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Update to Trade Mission to Panama & Colombia Announced

By Jessica Salmoiraghi, Director, Federal Regulatory Relations & Counsel

The US Department of Commerce is excited to announce that the US Secretary of Commerce is now leading an Infrastructure trade mission to Panama, Colombia, and Brazil on May 12-18, 2013. The mission will visit São Paulo and Brasilia, Brazil, Bogotá, Colombia and Panama City, Panama. There is a strong emphasis on architecture as these countries are looking to invest over a billion dollars in the near future on much needed infrastructure improvements.

Only 20-25 companies will be selected to participate and it will be a competitive process. If you have questions or would like to apply, please contact the Office of Business Liaison at businessliaison@doc.gov or call (202) 482-1360. More information can found at www.export.gov/BrazilColombiaPanama2013.

Hurry, the application deadline is March 22, 2013 so call or email for more information on this exciting prospect!

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