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NATO Procurement Seminar

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NATO Procurement Seminar
Doing Business with NATO and the European Union
"Arming the Region's Businesses for NATO Opportunities"


16 November 2009
Groton, CT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Opening Session with
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT 2)

Luncheon session with Robert T. Ross, Executive Director, State of Connecticut's Office of Miliary Affairs.  See bio at: http://www.ct.gov/oma/cwp/view.asp?a=3419&q=404426&omaNav=%7C

Taking Advantage of NATO Opportunities
Speakers from the US mission to NATO will speak on the following topics:

  • NATO Procurement Policy
  • NATO Contacts
  • Tender Participation
  • Security Clearances
  • US Government Assistance

European Union Briefings
Speakers from the European Union Office will address topics including:

  • Economy and Business Environment
  • Standards and Certifications
  • Procurement Opportunities
  • New Purchasing Directive for EU States
  • Participation in EU Funded Programs
  • Trade Agreements
  • US Government Assistance

Speakers to include:
David E. Wright, Director, Resource and Logistics Division, US Mission to NATO
Since July 1988, Mr. Wright has been serving in his current position where he is responsible for justification, obligation and accounting for over $500 million in US annual defense contributions to NATO's common-funded budgets. 

Ira Bel, Senior Commercial Specialist, Commercial Service Brussels
Ira Bel joined the Commercial Service in 1998.  During his first years, Ira Bel managed the Franchising and Automotive sectors.  Later on Ira took on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Aerospace and Defense sectors to include NATO procurement.  For the past seven years Ira took on the role of European Region ICT team leader.

Export Controls and ITAR --- Lean Logistics --- Financing Your Sale to NATO

Time:                   8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:             Marriot Hotel

                            625 North Rd
                            Groton, CT 06340
*Note: Special hotel rate ($101 per night + taxes) available.  To book this rate, either use this link to make your reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gonmm-mystic-marriott-hotel-and-spa/?toDate=11/17/09&groupCode=ccdccda&fromDate=11/15/09&app=resvlink  or call the Mystic Marriott and mention the group name (US Department of Commerce NATO Procurement Seminar)


Cost:                   -Full day session (includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all 
                             seminar sessions): $150
                            -Luncheon session with Robert T. Ross: $50
                            -Afternoon sessions:  $50


Registration:      http://ctexporters.com/dec/

Contact the Middletown USEAC at 860-638-6950 for further information