Annie Prescott prend la relève au service commercial du Consulat général des États-Unis d'Amérique à Québec
par Daniel Allard
Seul
service commercial d’une représentation diplomatique à Québec, celui
du Consulat général des États-Unis existe depuis 1996. En
juillet dernier, le troisième titulaire en poste, Martin Landry,
quittait pour un autre emploi. Après une vacance de deux mois, Annie
Prescott a pris la relève et occupe le poste de conseillère en
affaires commerciales au consulat depuis le 11 septembre.
Annie
Prescott est la conseillère en affaires commerciales
au Consulat général
des États-Unis d'Amérique
à Québec depuis le 11 septembre dernier.
“Mon
premier défi fut de rétablir les communications”, explique-t-elle de
son bureau dans le Vieux-Québec, voisin de la Terrasse Dufferin
et du Château Frontenac. Diplômée en administration de l’Université
Laval, où elle poursuit actuellement des études de 2e
cycle en gestion et développement des organisations, madame Prescott se
sent très à l’aise dans le milieu des affaires: “J’arrive du
secteur privé. J’ai travaillé deux ans en Europe, au Royaume-Uni,
d’où je suis revenue en 1999.”
NOUVEAU PROGRAMME POUR
FAVORISER LES PARTENARIATS
Bien
qu’elle soit seule à s’occuper des questions commerciales, il importe
de savoir que la personne en poste à Québec travaille toujours en étroite
collaboration avec les autres membres de l'équipe du département du
commerce du Consulat général de Montréal, où se trouve d’ailleurs le
supérieur hiérarchique dont elle relève, le Senior Commercial
Official. Ce dernier, Donald Businger, est actuellement assisté
par trois autres personnes: Pierre Richer, spécialiste en affaires
commerciales, ainsi que Michèle Parent et Connie Irrera,
toutes deux conseillères en affaires commerciales.
Au
sein de toute l’équipe des conseillers en affaires commerciales du
gouvernement américain en poste au Canada, Annie Prescott a également
une responsabilité sectorielle: “Chacun de nous avons la responsabilité
d’être un Industry Trade Specialist. Comme mon prédécesseur,
je continue d’être responsable de l’industrie du plastique pour le
Canada.”
LE
SERVICE “GOLD KEY”
Le principe est simple:
lorsqu’une entreprise le demande, l'équipe du service commercial du
consulat en question se consacre aux besoins de l’entreprise cliente en
lui organisant un programme de visites et en accompagnant son représentant
lorsque le jour "J" arrive. En échange, le gouvernement américain
facture 500 $US pour chaque journée de rendez-vous ainsi organisée. Et
ça marche!
“À
Québec, nous avons 2 ou 3 demandes par année en moyenne pour le service Gold
Key. J’en ai justement réalisé un, la semaine dernière, pour un
homme d’affaires du Maine, qui a permis la signature d’une entente de
distribution avec une entreprise de la région de Québec”, précise
Annie Prescott.
Voilà
donc une raison bien précise pour laquelle les entreprises de la région
et de l’Est du Québec ont avantage à se faire connaître au Consulat général
des États-Unis à Québec. Afin qu’on pense à elles lorsqu’un grand
patron américain s’intéressera à Québec pour leur secteur
d’activité et qu’il commandera qu’on lui organise un “Gold
Key”.
“C’est
quelque chose qui n’a jamais été fait
par le Consulat général de Québec
et que j’aimerais bien réaliser...”
Le
“International Buyer Program” (IBP) est un autre outil de
travail qui retient aussi l’attention d’Annie Prescott. “Le
principe, ici, c’est de regrouper 10-12 compagnies québécoises qui
sont intéressées à acheter des biens aux États-Unis, de les aider à
se préparer et de les accompagner à une foire commerciale accréditée
aux États-Unis. C’est quelque chose qui n’a jamais été fait par le
Consulat général de Québec et que j’aimerais bien réaliser, dans le
domaine de la haute technologie ou du biomédical par exemple”,
lance-t-elle.
Cette
formule a aussi l’avantage de permettre aux entreprises de profiter de
meilleurs tarifs pour participer à une foire aux États-Unis, car le
consulat négocie alors des prix de groupe. Mais la plus belle valeur
ajoutée de cette formule, c’est surtout la présence du conseiller
commercial américain, qui accompagne alors le groupe spécialement pour
l’occasion, sans frais particulier pour les entreprises canadiennes
participantes.
Y
a-t-il ici des conditions d’admissibilité ou des garanties à donner
pour faire partie d’une mission IBP? “Nous nous contentons de faire
confiance à la bonne foi des entreprises qui se disent intéressées à
acheter aux USA. Il n’y a pas d’obligation de résultat particulière”,
précise la conseillère.
“Au
Consulat général de Montréal, je sais qu’ils ont déjà réussi à
organiser une ou deux missions de ce genre, avec une vingtaine
d’entreprises à chaque fois, mais à Québec, il s’agirait d’une
première”, ajoute-t-elle.
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des foires accréditées en 2001 For
additional information on any of these events, contact the
appropriate project officer listed.
