Georgia companies are invited to meet with international buyers at upcoming G.R.O.W. regional initiative meetings, and are encouraged to take part in other international trade activities:
- B2B EXPORT INITIATIVE, Cartersville, April 24, 2012: A limited number of experienced exporters will be matched with infrequent exporters to help increase exports in Georgia’s Appalachian (ARC) region. This mentoring program will include a series of topic-specific discussions facilitated by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
- B2B EXPORT INITIATIVE, Gainesville, April 26, 2012: A limited number of experienced exporters will be matched with infrequent exporters to help increase exports in Georgia’s Appalachian (ARC) region. This mentoring program will include a series of topic-specific discussions facilitated by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
- ISC BRASIL AND INTERSECURITY 2012, São Paulo, April 23-26, 2012: To assist Georgia exporters leverage opportunities around the 2014 World Cup soccer games and the 2016 Olympics, GDEcD is leading a trade mission to São Paulo, Brazil for companies in the security and safety industries. In addition to pre-qualified matchmaking appointments, mission participants will have the opportunity to attend two trade shows: International Security Conference (ISC) Brazil 2012 and InterSecurity (International Urban Safety Trade Fair - www.iscexpo.com.br).
- TURKEYBUILD, Istanbul, Turkey, May 2-6, 2012: TURKEYBUILD is the largest building and construction trade show in Turkey. The show attracted 111,320 visitors in 2011. The 2012 Show will focus on construction machinery, hand tools, prefabricated structures, constructional steel, insulation, building chemicals, roofing, structural systems, landscaping, gates, lighting, and elevators.
A complete listing of upcoming GDEcD-sponsored international events, including Trade Missions, Trade Shows, International Buyer Delegations and education seminars can be found at http://trade.georgia.org.