Buying from the USA
The U.S. Government also assists the export of American goods and services through the Export-Import Bank and the USDA agricultural export credit guarantee program GSM-102. Georgian businesses interested in using either of these options are encouraged to contact the Embassy.
USDA Agricultural Export Credit Guarantee
We encourage you to explore the range of quality products produced by U.S. companies. Attending a U.S. trade show through the International Buyer Program allows you to receive discounted entrance fees and specialized services. Please contact us if you are interested in registering as an International Buyer to attend any of these world-class trade shows or would like more information.
Recently announced trade shows:
- AACC Clinical Lab Expo 2013, July 15-19, 2012, Los Angeles, California
The AACC Clinical Lab Expo is the largest exposition in the world dedicated to diagnostic products for diagnosing diseases and measuring health status. Although the focus is on laboratory testing, there is increasing emphasis on near-patient testing, patient self-testing, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) products, which are of interest to developers and manufacturers of diagnostic products.
http://www.aacc.org/events/
- Graph Expo, October 7-10, 2012, Chicago, Illinois
GRAPH EXPO 2012 is one of the year’s largest and most inclusive exhibitions of offset, digital and hybrid technologies, and products and services for the commercial, package printing, publishing, mailing, in-plant, photo imaging and marketing industries.
- American Film Market, October 31-November 7, 2012, Santa Monica, California
The American Film Market (AFM) is the largest gathering of film industry professionals in the Western Hemisphere. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed on both completed films and those in every stage of development and production. AFM is the must-attend industry event with more than 800 screenings of approximately 400 films—30 new films every two hours—with the majority of them world or U.S. premieres.
http://www.americanfilmmarket.
- GREENBUILD 2012, November 14-16, 2012, San Francisco, California
Greenbuild, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), focuses on the full spectrum of technologies, products and services related to green building and offers a one-stop shop for the buyer through the largest conference & expo dedicated to green building.
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/
- Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 25-28, 2012, New York City, New York
The 88th annual Meeting focuses on the latest technological advances in the art and science of dentistry attracting dental manufacturers, dealers, clinicians, dentists and all related professions. In addition, the Dental Meeting features a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops, hospital tours, glass-enclosed workshops and live patient demonstration areas.
- POWER-GEN International 2012, December 11-13, 2012, Orlando, Florida
Organized by PennWell Corporation, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, POWER-GEN International 2012 is the electric power generation industry’s world’s largest event, attracting more than 20,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors, showcasing industry leading energy solutions in the power generation and renewable energy sectors. POWER-GEN International 2012 will also be held in conjunction with Nuclear Power International 2012 and Renewable Energy World North America 2012.
http://www.power-gen.com/
- International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo (IPPE), January 29-31, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia
The IPPE displays the latest in technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of poultry and eggs and for those involved in feed manufacturing. With the addition of the American Meat Institute’s International Meat Expo, the IPPE will be expanded to include the processing and further processing of meat products.
- AG CONNECT Expo & Summit, January 29-31, 2013, Kansas City, Missouri
AG CONNECT Expo & Summit 2013 provides a world-class international forum for agricultural industry professionals, and will feature the most advanced agriculture equipment and integrated technologies such as precision farming; advances in seed, fertilizer and crop protection; and services such as insurance, financing and software. More than 10,000 industry professionals from more than 60 countries and over 350 exhibitors are expected to attend AG CONNECT.
- International Home and Housewares Show, March 2-5, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
This show is the world's largest housewares-only marketplace offering you the opportunity to see first-hand consumer lifestyle and product trends for all areas of the home, both inside and out, under one roof.