The IBC Will Feature:
Multilingual Staff
The International Business Center is staffed with interpreters fluent in languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and German.
Export / Import Counseling
Meet with a Trade Specialist from a Commercial Service Office and an Industry Specialist who will be available during the show to answer questions and provide export counseling. Assistance is also available to international buyers to help meet purchasing and representation objectives during the show.
Export Interest Directory
Obtain a copy of the Export Interest Directory featuring information on export interests of U.S. exhibitors including company information, products and geographical areas of interest.
Welcome International Visitors
World of Concrete Show Management and the U.S. Commercial Service will work closely in the global promotion of the 2011 show to bring international buyers and exhibitors together to expand business both domestically and overseas.
If you are an international visitor to World of Concrete 2011, please be reminded that the United States government has instituted new, tighter visa requirements for non-immigrant applicants. This may lengthen the time it takes to process your visa application. Make sure you begin your visa application early and well in advance of your travel dates. The online VISA letter of Invitation will be available September/2010.
International Business Center (IBC)
Network with colleagues, relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments, check email or obtain information from the multilingual staff in the International Business Center. The IBC will be located in the Central Hall.
U.S. Commercial Service
With its network of offices across the U.S. and in more than 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. To find the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist nearest you, visit www.export.gov or call 800-USA-TRADE.
Attention International Delegations:
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World of Concrete welcomes international delegations to the show and wants to make every effort to assist those interested in recruiting and organizing a group of 15 or more to attend the industry's largest, annual international event. Delegations are organized by country through the U.S. Commercial Service International Posts. Special incentives are available to official World of Concrete delegation leaders. If you are interested in becoming an official delegation leader, email Jackie James, Associate Director. If you would like to learn more about joining an official embassy/consulate delegation, contact the U.S. Commercial Service in your country. Benefits available to delegation members: |
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