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Last Chance for the Digital Mission
Chinwag is working with the DTI to create two 'digital missions' to the US. And tomorrow is your last chance to join them.
Here's what Chinwag CEO Sam Michel has to say:
There's two Digital Missions planned:
* Digital Mission to Web 2.0 Expo in NYC, 14-20th Sept, 2008
* Digital Mission to SXSW interactive, 13-17 Mar, 2009
They'll provide a bunch of great stuff for the companies going including, pre-arranged meetings with potential partners, pratical sessions on how to expand into the US market and lots of social stuff, too.
The closing date for applications to the Digital Mission to NYC is tomorrow (Wed, 23rd July), so please do spread the word if you're able. Criteria and application details are available:
http://digital-mission.org/apply
If you have plans to deal with the US, or have digital company that could benefit from either the Web 2.0 or SXSW event, then it would be a good idea to apply.
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