DC to Africa: Growing Local, Going Global

Tadias Magazine
Events News

Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Washington D.C. (TADIAS) – The D.C. Mayor’s Office on African Affairs is inviting businesses and entrepreneurs in the Ethiopian community to participate in an all-day business conference: “DC to Africa: Growing Local, Going Global” will be held this coming Friday.

“The purpose of this seminar is to connect businesses and entrepreneurs directly to the people, information and resources that can help them expand their businesses through both local and U.S-Africa opportunities,” Mayor Vincent Gray’s office said in an announcement.

The program’s topic highlights include what you need to know to do business in DC, accessing capital both for local and international business, as well as contracting and procurement opportunities with the District and the Federal Government.

Some of the agencies that will be represented include the Federal SBA International Trade Office, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Ex-IM Bank, and others.

If You Go:
Date: Friday, April 6th, 2012
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: 441 4th Street NW, Washington DC, 20001.
11th Floor Conference Room (Metro Recommended)
Special Feature: Breakfast & Lunch Networking Segments Included!
Click here for more info.