Dear Friends and Colleagues in the International Business Community –

The US Department of Commerce is organizing a major international conference in Detroit, titled DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS Leveraging Free Trade Agreements: Opportunities and Challenges, September 9-10, 2014, at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. The conference will highlight opportunities to expand export sales and business activities in countries where the United States has signed Free Trade Agreements.

This two-day program is expected to attract approximately 300 people and will include participation from 18 of our Commercial Diplomats stationed at US Embassies and Consulates around the globe.

DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Leveraging Free Trade Agreements
Compete. Win. Grow.

Participate in DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Leveraging the Free Trade Agreements to:

· Identify and gain access to emerging markets and opportunities

· Obtain the tools necessary to succeed in foreign markets

· Leverage government contacts and resources to compete successfully

What to Expect:

· Dynamic market exploration sessions

· Excellent networking opportunities throughout the conference

· Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with international trade diplomats
Private Consultations will be available with US Commercial Diplomats from U.S. Embassies and Consulates:
Australia
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Israel
Jordan
Mexico
Morocco
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Singapore
South Korea

Sessions to Include:

Industry panels featuring companies and individuals sharing their experiences in the 18 markets listed above
Market entry and risk mitigation strategies
Basic and advanced sessions on qualifying for FTAs and creating an FTA compliance program
High-profile keynote speaker(s)

Event Dates: September 9-10, 2014
Location: Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226 USA
(313) 442-1600

Discounted Conference Hotel Rate:

$169 Group Rate available until 5:00 PM August 24, 2014

Group Name: Discover Global Markets Detroit

Book Here: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/discoverglobalmarketsmain

Cost:
$325 – Early Registration
$375 – After August 8, 2014
Cancellation Fee: $45 – Cancellations accepted until 5:00PM August 24, 2014

To Register click here!

For More Information:

Richard Corson, (248) 975.9604, Richard.Corson@trade.gov

Jennifer Moll, (313) 212-8693, Jennifer.Moll@trade.gov

U.S. Commercial Service: A global network of trade professionals located across the United States and in the U.S. Embassies and Consulates in over 70 countries. Their services include export counseling, market intelligence and international business matchmaking.

District Export Councils are organizations of business leaders from local communities, whose knowledge of and expertise in international business provides a source of professional advice for their region’s local firms. Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Assistance Centers and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, the 59 DECs that exist throughout the country support the U.S. Government’s export promotion efforts. – See more at: http://districtexportcouncil.org/about#sthash.FgkeGe18.dpuf