Free seminar helps Washington companies enter new markets

SEATTLE – Decision makers looking for an effective China strategy for their small to medium businesses will benefit from a free seminar about generating sales to new markets. It will be 3-5 p.m. Friday, March 8, at 13925 Interurban Ave. South, Tukwila, Wash.
 
Enrollment is limited for the seminar, which is hosted by the Washington Small Business International Trade Center (SBDC) and Desh International Law. Please register and find more information online at http://wsbdc.org/training-calendar
 
Desh attorney Jack Ding will present “Going in Smart, Coming out Paid.” Ding has extensive experience in Washington State-China business matters and will discuss various aspects of doing business in China. He will address the increased desire and opportunity for U.S.-made goods and services because of China’s growing middle class.
 
SBDC international trade specialist Vern Jenkins will present “Best Practices for China Market Success.” Jenkins has more than 15 years of experience doing business in China and other Far East nations.
 
The seminar is funded in part with a grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board.
 
About the SBDC
The Washington SBDC promotes economic vitality within state communities by providing expert business advising, demand-driven training and applied research to existing businesses and entrepreneurs. The SBDC is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, other educational institutions, economic development organizations and the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information on the mission and services of the SBDC, visit the website at http://www.wsbdc.org.