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Montana World Trade Center Seeks Montana Businesses for Trade Mission to Italy and Greece Feb. 2007

Looking to test the European waters and expand your business internationally? Montana businesses interested in pursuing overseas markets should consider joining a trade mission to Italy and Greece Feb. 19-23, 2007.

The trade mission is being organized by the Montana World Trade Center at The University of Montana http://www.mwtc.org , the Montana Export Assistance Center http://www.mwtc.org/members/Company/mteac.htm and U.S. Congressman Denny Rehberg http://www.house.gov/rehberg/.

“We chose these markets because we thought there were excellent opportunities for Montana businesses in a number of industry sectors, and the feedback from the United States Foreign Commercial Service confirmed this assessment,” said MWTC Executive Director Arnie Sherman. “Montana is not engaged in these markets to the level it could be, so the time is right to explore these possibilities.”

MEAC Director Mark Peters said, “If you are a company with extra capacity and have been successful in the United States, you should look at this as a potential opportunity to expand into Europe. If you know a company that might be a good fit, please make sure they contact us.”

Mission organizers concluded a successful trade mission to Asia in August. John Ryan, CEO of Armor Auto, signed a distribution agreement resulting in projected sales of more than $3.5 million in the next two years. Other businesses on the mission also closed deals and developed stronger relationships in key markets.

The cost for the trade mission is estimated at $4,500, plus travel and lodging. Businesses will have one-on-one meetings arranged with companies in their specific industries. In addition, there will be networking functions in both locations, which will include local government officials and businesspeople.

Interested businesses should call MWTC at 406-243-5850 by Dec. 15 if they wish to participate.

Alyce Krantz

Operations Manager

Montana World Trade Center

(406) 243-5068

[email protected]

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