Executive-Led Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama; November 15-18, 2010, 5761-5763 [2010-2365]
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ACTION:
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service is organizing a
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Trade Mission to Bogota and Cartagena,
Colombia and Panama City, Panama,
November 15–18, 2010, to be led by a
senior Commerce official. The mission
will focus on helping U.S. companies
launch or increase their export business
in these promising markets. It will also
help participating firms gain market
information, make business and
industry contacts, and solidify business
strategies, towards the goal of increasing
U.S. exports to the two markets. The
mission will include business-tobusiness matchmaking appointments
with local companies, as well as market
briefings and networking events. The
mission will be comprised of U.S. firms
representing a cross section of U.S.
industries with growing potential in the
target markets, including, but not
limited to the following sectors:
Building products; computers;
components and peripherals;
construction equipment; electrical
power systems; security and safety
equipment; telecommunications
equipment; and travel and tourism
services.
Commercial Setting
Colombia
Colombia ranks solidly with the group
of progressive, industrializing countries
worldwide that have diversified
agriculture, resources, and productive
capacities. Despite the global economic
crisis, Colombia’s economic prospects
are positive. Currently, it is the fifth
largest market for U.S. exports in the
region, after Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela,
and Chile, and is ranked 26th as a
market for U.S. exports globally. Since
the election of President Alvaro Uribe in
May 2002 (and subsequent re-election in
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2006), Colombia has become one of the
most stable economies in the region.
Improved security, sound government
policies, steady economic growth,
moderate inflation and a wide range of
opportunities make it worthwhile for
U.S. exporters to take a serious look at
Colombia.
Infrastructure development has fueled
the growth of U.S. exports to Colombia,
including opportunities generated by
highway, hotel and housing
´
construction in Bogota and coastal cities
such as Cartagena, San Andres, and
Santa Marta. Developing the oil and gas
industry and sea and river ports are also
key priorities for the Uribe
administration. An expanding list of
emerging best prospects sectors includes
computers and components, safety and
security, and tourism, among others.
Colombia’s increasingly democratic
and transparent government and its
traditional acceptance of U.S. and
international standards, and U.S. brands
provide a solid foundation for U.S. firms
seeking to do business there. The U.S.Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
(TPA), signed in November 2006 and
pending Congressional approval, would
offer tremendous benefits to U.S.
exporters. Upon entry into force,
(following Colombia’s steps to ensure
implementation of its obligations), the
TPA would provide immediate dutyfree entry for 80 percent of U.S.
consumer and industrial exports to
Colombia, with remaining tariffs phased
out over the next 10 years. The TPA
would also open the market for
remanufactured goods and provide
greater protection for intellectual
property rights (IPR).
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Bogota, the capital of Colombia,
generates approximately 30 percent of
the country’s total gross domestic
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product (GDP). Bogota offers diverse
business opportunities in almost all
economic sectors. Cartagena is the fifth
largest city in Colombia concentrating
business opportunities in ports, tourism,
oil refinery and industries such as
chemical plants, cement and beverages.
Panama
Panama has historically served as the
crossroads of trade for the Americas. Its
strategic location, bridging two oceans
and two continents, has made Panama
not only a maritime and air transport
hub, but also an international trading,
banking, and services center. Trade
liberalization and privatization over the
last several years, along with the
hemispheric movement toward free
trade agreements (the U.S.-Panama FTA
is also pending), stand to increase
Panama’s regional and global
prominence. Panama’s dollar-based
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economy offers low inflation in
comparison with neighboring countries,
and zero foreign exchange risk. Its
regulatory regimes are generally
business friendly. Its government is
stable, democratic, and reform minded,
and actively seeks foreign investment in
all sectors, especially services, tourism
and retirement properties. The United
States is Panama’s most important
trading partner, claiming about 30
percent of the import market.
