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URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/exportopportunityforgoulburnvalleybusinesses.html
Please note: this is an archived news article release.
This article was published on 24 April 2008. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Export opportunity for Goulburn Valley businesses
News article released on Thursday 24 April 2008
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking expressions of interest from businesses who want to take part in the 2008 China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair from 6 – 10 June 2008.
Council's Business Development Manager Sally Macdonald said over 5,000 buyers from 40 countries attend the fair each year."Greater Shepparton is working with Mildura Rural City Council and Shire of Campaspe to offer Goulburn Valley businesses an opportunity to open their business up to Asian markets via this high profile event," Ms Macdonald said.
"While businesses are required to fund their own their flights and accommodation, by participating in a facilitated opportunity such as this businesses can access invaluable assistance with buyer appointments, translation services and display booths.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to expand into the international market."
Information packs, including expression of interest paperwork, are available by contacting the Council's Economic Development Department on 5832 9847.
Expressions of interest must be received by Friday 9 May 2008 and can be sent to Economic Development, Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked bag 1000, Shepparton VIC 3632 or faxed to 5831 1987.