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DESCRIPTION:Shanghai for SMEs: your gateway to China and the 200+ countries and cities at the world's greatest ever expo.<BR><BR>Wednesday 9th December 08.00 -  09.30 at the BT Convention Centre. <BR><BR>Next year's Shanghai World Expo is going to be the biggest business event of the year. And Liverpool is the only city from the UK to have its own presence. This is a golden opportunity for local businesses of all sizes to expand their trade horizons.<BR><BR>The event provides a once in a generation opportunity to develop international trade and build relationships in established and emerging markets. Running from May to October 2010, it is expected to attract 70 million visitors to a city at the hub of the world's fastest growing and most dynamic economy.<BR><BR>Come along to a breakfast  briefing for SMEs  from Mike Taylor Director of Investment and Enterprise at Liverpool Vision, who is heading up Liverpool's World Expo  project. <BR><BR>The Expo runs for six months. Each month will be themed, allowing a wide range of companies and industries to be showcased.<BR><BR>The 6 themes are:<BR><BR>May: Virtual gateway to the NW and UK; Ports and Airports<BR>June: Science and Innovation<BR>July: Culture, Health and Sports<BR>Aug: The Knowledge Sector<BR>Sept: Financial and Professional services<BR>Oct: Urban Regeneration
SUMMARY:Shanghai Expo for SMEs
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