Printer-Friendly Green Industries Trade Mission to Europe:
April 2010
FedEx and the U.S. Commercial Service are working together on a Green Industries Trade Mission (GITM) to Europe scheduled for April 11–16, 2010, with the objective of helping U.S. businesses expand internationally in this thriving market.
Who should apply? Best prospects include businesses that work in the areas of:
- Sustainable building-construction equipment and services
- Renewable energy used in construction (solar-thermal, photovoltaic, heating pumps)
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Insulation materials and glass
- Waste treatment
- Architectural services
The mission is designed to help delegates:
- Assess the business climate in selected European countries.
- Become better informed on market-entry strategies and European Union (EU) Product Certification and Standards.
- Identify potential business partners (e.g., joint venture partners, agents, buyers, distributors or representatives) through private one-on-one meetings with prescreened candidates.
- Engage with industry and government leaders in Europe.
The mission's inaugural session is scheduled to begin in Paris, with opening remarks by industry and government leaders, followed by plenary sessions on key topics essential for doing business in Europe. Delegates will have the opportunity to travel to two of the five major European countries for two days of country-specific activities. These activities may include meetings with key business contacts, government officials, trade specialists and U.S. executives already sucessfully operating in the country, as well as private one-on-one meetings with potential business partners arranged for you by the U.S. Commercial Service. The countries include:
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Nordics
- United Kingdom
Additional information will be posted to this site as plans are further finalized. For answers to specific questions not found on this site, please contact the FedEx Trade Events team via e-mail:
tradeevents@fedex.com or by phone:
1.866.790.5043.
To read frequently asked questions or to review the itinerary, click on the buttons below.
Application Process
Application Steps for the Green Industries Trade Mission:
- Complete the Green Industries Trade Mission Application Form, verify the accuracy of the information, then click Submit.
- The U.S. Commercial Service will contact you to gain a better understanding of your business model and also provide you with additional information about the trade mission.
- You will be asked to complete the U.S. Commercial Service Questionnaire used for trade mission delegates. The questionnaire is used to help the U.S. Commercial Service in Europe identify potential business contacts for you.
- If approved, you will also be asked to complete a Participation Agreement and pay a $2,000 fee to participate in this trade mission.
To start the application process, click on the button below.
