April 2, Meeting of Russian DC High Tech Networking

April 2, 6:30 at Russia House, 1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, 6:30-7:15 Networking 7:15 - 8:00 Tracy A. Theisen, SABIT Program, U.S. Department of Commerce SABIT (Special American Business Internship Training) $1.5 Million Program in Grants for U.S. Companies, including Q&A session 8:00-9:00 Networking Summary: SABIT (Special American Business Internship Training) Program Has $1.5 Million in Grants for U.S. Companies. The U.S. Department of Commerce SABIT Program provides funding to U.S. organizations to conduct stateside training for business executives and scientists from Russia and the New Independent States. SABIT is a low-cost/low-risk way to develop existing relationships with NIS companies. For U.S. organizations interested in expanding to the NIS market, SABIT can help identify a potential partner and defray the costs of 'trying out' the relationship. SABIT welcomes applications from companies involved in many types of business ventures including, but not limited to; biotechnology, computer technology, telecommunications, medical and disease research, environmental protection, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power engineering, and waste management. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2002. SABIT's other function, The Specialized Training Program, will also be discussed. Tracy Theisen of the Department of Commerce will explain more about the grant funding and how to apply. Applications will be available. SABIT Tel: 202-482-0073

Location: Russian House is located at 1800 Connecticut Avenue, (Connecticut and Florida Ave.) http://www.russiahouse.org (phone: 202-986-6010, E-mail: Russia@RussiaHouse.org) Metro station: Dupon Circle. Expect difficulties with parking. Fee: There is no fee for attending. Cash bar. Information will be also available at the http://www.RussianDC.com

Russian DC High Tech Network provides opportunity to communicate for those managers and professionals, who have or would like to have high tech business with Russia, or speaks Russian. Knowledge of Russian is not necessary for attending. Please feel free to forward this message to those interested in the subject.