We invite you to join an official delegation organized by the U.S Commercial Services team to the 18th International Franchise Expo (IFE) in Washington, DC: March 20 to March 22, 2009.
The IFE is the world's premier franchise event showcasing hundreds of franchise concepts and is sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
Franchising companies at the IFE come from a vast array of industries offering concepts at all investment levels.
Benefits Available to Delegation Members
- Free show admission to exhibits,
- 50% off symposia rates,
- Free Matchmaking,
- Free assistance arranging and scheduling appointments with U.S. exhibitors and companies before and during the show,
- Access to International Business Center, including separate registration area to pick up badges and meeting rooms to meet with exhibitors,
- Complimentary Invitations to 2 Cocktail Receptions,
- Assistance with travel and hotel bookings,
- Free assistance with logistics at the show,
A high point at the show is a comprehensive franchising conference program. Topics offered include Selecting and Operating an International Franchise, Franchising your Business and Use of Technology in Franchising. U.S. Commercial Service delegate get a 50% discount off the seminar rates and there are also several free seminars covering equally interesting topics – please see: http://www.ifeinfo.com/FS_Friday.asp
All our delegation members are entitled to a 50% reduction on the listed symposia prices. Please see the following website: http://www.ifeinfo.com for more details on the eight topics that will be discussed.
Economy airfares with SA will be in the region of R12 000 and the show organizers have arranged a variety of accommodation options at special rates, ranging from ± R1 500 to R 2500($150- $249) per night – please see: http://www.ifeinfo.com/travel.cfm
Please email me at Miranda.Isaakidis@mail.doc.gov or call me on +27 11 778 4811, if you would like any further information about this event.