World Bank Webinar--How to Identify, Track and Pursue World Bank Funded Projects

Have you ever been interested in pursuing global environmental tender offers made possible through World Bank funding? Join this informative webinar, from the comfort of your own desk, to learn how to find, track and ultimately pursue environmental bid opportunities abroad via the World Bank. After the program, schedule your own 1-on-1 counseling session with the sector, market, and multilateral development bank-appropriate specialist. Presented by David Fulton of the World Bank with the support of the Global Environmental Technologies Team of the US Department of Commerce.

World Bank opportunties are not for first-time exporters. It does require a certain level of international experience and presence.  However, if you've ever thought about pursuing World Bank projects, or just need a refresher, learn the basics in less than 90 minutes, from your own desk.

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Asian American Business Conference

The Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs in the state of Maryland is sponsoring an "Access to Opportunities" conference, the premier event for Maryland's Asian American business community.  The all-day event combines a conference with a trade show and job fair.  As part of a break out session on "International Business Opportunities" being organized by the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development, Bryan Lopp, U.S. Commercial Service Liaison to the World Bank, will provide a brief overview of World Bank- and Asian Development Bank-funded business opportunities and will explain how best to identify and pursue these business opportunities.  There will also be time to meet with Bryan individually following the break-out session.

• When:   Tuesday, May 5, 2009
• Time:     8:00am to 4:00pm
                (International Business Opportunities panel begins at 10:15am)
• Where:  Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• How to Register / Learn More:  For the event agenda, registration information, directions and more, visit the conference website at: http://www.asian.md.gov/businessconference.html