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December Business Link Luncheon <br />Mark your calendars. The next business Link Luncheon <br />is I)ecember 10. The luncheon will include a State of t <br />City address by Roseville Mayor Dan wall and will <br />provide an opportunity to talk about business issue with <br />C ounty and State Representatives serving the Roseville <br />area. <br />The lunch meeting will be held at the Midland Hills <br />Country Club located at tool Fulham Street in Roseville, <br />Thursday, December 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p. m. <br />We will wrap up 1998 by welcoming new businesses to <br />Roseville and informing you of the major developments <br />dining 1998 and ghat you can expect ire 1999. <br />Come and share in the holiday spirit as we celebrate the <br />close of an exciting and busy 1998. To register please <br />e -mail or f ax the attached found <br />Adopt A Team" <br />The city of Roseville is hosting the 1999 World Cup <br />eedskating Competition on February 7 -28 at the <br />John Rose Minnesota Oval in Roseville. <br />Your company can become part of this event by <br />adopting a turn from any number of countries <br />I <br />ncluding the United States. <br />The sponsorship fee is $600 per team and includes team <br />pictures with the athletes, 30 free passes to the world <br />C up event, VIP seating and parking, autographed world cu poster, company name displayed on the giant Ov <br />Cup <br />board, 30 souvenir programs and an <br />op to visit with your adopted team members. <br />Become part of this international event by calling 65 <br />414 -2108. Team sponsorships are on a fi come first- <br />serve basis, <br />To Receive Roseville Business Link by e -mail <br />forward your address to <br />cathv.bennett t8xi.roseville.mn.us <br />International Trade Panel <br />Provides Valuable Information to <br />Roseville Business Peers <br />On September 2 four Roseville business <br />representatives were well received as they <br />participated in a*panel discussion regarding their <br />experiences in dealing with international markets. <br />Moderator Scott Buckman from Compuqpe led the <br />discussion with key statistics on the importance of <br />international markets in Minnesota followed by <br />Dick Schuster, Mecca Sportswear; Don Nutzmann, <br />Secure Computing* and Nick Eian, Endurant <br />Business Solutions. <br />S o me of their valuable advice included: <br />a Doing business internationally allows a company <br />to stay competitive. <br />An important factor to the success of are <br />overseas company is finding the right <br />management team to run the facility. <br />To b successful in selling internationally you <br />must un derstand and cater to the culture of the <br />country in which you are marketing your <br />products. Be gracious and humble. <br />Do your homework and understand the <br />differences in technology. <br />Participating in trade missions can help you <br />understand your competition and different <br />cultures. <br />Roger Prestwich, Minnesota 'Parade Office, concluded <br />the panel discussion by reviewing the numerous <br />resources available to Minnesota companies who are <br />interested in entering the international marketplace. <br />A big thank you to all the spurs who took the <br />time to share their experiences and help their <br />Roseville business colleagues. if you were unable to <br />attend and would like additional information please <br />contact Cathy at 651-490-2241. <br />Rosevi o <br />Co mmunity Devel Department**.* Phone: 651- 490 -2241 404 Fax: 651- 490 -2931 <br />e- mail: cathv.benne cI. rosevi e.mn.us lntern et-://www.ci.ros evi ll e.mn.us <br />