March 13th, 2011 12:22 am
IRAQ – Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
On Wednesday, March 23rd, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Iraq & Afghanistan Investment & Reconstruction Task Force and the New York U.S. Export Assistance Center, in conjunction with JP Morgan, will host a half-day seminar discussing the business opportunities for U.S. companies in Iraq. The seminar will give attendees a greater insight into the types of opportunities for U.S. companies in the reconstruction efforts in Iraq.
There are many business development projects available for U.S. companies, and during the seminar, companies will learn about how to navige the Iraqi market, the political and economic climate in Iraq as well as the financing opportunities available via the U.S. Government. A draft agenda for the conference can be found here!
This seminar will provide participants with:
An overview of the Iraqi market including the best industry prospects in Iraq, as well as the political and economic climate.
A background on how the U.S. government can help businesses enter the Iraqi market.
Information on security issues/concerns for U.S. businesses in Iraq.
Introductions to EX-IM Bank and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, two U.S. Government Agencies offering financing for projects in Iraq.
This seminar is a MUST attend if:
A background on how the U.S. government can help businesses enter the Iraqi market.
Information on security issues/concerns for U.S. businesses in Iraq.
Introductions to EX-IM Bank and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, two U.S. Government Agencies offering financing for projects in Iraq.
This seminar is a MUST attend if:
Your organization is looking for information on assistance in business development in Iraq.
You are looking to make on-the-ground contacts in the Iraqi market.
You need assistance navigating the Iraqi market.
You are uncertain of the many U.S. Government programs available to help your businss locate potential partners and find financing opportunities in Iraq.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Seminar Fee: $35 per person
Location: Offices of JP Morgan – 270 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
You are looking to make on-the-ground contacts in the Iraqi market.
You need assistance navigating the Iraqi market.
You are uncertain of the many U.S. Government programs available to help your businss locate potential partners and find financing opportunities in Iraq.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Seminar Fee: $35 per person
Location: Offices of JP Morgan – 270 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
Deadline for Payment: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
DRAFT AGENDA
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
9:10 am – 9:20 am Welcome
J.P. Morgan & New York Export Assistance Center – U.S. Commercial Service
J.P. Morgan & New York Export Assistance Center – U.S. Commercial Service
9:20 am – 9:50 am Navigating the Iraqi Market
Naufel Al Hassan, Commercial Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Topics: Targeted areas for investment in Iraq, overview of upcoming projects, how to identify projects and partners, Iraqi government resources to assist U.S. exporters and investors, and the company registration process.
Naufel Al Hassan, Commercial Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Topics: Targeted areas for investment in Iraq, overview of upcoming projects, how to identify projects and partners, Iraqi government resources to assist U.S. exporters and investors, and the company registration process.
9:50 am – 10:00 am Q&A
10:00 am – 10:45 am Is Iraq the Right Market for Your Company?
Susan Hamrock Mann, Director, Iraq Investment & Reconstruction Task Force, U.S. Department of Commerce
Jo Morrison, Executive Director, Global Trade Services, J.P. Morgan
Private Sector Speaker (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) TBD
Topics: Broad political issues, Iraq’s economic environment, U.S. government policy towards Iraq, security issues, finding an Iraqi partner, and working with the U.S. Embassy.
Susan Hamrock Mann, Director, Iraq Investment & Reconstruction Task Force, U.S. Department of Commerce
Jo Morrison, Executive Director, Global Trade Services, J.P. Morgan
Private Sector Speaker (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) TBD
Topics: Broad political issues, Iraq’s economic environment, U.S. government policy towards Iraq, security issues, finding an Iraqi partner, and working with the U.S. Embassy.
10:45 am – 11:00 am Q&A
11:00 am – 11:10 am BREAK
11:10 am – 11:45 am Financing Your Exports & Investments
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
Topics: Overview of Ex-Im programs in Iraq, and the Middle East, and working with Ex-Im to finance exports to Iraq. Overview of OPIC resources for Iraq and case studies of projects financed using these resources.
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
Topics: Overview of Ex-Im programs in Iraq, and the Middle East, and working with Ex-Im to finance exports to Iraq. Overview of OPIC resources for Iraq and case studies of projects financed using these resources.
11:45 – Noon Q&A
Noon – 12:15 pm U.S. -Iraq Business Dialog
John J. Sullivan (former Deputy Secretary of Commerce), Chair of U.S.-section, U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog
Topics: Member companies’ experiences and perspectives in Iraq, status of Iraq’s private sector, Iraq’s economic potential, current economic direction, and implications for U.S. companies.
John J. Sullivan (former Deputy Secretary of Commerce), Chair of U.S.-section, U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog
Topics: Member companies’ experiences and perspectives in Iraq, status of Iraq’s private sector, Iraq’s economic potential, current economic direction, and implications for U.S. companies.
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