Panama’s economy is based on a welldeveloped services sector, which
accounts for about 80 percent of its
gross domestic product (GDP). After
reaching about nine percent in 2008,
economic growth slowed to an
estimated 4–6 percent in 2009 in light
of global economic conditions and their
impact on Panama’s service-based
economy. The country’s major services
sectors include the Panama Canal,
banking, the Colon Free Zone,
insurance, container ports, and flagship
registry. The assembly and
manufacturing sectors of Panama’s
economy remain severely
underdeveloped, with manufacturing
and mining accounting for roughly 14
percent of GDP, and agriculture, forestry
and fisheries making up the balance.
Anchoring growth is the $5.25 billion
multi-year Panama Canal expansion
program already underway. While the
global credit crunch threatens a number
of big-ticket residential, commercial and
tourism projects, select investment and
construction continues, with
approximately $1 billion slated for
improvements in electrical generation
and port facilities. Panama has potential
for growth in the areas of electric power
generation, health care services, port
services, land development, road
construction, water distribution and
purification, telecommunications, and
tourism.
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Mission Goals
This trade mission is designed to help
U.S. firms initiate or expand their
exports to Colombia and Panama by
providing business-to-business
introductions and market access
information.
Mission Scenario
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The mission will stop in Bogota, and
Cartagena, Colombia, and Panama City,
Panama. In each city, participants will
meet with pre-screened potential
buyers, agents, distributors, and other
business partners. They will also attend
market briefings by U.S. Embassy
officials, as well as networking events
offering further opportunities to speak
with local business and industry
decision-makers.
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Proposed Mission Timetable
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Monday, November 15, 2010, Bogota,
Colombia
Market briefing
Matchmaking appointments
Networking reception
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010, Bogota
and Cartagena, Colombia
Travel to Cartagena
Matchmaking appointments
Wednesday, November 17, 2010,
Cartagena, Colombia and Panama City,
Panama
Morning matchmaking appointments
and/or site visits
Late afternoon travel to Panama
Thursday November 18, 2010, Panama
City, Panama
Market Briefing
Matchmaking appointments
Networking reception
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Executive-led Trade Mission to
Colombia and Panama must complete
and submit an application package for
consideration by the Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum
of seven U.S. companies and maximum
of 15 companies will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. U.S. companies already
doing business with Colombia and
Panama as well as U.S. companies
seeking to enter these countries for the
first time may apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to
participate on the mission, a payment to
the Department of Commerce in the
form of a participation fee is required.
The participation fee will be $4,440 for
large firms and $3,550 for a small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME).1 The
fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME) is
$450. Expenses for travel, lodging, most
meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission
participant. The same fee structure
1 An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer
employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small
business under SBA regulations (see https://
www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/
sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies,
affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when
determining business size. The dual pricing reflects
the Commercial Service’s user fee schedule that
became effective May 1, 2008 (see https://
www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/
initiatives.html for additional information).
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applies to representatives of U.S.-based
firms stationed in Colombia, Panama, or
neighboring countries.
Conditions for Participation
• An applicant must submit a
completed and signed mission
application and supplemental
application materials, including
adequate information on the company’s
products and/or services, primary
market objectives, and goals for
participation. If the Department of
Commerce receives an incomplete
application, the Department may reject
the application, request additional
information, or take the lack of
information into account when
evaluating the applications.
• Each applicant must also certify
that the products and services it seeks
to export through the mission are either
produced in the United States, or, if not,
marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least 51 percent U.S.
content of the value of the finished
product or service.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Selection will be based on the
following criteria, listed in decreasing
order of importance:
• Suitability of the company’s
products or services for the Colombian
and Panamanian markets.
• Applicant’s potential for business
in Colombia and Panama, including
likelihood of exports resulting from the
mission.
• Consistency of the applicant’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the trade mission.
Referrals from political organizations
and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities
(including political contributions) will
be removed from an applicant’s
submission and not considered during
the selection process.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Applications
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner. Outreach will include
publication in the Federal Register,
posting on the Commerce Department
trade mission calendar (https://
www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html) and
other Internet Web sites, press releases
to general and trade media, broadcast
fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier
groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows.
Recruitment will begin immediately
and conclude no later than Friday,
September 17, 2010. The U.S.
