Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the N.C. District Export Council for DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: The Americas!
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Just Announced: U.S. Ambassador to Panama to speak about impact of Panama Canal on U.S Exports
| Jonathon D. Farrar is the current U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. He will be featured at DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: The Americas to address the expansion of the Panama Canal and how it impacts the flow of U.S. exports. Ambassador Farrar joined the State Department in 1980 as an economic officer, and is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service. Ambassador Farrar's career includes extensive experience in Latin America. |
Panama and the Colon Free Trade Zone: A $Billion Engine in U.S. Exports to Latin America |
"Despite being a seemingly-small market population of 3.5 million, Panama's strategic location and its world class FTZ has been key to its ability to punch above its weight for many years." - John Coronado
Panama has historically served as the crossroads of trade for the Americas. Its strategic location as a bridge between two oceans and the meeting of two continents has made Panama not only a maritime and air transport hub, but also an international trading, banking, and services center.
The U.S. is Panama's primary trading partner, with U.S. goods representing about 30% of the market share of all imports. In 2012, U.S. exports to Panama jumped 20% to $9.9 billion - in no small part due to the fact that Panama's economy grew 10.6% in 2012. The Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) between the U.S. and Panama that went into effect in October 2012 dropped tariffs to 0% for 87% of U.S.-made goods.
The Colon Free Trade Zone (CFZ), the world's second largest free trade zone, offers remarkable opportunities for U.S. companies. In 2012, over $1 billion was exported from the U.S. through Panama's Colon Free Zone to the rest of Latin America.
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One-On-One with U.S. Commercial Officers |
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: The Americas is the only opportunity this year to sit face-to-face with all of our Senior Commercial Officers from the Western Hemisphere in one location. Your company will have the opportunity to request meetings with the Officers of your choice, and you will receive 20 minute pre-scheduled appointments during the conference program. This is an invaluable opportunity to discuss your company's specific market objectives and ask questions of the highest ranking U.S. Commercial Service Officer in country. Commercial Officers will be available from the following countries:
Argentina Brazil Canada Chile
Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic
Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Honduras
Mexico Panama Peru
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Thank You to Our Marketing Partners |
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Thank you to the following District Export Councils for their support:
Mid-Atlantic DEC
North Carolina DEC
South Carolina DEC VA/DC DEC
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Sincerely,
Greg Sizemore
Director, U.S. Commercial Service of North Carolina
Whether your interest is Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or U.S. Free Trade Agreement countries, there is a DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS conference designed to meet your needs. Visit the series website to see which seven cities we're visiting in 2014!
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Event Details |
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS:
The Americas
Date:
October 29 - 31, 2014
Venue:
Westin Charlotte Hotel
Participation Fee:
$350
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100th Year of the Panama Canal |
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: The Americas to highlight the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal
The Mint Museum Uptown will host a reception for DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: The Americas attendees to highlight and coincide with their exhibition
Connecting the World: The Panama Canal at 100.
Your conference registration will grant you access to attend this event for a first-hand look at the exhibit and an opportunity to network with high level commercial diplomats, industry professionals, and trade experts from the Americas. The reception will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2014.
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Speaker Spotlight |
John Coronado
Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
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John Coronado began his tour as Senior Commerical Officer Panama in July 2013. Prior to arriving in Panama, John served as a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce in Chicago. John has also served as Commercial Attach� in London and Tel Aviv, as well as serving at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Prior to joining the Commercial Service John worked for a large U.S. bank. He completed his studies at the University of the Pacific in California and the University of Granada in Spain, and also studied at the Universidad del Salvador, in Buenos Aires.
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Contact Us |
Greg Sizemore
704.333.4886
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Stephanie Heckel
336.333.5345
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