FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 1, 2008

How to Navigate the European Union Maze

PHOENIX- American business owners, new and old, looking to export to or expand presence in the European Union will benefit from this hands-on workshop. Critical topics such as regulatory requirements, cultural issues, tax, customs, resolving transatlantic trade barriers, and distribution channels will be discussed. Q & A sessions will be provided all day.

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet key U.S. Government Officials and private sector insiders who have practical and institutional knowledge on exporting the European Union. Experienced exporters will share best practices, and participants will have time to network with presenters, service providers, and other attendees.

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Orange Tree Resort, 10601 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Cost: $175

The U.S. and Europe share more than 40 percent of the global economy and transact more than US$1.5 trillion per year in trade and equipment. Recent developments in the U.S. Dollar/Euro exchange rates, have made U.S. exports even more attractive. Yet, as much opportunities abound in the European Union, navigating the maze successfully poses a continued challenge.

For more information please contact Pompeya Lambrecht at (602) 277-5223 or Sally Spray at (602) 277-4063.