Maryland's China "Sisters"
Sister State, City & County Relationships with the People's Republic of China

(Reception/Light Buffet Followed By Panel Discussion)

In 1980 Governor Harry Hughes led a delegation of business, government, education and cultural leaders to Anhui Province in China and signed a Sister State agreement. Five years later, Mayor William Donald Schaefer led a similar delegation to the city of Xiamen. In 2005 Queen Anne's County began a relationship with Canglang District, Suzhou City. Tonight's meeting will feature a panel presentation on these three relationships, each of which includes important business connections as well as cultural and education ties with Maryland.

Speakers:

Dean Esslinger Chairman, Board of Directors, MD Sister State Programs
W. Fontaine Bell Chairman, Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee
Suzanne Eakle Ford, Economic Development Manager, Queen Anne's County
& Liaison for Sister County International Council


When:

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 (Wednesday), 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Where:

City Hall (Curran Room)
100 North Holliday Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Click here to get directions

Note: City Hall is a controlled building. Be sure to have a
picture ID with you.

Parking: There are many pay parking lots in the area. The closest to
City Hall is Central Parking at 510 East Lexington Street,
(corner of Lexington & Gay Streets) Baltimore,
MD 21202.
Payment:

Early Bird Price (paid by April 11):

  • $20 Members
  • $35 Non-members

Regular Price (after April 11):

  • $25 Members
  • $40 Non-Members

Payment in advance and by April 11 is required for Early Bird Registrations. No shows will be billed at the regular price. Cancel by April 11 for refund.

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You may register onsite.