Feb. 13, 2012

An Update on South Carolina's International Offices and Activities

 

Featuring: Deputy Secretary of Commerce George Patrick & W. Ford Graham Director of International Investment- S.C. Department of Commerce, Managing Director, European Office

Sponsors: Nexsen Pruet, F2Labs, Blue Choice Health Plan and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer

Date:  Monday, Feb. 13, 2012

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 Place:  Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street Columbia, SC

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Jan. 24, 2012

Helping Exporters Cut Through the Red Tape

Featuring: Maria Toro and Debbie Laflamme of Leapfrog Document Services  

Sponsors: SCANA & City of Columbia Office of Economic Development                   

Date:  Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 Place:  Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street Columbia, SC

Cost: $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers 

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Oct. 27, 2011

The Dueling Tigers of China and India

China and India are two of the world's fastest growing economies, providing business opportunities across multiple sectors for U.S. companies. But despite large economic gains, China and India remain challenging markets for businesses of all sizes.  There are no "one-size-fits-all" answers to doing business in these markets, so join us for an event that will provide the latest insights into navigating these dynamic markets. 

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place:
S.C. State Museum, Columbia, SC
Cost: 
$50 for MITA members $75 for non-members

Please RSVP directly to Amy Thomson: amy.thomson@trade.gov or 803-777-2563 

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Nov. 10, 2011

SuperFast Broadband and Beyond

Featuring: Dr. Ranulf Scarbrough, British Telecom expert on SuperFast Broadband (bio attached). Dr. Scarbrough will provide both a technological and policy perspective on why SuperFast Broadband is important and where the technology is heading. He will further comment on how British Telecom has taken the technology and policy and implemented it.

Sponsored by: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., ECI - Find New Markets and Global Consulting & Affiliates

Time: 7:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Place:
Columbia Mariott, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost:
$20 for members and non-members

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 2 to research@findnewmarkets.com or 803-777-1177

We regret we must invoice no shows and late cancellations. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event.