Panama – Business Gateway to the Americas Forum – Washington, DC – October 4th, 2012

When:  Thursday, October 4th, 2012 from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Where:  U.S. Chamber of  Commerce’s Hall of Flags.

Amcham Panama invites you to join them at this event to celebrate the upcoming Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Panama.  Panama’s economy is booming and U.S. exports to Panama increased 36% last year.  At the event, you’ll hear from leading executives in the areas of shipping and air logistics, finance, energy, mining, and regional services, among others.  Speakers include the Panama Canal Administrator, the CEO of Copa Airlines, and U.S. Ambassador to Panama Jonathan Farrar. 

For more information on speakers and to register to attend, please contact Edgardo Della Sera, Trade Director of Amcham Panama, at tradedirector@panamcham.com or go to www.panamcham.com.

FREE TRADE AGREEMENT UPDATE! On October 12, 2011 Congress passed the U.S. – Panama Free Trade Agreement. For more information on how it will help U.S. exporters to Panama, please visit our FTA page.

We are the Commercial Service section of the American Embassy in Panama. The Commercial Service, an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, is the front-line agency for the execution of the U.S. Government’s National Export Initiative (NEI).

Our mission is to promote the export of goods and services made in the U.S. and develop and protect U.S. business interests in Panama. We have a vast network at our fingertips, supported by more than 1,500 international industry and trade specialists whose job it is to provide the best source of customized solutions for U.S. companies (and their Panamanian partners) to do business in the global marketplace.

Whether you’re a U.S. company looking for an export opportunity, or a Panamanian company looking for a new supplier from the US, you’ve come to the right place. New business is waiting for you! If you are a U.S. company facing market access barriers or investment problems in Panama, we may be able to assist you as well.

Want an example? In 2010 we helped Rotec Industries from Chicago win a $24 million contract for the Panama Canal Expansion project. See their story here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqF94-dPJis .

We hope you will take a moment to look at our website and familiarize yourself with the variety of opportunities, tailored programs, and customized services available to you through our office in Panama. Then you can contact us. We also encourage you to contact a U.S. - based Export Assistance Center, where trade specialists will provide you with guidance on entering Panama and other exciting international markets. Please call 1-800-USA-TRADE or visit http://www.export.gov/eac to locate the office nearest you.