Tuesday Sep 04 2012 8:42 AM

With 95 percent of potential customers living outside of the United States, exporting goods and services makes business sense and can add significantly to a firm's bottom line.

The Pierce County Economic Development Department and the World Trade Center Tacoma are hosting an Export Forum featuring a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade.

Learn about the ins and outs from federal, state and local experts, as well as private companies with exporting experience. There is no charge to attend, and there is ample time for networking and meeting with professionals at hosted display tables.

Date: Friday, Sept. 28
Time: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Program is from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Place: Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th Street W., University Place 98467

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Hans Kueck, Pierce County Economic Development
253-798-2335
hkueck@co.pierce.wa.us