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MEXICO

Presented byFor more information, contact:

Katie Gaileskagailes@waketech.edu

919-335-1004

Wake Tech Small Business Center

www.waketech.edu/trade-mission

In cooperation with

Why Should You Join Us In Mexico?If you answer YES to any of these questions, then you would benefit from a business immersion week in Mexico:

• Would you like to learn about importing and/or exporting?

• Are you already doing business in other international markets?

• Do you want to expand into the Mexican market?

• Do you have new personnel who need to learn about doing business internationally?

Register for a week-long business immersion and

learn about importing and exporting opportunities

Did you know?• Mexico is the second-most popular export

destination for small and mid-size US businesses.

• Our free trade agreement with Mexico makes it easier for US exporters and importers.

• It is easier to conduct business with customers on the same continent than half a world away.

• Many companies prefer Mexico over China as a manufacturing base.

• Mexico buys more US products than any other nation except Canada.

• Mexico is the gateway to the South American market place.

Learn from international experts:• How to do business in a foreign country

• How foreign companies do business

• How to find foreign suppliers, customers, distributors, and products

• The importance of knowing the culture in international markets

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March 8–14, 2015Guadalajara

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2nd Annual NC Foreign Trade Promotion ConferenceOctober 7-8, 2014, Wilmington, NCwww.ncftpc.com

Discover Global Markets–The AmericasOctober 29-31, 2014 Charlotte, NCwww.export.gov/NorthCarolina

Doing Business Internationally–MexicoNovember 18, 2014 Wilmington, NCNovember 20, 2014 Cary, NCwww.waketech.edu/trade-mission

Travel Tips and Guidelines

• PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN AIR TRAVEL.

• A current passport is required. Be aware that updating your passport may take several weeks.

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date.

• Be sure you have access to money for additional expenditures like some meals, keepsake shopping, and other incidentals.

• Leave a copy of your complete travel itinerary with someone back home.

• Guadalajara has been deemed safe for responsible travel by the US State Department.

For businesses interested in growing internationally, the NC Community College International Training Centers provide:

• Education • Travel programs • International connections • Resources • One-on-one counseling

Contact a center in your area: • Asheville-Buncombe Technical

Community College AshevilleDuane Adamsduanecadams@abtech.edu 828-398-7951

• Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmingtonDoug Tarble dhtarble008@mail.cfcc.edu 910-362-7469

• Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte Renee Hoderenee.hode@cpcc.edu 704-330-6832

• Guilford Technical Community College GreensboroMark Hagenbuchmthagenbuch@gtcc.edu 336-334-4822 ext. 62003

• Wake Tech Community College RaleighKatie Gailes kagailes@waketech.edu 919-335-1004

Download Registration FormGo to www.waketech.edu/trade-mission to download registration form.

*Registration Fees:$1,990 per person, double occupancy

$2,290 per person, single occupancy

* Airfare not included

Fees Include:• Deluxe accommodations for six nights

and most meals• Ground transportation (not airfare)• On-location briefings• Networking and tours of

manufacturing companies• ExpoPack Guadalajara Trade Show • Targeted business meetings• Tours and cultural experiences

Payment Process:$100 deposit due by 01/05/15

Balance due by 01/25/15

Payment can be made via MasterCard, Visa, or check.

Mail to:SBC Director, Wake TechSuite 2003434 Kildaire Farm RoadCary, NC 27518

NC Community College International Training Centers

Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, Guadalajara, Mexico

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