2008 Business & Trade Mission to China
June 4 – 18, 2008

Registration Form
Visa Application

If you are looking for extraordinary opportunities to enter and/or expand your business and trade into the world’s fastest growing market, you need to register for the 2008 Business & Trade Mission to China designed for New York businesses.

The number of firms doing business and trade in China is growing at a rapid pace. Some of the major trade and business development barriers to businesses in China are limited resources and lack of know-how. This business and trade mission, dedicated to “matchmaking”, is designed to promote the products/services of New York businesses and build personal and professional relationships in Chinese markets through the NYS/SBDC’s rich experience and large network of contacts at different levels in government agencies, industry parks, economic development zones and various industries in China. This mission offers an excellent opportunity and makes it a “must” for any business serious about the Chinese market.

HOW:              

Each U.S. business will be matched with pre-selected Chinese companies, potential partners, buyers, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers, etc., based upon your company’s priorities and interests. Activities are organized so you can gain first-hand knowledge about Chinese business practices and environment, introduce and promote your product/service, explore opportunities of developing and expanding your business, build up your business/trade network/partnership in this large market, meet with local business executives and government officials in relevant fields, have opportunities to visit manufacturers and customers, and get maximum exposure for your product/service in the Chinese market. Expert translator and coordinator will accompany the delegation throughout the mission, ensuring effective communication with potential business partners. You will be provided with a cost-effective way to do business in China with our assistance.

WHERE:          

Shanghai, Huzhou, Hangzhou, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Beijing, and areas in the heart of China’s industrial and business markets.

WHEN:            

June 4 – 18, 2008. Your quick response is required as we need considerable time to make travel arrangement and apply for your entry visas*. The Visa application form can be downloaded here.

COST:

The total cost of this mission is $3,100/per participant plus international air travel:*, a package** that covers the following:

• All four/five star hotel accommodations in China
• All meals / official banquets in China
• All domestic airfares in China
• All in-country ground transportation in China
• Translation service for all business events and mission activities
• Business receptions / Networking
• Mission-organized site visits / entertainment / other activities

ORGANIZERS: 

International Business Development (IBD) of The New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS/SBDC) and its partners in China

The primary purpose of the NYS/SBDC’s IBD is to promote and facilitate opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to do business and trade in international markets. The IBD has successfully organized a great number of business and trade missions to China and hosted a variety of foreign business and trade delegations to the U.S. over the years.

Those interested are urged to apply as early as possible as space is limited.  

Fill out this registration form.
Apply for a visa.***

For more information, please contact:

International Business Development
NYS/SBDC Central Administration
State University Plaza
22 Corporate Woods, 3rd Floor
Albany, N.Y. 12246 - 0001

Tel:       (518) 641-0619
Fax:      (518) 432-3858
Email:  jinshui.zhang@nyssbdc.org

NOTES:

*           Round-trip reservations between the U.S. and China can be made either by yourself or through us.  Even if you make reservations through your own travel agency, we recommend you compare the rates quoted to you with the competitive rate of our connected travel agencies for both coach and business class.

**          The following items are not included in the package and are the participants’ responsibility: telephone/fax/internet charges in China, hotel room service and/or incidentals, transportation not related to official mission business within China, gifts and promotional items.

***       The following materials will be needed by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General for entry visa application:  1) completed visa application form (Q-1 : Click here for more information);  2) your valid passport (it must be valid at least 6 month before the expiration date);  3) one passport-type photo;  4) visa application fee is now $130;  5) official invitation from China (it will be taken care of by the organizers of the mission).