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Destination: China

A number of Northeast Ohio Local Chambers of Commerce are pleased to announce a travel tour for Chamber members and guests to China in April, 2010."In today's globally connected world, giving our members an opportunity to better understand China's culture and business environment can benefit them and their companies," said Debra Lynn-Schmitz, Executive Director of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce.

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Steve Millard, President and Executive Director of the Council of Smaller Enterprises, which is also collaborating on this trip, said "We have talked with a number of chamber leaders from across the country who have hosted a similar experience for their members and they agree that this first exposure to China for their members has resulted in return trips to further the business interests of companies in their area."

This unique business and cultural tour is designed exclusively for chamber of commerce members in Northeast Ohio and includes memorable sites both ancient and modern as well as an opportunity to enjoy a multitude of first-hand unforgettable cultural experiences. This will also offer an opportunity for business people to interact with one another from throughout Northeast Ohio.

"The Beachwood Chamber has hosted a number of successful trips to Israel over the last several years that have created real results for our region," noted Wayne Lawrence, Executive Director of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. "While this trip is more designed to provide a broad opportunity to experience China, we are assembling a specific set of meetings with Chinese business people and Americans in China to provide a better sense of what its like to do business there."

The nine day trip provides sightseeing at many of the most famous locations including the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Tian An Men Square, Yu Garden and the Forbidden City in addition to a special program to learn about the Chinese business system.

Traci Davis, President of the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce believes that putting this experience within reach of the small business community is important to expanding their perspective in tough times. "Our region has seen tremendously increased global competitiveness. Experiencing China first-hand may help some of our members gain a better sense of the people and the opportunities that exist there."

The cost for Chamber member companies including employees and families is $1999.00. The cost includes roundtrip airfare, 4 and 5 star accommodations, 3 meals each day, deluxe bus tours, entrance fees into tourist attractions and English speaking tour guides. Residents and other companies that are not Chamber members can participate at $2199.00. Travelers must have a valid passport and will also need a travel Visa for China which can be arranged by the tour operator, CitsLinc International.

Sponsoring Chambers include Beachwood, COSE, Greater Medina, Cuyahoga Valley, Lakewood and the Greater Cleveland Partnership. The trip is open to anyone in the region and chamber member pricing is available to members of any Northeast Ohio chamber of commerce. For more details on this unique experience including upcoming orientation meetings, visit www.neochambers.org/china or one of the sponsoring Chambers websites.

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