2005 Press Releases

U.S. Trade Shows 2005

March 11, 2005

The U.S. Commercial Service would like to invite interested business persons to join the Embassy delegation to visit the following trade shows in the United States in 2005. Additional information on the specific trade shows can be found on the websites listed below.

1. April 8-10: International Franchise Expo - Washington, D.C. (http://www.franchiseexpo.com);
2. May 21-24: National Restaurant Association Show - Chicago, Illinois (http://www.restaurant.org/show);
3. June 8-10: InfoComm05 - Las Vegas, Nevada (http://www.infocommshow.org);
4. August 30-September 2: Magic Summer 2005 (fashion trade show) - Las Vegas, Nevada (http://www.MAGIConline.com).

As a member of the Embassy delegation, registration for the trade shows is free. Other Embassy delegation benefits include:

· Use of the International Business Center;
· A separate registration area to avoid long waiting lines;
· Meeting rooms available for private meetings with the exhibitors;
· Translation services at the Business Center;
· Appointment-making services;
· Discounts on hotels;
· Marketing and technology seminars.

Companies interested in registering to be a part of the delegation to attend these trade shows should contact the following person as soon as possible for additional information:

Ms Hannah Bereaux
Commercial Specialist
Tel: 628-8991 or 622-6176, ext. 2557
Email: Hannah.Bereaux@mail.doc.gov