LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2012) – The World Trade Center Kentucky announced that it will be heading up a trade mission to China focused on the Biotech Industry. In conjunction with the 4th International Exhibition on BioPharma, Biotechnology and Equipment of 2012, the Trade Mission is scheduled for May 4-12, 2012. According to Ying Juan Rogers, executive vice president with the World Trade Center Kentucky, “the Mission has been planned to allow Kentucky Biotech industries to explore opportunities to expand into the China market.”
Trade mission attendees will secure first-hand information and exposure to China’s biotech industry through pre-arranged meetings with local companies and distributors along with opportunities to network with members from the Chinese government. Mission visits include sites in Shanghai and Wuxi in addition to the Shen Zhen Biotech Expo.
The Shen Zhen Biotech Expo is recognized as China’s number one biotechnology show and provides the ideal platform for global companies to showcase their technological achievements, to exchange information, identify collaboration partners and explore business opportunities. Companies specializing in biologics and immunochemical, biotech specialties, medical and pharmaceutical applications, biotech equipment of laboratories, and biological pharmaceuticals and equipment will be presenting during the expo.
Qualifying companies have the opportunity to receive a STEP grant for their travel expenses. For additional information on the China Bio-Tech Mission, please contact Ms. Ying Juan Rogers at 859-258-3139.
World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) is the leading provider of trade consulting, trade education and trade missions across Kentucky. WTC-KY trade staff responds annually to hundreds of trade service requests and along with its trade missions, organizes trade education programs covering topics ranging from international payment methods to market entry strategies. The WTC-KY offers the state’s only International Trade Certification Program. With over 300 offices world-wide, the Trade Center provides Kentucky businesses access to global markets through site visits, business networking, and introductions to key government officials.
Visit www.wtcky.org for additional information.
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