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with potential partners, a market
briefing by the Commercial Specialist
for the biotech life science sector at the
U.S. Consulate, and networking
activities. Site visits to Hong Kong’s
Science & Technology Park and leading
research universities may be offered.
One week prior to the Trade Mission,
it should also be noted that from
October 12–13, there will be a BIO
China (https://www.bio.org/biochina)
trade event in Shanghai that will focus
on the biotech sector. Though BIO
China is not officially linked to the
Commerce Department’s Biotech Life
Science Trade Mission to China, U.S.
trade mission participants may opt to
precede the October 17–20, 2011 Trade
Mission by participating in this event.
Participation in the mission will
include the following:
• Pre-travel briefings/webinar on
subjects ranging from business practices
in China to intellectual property rights;
• Pre-scheduled meetings with
potential partners, distributors, end
users, Clinical Research Organizations,
or investors in Hong Kong;
• Transportation to and from airports
in Beijing and Hong Kong;
• Meetings with Chinese Government
officials;
• Participation in industry receptions
in Beijing and Hong Kong;
• Meetings with CS China’s biotech
and life science industry specialists in
Beijing and Hong Kong.
Visits to
(tbd).
Research
Facilities
Participation Requirements
Selection Criteria for Participation
All parties interested in participating
in the Biotech Life Science Trade
Mission to China must complete and
submit an application 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 15 and
a maximum of 20 participants will be
selected for the mission from the
applicant pool. U.S. companies and
associations already involved with and/
or doing business in China as well as
U.S. companies and associations
seeking exposure to the market for the
first time are encouraged to apply.
Selection will be based on the
following criteria:
• Suitability of a company’s products
or services to the mission’s goals;
• Applicant’s potential for business
in China, including likelihood of
exports resulting from the trade 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.
Fees and Expenses
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Applications
After a participant has been selected
for the mission, a payment to the
Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The
participation fee will be $3,270 for large
firms and $2,327 for a small or mediumsized enterprise (SME) 1 or small trade
organization, which will cover one
representative. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large
firm or SME) is $500. Expenses for
travel, lodging, most meals, and
incidentals will be the responsibility of
each mission participant.
Conditions for Participation
Proposed Timetable
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
Beijing.
participation. If the U.S. Department of
Market briefings by U.S. EmCommerce receives an incomplete
bassy Beijing officials.
Meetings with Chinese Ministry application, the Department may reject
of Health and State Food and the application, request additional
information, or take the lack of
Drug Administration officials.
Networking reception.
information into account when
Beijing.
evaluating the applications.
Tour of Bio Parks and Research
• Each applicant must also certify
Facilities.
that the products and services it seeks
Travel to Hong Kong.
to export through the mission are either
Business meetings.
produced in the United States, or, if not,
Hong Kong.
One-on-one business match- marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
Mission participants will be
encouraged to arrive October 15 or 16,
2011 and the mission program will
proceed from October 17 through
October 20, 2011.
October 17
October 18
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making appointments
Briefings from Hong Kong government, industry association,
and American Chamber representatives.
Tour of Science & Technology
Parks.
Networking reception
Hong Kong.
One-on-one business matchmaking appointments.
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and have at least fifty-one percent U.S.
content.
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/contractingopportunities/
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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Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar (https://export.gov/
trademissions/) and other Internet Web
sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, notices by industry
trade associations and other multiplier
groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and
conclude no later than 08/15/2011. The
U.S. Department of Commerce will
review all applications immediately
after the deadline. We will inform
applicants of selection decisions as soon
as possible after 08/15/2011.
Applications received after that date
will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service Domestic
Contact: Douglas Wallace, Commercial
Officer, 415–705–1765,
Douglas.Wallace@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
U.S. Department of Commerce, International
Trade Administration.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Commercial
Service is organizing an education
industry trade mission to India (New
Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai) from
October 10–15, 2011. This mission will
include representatives from graduate
programs, 4-year undergraduate
programs and state study consortia
whose members are appropriately
accredited by one of the seven regional
accrediting bodies. This mission will
seek to connect United States education
institutions to potential students,
university/institution partners and
education consultants in India. The
mission will include one-on-one
appointments with potential partners,
embassy briefings, student fairs and
networking events in New Delhi,
Chennai and Mumbai, three of the top
cities for recruiting Indian students to
the United States.
Commercial Setting
There are several types of
opportunities for U.S. universities and
institutions of higher learning in India:
(1) Attracting Indian students to the
United States and (2) establishing a
campus in India to offer courses and
programs in India and (3) online
training programs. The mission will be
open to regionally accredited United
States educational institutions at the 4year undergraduate level and above that
wish to either attract students to the
United States or meet with potential
partners for collaboration in India.
For the eighth consecutive year,
Indian students constitute the largest
group of international students studying
in the United States, with a total Indian
student population in the United States
of 103,260, a 9.2% increase from 2008.
