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China Business Summit

Strategies for Managing through the Global Recession,

Oct. 2, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 South Broadway, Akron

Join your peers to hear experts from Timken, Moen, Eaton, PolyOne and more. Participate in sessions designed for your company’s current China strategy addressing your critical issues.

Legal Update – Live from China
China Intellectual Property Panel
Economic Forecast
International Sourcing

6 hours CLE, 8 hours CPE

$395 by September 28th, $450 after September 28th

General Sessions
8:00 – 8:45	Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:45 – 9:00	Introduction Dr. Ravi Krovi, Interim Dean, UA, CBA Kim Kirkendall, President, China Resource Network
9:00 – 10:00	Legal Update – Live from China Blaine Turnacliff, Jade & Fountain PRC Business law in China is an ever-changing landscape. Get the latest changes in Chinese law and their meaning for your business from a China legal expert. Live teleconference with Q & A.
10:00 – 10:30	Economic Forecast for 2010 Kim Kirkendall, President, China Resource Network China is the world’s second largest economy (behind the U.S.) with purchasing power of $7 trillion and a GDP of $3.3 trillion. Economists say that China might overtake the U.S. as the largest economy within a few decades. What will 2010 bring to this powerhouse economy? Get the most up-to-date assessment from a China business expert who has first-hand information from multiple annual local assessments. The recession and recovery in China: what do the numbers mean? Discussion of China's effort to move from consumer low labor manufacturing and export focus to high tech manufacturing and domestic market focus. A look at major economic indicators: labor, lending, real estate, bankruptcies, the future of the Chinese Yuan.
10:30 – 12:00	China and Intellectual Property Panel IP issues for U.S. companies conducting business in and out of China are increasing at a geometric rate. Panelists will address the critical IP issues currently existing and those on the horizon. Jay Dratler, Goodyear Professor of Intellectual Property Law, UA School of Law John Hornickel, Intellectual Property Counsel, PolyOneCorporation Daniel Kalka, Intellectual Property Counsel, Eaton Corporation James Gresh, Vice President, Global Marketing & Steel Group International Operations, The Timken Company Tom Blackerby, President & CEO, ASC Industries
12:00 – 12:45	Lunch
Track One – Managing Through the Global Recession
12:45 – 1:45	Managing Operations and Performance Greg Neal, President, International Sources Your company’s operations have survived and thrived for several years. How do you manage internal operations (human and financial resources, cost reduction, etc.) in the current global recession? How do you manage external relationships: financial, supplier, etc.?
2:00 – 3:00	Establishing an Office and Sales Force in China Nick Lubar, Regional Director, Asia, The Swagelok Company
Track Two – How to Identify and Establish Business Opportunities for You in China What are the best China strategies for your company? Explore what it takes, the risks and rewards of importing from, exporting to and/or producing in China. Get first-hand information from those who have “been there done that” and those who have helped them do that.
12:45 – 1:15	Ohio Resources for Exporters Deb Scherer/Scott – ODOD The State of Ohio wants to help you expand into China. Learn what resources are available and how to get them.
1:15 – 2:00	Design Your Product Mix and Sales Strategies for China Mark Loeper, VP & GM Creative Specialties, Moen, Inc. How do you develop a product mix and brand that is successful overseas? An international marketing expert offers insight into developing and managing brands and the product mix as strategic assets that can leverage your business in non-U.S. markets.
2:15 – 3:00	International Sourcing – Keys to Success John Irwin, Vice President, Impact Products Learn what you need to know about successful international sourcing and supply chain strategies and tactics.
3:00 – 3:30	Negotiation Techniques Successful negotiation in China requires counter-intuitive thinking, nuances, and techniques. Fully understanding and utilizing this thinking and methods enable your company to achieve its overall strategies and goals
3:30 – 4:00	Q & A Kim Kirkendall, President, China Resource Network
4:00	Closing Remarks Dr. Ravi Krovi, Interim Dean, UA, CBA Kim Kirkendall, President, China Resource Network

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