Law firm taps China trade
Looking to capitalize on business with China, Leason Ellis L.L.P., an intellectual property law firm in White Plains, has opened an account on one of China”™s most popular websites.
Described as a hybrid of Twitter and Facebook, Sina Weibo has more than 250 million registered users, according to a partner at Leason Ellis. The firm, one of the first intellectual property practices in the U.S. to join Sina Weibo, also just launched a Chinese version of its own website at leasonellis.com.
“The Chinese market is growing exponentially and it is vital that U.S. law firms such as ours go to where the action is,” said Susie Cheng, head of the China practice group at Leason Ellis.
Business expo sign-up
Businesses and nonprofits can purchase booths to promote their products and services at the annual Salute to Seniors Business Expo on May 2 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
Sponsored by the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services and three county departments, the annual event usually attracts more than 2,000 senior citizens. The expo in 2011 drew 82 participating businesses and nonprofit agencies.
All booth payments are due by April 6. To be eligible for reduced corporate and nonprofit rates, deposits must be received by March 23.
For copies of the contract and more details about the business expo, call 914-747-0519 or visit the county website at westchestergov.com/seniors.
