Both new and existing exporters are strongly encouraged to attend this event to learn how their business can take advantage of China's rapidly growing market economy. China has become the world's fastest-growing large economy, with a growth rate of approximately 9 percent each year for more than 25 years. This briefing is designed to help local companies proactively target and develop the Chinese market. Exploring Business Opportunities in China, co-sponsored by the Southwestern PA Commission and the U.S. Commercial Service, is a half-day seminar that will focus on China's growing market economy as well as the volume of Pennsylvania exports currently flowing into China. This seminar will address a variety of dynamic market opportunities. Additionally, the program will focus on extensive and wide-ranging export possibilities, helping your company to capitalize on the new entrepreneurial spirit and trade liberalization occurring in China.

What You Can Expect:
The Dean of St. Vincent's Business School, Dr. Gary Quinlivan, will provide the macro economic profile of China. Dr. Quinlivan was a Fulbright Scholar at Shandong University in the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1989, and in 1997, Shandong University awarded him an honorary professorship. Currently, he is both a dean and a full professor of economics at St. Vincent College.

In addition, Dr. Alain de Sarran, U.S. Commercial Service Deputy Director for the Office of East Asia and the Pacific, will be providing his expertise. Dr. de Sarran joined the federal government as a Presidential Management Intern in 1981. He has since become an International Trade Specialist with his current country responsibilities to include China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.

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