Corona, CA – A complimentary networking breakfast and information session for manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters and traders who are interested in:

• Exploring business opportunities internationally
• Looking for financing and consulting programs for small businesses operating in the United States
• Networking opportunities and experience sharing with other manufacturers and business counterparts
• An overview of partial sales and use tax exemption for manufacturers on qualifying equipment purchases

The event will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Corona California.

Program:

8:00 am – 8:30am : Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits and General Networking

8:30am: Welcome Remarks by Mayor Karen Spiegel, City of Corona (to be confirmed)

8:40am:  “Prospering in Asia and the Trade Dynamics: A Business Guide for Manufacturers and Exporters” by Chris Lo, Director, Los Angeles, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

8:55am :  Panel Discussion (Experience Sharing)

• Nick Grooters, Director of International Sales, Pacer Technology
• Kusum Kavia, President, Combustion Associates (CAI)
• Angel Sanchez, Director of Global Operations, Phenix Fire Helmets

9:55am:  Information Session

• Tony Michalski, Senior International Trade Specialist, Inland Empire U.S. Export Assistance center, “Services for U.S. Exporters”
• Norman Arikawa, Assistant Director of Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles, “Trade Statistics & Business Trends”
• Mike Choi, Board Director, Los Angeles Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders Association, “Some Practical Tips for companies in international trade”
• Lance Christiansen, Information Officer, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, “Partial Sales and Use Tax Exemption for manufacturers, researchers and developers on qualifying equipment purchases and leases”
• Pellson Lau, Regional Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration, “Overview of small business loan programs”
• Brian Rothblatt, Business Development Asst., Export Import Bank, “How EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales”
• Daniel Sieu, Project Director – Pasadena Center, Minority Business Development Agency – U.S. Department of Commerce, “Overview of Business Services for promoting the growth of minority-owned businesses”

10:55 am:  Opportunity Drawing & Closing Remarks by California Inland Empire District Export Council

11:05 am – Noon:  Exhibits & Consultation Session – lunch boxes will be provided, courtesy of City National Bank – Inland Empire

Event Partners:

• Corona Chamber of Commerce
• Fontana Chamber of Commerce
• Hong Kong Association of Southern California
• Inland Empire Regional Chamber
• Greater Ontario Business Council
• The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire
  

Newsflash – Showcase your “Made in the Inland Empire” products to receive an all day, full event, FREE TICKET to the Manufacturers’ Summit (February 14, 2019), compliment of the Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire.

Gift Sponsors:

• City of Fontana
• Hong Kong Association of Southern California
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Phenix Technology
• Rama Foods

To RSVP, please register online (complimentary admission but seats limited)

The location will be, Corona City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882

For more information, please contact Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Tel: 213 622 3194