Release of Spanish Version of Doing Business in Washington, DC guide

Contact: Raguel Broy Turner
Manager, PR & Communications
202.661.8670

Contact: Catalina Ford
Business Development Specialist
Ibero American Chamber of Commerce
202.728.0352

September 26, 2005

Washington, D.C.—On Tuesday, October 4, 2005, the Washington, DC Marketing Center in conjunction with the Greater Washington Ibero American Chamber of Commerce, will release Como Hacer Negocios en Washington, DC, the Spanish version of the Doing Business in Washington, DC guide at a joint press conference at the Center’s offices at 1495 F St. NW.

The Spanish version of the guide serves as a complete reference tool for the Spanish-speaking business owners and entrepreneurs on doing business in the District. With information on business registration, financing, taxes, incentives, insurance and doing business with Government, the guide has been customized to include several listings of resource centers that cater to Spanish speaking business owners and leaders. Publishing the guide in Spanish is the beginning of a partnership between the DC Marketing Center and the Ibero American Chamber of Commerce to bring more business information to DC’s Spanish-speaking community.

The English version of the guide is currently available for download from the Marketing Center’s website. Hard copies can be picked up at the Center at 1495 F St. NW.

To learn more about the Ibero American Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.iberochamber.org. To learn more about the Washington, DC Marketing Center and its upcoming events, visit www.dcmarketingcenter.com.

What:

  • Press Conference Release of Spanish version- Doing Business in DC

When:

  • Tuesday, October 4, 2005 8:30-10 a.m.

Where:

  • Washington, DC Marketing Center
  • 1495 F Street, NW
  • Metro: Metro Center)

Cost:

  • There is no charge for this event

For more information or questions on how to obtain a copy of the guide, please call the Washington, DC Marketing Center at 202-661-8670 or the Ibero Chamber at 202.728.0352.

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The Washington, DC Marketing Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit, public/private partnership dedicated to promoting business opportunities throughout DC and contributing to business retention and attraction activities. For more information visit www.wdcep.com/about.

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