Most Indian students seeking
international education choose U.S.
universities and the majority (72%) of
Indian students in the United State are
studying at the graduate level. However,
we expect an increasing amount of
undergraduate students due to the
abundance of ‘‘international’’ primary
and secondary schools throughout India
and the influx of India-born parents
who return to India with U.S.-educated
children. India’s huge youth population,
estimated at 315 million between the
ages of 10 and 24, will continue to
create a large demand for higher
education. There are approximately 9.5
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million students enrolled in higher
education in India compared to that of
the United States, where 19.1 million
U.S. citizens are enrolled. As the
number of students enrolled in higher
education institutions in India is
projected to rise to 11 million over the
next three years, there are increasing
doubts that India will have enough
purely domestic education institutions
to meet this demand. The United States,
with over 4,000 accredited institutions
of higher learning, has the capacity to
offer access to high quality education to
students in a broad range of fields.
Employers in India have stressed the
importance of developing a workforce
equipped with adequate technical,
teamwork and communication skills.
India offers substantial education
opportunities for U.S. universities and
other institutions of higher learning to
establish schools, programs and
curriculum in India. The Government of
India (GOI) introduced milestone
legislation to Parliament last year titled,
the Foreign Educational Institutions
(Regulation of Entry and Operation) Bill
2010. Once passed the legislation
should allow for foreign education
providers to set up campuses in the
country—independently and jointly—
and offer degrees to Indian students.
Experts estimate the Indian education
market has a potential value of $28
billion.
The first stop on the mission itinerary
is New Delhi, the capital city of India.
This visit would give the delegates an
opportunity to directly interact with
officials from the Government of India
regarding education policies. Many of
the finest educational institutions of
India are located in Delhi. There are 15
universities and nearly 85 colleges, 55
management institutes, 7 medical
colleges, 10 engineering colleges, a large
number of computer institutes, 314
higher secondary schools, hundreds of
preparatory schools and a good number
of other institutes spread across the city.
The Delhi NCR (National Capital
Region) is the hub for education in the
northern India and would attract
institutions from other cities in the
north to come and meet with the U.S.
institutions. New Delhi would offer the
delegates briefings, one-on-one meetings
and a student fair.
Then the group will travel to Chennai,
a booming organized education center
in India. Chennai, the capital of the state
of Tamil Nadu, is India’s 3rd largest
metropolis and is gaining recognition as
a dynamic trade and education
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destination for many U.S. universities.
The mission participants will have the
opportunity to participate in briefings,
student recruitment fairs and one-onone meetings. One of the largest
‘‘knowledge communities’’ in the Asia
Pacific region, Chennai boasts 350
engineering colleges, 230 polytechnics
and 12 deemed (‘‘officially accredited’’)
universities offering technical and
medical education. Around 7,040
students went to the United States from
the Chennai region to pursue higher
education in 2009.
Finally, the delegation will visit
Mumbai, the capital of the state of
Maharashtra, to participate in
matchmaking meetings and student
recruitment fair. US&FCS Mumbai has
been approached by several private
equity companies, colleges and large
companies interested in investing in the
education sector and are seeking U.S.
collaborations. Located near Mumbai,
the city of Pune is ranked as the top
destination for education in India. In
addition, while Maharashtra possesses
the highest percentage of universities in
India (11.3%), it also has the highest
number of student enrollments in India
in higher education, around 1.5 million.
Mission Goals
The goals of the United States
Education Mission to India are: (1) To
gain market exposure and introduce
participants to the vibrant Indian market
in the three main metropolitan cities of
New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai; (2)
assess current and future business
prospects by establishing valuable
contacts with prospective consultants,
students and educational institutions,
and (3) develop market knowledge and
relationships leading to student
recruitment and potential partnerships.
Mission Scenario
Participation in the mission will
include the following:
• Pre-travel briefings/webinars;
• Embassy/consulate and industry
briefings;
• Pre-scheduled meetings with
university heads and educational
consultants in New Delhi, Chennai, and
Mumbai;
• Airport transfers in New Delhi,
Chennai, and Mumbai;
• Site visit in New Delhi/Chennai.
The precise schedule will depend on
the specific goals and objectives of the
mission participants.
Timetable
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Day of week
Date
Activity
Sunday ...........................................................
October 9 ......................................................
Monday ..........................................................
October 10, New Delhi ..................................
Tuesday .........................................................
October 11 ....................................................
Chennai .........................................................
Wednesday ....................................................
October 12 ....................................................
Chennai .........................................................
Thursday ........................................................
October 13 ....................................................
Friday .............................................................
October 14 ....................................................
Mumbai ..........................................................
Proposed Mission Schedule—October 10–15,
2011
Arrive in New Delhi (evening arrival).
Check into hotel.
