The Cutting Edge™ - June 2004
International Business Development
Opportunity to Increase Exports: 21 Foreign Buyers Attending IWF 2004 as WMMA®/AWFS® Guests
AWFS® and the WMMA® have invited 12 foreign representatives and 9 end users of woodworking equipment and/or furnishings to visit association members at IWF 2004 as our guests. Each of our guests has stated that they intend to add new lines or buy equipment within the next 12 months. These individuals are also eager to learn about the benefits of our members?| products and services.
To learn more about each award recipient (including contact information, lines represented/products produced, number of employees, capabilities and interests in attending IWF 2004) go to http://www.wmma.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=168 or the AWFS website, http://www.awfs.org/awfs/IWFInternationalBuyers.xls. Visit either association website and begin making contact with international buyers who can create an additional revenue stream for your company.
IWF2004 activities in support of the program:
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AWFS®/WMMA® Exhibitor Preview Tour
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Wednesday August 25, 2004 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Location:International Business Center.
A special private tour of AWFS®/WMMA® exhibitor members' booths will be organized. Stay tuned for details and a sign-up sheet. Following the tour, buyers will be free to walk the exhibit floor and meet with members. |
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Foreign Buyer Reception
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Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Location:Georgia World Congress Center, Room C207.
AWFS® and WMMA® exhibitors and local and international press will be invited. During the event foreign buyers will be recognized.
Dress code: casual
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The International Business Center (IBC), Room A412, located just inside the East Lobby Entrance (entrance closest to the Omni Hotel), will be our guests' "home away from home" where they can meet with you in private and relax. The IBC will have a team of translators available to assist.
This program is an ideal way for association members to meet with foreign representatives and end users well respected by WMMA®/AWFS® colleagues and interested in US equipment. It is an easy and effective way for members to gain a foothold in foreign markets. So, go to http://www.wmma.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=168 or http://www.awfs.org/awfs/IWFInternationalBuyers.xls. and begin making contact with our invited guests!
If you have questions contact Harold Zassenhaus, Export Director, WMMA® at tel: 301 652 0693; fax 301 986 1389, Email: zemg@erols.com or Ms. Ana Druk, International Relations Coordinator, AWFS® tel.: 818 879 8813; email: ADruk@aol.com
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