Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Doing Business With Korea - Understanding US-Korea FTA

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Time: 8:00 - 10:00am (Breakfast provided)
Place: San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Board Room
4900 Rivergrade Road Suite A310
Irwindale, CA 91706
Cost: $40

On June 30, 2007, the United States and Korea signed a historic free trade agreement that will expand bilateral trade and investment ties and create new economic opportunities for people in both countries. It is quoted as being the most commercially significant in over 15 years. The agreement is still pending approval by the U.S. Congress. Come learn about business opportunities in Korea and how the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement will benefit your business.

Featured Speakers:

  • Eric Olson - Commercial Attache, U.S. Commercial Service, Korea
  • Jeff Dutton - Korea Desk Officer, Market Access and Compliance - U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.

Best Prospects for U.S. Exports to Korea: (by alphabetical order)

  1. Agricultural Products
  2. Automotive Parts and Accessories
  3. Broadcasting Service and Equipment
  4. CNC Machine Tools
  5. Computer Software
  6. Cosmetics
  7. Defense Industry Equipment
  8. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
  9. Education and Training Services
  10. Medical Equipment and Devices
  11. Pollution Control Equipment
  12. Security Services and Products
  13. Specialty Chemicals
  14. Travel and Tourism
  15. Wireless Broadband Equipment and Services

For questions about the event, log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com, or please contact Terri Batch at 310-882-1750 or terri.batch@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov