A fast growing region, home to 40% of global GDP and 800 million consumersThe 12 countries of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) account for 40 percent of global GDP and more than 800 million consumers. The TPP includes top markets such as Canada, Mexico and Japan; fast growing Asian markets such as Malaysia and Vietnam; and important Latin American markets such as Peru and Chile. In 2015, TPP countries accounted for 45 percent of all U.S. exports. For U.S. companies, especially small and medium-sized companies, the agreement offers great potential for increasing global sales in today’s increasingly competitive global economy. In 2014, $18.3 billion of Tennessee’s exports went to TPP countries, accounting for 56 percent of Tennessee’s total export sales.At this roundtable event, we will discuss:Opportunities in Latin America and in the Asia PacificHow the TTP cuts through red tape and makes it easier to exportWhat new market access will be provided to American companiesHow the agreement makes for a more level playing fieldHow the TPP will reduce costs for your export salesWho Should Attend:General management, international sales, shipping and documentation staff interested in opportunities in some of the largest and most dynamic countries in Latin America and the Asia Pacific region.Speakers:Judy Rising Reinke, Deputy Director General, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Paul Bonovich, President, Consolidated Inventory Supply and Chair, Tennessee District Export Council
Jim Frierson, Founder, Compass Innovation and former Chief of Staff of the US Trade Representative
Chris Lawyer, Vice President of Operations, Hollywog, LLC
John M. Scannapieco, Shareholder & Global Business Team Co-leader, Baker Donelson
Robert Leach, Director, Knoxville-US Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of CommerceDate & Location:Monday, August 29, 2016, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Baker Donelson
19th Floor, Republic Centre
633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450*Registration begins at 9:30am. ** For additional information, please call Rob Leach, Director of the Knoxville USEAC at 865-545-4637.Register Today (Seating is limited)! Click Here!
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