Monday, November 24, 2008
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Marriott Marquis Hotel
1535 Broadway, New York City
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority in cooperation with the United States Commercial Service is recruiting New Jersey businesses to participate in an incoming Belgian Building Materials Buyers Mission to New York.
The New York Export Assistance Center is hosting the delegation of over 60 Belgian companies, 140 delegates in total, whose objectives are to learn about and purchase U.S. products in the building and construction industry.
The morning session will include presentations by industry specialists in the U.S. building and construction industry. They will present an economic overview of the industry; future trends; cutting-edge building materials; green and energy-saving programs; products of specific interest, and home design concepts.
The event will also include a mini-exhibition featuring 10 U.S. companies with unique product lines. Directly following the speakers, the networking segment will allow ample time for making business connections. U.S. Commercial Services is providing matchmaking opportunities for event attendees, it is therefore advisable to register as soon as possible to ensure your networking time is maximized.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet potential business partners in Belgium. The event if free of charge.
Should you have any questions, please contact Irene Crespo, International Trade Specialist at 609-0984-9831 or by email at icrespo@njeda.com.
Please register on online: http://www.buyusa.gov/nyc/belgianmission.html
A list of Belgian companies attending and bios of speakers are available on-line: http://www.buyusa.gov/nyc/belgianmission.html.