Doing Business in China: What Your Small Business Should Know

While China’s accession into the WTO offers a new market with enormous opportunity and potential, small and medium companies are often unaware of how to take advantage of those opportunities nor are they aware of the risks involved when doing business in China.  The Doing Business in China seminar will act as an informational vehicle to facilitate U.S. businesses’ entry into the Chinese market and enhance their ability to capitalize on WTO developments by accurately portraying the challenges inherent in doing business in China.   During this one-day seminar, government and industry experts will provide practical information on topics including: 

v     Navigating China’s Intellectual Property (IP) Environment

v     Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

v     Realities of the Chinese Market

v     Understanding Standards:  China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Mark

v     Financing, Credit & Payment Options

v     Resources for US Exporters to China: Market Research & Finding Partners

 Includes lunch and keynote speaker  

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain expert insight!   For more information please visit: http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic/Chinaseminar/Info.htm or call 410/451-0025.  To register, please submit the registration form below and fee.

Organized by:

U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration 

and

Maryland-China Business Council

Supporting Organization:

The International Gateway  

For Agenda, click HERE

Thursday, July 10, 2003, 9:30am - 4:45pm

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230  
NEW: Horizon Room

Registration Fee: $45. After close of business July 2, a $5 surcharge will apply. Advance registration is highly recommended. Onsite registration will be subject to availability of space and will incur a $15 surcharge; it is likely that there will be no space for onsite registrants.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic/Chinaseminar/Info.htm  or call 410/451-0025.

To register: 

Sorry.  Registration is closed as of July 7, 2003.  If you have questions about your registration status, call MCBC at 410-451-0025.

Organized by:

U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration  
Maryland-China Business Council

Supporting Organization:

The International Gateway

Directions:

Ronald Reagan Building, International Trade Center (Polaris Room A, B and C)
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW -- Washington DC 20004

The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, many of Washington, DC's finest hotels and other prominent businesses, historical sites and cultural organizations.

Metro
The Federal Triangle metro stop (blue and orange lines) is connected to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center by a covered passageway. In addition, Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) and Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) are within easy walking distance. Metro runs weekdays from 5:30am until midnight; and weekends from 8:00 am until midnight. The last trains leave some stations prior to midnight; see last train times posted in stations.

Driving
From Points South
Take I-95 to 395. Follow 395 (approximately 8 miles) until you cross the 14th Street Bridge. Stay on the left across the 14th Street Bridge and follow 14th Street into town. Cross over Constitution Avenue and the Ronald Reagan Building will be one block down on your right.

From Points West
Take I-66 across the Roosevelt Bridge. Once across, follow signs for Constitution Avenue stay on and follow Constitution Avenue for approximately 9 blocks. Turn left on 15th Street and right on Pennsylvania Avenue. Follow Pennsylvania Avenue to 13th Street into our garage.

From Points North
Take 270 East to the Beltway 495. Take 495 South. The sign will say 495 South/Richmond. Stay on 495 for approximately 3-5 miles. Take the George Washington Parkway (only goes one way). Follow the Parkway for approximately 12 miles and take the exit marked Roosevelt Bridge. This road turns into Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 15th Street and right on Pennsylvania Avenue. Follow Pennsylvania Avenue to 13th Street into our garage.

From Points East
Follow 50 West to New York Avenue. Continue on NY Avenue until you come to 9th Street. Make a left on 9th Street and continue to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution, staying straight in the right lane. Continue two blocks and make a right on 14th Street. The building and main entrance are immediately on your right.

Parking
Public parking is available in our underground parking lot. Public access is available from 13½ Street off Pennsylvania Avenue, from 6:00am until 2:00am Monday through Friday. After 6:00pm, and on weekends, there are two additional entrances on 14th Street. The clearance for public access parking is 6'8". Guests and attendees should allow themselves extra time as the lots are secure and all guests are screened upon entry. There is no overnight parking for guests.