Does your company have a Pan European Business Strategy?
U.S. exports are growing four times faster than the economy as a whole. Europe presents a market filled with opportunities for U.S. businesses. If you are already doing business in one, two or several European countries, expansion throughout the continent is the next logical step.
Turkey is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Turkey’s increasing complex mix of modern industry and commerce continues to attract a diverse set of American companies. By participating in this event U.S. companies have the chance to make or increase sales in this booming region and customize your itinerary according to country market demand.
Trade Winds Europe at a Glance:
***Note: The Three-Day option that included Matchmaking Appointments on April 16 with Turkish Businesses is completely booked. The Conference will now offer a two-day option, for April 14 and 15. Please see more information below.
What: U.S. exporters will learn from the experts on
European market opportunities and how to market U.S. products
and services throughout Europe.
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
When: April 14 to 15, 2008
Monday, April 14 - Pan European Business Development Conference
Tuesday, April 15 - Private Meetings with Senior Commercial Officers from 27 European Countries
Optional:
Spin Off Gold Key Business Appointments are available with the two day conference option, and will be scheduled either before your visit to Turkey on April 10/11 or after your meetings in Turkey on April 17/18.
While in Europe take the opportunity to visit another high-potential market for your product/service. Add Gold Key Business Appointments in the European market of your choice. We will work with each company to customize your itinerary.
About Trade Winds Europe:
Pan European Business Conference: The Conference will feature leading experts from the private sector and key U.S. government officials. Representatives will address important industry trends and trade topics to help develop a Pan-European business strategy.
Private Meetings with U.S. Commercial Officers: While at the conference you will have the opportunity to meet privately with the U.S. Senior Commercial Officers to discuss business opportunities for your company. In an effort to help prepare for your meetings, information on your company will be sent to each Officer with whom you have requested an appointment. U.S. Senior Commercial Officers from the following markets will be available:
Austria* Belgium* Bulgaria* Croatia* Czech Republic* European Union* France* Finland* Germany* Greece* Hungary* Ireland* Italy* Kazakhstan*Netherlands Poland* Portugal* Romania* Russia* Serbia* Slovakia*Spain* Sweden* Switzerland* Turkey* Ukraine* United Kingdom*
Access to this many markets in one location is absolutely unique!
To Access a Webinar on this Pan European Business Conference: http://www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/twewebinar.html
Special Offer: New Two-Day Offering of Trade Winds Europe
April 14-15, 2008 - Participation Fee: $550.00 per company
Fee includes the following:
- Pan-European Business Conference
- Private Consultations with Senior Commercial Officers
- Country Market Briefing on Turkey
- Networking Opportunities including Luncheons & Reception in Istanbul
- Pre-Departure Counseling and Follow up Assistance
To Register for the Two-Day Event:
https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=8Q2C
Optional Spin off Gold Key Service - $800.00 per country for one day customized business appointments in country of choice. This fee does not include interpreters/in-country transportation.
While in Europe take the opportunity to visit another high-potential market for your product/service.
Optional Spin-Off Gold Key Service will provide one-on-one appointments with pre-screened business contacts in one of the following European markets:
Customize your Itinerary..Spin Off Gold Key's Available in the Following Countries
Goto: http://www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/tradewindseurope.html
Click on the Country to Identify your Best Market Potential:
*Fee does not include air travel or lodging. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your participation is not secured until payment is processed.
Depending upon availability registration will close on or before March 15, 2008.
Additional Information:
***For More Information: Please contact any of our Trade Winds Europe Team members:
Debora Sykes, Ph 856-722-1032/ Email:debora.sykes@mail.doc.gov
Janice Barlow, Ph 215-597-6126/ Email:janice.barlow@mail.doc.gov
Deborah Doherty, Ph 717-872-4386/Email:deborah.doherty@mail.doc.gov
Bill Burwell, Ph 410-962-3097/Email:bill.burwell@mail.doc.gov
Greg Sizemore, Ph 704-333-4886/Email:greg.sizemore@mail.doc.gov
Michael Manning, Ph 856-722-0958/Email:michael.manning@mail.doc.gov
Anne Grey, Ph 703-235-0327/Email:anne.grey@mail.doc.gov
Leslie Drake, Ph 304-347-5123/Email:leslie.drake@mail.doc.gov