Mr. Brian Su, President of Artisan Business Group, Inc., was an invited speaker at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Small Business Development Centers on September 3, 2008. Mr. Su's presentation, titled "A Road Map for Exporting to Greater China Market," explores the elements of a successful export strategy and execution for small business enterprises that are ready to export products and services to China. The annual conference, held Sept. 2-5, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, serves to educate and assist small businesses to grow and succeed in a global marketplace.  Over 1,100 small business and international trade counselors from all over the country, representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and state government attended the conference.

The Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) is a partnership program uniting private enterprise, government, higher education and local nonprofit economic development organizations.

Founded in 1979, the ASBDC provides a vehicle for continuous improvement of the Small Business Development Center program, exchange of information among members regarding objectives, methods and results in business management and technical assistance and advocacy of America's small business community. Hosted by leading universities, colleges and state economic development agencies, and funded in part through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, approximately 1,000 service centers are available to provide no-cost consulting and low-cost training. 

"It was certainly good meeting you in person in Chicago.  I enjoyed your presentation and feel we could do something similar in a future program in Edwardsville.  You shared valuable points with the audience. As you were able to see, the room was packed with people! Well done!  Thank so much and let's be in touch."

     - Silvia Torres, Director
     Illinois SBDC Int'l Trade Center
     Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

"It was a great pleasure meeting you at the ASBDC National Conference in Chicago.  Thank you for the great knowledge transfer to us with your presentation.  Please keep in touch!"

     - Javier Martinez, Int'l Trade Advisor
     Office of Center Operations and Community Services
     The University of Texas Pan American

Mr. Brian Su is a public speaker, speaking on a wide range of China/Asia-related business and culture topics.  He is represented internationally by the London Speaker Bureau Hong Kong., Ltd. If your company or organization would like to book Mr. Brian Su for a presentation or workshop, please contact us today.