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Department of Commerce will review all
applications immediately after the
deadline. We will inform applicants of
selection decisions as soon as possible
after September 17, 2010. Applications
received after the deadline will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Louis Quay, Commercial Service Trade
Missions Program, Tel: 202–482–
3973, Fax: 202–482–9000, E-mail:
Louis.Quay@mail.doc.gov.
Jessica Arnold, Commercial Service
Trade Missions Program, Tel: 202–
482–2026, Fax: 202–482–9000, Email: Jessica.Arnold@trade.gov.
Sean Timmins, Global Trade Programs,
Commercial Service Trade Missions
Program.
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In response to comments received
from respondents,1 the Department
hereby clarifies two areas of the Final
Results. The Department inadvertently
stated in the assessment rate section that
we will instruct CBP to liquidate entries
for all companies at the company
specific rate required at the time of
entry. The Department hereby clarifies
that we will instruct CBP to liquidate
entries at the company–specific rate set
forth in the Final Results. Additionally,
in the Final Results, the Department
omitted the full name of the separate
rate company, Far Eastern Industries,
Ltd., (Shanghai) and Far Eastern
Polychem Industries and only listed Far
Eastern Polychem Industries. The
Department hereby corrects the Final
Notice to state Far Eastern Industries,
Ltd., (Shanghai) and Far Eastern
Polychem Industries. The Final Results
remains in effect in all other respects.
Dated: January 28, 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Notice of Correction to the First
Administrative Review of Certain
Polyester Staple Fiber From the
People’s Republic of China: Final
Results of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review
International Trade Administration
[A–570–855]
Certain Non–Frozen Apple Juice
Concentrate from the People’s
Republic of China: Initiation of
Antidumping Duty New Shipper
Review
AGENCY: Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
Correction to assessment rate
section and separate rate company
name.
ACTION:
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SUMMARY: On January 11, 2010, the
Department of Commerce
(‘‘Department’’) published the final
results of the administrative review of
the antidumping duty order on certain
polyester staple fiber from the People’s
Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’). See First
Administrative Review of Certain
Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s
Republic of China: Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review, 75 FR 1336 (January 11, 2010)
(‘‘Final Results’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emeka Chukwudebe, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 9, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–0219.
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AGENCY: Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective Date: February 4, 2010.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(‘‘Department’’) has determined that a
request for a new shipper review
(‘‘NSR’’) of the antidumping duty order
on certain non–frozen apple juice
concentrate (‘‘apple juice’’) from the
People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’),
received on December 15, 2009, meets
the statutory and regulatory
requirements for initiation. The period
of review (‘‘POR’’) for this NSR is June
1, 2009, through January 20, 2010. In
this instance, LXFI’s sale of subject
merchandise was made during the POR
specified by the Department’s
regulations but the shipment entered
within fifty–one days after the end of
that POR. The Department finds that
extending the POR to capture this entry
would not prevent the completion of the
1 Ningbo Dafa Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd., and Cixi
Santai Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd.
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review within the time limits set by the
Department’s regulations. Therefore, the
Department has extended the POR for
the new shipper review of LXFI by 51
days. See ‘‘Memorandum to the File
through Alex Villanueva, Program
Manager, New Shipper Review: Certain
Non–Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate
from the People’s Republic of China (A–
570–855), Placing CBP data on the
record,’’ dated concurrently with this
notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eliana Abreu, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 9, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202–
482–4849.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The notice announcing the
antidumping duty order on apple juice
from the PRC was published in the
Federal Register on June 5, 2000. See
Notice of Amended Final Determination
of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and
Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Non
Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate From
the People’s Republic of China, 65 FR
35606 (June 5, 2000) (‘‘Antidumping
Duty Order’’). On December 15, 2009,
pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘Act’’),
and 19 CFR 351.214(c), the Department
received a NSR request from Lingbao
Xinyuan Fruit Industry Co. (‘‘LXFI’’).
LXFI’s request was properly made
during December 2009, which is the
semi–annual anniversary of the
Antidumping Duty Order. LXFI also
submitted amendments to its initial
NSR request on December 28, 2009.
LXFI certified that it is a producer and
exporter of the subject merchandise
upon which the request was based. LXFI
did not submit a public version, but
instead adequately summarized
proprietary information and provided
explanations as to why certain
proprietary information is not capable of
summarization.
