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    The Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) of the Trade and Industry Department, the Education and Manpower Bureau and Apex Junior Chamber will jointly hold a "Trio" Opening Ceremony and "Technology for Business - Key to Successful Entrepreneur" Seminar on July 19.  

    The event will be held from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Tin Hau MTR Station Exit B).

    At the seminar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Broadlearning Education (Asia) Ltd Dr Cheng Y Y Charles, and a representative from Hong Kong Educational Technology Association will speak on the future trend of educational technology.  

    Other speakers include: Chief Executive Officer, Print100.com Global Printing Services Mr Tony Cheng Z.F., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sau San Tong Holdings Limited Ms Shirley Cheung Y.S., Group Chairman and Managing Director, Kampery Group Mr Simon Wong K.W., and Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited  Mr Chan C.K. They will share with participants their experience in starting up business and brand building.  

    The seminar will be conducted in Cantonese and Putonghua. Admission is free. Interested parties are requested to register with the Trade and Industry Department as seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. For enquiries, please call 3403 6111. Details of the seminar can be found at the Virtual SME Information Centre at http://www.success.tid.gov.hk.

Ends/Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Issued at HKT 11:30

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