To the American Business Community:

I am pleased to invite you to participate in Made in America 2010, which will take place from March 3-6, 2010, at the Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center (BIEL) in Beirut.   I’m confident Made in America will be an important vehicle for promoting U.S. products and services in Lebanon. 

The U.S. Embassy’s Commercial Service will host this event to showcase the latest American technology and assist American businesses in benefiting from expanding commercial relations between Lebanon and the United States.

The last Made in America trade fair in October 2008 was a great success, featuring the goods and services of 271 U.S. companies active in a wide variety of sectors, including information and communication technology, environmental technology, healthcare, automotive, construction, household appliances, security, transportation and energy.  Business delegations from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt and Jordan also attended the event.  Major U.S. companies participating included Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Lucent, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, FedEx, Western Union, Chrysler, Coldwell Banker, Expeditors, 3M, and Ford.    

I urge you to participate in Made in America 2010.  I am confident that it will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop new partnerships in Lebanon and across the region.  I look forward to welcoming you personally at the fair and sharing the U.S. Embassy’s enthusiasm for the exciting economic opportunities available for expanding American business in Lebanon.

Sincerely,

Michele J. Sison
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon