IRELAND & UNITED KINGDOM Multi-Sector Business Development Mission April 16-20, 2018 The Mississippi Development Authority is leading a multi-sector trade mission to Ireland and the United Kingdom. Approved companies will have one-on-one meetings with prospective distributors, agents and partners. The trade mission is open to all Mississippi companies. This business development mission to some of the largest economies in the world provides key access to other European markets.
2018 IRELAND • • • •
REGISTRATION Space is limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. The deadline to register is February 16, 2018.
For more information, contact: Aggie Sikora
[email protected] | 601.359.2952
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Strategic gateway into the European market Fastest growing economy in Europe One of the most open, FDI and exportdriven economies in the world Upon United Kingdom’s exit from the EU, Ireland will be the largest English speaking country in the EU Anticipated 5-percent growth rate in 2018 UK accounts for 40 percent of Ireland’s exports and a third of its imports
UNITED KINGDOM • • • • • •
6th largest economy in the world 2nd largest economy in the European Union Major international trading power Largest market in the world for U.S. service exports Serves as entry market into the EU for more than 43,000 U.S. exporters 50 percent of U.S. investment in Europe is in Britain
These sectors represent the best opportunities for U.S. entrants into Ireland and UK markets: • Aerospace products • Agricultural products • Biomass • Cyber security • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals • Electric machinery • Electronic products • Energy • Medical equipment • Paper and paperboard • Pumps • Pet products • Safety and security • Smart grids • Sustainable construction • Water
IRELAND & UNITED KINGDOM Multi-Sector Business Development Mission
REGISTRATION
Please return completed form by February 16, 2018 .
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