Marketing Strategies in the Middle East
Middle East Business Seminar

:: About the Seminar ::

Portland State University is pleased to present the 2007 Middle East Business Seminar. Learn tips and share experiences with private & public sector experts on the region. The event includes a luncheon and two panel discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with speakers and invited guests throughout the event.

The Seminar is organized by the Portland State University Library with generous help from the Middle East Studies Center and Portland U.S. Export Assistance Center. Funds are provided by an IMLS Grant.

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:: Panel Profiles ::

Panel 1: Government Perspectives

Edward Burton: Executive Director, US Saudi Business Council

Kam Shah: Manager, Middle East Business Information Center, US Department of Commerce

Dana Shannon: Trade Manager, State of Oregon

Tony Holt (moderator): former President & General Manager of Occidental Petroleum of Qatar and Occidental of Oman; Member of the MESC (Middle East Studies Center) Advisory Board

Panel 2: Successful Experiences

Nawzad Othman: CEO, Otak, Inc.

Jacob Coochise: Marketing Director, Warm Springs Composite Products

Dan Shaneyfelt: Export Manager, Glorybee Foods

Scott Goddin (moderator): Director, Portland USEAC (U.S. Export Assistance Center)

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:: Time & Place ::

Time: 12pm - 4pm, Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Place: Hotel deLuxe, 729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (free parking, on MAX line)

Luncheon: organic field green salad, line-caught salmon, cookies & fruit

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:: Program Schedule ::

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:: Registration ::

Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest.

Registration fee is $25 per attendee. It covers everything (parking, lunch, etc.).

As seats are limited, your registration guarantees your seat. Payment is flexible. You can mail a check to us in advance or pay by cash/check on-site. If you are paying by check please make it payable to Portland State University. Our mailing address is:

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Portland State University
Brandford Price Millar Library
P.O. Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Attn: Kerry Wu
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If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to call or email us:

Kim Willson: 503.725.4552, willsons@pdx.edu
Kerry Wu: 503.725.4124, wuq@pdx.edu

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**Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Seminar do not necessarily represent those of the Institute for Museum and Library Services.**