Mission Meetings Officially Start—October 10–11,
2011:
Embassy Briefing.
One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair.
Embassy reception.
Arrive in Chennai on October 11 afternoon and
check into hotel:
Half day site visit—to be finalized.
Late afternoon departure for Chennai.
One-on-one business appointments.
One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair (4–8 pm).
Half day site visit—to be finalized.
Late afternoon depart for Mumbai.
Arrive in Mumbai and check into hotel.
One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair.
Departure to USA—evening.
*Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of local government and business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and air travel schedules.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Mission to India must complete
and submit an application 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. The mission
will open on a first come first served
basis to 20 regionally accredited U.S.
universities as well as study consortia
whose members are also regionally
accredited.
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Fees and Expenses
After a university or consortium 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 is
$3420 for one principal representative
from each regionally accredited
educational institution. The fee for each
additional representative is $750.
Expenses for lodging, some meals,
incidentals, and all travel (except for
transportation to and from airports incountry, previously noted) will be the
* 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/contractingopportunities/
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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responsibility of each mission
participant.
Conditions for Participation
• An applicant must submit a timely,
completed and signed mission
application and supplemental
application materials, including
adequate information on courses
offerings, primary market objectives,
and goals for participation.
Selection Criteria for Participation
• Consistency of the applicant’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the mission;
• Timeliness of signed application
and participation agreement by
institution;
• Applicant’s potential for doing
business in India, including likelihood
of service exports (education)/
knowledge transfer resulting from the
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.
Timeline for Recruitment and
Applications
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
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calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trademissions) and other Internet web sites,
press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, notices by industry
trade associations and other multiplier
groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and
conclude no later than August 1, 2011.
The mission will be open on a first
come first served basis. Applications
received after that date will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service in India:
Sathya Prabha, Commercial Assistant,
Hyderabad, Tel: (91–40) 2330 4025,
Sathya.prabha@trade.gov.
U.S. Export Assistance Center:
Koreen Grube, International Trade
Specialist, Tel: 414–217–8333, Email: Koreen.Grube@trade.gov.
Matt Baker, International Trade
Specialist, Tel: 520–470–5809, Email: Matt.Baker@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
U.S. Department of Commerce, International
Trade Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
U.S. Education Mission to India
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Commercial Service is organizing an education
industry trade mission to India (New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai) from
October 10-15, 2011. This mission will include representatives from
graduate programs, 4-year undergraduate programs and state study
consortia whose members are appropriately accredited by one of the
seven regional accrediting bodies. This mission will seek to connect
United States education institutions to potential students, university/
institution partners and education consultants in India. The mission
will include one-on-one appointments with potential partners, embassy
briefings, student fairs and networking events in New Delhi, Chennai
and Mumbai, three of the top cities for recruiting Indian students to
the United States.
Commercial Setting
There are several types of opportunities for U.S. universities and
institutions of higher learning in India: (1) Attracting Indian
students to the United States and (2) establishing a campus in India to
offer courses and programs in India and (3) online training programs.
The mission will be open to regionally accredited United States
educational institutions at the 4-year undergraduate level and above
that wish to either attract students to the United States or meet with
potential partners for collaboration in India.
For the eighth consecutive year, Indian students constitute the
largest group of international students studying in the United States,
with a total Indian student population in the United States of 103,260,
a 9.2% increase from 2008. Most Indian students seeking international
education choose U.S. universities and the majority (72%) of Indian
students in the United State are studying at the graduate level.
However, we expect an increasing amount of undergraduate students due
to the abundance of ``international'' primary and secondary schools
throughout India and the influx of India-born parents who return to
India with U.S.-educated children. India's huge youth population,
estimated at 315 million between the ages of 10 and 24, will continue
to create a large demand for higher education. There are approximately
9.5 million students enrolled in higher education in India compared to
that of the United States, where 19.1 million U.S. citizens are
enrolled. As the number of students enrolled in higher education
institutions in India is projected to rise to 11 million over the next
three years, there are increasing doubts that India will have enough
purely domestic education institutions to meet this demand. The United
States, with over 4,000 accredited institutions of higher learning, has
the capacity to offer access to high quality education to students in a
broad range of fields. Employers in India have stressed the importance
of developing a workforce equipped with adequate technical, teamwork
and communication skills.
India offers substantial education opportunities for U.S.
universities and other institutions of higher learning to establish
schools, programs and curriculum in India. The Government of India
(GOI) introduced milestone legislation to Parliament last year titled,
the Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and
Operation) Bill 2010. Once passed the legislation should allow for
foreign education providers to set up campuses in the country--
independently and jointly--and offer degrees to Indian students.
Experts estimate the Indian education market has a potential value of
$28 billion.
