CDO Workforce Offers Special Presentation

CHINA COMPARASION AND CONTRAST TO THE U.S. AND THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
Wednesday, October 28th 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn, Oneonta

Since the end the Second World War, the United States has led the world in scientific discovery and innovation, and has been a magnet attracting the best scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to our educational institutions, industries and laboratories from around the globe.

However, in today’s rapidly evolving competitive world, the United States is losing its competitive foothold as the leading knowledge economy. Nations, such as China, are quickly
challenging the US dominance in scientific excellence and technological innovation, in education, the science and engineering workforce, scientific knowledge, investment and hightech economic output.

Join us for an interactive session with Mr. Martin Booker, General Manager of Amphenol Corporation - Industrial Division who has lived and worked in Asia and China for the past 27+
years to discuss his personal experiences and insights on China and how do we compare, with a
particular emphasis will be on:

􀂙 Business focus and philosophy
􀂙 Economy
􀂙 Educational Systems
􀂙 Workforce preparation

Who should attend?
Business and Community leaders, School District Administrators and Principals, College
Administrators and faculty, Workforce and Economic Development Professionals, and anyone
interested in today’s rapidly evolving global economy and the competitive future of the United
States.

Please RSVP to:
Ona Whaley at (607) 432-4800 ext. 120 or onawhaley@cdoworkforce.org

The Presenter:
Martin Booker was born and raised in the United Kingdom and earned a Masters degree in Geo- Physics from the University of Wales. In 1981, Martin moved to Asia working both in the Peoples Republic of China and Southeast Asia and spent 9 years living and working in Asia before returning to Europe. His work while based in Europe required him to travel and work with customers and suppliers in Asia with a focus on China. Martin was working, living and traveling to China before most businesses contemplated China as a place to do business. He is a pioneer in Asian business development and is uniquely qualified to discuss this timely topic.