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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
August 2, 2006
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In This Issue
-- U.S. Dept. of Commerce Trade Mission to India--November 29-December 5, 2006
-- "CeBIT" TRADE SHOW--March 15-21, 2007, Hannover, Germany
-- "LASER" TRADE SHOW--June 18-21, 2007, Munich, Germany
-- USEFUL WEBSITE: www.nist.gov/notifyus/
-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

Hope you are enjoying the hot-hot-hot days of summer! Keep cool and take time to relax and re- energize your batteries.


U.S. Dept. of Commerce Trade Mission to India--November 29-December 5, 2006
The U.S. Department of Commerce encourages U.S. companies to sign up for a Business Development Mission to India in late Fall 2006. Undersecretary for International Trade Frank Lavin will lead the mission. India is the world's fastest-growing free-market democracy and represents lucrative opportunities for many types of businesses in the U.S. This mission includes a 2-day summit in Mumbai, followed by one of six spin-off matchmaking missions to Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, or New Delhi. The U.S. Commercial Service will arrange market briefings and one-on-one businesss appointments. For further information, contact 1- 800-USA- TRADE or click on the link below.

Click here to reach www.export.gov/indiamission


 "CeBIT" TRADE SHOW--March 15-21, 2007, Hannover, Germany
CeBIT is the world's largest information technology trade show and attracts a half-million visitors each year. More than 6000 exhibitors from 60 countries will be represented. The Mass. Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) will coordinate companies' participation in CeBIT at a very competitive price. Space is limited, and applications are accepted in the order in which they are received. To learn more about the turn-key services offered by MOITI at CeBIT, contact Diana LaMuraglia at 617-973-8650 or Diana.LaMuraglia@state.ma.us.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti/shows.htm

"LASER" TRADE SHOW--June 18-21, 2007, Munich, Germany
The LASER trade show, held every two years, features innovative optical technologies such as laser and optronics products, optics, sensors, test and optical measurement systems, imaging and illumination. Nearly 23,000 visitors are expected to visit the 950 exhibitors at the show. The Mass. Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) is coordinating the Massachusetts Pavilion at this event. Early Bird pricing ends August 15, 2006. For further details, click on the link below or contact Diana La Muraglia at 617-973-8650 or diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.

Click here to reach www.mass.gov/moiti/shows.htm

USEFUL WEBSITE: www.nist.gov/notifyus/
This "Notify U.S." website is a free, web-based e-mail subscription service that offers U.S. companies, citizens and organizations an opportunity to review and comment on proposed foreign technical regulations that can affect their businesses and their access to international markets. This service is managed by the National Center for Standards and Certification Information (NCSCI), within the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), which is part of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

By subscribing to this service, you receive notification of drafts or changes to domestic and foreign technical regulations for manufactured products--particularly beneficial if you are exporting.

Visit www.nist.gov/notifyus/


NOTE TO OUR READERS
Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

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This newsletter is produced by the MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MAIB), an Affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.). MISSION: MAIB helps businesses succeed in the global economy through programs that inform, educate and assist. SERVICES: a bi-weekly email newsletter; annual International Trade Achievement Awards; Massachusetts Export Competitiveness Reports; Trade Seminars and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
 
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