With much of the OEM manufacturing, engineering, quality control and purchasing operations moving to Mexico, the six companies realized they needed to find Mexican sales representatives to maintain and grow their businesses. To accomplish this, they decided to share the costs and risks of embarking on a full-scale export effort, despite the fact that some of the companies were competitors. Working with DECD and its trade representative in Mexico, they were successful in securing two representatives in Mexico City. The CT District Export Council and several other international trade organizations sponsored Connecticut World Business 2000. The ceremony was held June 8 at the Marriott Hotel in Trumbull, Connecticut.
Turkey is one of the most exciting emerging markets in the world.
That was the focus of a recent luncheon forum sponsored by the World Affairs Council and the Department of Economic and Community Development. For the nearly 100 guests in attendance, distinguished speaker Ambassador Mehmet N. Ezen, Consul General of Turkey in New York City, shared his insights on Turkey's economic and political landscape, and the tremendous business opportunities that exist there. The economic ties between Connecticut and Turkey are strong. MTU M nchen, the aeroengine arm of Daimler Chrysler Aerospace, created MTU Aero Engine Design in December, 1999. Canada comes to Connecticut B uilding on the success of last year's trade mission, three Canadian premiers and over 40 Atlantic Canadian companies met with Governor Rowland and over 100 Connecticut companies to explore potential business and export opportunities.