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Forum Highlights Opportunities for U.S.-Africa Trade and the Delaware Diamond Auction World Trade Center Delaware Sponsors Kick-Off to U.S.-Africa Business Summit in July, Including Diamond Auction Preview WILMINGTON – Five of the fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa, and on May 3, Delaware companies will have the opportunity to meet with ambassadors and trade representatives from four African nations to learn how they can export to them, at an event sponsored by World Trade Center Delaware. The forum will feature Ambassadors Onkokame Kitso Mokaila from Botswana, Uzoma Emenike from Nigeria and Elsie Sia Kanza of Tanzania, as well as Robert C. Bush Jr., president and CEO of Cajary Majlis, Mutombo Coffee and the Women in Coffee Initiative, and a representative from South Africa. The representatives will speak on a panel showcasing important projects and development in their countries. This will be followed by a panel of U.S. government trade representatives who will share resources available to help companies to successfully compete in Africa. The event will be Wednesday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University and Whist Club, 805 N. Broom St., Wilmington. The cost is $60 for World Trade Center Delaware members and $75 for future members. It is the kickoff to the U.S. Africa Business Summit, taking place July 11-14 in Gaborone, Botswana. Registration is open at: https://worldtradecenterdeassoc.wliinc32.com/events/KickOff-to-the-US-Africa-Business-Summit-7836/details “African countries want American products and services because of our reputation for quality, innovation and customer support. This is a unique chance for companies to meet face-to-face with top leaders from key African countries and discover how they can add Africa to their customer list,” said Carla Stone, president of World Trade Center Delaware. “There are plentiful opportunities for companies in all sectors and all sizes.” The event will feature a preview of the May 9 Delaware Diamond Auction from the Okavongo Diamond Company, owned by the government of Botswana. Attendees can also schedule appointments directly with the ambassadors and the agency representatives to discuss export opportunities and international growth.
Forum Highlights Opportunities for U.S.-Africa Trade and the Delaware Diamond Auction
World Trade Center Delaware Sponsors Kick-Off to U.S.-Africa Business Summit in July, Including Diamond Auction Preview
WILMINGTON – Five of the fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa, and on May 3, Delaware companies will have the opportunity to meet with ambassadors and trade representatives from four African nations to learn how they can export to them, at an event sponsored by World Trade Center Delaware.
The forum will feature Ambassadors Onkokame Kitso Mokaila from Botswana, Uzoma Emenike from Nigeria and Elsie Sia Kanza of Tanzania, as well as Robert C. Bush Jr., president and CEO of Cajary Majlis, Mutombo Coffee and the Women in Coffee Initiative, and a representative from South Africa. The representatives will speak on a panel showcasing important projects and development in their countries. This will be followed by a panel of U.S. government trade representatives who will share resources available to help companies to successfully compete in Africa.
The event will be Wednesday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University and Whist Club, 805 N. Broom St., Wilmington. The cost is $60 for World Trade Center Delaware members and $75 for future members. It is the kickoff to the U.S. Africa Business Summit, taking place July 11-14 in Gaborone, Botswana.
Registration is open at: https://worldtradecenterdeassoc.wliinc32.com/events/KickOff-to-the-US-Africa-Business-Summit-7836/details
“African countries want American products and services because of our reputation for quality, innovation and customer support. This is a unique chance for companies to meet face-to-face with top leaders from key African countries and discover how they can add Africa to their customer list,” said Carla Stone, president of World Trade Center Delaware. “There are plentiful opportunities for companies in all sectors and all sizes.”
The event will feature a preview of the May 9 Delaware Diamond Auction from the Okavongo Diamond Company, owned by the government of Botswana.
Attendees can also schedule appointments directly with the ambassadors and the agency representatives to discuss export opportunities and international growth.