The College of Public and International Affairs of the University of Bridgeport proudly presents the Robert Sammis Lecture Series
What You Need to Know about Doing Business in China – Now
The duPont Tower Room in the Arnold Bernhard Center
84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
5:30pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:00pm – Panel Discussion
Join the University of Bridgeport for a wine and cheese reception and lively discussion on doing business in China. A panel discussion will focus not only on opportunities and market size but also on Connecticut state resources for importing and exporting products from the U.S.’s second largest trading partner. You will also learn how Chinese business reforms are creating an environment that is opening up foreign direct investment and generating export opportunities for small U.S. companies.
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Panelists:
• Tim Driscoll: Driscoll Management Service—Moderator
• Jim Stepanek: OpenChina, LLC, Founder and Owner—Why small US firms are successful exporting to China
• Christian Festa: Ripley Tools, Vice President and General Manager—Opportunity and Strategy – China Market Size, Appreciation for Foreign Products
• Paul Edelberg: Fox Rothschild, LLP, Partner—China’s Market Entry Reform: A New Era for Foreign Direct Investment
• Aaron Knight: Department of Economic and Community Development—Access State Resources for Export and Foreign Direct Investment
Free to attend. RSVP to mjfoster@bridgeport.edu
