Chinese Economic and Trade Delegation to Visit Maryland on January 4

Dear Maryland Colleagues:

The Office of the Secretary of State has just been advised that a large delegation from our Sister State in Anhui Province, China will be in Maryland on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 4. Since the delegation is comprised of economic and development representatives from the Provincial government as well as various counties and cities within the Province, we have made arrangements for a meeting to be held at the offices of the Tech Council of Maryland (9700 Great Seneca Highway in Rockville; driving directions can be found on the Council’s website, www.mdhitech.org). We invite you, others in your organization, or interested local business people to attend and learn some of the opportunities within our Chinese Sister State. The proposed schedule for the afternoon follows:

2:00 p.m. Arrive

2:15-3:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions

Presentations by Delegation Members

3:15-4:45 p.m. Break-out Discussions

5:00 p.m. Depart

Despite the short notice, we hope you will be able to participate. If not, we would appreciate your passing this invitation along to others who might like to make some connections in China. This year marked the 25th Anniversary of Maryland’s partnership with Anhui, and the State’s April mission to China, which included two stops in the Province, has resulted in an increasing interest from Anhui in relationships with Maryland companies and organizations. The attachment provides the purpose for the delegation’s trip and a list of the delegation members. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Susan Frick Payne, Director of International Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of State, at 410-260-3858 or spayne@sos.state.md.us. If you or others plan to attend, please notify Mendy Nitsch, Assistant Coordinator in the International Division, at 410-260-3865 or mnitsch@sos.state.md.us at your earliest convenience.