European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

SME Working Group, Shanghai

Date:             Monday 18^th March, 14-16pm

Venue:         European Chamber Shanghai office, Unit 2204, 22^nd floor, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Middle Road

Dear SME Forum Member,

The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next SME Working Goup Meeting on Monday 18^th March, which will discuss new trends and challenges SMEs are facing in their business dealings with China. Our speakers will update you the current trends and share their knowledge and experiences with you.

At this meeting, we will also hold the elections for the SME Forum Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons.

Tentative Agenda

1.         Chair /Vice Chair Election

2.         Presentation ”Where does the trend go for SMEs in China” by Alp Altun, ICSME

3.         Panel Discussion

n            Alp Altun, ICSME

n            Denis F. BERGER, Eiger Law

n            Timothy Lamb, JLJ

4.         AOB and date of next meeting

If you would like to attend this meeting, please register with Ms. Giada Soliman at gsoliman@europeanchamber.com.cn before Mar 18^th.

Chair / Vice Chair Election
As you may know, the Chair and Vice Chair play a crucial role in driving the Working Group which includes a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European Government, and steering the Working Group meetings and events. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice-Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts that has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Forum is also highly valued (a general job description is attached).

Anyone else who is interested in running for the position of Chair/Vice Chair is welcome and kindly requested to inform Ms. Tina Ran tran@europeanchamber.com.cn by COB Thursday 14^th March.

For more information about the European Chamber in general or the SME forum specifically, please send an email to Tina Ran in Shanghai (tran@europeanchamber.com.cn) or to Jean-Paul Larché in Beijing (jplarche@europeanchamber.com.cn)