The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is proud to present the third in a series of webinars on the Caribbean markets. This third webinar will focus on Barbados.

Event Summary:

Date: June 3, 2009

Location: Your Computer

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern

Cost: $35

(Registration link at top)

Barbados is in the Eastern Caribbean, 21 miles long by 14 miles wide. Barbados enjoys a long-standing democratic tradition, a strong commitment to the rule of law and an open economy with a marked dependence upon imports, 40 percent of which come from the United States.

Trade Highlights

Total Imports = $1.59 billion

Imports from U.S. = $202 million

U.S. Imports Market Share = 38%

Major Imports = consumer goods, machinery, foodstuffs, construction materials, chemicals, fuel and electrical components

Leading private sector trade experts from Barbados will provide input on "Doing Business" in these markets, including legal and customs issues, methods of dispute resolution, distributor/representative agreements, etc.

Speakers also include:

- Robert Jones, Commercial Counselor for the Caribbean, U.S. Embassy, Santo Domingo: Overview of the Caribbean Market - Export Opportunities

- U.S. Embassy Economic Section: Economic & Political Overview of Barbados

- Questions & Answers

(Registration link at top. Be prepared with credit card information)