presentation: China Sourcing Success – More Than What Meets The Eye
Timothy Heberlein, President, TS Edgewater Consultants, LLC
How can my company find a reliable supplier in China? Where can I go for background checks on prospective suppliers? What about factory certification? Should we use an agent or directly source our materials? How do I deal with the language barrier? When is “no” a real answer and not just a negotiating ploy? Is it true there is a worker shortage in China? How can I protect my designs and other intellectual property? What if there is a quality or delivery problem? What about RMB revaluation?
9:45 am Imports: Questions and Answers
  Orlando Atlanta
10:00 am Key Issues: Intellectual Property
Ken Mouradian, Director, U.S. Department of Commerce, Orlando U.S. Export Assistance Center
Key Issues: Trade Finance
Henry Yu, Managing Director, Global Trade Solutions, SunTrust Bank
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Panel Discussion
  Orlando Atlanta
  Jeff Willis, President, China Leads, LLC
Timothy Heberlein, President, TS Edgewater Consultants, LLC
Rebecca DeShazo-Westly (USAF - Ret.) - Regional Sales Manager, Belden & Associates
Edward Han, Managing Partner, Synorica Resources, LLC
Jerry Striplin, President, Global Business Consultants
Rachel Shipley, Trading Wise, Inc.
Howard Gitten, Counsel, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Jeff Willis, President, China Leads, LLC
Timothy Heberlein, President, TS Edgewater Consultants, LLC
Rebecca DeShazo-Westly (USAF - Ret.) - Regional Sales Manager, Belden & Associates
Jerry Striplin, President, Global Business Consultants
Howard Gitten, Counsel, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Randy Knott, Vice-President, MACTEC
Walter Mitchell, Vice-President, Zim American Integrated Shipping Services Company Inc.
11:45 am Questions and Answers
12:00 pm Adjourn


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