Montana World Trade Center Announces International Business Development Mission to Israel May 31-June 3, 2010

Deadline to Confirm Your Spot: March 15, 2010

The Montana World Trade Center (MWTC) http://www.mwtc.org at The University of Montana will lead an International Business Development Mission to Israel May 31-June 2, 2010. The mission will help Montana companies develop relationships with new clients through prearranged one-on-one meetings. It will also provide an opportunity for companies already doing business in the region to cultivate stronger ties with business partners.

MWTC Executive Director Arnie Sherman believes this high level mission will result in more products and services exported to Israel, “The market is diverse and very open to partnerships with Montana companies and we aim to increase trade between our two regions.”

Please click here http://www.buyusa.gov/israel/en/leading_sectors_israel.html to review the “Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment”.

Why Israel?

* Exports of U.S. goods to Israel during the first 11 months of 2008 totaled US $13.50 billion.

* The U.S. is Israel’s largest single country trade partner, despite heavy European competition.

* Israel-U.S. commerce has grown seven fold since signing the Free Trade Agreement in 1985.

* Nearly all tariffs on trade between U.S. and Israel have been eliminated since 1995.

Why Should Your Company Participate?

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

* Direct contact with US Commercial Service staff overseas.

* You will have customized market intelligence and industry briefings.

* Networking events…international business is based on relationships!

* A great value!

International Business Development Mission Fee: Includes pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, a networking reception, some meals and in-country transportation

· $1,500 for MWTC members

· $1,800 for non-members

· TRADE MISSION ASSISTANCE FUND: The Montana Department of Commerce has generously agreed to allow participants to access funding assistance through its Trade Show Assistance Fund. Please click here to learn more about the program http://www.madeinmontanausa.com/TSAguidelines.asp .

If you are interested in learning more about how your company can take advantage of this unique opportunity, please contact Megan Harrington (406.243.5850, [email protected]).

DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: MARCH 15, 2010

“This project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding should not be construed as an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance.