Topics to be discussed include business opportunities in the United Kingdom
Small businesses are invited to attend the international trade seminar How to Do Business with the United Kingdom in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center’s 6th floor chambers on March 28, 2008 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“This is an excellent opportunity for small businesses in our area to expand their market into the UK,” said Kevin Johns, Palm Beach County Director of Economic Development.
Consul General Keith Allan of the British Consulate General in Miami will offer opening remarks, followed by Vice Consul Christiane Plante, who will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the UK economy, and the UK Trade Investment and Services Agency.
Manager Nancy Wallace will lead a discussion titled, “Ins and Outs of Setting up a Business in the UK,” and Laura McLoughlin, Regional Manager of Moneycorp Inc. will discuss the topic, “Current Issues, Currency Conversion and Transaction Issues relating to the British Economy.”
“This seminar is recommended for anyone interested in doing business overseas, with the UK or anywhere,” said Al Zucaro, chairman of the World Trade Center Palm Beach, who organized the seminar.
The Palm Beach County Governmental Center is located at 301 N. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach. The event is free to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call Maggie Smith or Claudia Lopez at the Palm Beach County Economic Development Office (561)355-3624.
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