Schenck SC: To host workshop on Asia Pacific market for manufacturers

Contact: Karie Zellner

karie.zellner@schencksc.com

920-996-1261

WISCONSIN – Schenck will be hosting a free 90-minute business improvement workshop on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 entitled Opportunities for U.S. Manufacturers in the Asia Pacific Markets.

Designed for owners and other senior executives of manufacturing organizations, this workshop will provide an overview of the opportunities that are available in the Asia Pacific region, and the pros and cons of each. Whether new to the market or looking for ways to increase their presence, attendees will find this workshop valuable. Presenters will discuss:

· The current state of the economy in China and the opportunities it presents

· Insights and opportunities for buying in the Asia Pacific markets

· Best practices for selling to China

· Overcoming challenges when investing in China

· How to choose a supplier, protect intellectual property, and maintain quality

· Tax strategies

Presenters are Thaddaeus Mueller, Chairman of the Board of AGN-Asia Pacific and Associate Director of Fiducia Management Consultants in China, and Lonnie Hampton, CPA, Shareholder and leader of Schenck’s International team.


Dates & Locations:

May 15 – Manitowoc

Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive

Contact: Belinda Ryan, 920-686-2200

May 16 – Sheboygan

Pine Hills Country Club, 4914 Superior Avenue

Contact: Lisa Koepsell, 920-803-3121

Workshops will run from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend this workshop. To register, visit us online at www.schencksc.com/2013asiapacific.

About Schenck SC

Schenck is a full-service regional accounting and consulting firm. The firm has over 500 employees who serve clients through nine locations in Wisconsin. As one of the largest CPA firms in the United States, Schenck provides a full range of services including accounting and audit, tax, business consulting, information technology, merger & acquisition, retirement planning, investment and payroll solutions for businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals.

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