MEXICO TRADE MISSION March 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015 - Friday, March 6, 2015
The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) is leading a multi-sector trade mission to Mexico from March 1-6, 2015. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes region to export products and services.
Why Export to Mexico?
- Mexico accounts for approximately 1/8 of all U.S. exports with more than $1.4 billion per day in two-way trade.
- In 2013, the Great Lakes States and Provinces exported approximately $58 billion to Mexico.
- Strategic location with attractive business climate, legal certainty and notable political maturity.
- The North American Free Trade Agreement, enacted in 1994, created a free trade zone for Mexico, Canada and the United States.
- Mexico has a population of 120 million, with 78% living in urban areas. Mexico has a young population with a median age of 27.
- Mexico offers a large market with a GDP of approximately USD $1.8 trillion.
- Labor, education, and telecom reforms as well as proposed energy and fiscal reforms have people optimistic that the country will continue to increase its competitiveness.
HOT INDUSTRY SECTORS
- Aerospace
- Vehicle components
- Food and Beverage
- Medical Equipment
- Plastics
- Education
- Electrical Components
- Energy
- Tools and Dies
- Information Technologies
- Packaging Equipment
- Security and Safety
- Chemicals
- Transportation
Trade Mission Details
Who: Small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes region looking to export products and services to this exciting market
When: March 1-6, 2015
Where: Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara
Trade Mission Itinerary
Sunday March 1
Depart U.S. for Mexico
PM: Group Networking Dinner
Monday March 2
AM:Breakfast briefing
Individual Business Appointments in Mexico City
Tuesday March 3
Individual Business in Mexico City
PM: Travel to Monterrey
Wednesday March 4
Individual Business Appointments in Monterrey
Thursday March 5
Individual Business Appointments in Monterrey
PM: Travel to Guadalajara
Friday March 6
Individual Business Appointments in Guadalajara
Saturday March 7
Depart for U.S.
Mission Costs:
Mission Participation Fee: $995 USD per person Includes in-country staff support; group airport-hotel-airport transportation; country briefings and networking events; pre-trip and in-country staff support.
Brief Market Research & Appointment Setting Fees:** $2,775.00 USD*
*Companies located in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania may qualify for a reduced (up to 100%) market research and appointment setting fee.
**Grant funding is available in many States to cover a portion (or all of) the mission participation fee and travel costs. Please contact your State recruiter for more information.
Mission Registration Deadline is January 5, 2015
For additional information please contact:
Zoë Munro, Program Manager Council of Great Lakes Governors
Phone: (312) 407-0177
Email: zmunro@cglg.org
Please also feel free to contact us at the CNYIBA for other export support services and resources if you are planning to go on this Trade Mission.
Contact Sking@cnyiba.net
Or see the Empire State Development website at http://esd.ny.gov/International/TradeMissions.html for this and other Trade Missions for New York State exporters in 2015
To register, or for more info, click here »
Location:
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