Bay Area Companies and Business Opportunities in the New China.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2002 BARTA announced today a new program, China Focus, for Bay Area companies exploring business opportunities in the new China. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. BARTA President Judith Pacult, China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO See World Trade Organization. ) means it is likely to maintain the current 8 percent annual growth rate, creating an optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op environment for California's high-tech and mid-level companies interested in establishing joint ventures and partnerships abroad. China is California's fifth-largest export market and offers potentially massive opportunities for California companies. Target markets include commercial development, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , insurance, telecommunications, self-contained community housing development, medical/health (management technology, services and products, non-invasive practices, orthopedic related sciences, pharmaceuticals and distribution), oil exploration, textiles (including furniture manufacturing), building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . , food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. , energy, and environmental products. "BARTA's China Focus program targets activities for California companies in China and Far East markets, and allows companies there to access California's best business practices," said Pacult. "China Focus provides business assistance, educational services, and value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. business training for Chinese businesses to learn about funding, business models, business execution, and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. issues." BARTA will launch China Focus on March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Targeted presentations will include: -- Post-WTO: What do changes in China's laws mean for you? -- New market opportunities -- from logistics and biotechnology to information technology. -- Importing into China and reduction of Tariffs And Duties. -- Venture capital investing in China. -- Offshore acquisitions/mergers by Chinese companies to acquire competitive skills, technology and market access abroad. This is the first in a series of programs dealing with China post-WTO. To register for CHINA FOCUS-- Post-WTO: Opportunities in the New China visit www.barta.org/chinafocus.htm. BARTA supports technology-based business growth in the Bay Area. Established with funding from the California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency, BARTA provides consulting and access to capital for emerging, high-tech companies. For more information about BARTA programs, go online to http://www.barta.org. |
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