Washington, D.C., April 3, 2008. Two firms, Global Regulatory & Business Solutions and Meridian Growth Strategies announced today the formation of a Strategic Alliance to effectively improve the competitive advantage of U.S. companies desiring to do business in Asian markets. The Strategic Alliance combines the two firms’ multiple years of experience and strengths in U.S. and international market development.

“In our strategic alliance we provide our clients with winning strategies that facilitates business development and the movement of products through international supply chains,” said Tim Cansler, President, Meridian Growth Strategies, Gambrills, MD, located in the suburbs of Washington, DC .

“Our strategic alliance plays an important role for many companies in varied industries as we manage their business strategies. It will also give companies enhanced opportunities to outreach globally” said Dr. Afshan Hashmi, President, Global Regulatory and Business Solutions, in Rockville, MD, with over a decade of combined research, regulatory affairs & global business development experience.

This Strategic Alliance plans on collectively targeting their efforts in the United States, India, China and other emerging markets.

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