(Event Canceled) Montana World Trade Center Mission To India, January 12-16, 2009

(Since the bombing all trade missions have been canceled)

Based off extremely positive feedback from Dale Tasharski, Deputy Senior Commercial Counselor in India, MWTC will lead a trade mission to India January 12-16, 2009. Mr. Tasharski was previously stationed in Ireland, so MWTC had the good fortune of working with him on a 2005 trade mission to Europe. In addition, he made a trip to Montana in 2005 to build business relationships, so has an understanding of Montana companies!

The Commercial Service in India organized the largest trade mission in the history of the US Government in 2006, so they know what it takes to make things happen. Indian imports from the U.S. rose by 75% to $17.5 billion in 2007, up 353% since 2003. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to develop or expand your presence in the second fastest growing market in Asia! The time is NOW.

WHY INDIA?

* Population of 1.3 BILLION…and rapidly growing middle class.

* U.S. Exports to India (2007): $17.5 billion, a 75 percent increase from the previous year.

* Lucrative and diverse opportunities for almost any U.S. product or service.

* India’s GDP, growing at 8.7% (for 2007-08), makes it one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

* US Exports up 50% so far in 2008.

* English is the most important language for national, political, and commercial communications.

* Fourth largest economy in the world (measured in terms of purchasing power parity).

WHY SHOULD YOUR COMPANY PARTICIPATE?

* Meetings with pre-screened potential buyers, sales representatives and business partners…we do the legwork for you!

* Network with US Commercial Service staff overseas.

* Customized market intelligence and industry briefings.

* Networking events…international business is based on relationships!

* Cost effective!

STILL NOT CONVINCED? WATCH THE FOLLOWING WEBINAR: WHY INDIA? WHY NOW?

Webinar: Why India? Why Now? (Compliments of the US Commercial Service/FedEx India Webinar Series) http://www.export.gov/static/Market%20Opportunities%20in%20India%20PG4456788.wmv

**Speakers include: Deputy Senior Commercial Office, India, Dale Tasharski (Direct link to power-point: Presentation Slides http://www.export.gov/static/India%20FedEx%20Webinar%20Series%20REVISED2.ppt )

**For a full list of webinars regarding India including High Tech Opportunities, Medical/Chemical/Machinery Sectors, and Retail Business, please visit: http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/webinarschedule_marketresearch.asp

The deadline for interested companies is October 30, 2008, so please contact Megan at MWTC (406.243.5850, [email protected]) to learn more about this exciting opportunity and reserve your spot.

DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: OCTOBER 30, 2008

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