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Detailed Event Information For South Asia Webinar Series

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South Asia Webinar Series -- Architectural/Constr./Engineering SVC, Construction Eq., Electrical Power Systems, Environmental Technologies, General Industrial Eq./Supplies, Health Care Services, Medical Eq., Renewable Energy Eq., Telecommunications Services, Transportation Serv. (other than Aviation)

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Location/Date: Chennai, India 10/11/2012 - 11/01/2012

Event Summary:

India, a country with endless opportunities and perennial complications: join our experts to learn the dos and don'ts to succeed. With its 1.2 billion population, a dynamic middle class, and 6.5% GDP growth rate, India is uniquely positioned for sustained growth in the near future. Sri Lanka brims with opportunities for U.S. exporters after decades of strife. Geographically situated as an ideal shipping hub, Sri Lanka is now open for business! Join us for the South Asia Webinar Series to hear from -- and ask questions of -- experts to learn how to enter – or expand – into the Indian and Sri Lankan markets. First session: Business Opportunities in South India and Sri Lanka: Tips to Succeed Thursday, October 11, 2012, 10:00 am EST Hear from successful U.S. exporters, local businesses and government officials about the prime business opportunities in South India and Sri Lanka! If you are in the infrastructure, IT, healthcare, environment, or design/build sectors, you won't want to miss this event! South India boasts the country's manufacturing and IT hubs; Sri Lanka has ripe opportunities for U.S. businesses – now is the time to gain a foothold in these countries! Second session: Top Ten Tricks from Legal, Financial and Customs Experts: How to Succeed with the Mechanics of Exporting to India Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 3:00 pm EST Learn directly from our panel of renowned lawyers, bankers and shipping companies the in's and out's of shipping your products to India. Each speaker will present a list of “Top Ten Tricks” and will be available to answer your questions. U.S. exports to India have more than doubled in the last five years – make sure your company is poised to take advantage of this market! A recording of both webinars will be available for participants.

Contacts:

Abdul Shaikh, TIC International Economist Phone: 202-482-1619 Abdul.Shaikh@trade.gov

Larry Tabash, Austin Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 512-936-0039 Larry.Tabash@trade.gov

Mala Venkat, Chennai Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: 91-44-2857 4293 Mala.Venkat@trade.gov

Melissa Branzburg, Boston International Trade Specialist Phone: 617-565-4309 Melissa.Branzburg@trade.gov

Pauline Shams, Iraq-Afghanistan Task Force Business and Industry Specialist Phone: 202-482-4974 Pauline.Shams@trade.gov

Rachel Kreissl, Clearwater Commercial Officer Phone: 727-464-4166 Rachel.Kreissl@trade.gov

Sandra Edwards, Raleigh Director Phone: 919-281-2751 Sandra.Edwards@trade.gov

Aileen Nandi, San Jose CA Commercial Officer Phone: (408) 535 2757, ext. 102 aileen.nandi@trade.gov