CCI

A global minded business women’s event created by and for entrepreneurial women. Registration for our 3 day event includes participation in our expansive one day tradeshow. Additionally, registrants will engage in a comprehensive schedule of seminars focusing on business structure, operation, and marketing as well as formal and informal opportunities for idea exchanges and networking. We welcome women entrepreneurs, who seek to explore new and creative approaches to designing and developing international enterprises. Click here to download PDF version of this page Sponsored by Columbia Tower Club

ABOUT EVENT

Our Seattle tradeshow is for entrepreneurial women seeking greater access to international markets. This 1st Annual Entrepreneurial Women’s International Tradeshow provides unique opportunities for you to;

You are cordially invited to come alone or with colleagues! Our tradeshow will be held on afternoon of Saturday September 6, 2008 at Seattle’s prestigious Colombia Tower Club, “atop” Seattle’s tallest skyscraper. Our Ballroom provides the finest panoramic views of Seattle’s urban geography, the Puget Sound and both the Cascade and Olympic mount rangers. Accompany seminar & workshop will be spread out over the 3 day conference period. We look forward to sharing with you in the joy and success of your accomplishment!

PARTICIPANTS

• Global minded entrepreneurial women who seek ideas, strategies, and networks for business expansion, marketing, and partnership.
• Venture capitalists who seek opportunities to invest in emerging international enterprises.

WHO IS WELCOME……Salon &Spa owners, fashion & jewelry boutique owners, cosmetic companies, export & import business owners, cafe & restaurant owners, food companies, mother & children related shop owners, environmental companies, advertisers, corporate buyers, women’s support groups.

WHAT TO BRING

• Business cards, brochures, catalogs or other marketing products
• For vendors: product samples and literatures
• Dress Code: Formal to Semi-formal/ Wear summer dress or cocktail dress to the tradeshow, networking, and closing celebration (no tennis shoes or jeans)

SCHEDULE

September 5th, 2008 (Friday)
ACCESSING THE AMERICAN MARKET
~Seminar and Workshop : Entering to US Market~

8AM~11AM (AM Session)	International Business Expansion Seminar: “Laws & Regulations” Immigration laws governing oversea’s business venture US business laws, employment laws, rules & regulations you need to know.
11AM~12PM	Catered Lunch in the Columbia Tower Club conference room
12PM~4PM (PM Session)	International Business Expansion Seminar: Topic “Gaining access to US market” International marketing strategies Networking strategy, communications, and business manners Introduction of successful Japanese women entrepreneurs in USA Discussion: Discussion and brainstorming to focus on presenting each vendor and her business as a case study.
5PM~	Complementary Washington State Wine tasting and networking

September 6th, 2008 (Saturday)
ACCESSING THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET
~Seminar : Going to Global Market~

10AM ~ 1PM	International Business Expansion Seminar: “Legal Issues”, “International Marketing Strategies”, “Interpersonal Communications”, “Business Manners” International laws and regulations you need to know. How to launch small businesses in Japan and Asia Japanese & Asian market conditions and comparisons

TRADESHOW　トレードショー（日米同時通訳付）

2PM ~ 3PM	Booth Preparation
3PM~4PM	VIP tradeshow(for vendors only), exclusive opportunity for B2B exchanges Introduction of each vendor and self description of her enterprise Business card exchange & networking opportunity
4PM~6PM	Public Tradeshow Open to public Re-introduction of each vendor with public presentations of business structure, strategies, and products Consumers and potential investors view the exhibits and engage in discussions with vendors
6PM~8PM	Concluding Celebration Live music featuring blues, rock, and jazz standards performed by Billy Joe and Jerry Battista from “Dusty 45” (prominent performers on the Seattle music scene) Special thanks to sponsors/partners Business card drawings: courtesy of Metropolitan Grill, Columbia Winery, Café Vita Coffee Roasting Co., The Columbia Tower Club Special support to Feed The Children Hors D’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided throughout the tradeshow Buffet style dinner (including desert and chocolate fountain) and alcoholic beverage bars will be provided after 6PM.

September 7th, 2008 (Sunday)
DAY OF RELAXATION

12PM~	Feedback during brunch
1PM~	Spa, Sightseeing, Shopping, Relaxation, Art Gallery Market as optional.

Sponsors (As of May 21, 2008)

CUDA Consortium International, Inc.
For more information and RSVP, contact info@cciplanning.com