Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Hosts
our February Business Networking Forum Event:
February 2010
February Topic: Small Virginia Businesses Going International
Guest Speaker
Dr. Van R. Wood, Virginia Commonwealth University/School of Business
Winner of the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Award of Excellence in International Trade Education for Small Business 2009
SPEAKER'S BIO
Do you as a small business or organization have what it takes to go international? If yes, how do you know you are effective decision maker in an international setting?
This session will offer you highlights on the working knowledge of issues relating to making decision in today’s global environment. It also aims at equipping you with the tools needed to make sound business decisions in a global setting.
It covers the international business environment, dealing with topics such as national differences in political economy and culture, international trade, exchange rates, intellectual property rights and other topics which affect the international business operations and your firm market entry strategies that the successful entrepreneur needs to make.
So, are you ready to go global? Join us to explore the following questions:
1. How can small businesses gain an international perspective on business – strategic as well as tactical?
2. What are some of the variety of means and methods to go global for small businesses?
3. What are some of the best prospects for the international markets for Virginia small companies?
4. Who are some important people and resources in Greater Richmond in the area of international business?
General Information:
Coordinated by the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, this group of businesses and professionals meet monthly between January and June to network and discuss key issues impacting their businesses' bottom line. This is a business card exchange program.
ASIANet Event Theme:
Small Virginia Businesses Going International
Date and Times:
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 From 6-8pm
Location:
Mekong Restaurant, 6004 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Directions/Map.
Cost:
$10 registration fee for members including Asian hors d'oeuvres, program (1 hour), and a Business Networking Reception (1 hour)
$15 registration fee for non-members including heavy Asian hors d'oeuvres, program (1 hour) , and a Business Networking Reception (1 hour)
Registration:
Please register to RSVP
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Dress:
Business-casual
More details:
For more information please contact us at 804-798-3975.
We thank our Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University / School of Business
