Go Global! A Workshop for Startup, New & Established Businesses

With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S. and 80% of current and near-future global economic growth occurring outside U.S. borders, companies have a tremendous opportunity to grow their business and expand their markets by going global. Learn how to tap into a new base of customers and potential investors at this resource-filled workshop.

2015 CHINA Town Hall
The workshop will also highlight business with China, Washington state’s largest trade partner. We will show 2015 CHINA Town Hall, a live webcast panel discussion on Chinese FDI in the U.S. as well as a panel discussion with Chinese investors, held in cooperation with the Washington State China Relations Council and the National Committee on US-China Relations.

At this workshop you will:
• Learn the steps your company needs to take in order to sell your products outside the U.S.
• Participate in industry-specific breakouts where you’ll be able to share your story and see how others in your industry
have successfully accessed international customers
• Learn how to finance your overseas sales, and how to get paid by foreign customers
• Learn about how your company or community may benefit by attracting foreign investment
• Learn more about equity investment, M&A and EB-5: what they are, what they do, and how to benefit by them
• Gain insights and best practices for attracting foreign investment from China
• Connect with resources that can help

Cost: Regular Admission, $50 ; Startups and Small & Medium Enterprises, $20