SOUTHEAST ASIA MULTI-INDUSTRY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION
2016
VIETNAM INDONESIA PHILIPPINES
JULY 25-29, 2016
WHY SOUTHEAST ASIA? Vietnam:
• U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement • TPP member country • Strong GDP growth anticipated for next 35 years (second in the world) • The fastest-growing middle and affluent class in the region • Large population of over 90 million consumers
Indonesia: • • • • • •
The world’s fourth most populous country More 3G users than China Potential TPP member country The world’s third largest democracy By far has the largest economy in Southeast Asia 60 million Indonesians projected to move up into the middle class in the next 10 years • Top-ten market for U.S. agricultural products
Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) invites you to participate in a state business development mission to Asia in July 2016. Mission stops will include Vietnam and Indonesia. Each stop will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners. An optional stop in the Philippines or additional Southeast Asian market may be provided upon your request.
MDA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide financial and administrative support for up to two representatives from qualified companies* • Free pre-mission market research & business potential assessment • Up to 75% of B2B appointments with qualified buyers • Up to 50% of travel expenses (airfare, hotel, per diem) • Up to 100% of translation services • Customized itinerary and logistical support from MDA *Financial support available for companies approved for STEP funding
SIGN UP TODAY. If interested in participating in this business development mission, please complete and return the forms attached to Courtney Helfrich no later than MAY 6, 2016. Upon receipt of your forms, you will be contacted to discuss further details.
Philippines:
• Twelfth largest population in the world • World’s third largest English speaking nation • Pro-American: Filipino government and people are strong allies of the United States • One of the youngest populations in the world • Potential TPP member country
To sign up, please see page two of this form. For more information, contact:
Courtney Helfrich at
[email protected] 601.359.3618 - Office
601.497.8079 - Cell
SOUTHEAST ASIA MULTI-INDUSTRY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION
VIETNAM INDONESIA PHILIPPINES
JULY 25-29, 2016
REGISTRATION For more information, contact:
Courtney Helfrich
Mississippi Development Authority Global Business Division
[email protected] 601.359.3618 (Office) 601.497.8079 (Cell)
Please check areas of interest and return completed form by May 6, 2016 by clicking the submit button at the bottom. Form may also be submitted by fax to 601.359.2116.
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