Press Release - 2008 Markham China Buisness Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MARKHAM BOARD OF TRADE
INFORMATION SESSION: ANNOUNCING
2008 MARKHAM CHINA BUSINESS MISSION


WHEN
Thursday November 29, 2007 7:30 to 9 a.m.

WHAT
Exclusive Information Session: Announcing 2008 Markham China Business Mission

WHERE
Markham Civic Centre, Canada Room (101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham L3R 9W3)

WHO
Lead by: Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Honourary Mission Chair

Organized by: The Markham Board of Trade
Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA)

Supported by: Canada’s High-Tech Capital, the Town of Markham

Please RSVP to Danielle Smith 905-474-0730 ext 17 dsmith@markhamboard.com


The Markham Board of Trade will officially announce its partnership with the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association to launch a Markham China Business Mission in the spring of 2008.

This information session will be driven by Mayor Frank Scarpitti as Honourary Mission Chair; along with Regional Councillor Tony Wong; RHMCBA President Benedict Leung, C.A.; and Chair of the Markham Board of Trade Board of Directors, Darlene Klemchuck.

Markham-area businesses and associations will learn about this planned mission including its purpose, leaders, logistics, cost, procedure and benefits. Direct questions will be addressed and information packages provided to all in attendance at this FREE EVENT.

The 2008 Mission is expected to include between 25-30 Markham-area business representatives from a cross-section of industries and organizations.

MISSION BACKGROUND

Organized by the Markham Board of Trade and the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association, supported by the Town of Markham, Canada’s High-Tech capital, this global economic development initiative is a venture designed to foster greater trade relations between Markham’s business community and four of China’s most lucrative business centres: Shanghai (Major Commercial Centre), Wuhan (Major Manufacturing Centre), Beijing (Major Political Centre, home to the Zhongguancun Science Park) and Hong Kong (Major Financial Centre).

The Markham China Business Mission 2008 is directed towards Markham-area businesses and associations already doing business in, actively pursuing or considering entering the Chinese market. Mission participants will travel among these four Chinese business hubs and follow a structured program designed to create opportunities with their Chinese counterparts. The purpose is to engage in meaningful partnerships that will result in increased trade and investment.

The Markham China Business Mission 2008 will take place between March 28 and April 8 2008 and provide participants with benefits such as:

• Market Intelligence, Investment and Trade Information
• Targeted Business Networking Opportunities
• Connections to Senior Chinese Government Officials
• Links with Science and Technology Parks
• One-on-one Business Matching Meetings
• All Inclusive Program and ongoing support throughout the mission from experienced international traders

Special industry focuses include (but are not limited to): information and communication technologies, Life Sciences, Infrastructure & Design, Entertainment & Culture, Advanced Manufacturing, Tourism & Hospitality, Financial & Business Services. Inquiries relating to alternate industries will also be taken.

CONTACT/INFORMATION INQUIRIES

To learn more about the mission and how to participate, please contact:

Ms. Mary Ann Quagliara
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Markham Board of Trade
Tel: 905-474-0730 x 16 www.markhamboard.com