The Art of Doing Business with China

In today’s “Flat World,” underestimating the impact of China can be a serious mistake for business owners, economic developers, and elected officials – Even here in rural eastern North Carolina .

Whether you view the Chinese as direct competitors, prospective customers, a source of components for your products, potential business partners, or you’re just curious about cross-cultural protocol and taboos – You will benefit from a better understanding of The Art of Doing Business with China.

SPEAKER: DR. LINXIAN (Lin) WU is a recognized authority on multi-cultural business relationships and Adjunct Professor for Elon University ’s MBA Program and Dean of the BioNetwork Capstone Center of the NC Community College System. Dr. Wu was born in ChangTin City , Fujian Province, China. He graduated from Xiamen University with a B.S. in Microbiology and holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the University of Alberta , Canada . He has worked in the National Pharmaceutical and Biological agencies in both Beijing , China and Ottawa , Canada .

Dr. Wu did his post-doctoral training in Molecular Virology and Immunology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he remained as a faculty member. He has attended Executive Programs at Wharton Business School , Stanford University Business School , and INSEAD at Paris , France , known globally as “The Business School of the World.” He has extensive senior corporate management experience with both public and private companies and with a U.S. subsidiary of a global German conglomerate.

DATE: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

LOCATION: Upper Coastal Plain Business Development Center
121 West Nash Street , Wilson , NC 27893 , 3rd Floor

REGISTRATION: Call Megan Williams at (252) 246-1209 at the (Seating Limited) Wilson Community College – Small Business Center

FEE: $10.00 Early Registration; $15.00 On-Site;
Students with ID $5.00

Light Chinese Dinner prepared by Mr. Tenney Wu, gourmet Chinese Chef and President of the NC-Chinese Business Association (NC-CBA)

*******************About NCCBA**********************
The mission of the North Carolina Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is to be the premier nonprofit organization representing and promoting the interests of the N.C. Chinese business community and those in North Carolina doing business with China. NCCBA serves its members through networking opportunities, advancing knowledge in the creation of successful businesses and facilitating coaching relationships among its members. The association places a special emphasis on entrepreneurial and corporate development in the fields of science and technology. NCCBA strives to be a major catalyst in forging strong China - North Carolina business partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.nc-cba.org.

*****************NCCBA Membership*******************
Per requests, NCCBA will accept membership application on the site before and after the seminar. We encourage professionals and entrepreneurs to join this exciting non-profit organization. You will be invited to members-only networking social events, receptions and seminars among many other benefits. Please call (919) 345-6294 if you have any question on membership. More information about NCCBA is available at http://www.nc-cba.org