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March-May 2009 Trade Missions

Trade Mission to  Poland in conjunction with Trade Winds Forum Europe

April 19-22, 2009

Apply by January 30, 2009

Learn more/register: Bill.Burwell@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

The 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe will include conference sessions on pan-European business issues and consultations with Senior Commercial Officers from U.S. Embassies throughout Europe. The multi-sector trade mission will provide business-to-business meetings with firms in Poland.  For information on the mission, contact Bill Burwell at the above-listed e-mail or by phone at 410-962-3097. For to learn more about the 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe, visit:  http://www.buyusa.gov/poland/en/tradewinds.html.

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Trade Mission to Colombia

March 8-13, 2009

Apply by February 16, 2009

Learn more/register: Email: Brie.Knox@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

This multi-sector mission to Bogota, Barranquilla, and Cartagena will help U.S. firms position themselves for long-term business in Latin America's fifth largest market for U.S. exports. The pending U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement stands to boost opportunities for U.S. suppliers of consumer and industrial exports in most sectors.  Contact Brie Knox at the above-listed e-mail address or by phone: 504-589-6703.

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Textiles Trade Mission to Hong Kong, China, and Singapore

March 18-24, 2009

Apply by February 9, 2009

Learn more/register:  Email: Lawrence_Brill@N0SPAM.ita.doc.gov  

U.S. providers of hospitality, contract, and related technical textiles are invited to join this mission to Hong Kong (including Macau), Hainan Island, and Singapore. Contact Larry Brill, Office of Textiles and Apparel, at the above-listed e-mail address or by phone:  202-482-1856.

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Solar Trade Mission to India

March 22-27, 2009

Apply by February 13, 2008

This groundbreaking mission will put U.S. firms in direct contact with potential business partners and government decision-makers who are on the forward edge of shaping India's solar energy sector.  Visit the website or contact Cynthia Torres by phone at 760-342-1310 or by email at Cynthia.Torres@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

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Environmental and Clean Energy Trade Mission to Croatia, Italy, and Greece

March 30-April 4, 2009

Apply by February 12, 2009

Learn more/register:  www.export.gov/enviro-cleanenergymission 

Europe seeks innovative technologies for renewable energy, recycling, green building, waste management, water treatment, remediation, energy conservation, and alternative fuels. This package combines business matchmaking in three cities, networking at EcoTec 2009 (Athens), and a bonus day.  Visit the website or call Bill Cline at 775-784-5203 or Jessica Arnold at 202-482-2026.

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British Columbia Mining Opportunities 2009:  Trade Mission to Vancouver, Canada

March 24-25, 2009

Apply by February 22, 2009

Learn more/register:  http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/bcminingopportunities2009.html

U.S. suppliers of mining equipment and services won't want to miss this opportunity to make valuable contacts in western Canada's dynamic mining sector.  Contact Judy Simonite by e-mail at Judy.Simonite@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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Aerospace Executive Service at Latin America Aero and Defence 2009

April 14-17, 2009

Apply by March 1, 2009

Learn more/register:  http://www.buyusa.gov/connecticut/laad2009.html

This aerospace trade mission to the Latin America Aero and Defence 2009 show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will include pre-screened business appointments at the Riocentro trade show location, exhibitor access to the trade show, and a product literature display at the show.  Visit the event website or contact Melissa Grosso by e-mail at Melissa.Grosso@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or by phone at 860-638-6955.

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Building for the Future:  U.S. Building Products Trade Mission to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok

April 20-28, 2009

Apply by February 20, 2009

Learn more/register:  www.buyusa.gov/globaldesignbuild/futurebuildmission.html

Opportunities for U.S. suppliers of green technologies are opening up in Southeast Asia.  This mission will promote eco-friendly, energy-efficient U.S. design and engineering services, building systems, lighting, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, and building products. Visit the website or call Sean Timmins at 202-482-1841. 

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Healthcare and Medical Equipment Trade Mission to Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan

May 11-14, 2009

Apply by March 15, 2009

The mission will include one-on-one business appointments, site visits, participation in a health products seminar, and promotion in a catalog show at the 16th annual Kazakhstan International Health Care Exhibition in Almaty.  Visit the website or contact Tembi Secrist by phone at 206-553-5615 x229 or by e-mail at Tembi.Secrist@mail.doc.gov.