Access International

• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Access International

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Program
The Hub Cira Centre
2929 Arch Street
Mezzanine Level
Philadelphia , PA 19014

Have you ever thought of bringing your product or expanding your service overseas? Could you use some help getting started?

Join us for an interactive panel discussion and learn about the variety of organizations and affordable programs in our region that assist companies looking to import, export, start a foreign subsidiary or find a foreign partner.

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Council are hosting this program to provide guidance to area companies about the myriad of resources available for businesses that want to begin conducting business internationally. Learn how to take advantage of federal, state and local grants and initiatives and tap foreign international business incentives.

In addition to the panelists and remarks by Jonathan C. Adams, Managing Partner, Philadelphia Office, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, there will be representatives from international Chambers of Commerce and other supporting agencies available to provide information pertinent to international expansion.

PANELISTS:

Carol Brooks
Manager, International Trade & Diplomatic Liaison
City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce
Tony Ceballos
Director, Philadelphia US Export Assistance Center (USEAC)
U.S. Commercial Service
Rosemary Dix
Consul
Head of Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Wilfred Muskens
Deputy Secretary
Office of International Business Development
PA Department of Community & Economic Development (PA DCED)
Joanna Savvides
President
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP)
MODERATOR:

Neil Boyden Tanner, Esq.
Associate General Counsel, Aramark
Attendees will be entered in a drawing for two roundtrip BusinessFirst tickets to London's Heathrow or Gatwick airport courtesy of Continental Airlines. Winner must be present to win.

Fees
Individual : $35

Registration ends Tuesday, June 17, 2008