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i)(I) of
the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(i),
LXFI certified that it did not export
subject merchandise to the United
States during the period of investigation
(‘‘POI’’). In addition, pursuant to section
751(a)(2)(B)(i)(II) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.214(b)(2)(iii)(A), LXFI certified that,
since the initiation of the investigation,
it has never been affiliated with any
Chinese exporter or producer who
exported subject merchandise to the
United States during the POI, including
those respondents not individually
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Executive-Led Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama; November 15-
18, 2010
AGENCY: Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a
Trade Mission to Bogot[aacute] and Cartagena, Colombia and Panama City,
Panama, November 15-18, 2010, to be led by a senior Commerce official.
The mission will focus on helping U.S. companies launch or increase
their export business in these promising markets. It will also help
participating firms gain market information, make business and industry
contacts, and solidify business strategies, towards the goal of
increasing U.S. exports to the two markets. The mission will include
business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local companies, as
well as market briefings and networking events. The mission will be
comprised of U.S. firms representing a cross section of U.S. industries
with growing potential in the target markets, including, but not
limited to the following sectors: Building products; computers;
components and peripherals; construction equipment; electrical power
systems; security and safety equipment; telecommunications equipment;
and travel and tourism services.
Commercial Setting
Colombia
Colombia ranks solidly with the group of progressive,
industrializing countries worldwide that have diversified agriculture,
resources, and productive capacities. Despite the global economic
crisis, Colombia's economic prospects are positive. Currently, it is
the fifth largest market for U.S. exports in the region, after Mexico,
Brazil, Venezuela, and Chile, and is ranked 26th as a market for U.S.
exports globally. Since the election of President Alvaro Uribe in May
2002 (and subsequent re-election in 2006), Colombia has become one of
the most stable economies in the region. Improved security, sound
government policies, steady economic growth, moderate inflation and a
wide range of opportunities make it worthwhile for U.S. exporters to
take a serious look at Colombia.
Infrastructure development has fueled the growth of U.S. exports to
Colombia, including opportunities generated by highway, hotel and
housing construction in Bogot[aacute] and coastal cities such as
Cartagena, San Andres, and Santa Marta. Developing the oil and gas
industry and sea and river ports are also key priorities for the Uribe
administration. An expanding list of emerging best prospects sectors
includes computers and components, safety and security, and tourism,
among others.
Colombia's increasingly democratic and transparent government and
its traditional acceptance of U.S. and international standards, and
U.S. brands provide a solid foundation for U.S. firms seeking to do
business there. The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA),
signed in November 2006 and pending Congressional approval, would offer
tremendous benefits to U.S. exporters. Upon entry into force,
(following Colombia's steps to ensure implementation of its
obligations), the TPA would provide immediate duty-free entry for 80
percent of U.S. consumer and industrial exports to Colombia, with
remaining tariffs phased out over the next 10 years. The TPA would also
open the market for remanufactured goods and provide greater protection
for intellectual property rights (IPR).
Bogot[aacute], the capital of Colombia, generates approximately 30
percent of the country's total gross domestic product (GDP).
Bogot[aacute] offers diverse business opportunities in almost all
economic sectors. Cartagena is the fifth largest city in Colombia
concentrating business opportunities in ports, tourism, oil refinery
and industries such as chemical plants, cement and beverages.
Panama
Panama has historically served as the crossroads of trade for the
Americas. Its strategic location, bridging two oceans and two
continents, has made Panama not only a maritime and air transport hub,
but also an international trading, banking, and services center. Trade
liberalization and privatization over the last several years, along
with the hemispheric movement toward free trade agreements (the U.S.-
Panama FTA is also pending), stand to increase Panama's regional and
global prominence. Panama's dollar-based
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economy offers low inflation in comparison with neighboring countries,
and zero foreign exchange risk. Its regulatory regimes are generally
business friendly. Its government is stable, democratic, and reform
minded, and actively seeks foreign investment in all sectors,
especially services, tourism and retirement properties. The United
States is Panama's most important trading partner, claiming about 30
percent of the import market.
