FYI, I heard about this and know that Aamir and others may be interested. -Jill Freeman

A Message from our partners at the World Trade Center Tacoma and the Pierce County Economic Development Division

Partners in Trade
Export Forum 2010

Date & Time: Friday, February 19th, 2010 - 8am to 12:30pm

Export Forum 2010 is open to companies considering exporting or that already export and want to expand or focus their export efforts.

Topics include: Identifying and researching the right markets for your products and services. Finding and qualifying customers. Financing and insuring export sales. A Q&A period will follow panel presentations.

Panel Participants:
Export Finance Assistance Center of WA
U.S. Export Assistance Center
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington Manufacturing Services
General Plastics Manufacturing Co.
Parker Paint Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Stina's Cellar
Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc.
Guest Speakers:
Anthony Hemstad, Executive Director, World Trace Center Tacoma (Panel Moderator)
Kevin Phelps, Deputy County Executive, Pierce County
Adam Smith, U.S. Congressman, 9th District

Date & Time: Friday, February 19th, 2010 - 8am to 12:30pm
Location: Environmental Services Building - 9850 64th St W. University Place, WA 98467
Cost: Free
Registration: Online: http://www.piercecoun... or call Hans Kueck: 253-798-2335