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Why Roc: Trade With China

By: Katrina Irwin
Updated: January 30, 2013
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Leah George, International Trade Associate, at Greater Rochester Enterprise joined Katrina Irwin on News 8 at Sunrise Wednesday. 

She talked about doing business under China's new leadership.

Rochester is among the top 25 exporting regions per capita. Exporting more than $5.4 billion per year. China is one of our top trading partners

The International Business Council is holding an event "Business Under China's New Leadership".  Speakers include:

- Bill Simpson, vice president of the global supply chain at Gleason Corporation;

- Brian Reh, president and CEO of Gorbel, Inc.;

- Heidi Hu Ames, president of Myland USA; and

- Kok-Chi Tsim, managing director of international commercial banking for J.P. Morgan.

They will share expertise on topics such as sourcing from China, changes in China's foreign exchange control regime, and managing cultural differences.

Anyone interested in learning more about the impact China's new regime has on doing business with this country should attend this IBC event on February 6.  The event is open to the public. For event details click here.  

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