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height="1.0833333333333333in"}U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

TRADE MISSIONS

MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2009

**Textiles Trade Mission to Hong Kong, China, and Singapore**

**March 18-24, 2009 - Apply by [February 9, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register: Email: <Lawrence_Brill@ita.doc.gov>**

U.S. providers of hospitality, contract, and related technical textiles
are invited to join this mission to Hong Kong (including Macau), Hainan
Island, and Singapore. Contact Larry Brill, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, at the above-listed e-mail address or by phone: 202-482-1856.

**Environmental and Clean Energy Trade Mission to Croatia, Italy, and
Greece**

**March 30-April 4, 2009 - Apply by [February 12, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register:
[www.export.gov/enviro-cleanenergymission](http://www.export.gov/enviro-cleanenergymission)**

Europe seeks innovative technologies for renewable energy, recycling,
green building, waste management, water treatment, remediation, energy
conservation, and alternative fuels. This package combines business
matchmaking in three cities, networking at EcoTec 2009 (Athens), and a
bonus day. Visit the website or call Bill Cline at 775-784-5203 or
Jessica Arnold at 202-482-2026.

**Solar Trade Mission to India**

**March 22-27, 2009 - Apply by [February 13, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register:
<http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/indiatrademission.html>**

This groundbreaking mission will put U.S. firms in direct contact with
potential business partners and government decision-makers who are on
the forward edge of shaping India\'s solar energy sector. Visit the
website or contact Cynthia Torres by phone at 760-342-1310 or by email
at
[[Cynthia.Torres@mail.doc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:Cynthia.Torres@mail.doc.gov).

**Trade Mission to Colombia**

**March 8-13, 2009 - Apply by [February 16, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register: Email: <Brie.Knox@mail.doc.gov>**

This multi-sector mission to Bogota, Barranquilla, and Cartagena will
help U.S. firms position themselves for long-term business in Latin
America\'s fifth largest market for U.S. exports. The pending
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement stands to boost opportunities
for U.S. suppliers of consumer and industrial exports in most sectors.
Contact Brie Knox at the above-listed e-mail address or by phone:
504-589-6703.

**Building for the Future: U.S. Building Products Trade Mission to Hong
Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok**

**April 20-28, 2009 - Apply by [February 20, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register:
[www.buyusa.gov/globaldesignbuild/futurebuildmission.html](http://www.buyusa.gov/globaldesignbuild/futurebuildmission.html)**

Opportunities for U.S. suppliers of green technologies are opening up in
Southeast Asia. This mission will promote eco-friendly, energy-efficient
U.S. design and engineering services, building systems, lighting,
heating/ventilation/air conditioning, and building products. Visit the
website or call Sean Timmins at 202-482-1841.

**British Columbia Mining Opportunities 2009: Trade Mission to
Vancouver, Canada**

**March 24-25, 2009 - Apply by [February 22, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register:
<http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/bcminingopportunities2009.html>**

U.S. suppliers of mining equipment and services won\'t want to miss this
opportunity to make valuable contacts in western Canada\'s dynamic
mining sector. Contact Judy Simonite by e-mail at
<Judy.Simonite@mail.doc.gov> or by phone at 604-685-3382.

**Aerospace Executive Service at Latin America Aero and Defence 2009**

**April 14-17, 2009 - Apply by March 1, 2009**

**Learn more/register:
<http://www.buyusa.gov/connecticut/laad2009.html>**

This aerospace trade mission to the Latin America Aero and Defence 2009
show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will include pre-screened business
appointments at the Riocentro trade show location, exhibitor access to
the trade show, and a product literature display at the show. Visit the
event website or contact Melissa Grosso by e-mail at
<Melissa.Grosso@mail.doc.gov> or by phone at 860-638-6955.

**Healthcare and Medical Equipment Trade Mission to Astana and Almaty,
Kazakhstan**

**May 11-14, 2009 - Apply by [March 15, 2009]{.underline}**

**Learn more/register:
<http://www.buyusa.gov/kazakhstan/en/medical_trademission.html>**

The mission will include one-on-one business appointments, site visits,
participation in a health products seminar, and promotion in a catalog
show at the 16th annual Kazakhstan International Health Care Exhibition
in Almaty. Visit the website or contact Tembi Secrist by phone at
206-553-5615 x229 or by e-mail at <Tembi.Secrist@mail.doc.gov>