Three business events coming up in September provide economical and recession-proof resources. If you are an entrepreneur with a great idea, a business personan with disabilities, or an established company seeking overseas contracts, these opportunities could be great outlets to think and grow.
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China Stimulus Package: Opportunities for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Presented by Stoel Rives LLP, Noble Pacific Holdings LLC, and the Washington Department of Commerce
There are plenty of opportunities for U.S. companies in China, but how does one actually access and develop the business? Join Stoel Rives LLP for an event on identifying, accessing and successfully developing China Stimulus Plan Opportunities. Manny C. Menendez, co-founder of Noble Pacific Holdings LLC, will discuss a real life success story, plus strategies, techniques and knowledge on how to successfully do business in China.
For more information or to register, visit Stoel Rives’ event page.
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Startup Day 2009: The Conference for Pre-Entrepreneurs
Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Seattle 2.0 and partners
StartupDay is a conference organized by Seattle 2.0, a resource for technology entrepreneurs in Seattle. This is an annual conference focused on pre-entrepreneurs – those who have an idea but haven’t made the jump yet and are unsure of all the elements, potential traps and needs involved in a startup. The conference focuses exclusively on the high-tech industry, including software, web applications and services, games, mobile applications and computer and mobile devices.
For more information or to register, visit Seattle 2.0’s event page.
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Washington Assistive Technology Foundation
Free Business Planning Webinar Series for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.
Thinking about starting or growing a small business or looking for extra income from self-employment and a chance to share your talents? The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation’s small business planning webinar will help you build a business plan from start to finish! Join us online and/or by phone for this eight week course starting September 30th at 10:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, visit watf.org or contact Kathy Gilman, Program Director, at: kathy@watf.org or 206-328-5116 or 1-888-808-8942.