CHINA BUSINESS NETWORK PRESENTS


US Commercial Service:
Assisting American Exporters in Selling High Tech Products in East China

featuring Frances “Chip” Peters
Commercial Officer, US Consulate – Shanghai, China

East China is one of the wealthiest and fastest growing areas in China with a large concentration of high tech firms. The region includes Shanghai and the three surrounding provinces. This talk will cover the opportunities and challenges that US exporters, particularly small and midsize high tech companies, might experience in selling to this marketplace:

• The East China market
• Opportunities and challenges for US high tech exporting companies
• China IP protection laws

Francis “Chip” Peters began serving as Commercial Officer in Shanghai, China in July 2006, to assist U.S. companies entering the local market. He is responsible for leading a team of three industry specialists covering high tech, financial, and chemical sectors.

Prior to joining the U.S. Commercial Service, Mr. Peters had over 14 years of experience in technology, computer and telecom industries. He has operated his own company and has worked in management positions in product marketing, international sales and global marketing with various technology companies. He has also spent several years on assignment in Thailand and Malaysia.

Mr. Peters holds a B.A. cum laude in International Relations from Union College, a M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University, and an MBA in International Business from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. His languages include Thai, French, Chinese and Bambara.

[Click here to download Mr. Peter's PowerPoint slides (3MB)]

WHEN	Wednesday, Oct. 3, 12:00-1:30 PM
WHERE	House of Louie Restaurant 331 NW Davis, Chinatown
COST	Lunch & Talk: $20 members; $30 general; $15 for students with ID. Add $5 to above for walk-in registration.
REGISTER	Register On-line (click here), or Call NWCC office, 503-973-5451 by Oct. 2, 2007
PAY	Pay On-line via Credit Card or Paypal (click here)
PARKING	SmartPark on NW Davis, between NW Naito Parkway and NW 1st Ave.