Panama's economy is based on a well-developed services sector,
which accounts for about 80 percent of its gross domestic product
(GDP). After reaching about nine percent in 2008, economic growth
slowed to an estimated 4-6 percent in 2009 in light of global economic
conditions and their impact on Panama's service-based economy. The
country's major services sectors include the Panama Canal, banking, the
Colon Free Zone, insurance, container ports, and flagship registry. The
assembly and manufacturing sectors of Panama's economy remain severely
underdeveloped, with manufacturing and mining accounting for roughly 14
percent of GDP, and agriculture, forestry and fisheries making up the
balance.
Anchoring growth is the $5.25 billion multi-year Panama Canal
expansion program already underway. While the global credit crunch
threatens a number of big-ticket residential, commercial and tourism
projects, select investment and construction continues, with
approximately $1 billion slated for improvements in electrical
generation and port facilities. Panama has potential for growth in the
areas of electric power generation, health care services, port
services, land development, road construction, water distribution and
purification, telecommunications, and tourism.
Mission Goals
This trade mission is designed to help U.S. firms initiate or
expand their exports to Colombia and Panama by providing business-to-
business introductions and market access information.
Mission Scenario
The mission will stop in Bogot[aacute], and Cartagena, Colombia,
and Panama City, Panama. In each city, participants will meet with pre-
screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and other business
partners. They will also attend market briefings by U.S. Embassy
officials, as well as networking events offering further opportunities
to speak with local business and industry decision-makers.
Proposed Mission Timetable
Monday, November 15, 2010, Bogot[aacute], Colombia
Market briefing
Matchmaking appointments
Networking reception
Tuesday, November 16, 2010, Bogot[aacute] and Cartagena, Colombia
Travel to Cartagena
Matchmaking appointments
Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Cartagena, Colombia and Panama City,
Panama
Morning matchmaking appointments and/or site visits
Late afternoon travel to Panama
Thursday November 18, 2010, Panama City, Panama
Market Briefing
Matchmaking appointments
Networking reception
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Executive-led Trade
Mission to Colombia and Panama must complete and submit an application
package for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants
will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A minimum of seven
U.S. companies and maximum of 15 companies will be selected to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. U.S. companies
already doing business with Colombia and Panama as well as U.S.
companies seeking to enter these countries for the first time may
apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to participate on the mission, a
payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee will be $4,440 for large firms
and $3,550 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).\1\ The fee for
each additional firm representative (large firm or SME) is $450.
Expenses for travel, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission participant. The same fee structure
applies to representatives of U.S.-based firms stationed in Colombia,
Panama, or neighboring countries.
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\1\ An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or
that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations
(see https://www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/
sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies, affiliates, and
subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The
dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule
that became effective May 1, 2008 (see https://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information).
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Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a completed and signed mission
application and supplemental application materials, including adequate
information on the company's products and/or services, primary market
objectives, and goals for participation. If the Department of Commerce
receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the
application, request additional information, or take the lack of
information into account when evaluating the applications.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and
services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in
the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished
product or service.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Selection will be based on the following criteria, listed in
decreasing order of importance:
Suitability of the company's products or services for the
Colombian and Panamanian markets.
Applicant's potential for business in Colombia and Panama,
including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission.
Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with
the stated scope of the trade mission.
Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities (including political
contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not
considered during the selection process.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner.
Outreach will include publication in the Federal Register, posting on
the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to
general and trade media, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment will begin immediately and conclude no later than
Friday, September 17, 2010. The U.S.
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Department of Commerce will review all applications immediately after
the deadline. We will inform applicants of selection decisions as soon
as possible after September 17, 2010. Applications received after the
deadline will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
Louis Quay, Commercial Service Trade Missions Program, Tel: 202-482-
3973, Fax: 202-482-9000, E-mail: Louis.Quay@mail.doc.gov.
Jessica Arnold, Commercial Service Trade Missions Program, Tel: 202-
482-2026, Fax: 202-482-9000, E-mail: Jessica.Arnold@trade.gov.
Sean Timmins, Global Trade Programs, Commercial Service Trade Missions
Program.
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