GA Dept. of Economic Development hosting regional trade event at SWGTC | Events

THOMASVILLE, GA - News release from Georgia Department of Economic Development

The event is part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide (G.R.O.W.) Program to help increase exports and create jobs.
What: The Georgia Department of Economic Development is hosting an event to connect qualified Thomasville suppliers with international buyers from Brazil, Israel and Mexico on June 18-19, 2012. Participants can attend a seminar led by Vietnam and Chile trade experts followed by one-on-one meetings with international buyers from Brazilian, Israeli and Mexican companies. The event is free. Companies interested in registering for the event and scheduling one-on-one appointments should contact Darlene Huggins.
When: Monday, June 18, 2012
• 9:30 a.m. Registration
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Export Seminar featuring Country Presentations on Vietnam & Chile
• 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Light Lunch
• 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Individual Appointments

Tuesday, June 19, 2012
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Individual Appointments
Where: Southwest Georgia Technical College
15689 U.S. Highway 19 North
Thomasville, GA 31792
www.southwestgatech.edu
Who: Thomasville small businesses who are interested in exporting and provide products or services in one of the following areas:
• Wood products, processed boards, components for construction and furniture, and innovative products
• Outdoor patio and yard equipment, including sun protection products such as fixed or retractable awnings, artificial turf, decking materials, sound equipment, lighting, and barbeque grills
• Solvents and chemicals for food, cosmetics, paints, construction, adhesives and pharmaceuticals
• Outdoor products: window blinds, shades, awnings, ancillary products for artificial turf in parks and gardens