Timothy D. Charlesworth, a shareholder and attorney in the Firm’s Corporate, Business and Banking Group, and a panel of other professionals will discuss business opportunities in Latin America at an upcoming seminar. Tim is also president of the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley, one of the program’s presenting sponsors.
The event will be held at Ben Franklin TechVentures (116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017) on February 17, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
The Pacific Alliance is a free trade agreement among the four country members (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru) formed in 2012. The total output for the four countries accounts for more than one third of Latin America’s total gross domestic product (GDP), 215 million people and 39% of Latin America’s GDP, making Pacific Alliance the ninth largest economy in the world. This seminar will focus on industries including construction, oil and gas, mining, petrochemical, power generation, transportation equipment manufacturers and engineering firms.
Topics will include:
- Overview of the Pacific Alliance countries
- Top 10 growth industries for U.S. exports in The Pacific Alliance Countries
- Identifying and qualifying potential Latin American distributors, agents and representatives – Legal and Logistics
- Panel of experts to discuss challenges and successes
- How to make the most of an international trade show or mission
- Upcoming Trade mission to Mexico and Colombia, June 14-20, 2015
Sponsorship is provided by Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Duquesne University SBDC, through funding by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Market Development Cooperator Program, International Trade Administration, PA Department of Community & Economic Development, Center for Trade Development and The World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley.
The event is open to the public, and tickets are $25. For information or to register, email or download the registration brochure.
