January 21 , Dinner Program 5:30pm- 8:00pm
U.S. - Russia: Commercial Relations
Russia continues to be a major, fast-moving and growing economy offering opportunity and challenge in equal measure. While the economy is producing increasingly positive results, the country remains a complex place to do business. Most major corporations have concluded that the country's potential demands a presence in Russia, with its vast natural resources, impressive human capital and 140 million consumers. A significant number are finding that presence very profitable, and the majority express optimism for continuing profitable business opportunities now and in the future. Attend this dinner to find out more about business in Russia!
Panel of Speakers
Derek Norberg
Executive Director, Russian American Pacific Partnership (RAPP), and Director, FRAEC Business Services
The Russian American Pacific Partnership (RAPP) is the longest continually running U.S.-Russian intergovernmental forum engaging the private-sector and government to identify and address barriers to business and commerce between the Russian East and the United States.
For nearly twenty years, FRAEC has contributed to creating a better business environment in Russia. Helping international and Russian companies to expand business opportunities is an integral part of that mission. The practical business experience of our staff and network of resources uniquely qualifies us to help your business.
Steve Crabtree, President
DRC International, Federal Way, Washington
DRC International, Inc. is a leading international distributor and service company to the mining, oil and gas, and construction industry in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Mongolia. Since our founding in 1994, we have specialized in the procurement, distribution and warehousing of industrial products, supplies, and related services.
DRC International, Inc. has offices throughout Russia and Mongolia that provide specialized transportation and logistics services, including supply for the oilfield and gas industry, and Material, Repair & Operation.
Bill Robinson, Attorney
William T. Robinson PLLC
Bill Robinson has thirty five years of experience in domestic and international law practice. He has lived in Japan and Russia, and since 1990 has worked with over 150 clients and projects in eight republics of the former Soviet Union and many regions of Russia. His firm advises clients on how to structure Russian business operations, and how to manage legal issues related to trade and investment in Russia. The firm’s international practice is equally divided between representing Russian-owned companies, and Western or Asian companies doing business in Russia.
Bill has been active with various committees of the Russian American Pacific Partnership since 1995, and served as American Co-chair of the Fisheries, Legal and Economic Sectors. He is a frequent speaker at conferences on corporate governance, rule of law, and other issues related to investment in Russia.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. For more information please contact info@worldtradeclub.net.
Location:
Union Square Boardroom
600 University Street
Seattle, Washington 98101
Description:
One Union Square Building, First Level (behind the escalators)
Russian Menu:
- Smoked salmon cigars with cucumber, dill roulade and tobiko caviar
- Dungeness crab cocktail shooter
- Assorted Russian Piroshki
- Classic Beef stroganoff with fresh egg noodles
- Russian chicken Kiev
- Traditional cheese blintzes
- Vinegret - traditional Russian salad
- Turkish Delight candies and Russian chocolates
Cost to Attend:
Includes dinner and business program
- $45 for World Trade Club members and co-sponsoring organizations
- $50 for non-members
Special Offer: register a guest for this event and receive two free drink tickets!
Please register by January 16, 2009
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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