U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TRADE MISSION TO PANAMA
The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a Trade Mission to Panama from October 26 to 29, 2008. The delegation will be open to U.S. firms representing a cross section of U.S. industries with growing potential in Panama, including, but not limited to:
- Building Products
- Construction Equipment
- Consumer Goods (electronics, apparel, sporting goods, cosmetics, hardware/tools, etc.)
- Electric Power Equipment
- Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
- Medical Equipment
- Materials Handling Equipment
- Safety and Security Equipment
- IT Security / Software
- Telecommunications Equipment
| ITINERARY |
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| Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
| Arrival into Panama City (suggested group flight is |
| American Airlines #2189 MIA-PTY 11:50 AM-1:40 PM) |
| Welcome Briefing & No-Host Group Dinner |
| Monday, October 27, 2008 |
| Economic/Business Briefing |
| Gold Key one-on-one appointments |
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Reception at U.S. Ambassador's Residence |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2008 |
| Gold Key one-on-one appointments |
| Colon Free Zone visit (optional) |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
| Panama Canal Authority Procurement Briefing |
| Departure for U.S. (suggested group flight is |
| American Airlines #2190 PTY-MIA 2:50 PM-6:45 PM) |
The participation fee is $1,560 for a small or medium-sized enterprise* and $1,850 for large firms. The fee for each additional representative from the same company is $450. Expenses for hotel, airfare, gratuity, select meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Final selection of participants will be confirmed after a review to ensure market suitability.
The fee includes personalized appointment scheduling for one (1) company representative and inclusion in all mission-related activities, including:
- One-on-One personalized business appointments for two full days (with InterContinental buffet lunch).
- Conference Call with U.S. Embassy staff to review your specific goals and objectives.
- Airport Transfers (must travel on suggested mission flights for transfers) and group ground transportation in Panama City.
- U.S. Embassy rates with InterContinental Miramar Panama (must book through mission coordinator; rate includes buffet breakfast) or nearby hotel.
- Cocktail reception at U.S. Ambassador's residence.
- Panama Canal Zone Procurement Briefing.
- Colon Free Zone Optional Visit and 1-on-1 Meetings for select industries (consumer electronics, apparel, sporting goods, cosmetics, hardware/tools). Please note, transportation to/from Colon not included in participation fee (estimated train/taxi expense is $150). However, guide to/from Colon is included.
THERE IS CURRENTLY A STANDBY LIST TO PARTICIPATE. Please contact Sandra Campbell of the U.S. Commercial Service Tampa Bay at (727)-893-3738 for more information.
Registration Deadline is September 19, 2008, or when capacity is reached. Applications received after September 19, 2008 will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
2008 Country Commercial Guide for Panama
*A Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations. Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size.