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Executive-led Trade Mission
Panama City, Panama - Cartagena and Bogota, Columbia
September 20-24, 2010
Participation Deadline: July 23, 2010

**Webinar for Interested Companies***
Date: June 3, 2010
Learn more/Register: email: colombiapanama@trade.gov or call: Louis Quay at 202-482-3973

Get an overview of the trade mission, including market information provided by the Senior Commercial Officer at each respective post, as well as providing an industry overview, which can assist your company with creating a solid business strategy for both markets.

The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing an Executive-led Trade Mission to cities in Panama and Colombia, to take place September 20-24, 2010. The delegation will be comprised of U.S. firms representing a cross section of U.S. industries with growing potential in the target markets, including, but not limited to, the following sectors:  building products; computers, components and peripherals; construction equipment, electrical power systems; food processing and packaging; franchising; medical equipment; safety and security equipment; seaport and ports equipment; telecommunications equipment; and travel and tourism services.

The mission will focus on helping you launch or increase your export business in these key markets. Participation in the Mission will also help your firm gain market information, make business and industry contacts, and solidify business strategies, towards the goal of increasing U.S. exports to these important FTA Candidate partners. The mission will include business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local companies, as well as market briefings and networking events.

 For additional information on the Mission:
www.export.gov/colombiapanamamission

Louis Quay
202-482-3973 or Louis.quay@trade.gov