The first stop on the mission itinerary is New Delhi, the capital
city of India. This visit would give the delegates an opportunity to
directly interact with officials from the Government of India regarding
education policies. Many of the finest educational institutions of
India are located in Delhi. There are 15 universities and nearly 85
colleges, 55 management institutes, 7 medical colleges, 10 engineering
colleges, a large number of computer institutes, 314 higher secondary
schools, hundreds of preparatory schools and a good number of other
institutes spread across the city. The Delhi NCR (National Capital
Region) is the hub for education in the northern India and would
attract institutions from other cities in the north to come and meet
with the U.S. institutions. New Delhi would offer the delegates
briefings, one-on-one meetings and a student fair.
Then the group will travel to Chennai, a booming organized
education center in India. Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil
Nadu, is India's 3rd largest metropolis and is gaining recognition as a
dynamic trade and education destination for many U.S. universities. The
mission participants will have the opportunity to participate in
briefings, student recruitment fairs and one-on-one meetings. One of
the largest ``knowledge communities'' in the Asia Pacific region,
Chennai boasts 350 engineering colleges, 230 polytechnics and 12 deemed
(``officially accredited'') universities offering technical and medical
education. Around 7,040 students went to the United States from the
Chennai region to pursue higher education in 2009.
Finally, the delegation will visit Mumbai, the capital of the state
of Maharashtra, to participate in matchmaking meetings and student
recruitment fair. US&FCS Mumbai has been approached by several private
equity companies, colleges and large companies interested in investing
in the education sector and are seeking U.S. collaborations. Located
near Mumbai, the city of Pune is ranked as the top destination for
education in India. In addition, while Maharashtra possesses the
highest percentage of universities in India (11.3%), it also has the
highest number of student enrollments in India in higher education,
around 1.5 million.
Mission Goals
The goals of the United States Education Mission to India are: (1)
To gain market exposure and introduce participants to the vibrant
Indian market in the three main metropolitan cities of New Delhi,
Chennai and Mumbai; (2) assess current and future business prospects by
establishing valuable contacts with prospective consultants, students
and educational institutions, and (3) develop market knowledge and
relationships leading to student recruitment and potential
partnerships.
Mission Scenario
Participation in the mission will include the following:
Pre-travel briefings/webinars;
Embassy/consulate and industry briefings;
Pre-scheduled meetings with university heads and
educational consultants in New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai;
Airport transfers in New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai;
Site visit in New Delhi/Chennai.
The precise schedule will depend on the specific goals and
objectives of the mission participants.
Timetable
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Day of week Date Activity
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Sunday........................ October 9........ Proposed Mission Schedule--October 10-15, 2011
Arrive in New Delhi (evening arrival).
Check into hotel.
Monday........................ October 10, New Mission Meetings Officially Start--October 10-11, 2011:
Delhi. Embassy Briefing.
One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair.
Embassy reception.
Tuesday....................... October 11....... Arrive in Chennai on October 11 afternoon and check into
Chennai.......... hotel:
Half day site visit--to be finalized.
Late afternoon departure for Chennai.
One-on-one business appointments.
Wednesday..................... October 12....... One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Chennai.......... Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair (4-8 pm).
Thursday...................... October 13....... Half day site visit--to be finalized.
Late afternoon depart for Mumbai.
Arrive in Mumbai and check into hotel.
Friday........................ October 14....... One-on-one matchmaking meetings.
Mumbai........... Luncheon hosted by TBD.
Student fair.
Departure to USA--evening.
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*Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of local government and
business officials, specific goals of mission participants, and air travel schedules.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Mission to India
must complete and submit an application 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. The mission will open on a first come first
served basis to 20 regionally accredited U.S. universities as well as
study consortia whose members are also regionally accredited.
Fees and Expenses
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\*\ 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/contractingopportunities/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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After a university or consortium 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 is $3420 for one
principal representative from each regionally accredited educational
institution. The fee for each additional representative is $750.
Expenses for lodging, some meals, incidentals, and all travel (except
for transportation to and from airports in-country, previously noted)
will be the responsibility of each mission participant.
Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a timely, completed and signed
mission application and supplemental application materials, including
adequate information on courses offerings, primary market objectives,
and goals for participation.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with
the stated scope of the mission;
Timeliness of signed application and participation
agreement by institution;
Applicant's potential for doing business in India,
including likelihood of service exports (education)/knowledge transfer
resulting from the 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.
Timeline for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions)
and other Internet web sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than August 1, 2011. The mission will
be open on a first come first served basis. Applications received after
that date will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service in India:
Sathya Prabha, Commercial Assistant, Hyderabad, Tel: (91-40) 2330
4025, Sathya.prabha@trade.gov.
U.S. Export Assistance Center:
Koreen Grube, International Trade Specialist, Tel: 414-217-8333, E-
mail: Koreen.Grube@trade.gov.
Matt Baker, International Trade Specialist, Tel: 520-470-5809, E-
mail: Matt.Baker@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration.
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