We are writing to share with you an invitation and some quick announcements from the AMI team:

• Please join us at our upcoming export seminar, sponsored by the World Trade Club
• We are proud to announce our strategic alliance with Bryant Christie Inc.
• We invite you to read AMI President Peter Guyer's recent column in Foodservice Gourmet magazine

Two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is located outside the United States, and now is the time to enter the dynamic international marketplace! Learn how your company can become a global player at a comprehensive export seminar given by Athena Marketing International.

Topics covered will include assessing your company’s export readiness, foreign business practices, foreign market entry, international shipping and finance and international marketing. For more information, and a complete agenda, click here.

Cost: $45 for World Trade Club member/$55 for non-members. To register, please visit the registration page , or by phone: (206) 686-3736.

Athena Marketing International (AMI) and Bryant Christie, Inc. (BCI) have announced the establishment of a strategic alliance to help U.S. branded food and beverage companies increase their international sales and marketing presence. . .

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