Doing Business with Korea and Saudi Arabia Presentation and Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, May 20, 8:30-9:30 am Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Join us to learn about business opportunities in Korea and Saudi Arabia. This event is designed for Oregon companies who are currently exporting, as well as for those that are new-to-export. Why Korea The entry into force of the U.S.-Korea trade agreement on March 15, 2012 means countless new opportunities for U.S. exporters to sell more Made-in-America goods, services, and agricultural products to Korean customers. Over the past six decades, Korea has seen remarkable economic growth, and is now one of the world’s top-10 economies in terms of foreign reserves, exports, and total trade. Leading global corporations such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai offer Oregon businesses significant opportunities. Why Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, with a population of 31 million, offers business opportunities in a wide array of industries. The Kingdom’s GDP grew from $520 billion in 2008 to an estimated $750 billion in 2014, which points to rising demand across all sectors of the Saudi economy - - consumer goods, defense and security, information and communications technology, power generation, and infrastructure are all in demand. The Roundtable will cover: • Market overview and key Industries • Latest trends and new opportunities such as e-commerce • Grants, export finance and more • Success stories of Oregon companies Presenters: Shawn Kim, Oregon Korea Representative Office (Seoul) Jonathan Singh, Business Strategy Advisor, U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council Tom DiCorcia, Global Trade Specialist, Business Oregon No cost but seating is limited