India, China trade subject of two events in Bellevue

February 5, 2010 6:24 pm

Experts offer coaching on trade with India and China

Two events to help businesses and entrepreneurs learn about new export and import trade opportunities with China and India will be held at Bellevue City Hall this month.

The first, “China – The Next Five Years,” will be Wednesday, Feb. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. The city of Bellevue is co-hosting the event with the World Trade Club. A panel of experts will discuss the evolution of the US-China trading relationship, new policies and what the future holds.

The “New Generation,” urbanization, wages and population growth will be highlighted. Also, participants will discover the level of competition for information-technology outsourcing between China and India and learn about changes in China’s law enforcement, court system and social protocols.

Panelists will include Peter Cuthbert, MulvannyG2 Architecture’s business development manager in Shanghai; Madhu Rao of Seattle University and Alan Lai of the Chinese Information Service Center.

Dinner and business networking time are included. For additional information, contact the World Trade Club at info@worldtradeclub.net or 206-686-3736.

The second event will be “Developing a Marketing Strategy for India,” which will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Entrepreneurs and executives with companies selling or considering selling in India can learn from a panel of experts in Mumbai appearing at City Hall via an audio and visual feed.

The panel will feature entrepreneurs, U.S. Department of Commerce officials and legal experts.

The city is presenting the event with TiE Seattle, the U.S. Commercial Service and the state Department of Commerce. Cosponsors include the Trade Development Alliance, WASITRAC, the Indo American Friendship Forum and the Washington Export Finance Assistance Center.

For further information, contact: Sam Tsoming (206-553-5615 x232) or Karl da Gama Campos (206-256-6142). Registration

The Asian population in Bellevue is 22 percent, with Indians representing a significant segment of the local professional workforce and entrepreneurs.