The program’s fax number is 202-482-0115. Worldwide Food Expo,
Chicago, IL, October 18-21, 2001 Sponsor: Kircher Matthew Borkowski 1101 14th St., NW, Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20005 Tel: 202-371-0700; Fax: 202-371-0706; email: mborkowski@wjkircher.com Project Officer: Miguel Olivares, 202-482-4918; email: miguel.olivares@mail.doc.gov Industry: Processed Foods (FOD) Worldwide Food Expo is the largest and fastest-growing food-manufacturing event in the world, attracting well over 30,000 key decision-makers from today’s thriving food industry. Attendees represent the full spectrum of food manufacturing professionals. Product categories include all segments of food production and packaging such as: Dairy, meat, poultry, seafood, beverages, canned foods, frozen foods, baked goods, snacks, and confectioneries. Also included are: food processing equipment, sanitation equipment, cutting and boning devices controls & instrumentation, materials handling equipment and waste treatment systems. Worldwide Food Expo host’s the food manufacturing industry’s most comprehensive array of professional seminars. Keynote sessions are simultaneously interpreted in Spanish. Automotive Aftermarket
Industry Week (AAIW) 2001, Las Vegas, NV, October 30-November 2,
2001 Sponsor: William T. Glasgow, Inc. Judy Novak, VP, AAIW International Rep. 10729 West 163rd Place Orland Park, IL 60467 Tel: 708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310; email: novakjudyann@aol.com Project Officer: Carol Rudman, 202-482-0905; email: carol.rudman@mail.doc.gov Industry: Automotive Parts & Service Equipment (APS) The show offers wholesale buyers and foreign importers the most complete and total presentation of products in one place, at one time in the history of the automotive aftermarket in the U.S. Some of the product categories are: body shop service & repair, car-care products, diagnostic tools, electronic, light truck & SUV parts and accessories, motorcycle parts & equipment, paint & body equipment products, performance/racing parts & accessories, remanufactured motor vehicle parts, safety & security equipment, test & tune up equipment, and more. There will be more than 100 free course offerings held in conjunction with Industry Week. Specific day long conferences are held pre-show, and fees may be charged. AAIW has been designated as a Tier1 event in 1999 and 2000 by “Showcase Europe” and for the first time in 2000, “Showcase Asia.” The Remodelers’ Show,
Atlantic City, NJ, November 1-3, 2001 Sponsor: National Association of Home Builders Dennis Harrison, Staff VP, Conventions & Management Div 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-2800 Tel: 202-861-2111; Fax: 202-861-2104; email: dharrison@nahb.com Project Officer: Derek Parks, 202-482-0106; email: derek.parks@mail.doc.gov Industry: Building Products (BLD) This 12-year old show is already the largest residential remodeling-specific trade show (non-consumer) in the Americas with more than 120,000 net square feet of exhibit space and over 400 exhibiting manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. Along with the exhibition portion of the show, there will be over 60 educational programs over three days including seminars, workshops, roundtable breakout sessions, and hands-on computer training. Many of the materials, techniques and management tools shared at this show are extremely valuable to professional remodelers regardless where they are from. With the focus placed exclusively on products and education for professional residential remodeling, the show is beginning to become an international industry event attracting attendees from around the world International
Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), Atlanta,
GA, November 14-17, 2001 Sponsor: Intl Assn of Amusement Parks & Attractions Marc Parsont 1448 Duke Street Alexandria,
VA 22314-4440 Tel:
703-836-4800, ext. 754; Fax:
703-836-4801; email: mparsont@iaapa.org Project Officer: Linda Burlingame, 202-482-5416; email: linda.burlingame@mail.doc.gov Industry: Sports & Recreation (SPT) IAAPA is the premier tradeshow for the amusement park and entertainment industry, encompassing the entire spectrum of companies from small family run operation to large multi-national corporations. Exhibitors run the gamut from high technology such as virtual reality simulators to the latest games, rides, food and beverage and state of the art themed attractions. Product categories include: admission/ financial equipment, clothing, coin operated machines, computer systems/software, construction, consultants, displays & sets, facility & grounds, food & beverages, games & devices, gifts, novelties, souvenirs, hi-tech equipment & services, insurance, participatory play equipment, people-moving equipment, and many more. International SHOPA
Show, Miami, FL, November 14-17, 2001 Sponsor: School, Home, and Office Products Association Pat Rosen, Assn Director-Intl 3131 Elbee Road Dayton, OH 45439 Tel: 937-297-2250; Fax: 937-297-2254; email: patr@shopa.org Project Officer: Joan Hall, 202-482-2267; email: joan.hall@mail.doc.gov Industry: Business Equipment-other than computers (BUS) Since its premier in 1991, the show has experienced a 203% increase in exhibit square footage based on net square footage. Attendance at the show has increased more than 145% from 1991 to 1999. These statistics highlight the prominence of the SHOPA Show within the industry. No other show within our industry can boast such success. The show is one of the 200 largest trade shows in the United States, according to Tradeshow Week. Product will include: Computer accessories and software, desk accessories, furniture, writing instruments and accessories, office storage, school supplies, and much more. The SHOPA show is offering seminars the day before the show, and customized local store tours with association executives serving as speakers on an as-needed basis. Greater New York Dental
Meeting, New York, NY, November 23-28, 2001 Sponsor: Greater New York Dental Meeting Dr. Howard Menell, Executive Director 1535 Broadway – 3rd Floor New York, NY 10036-4017 Tel: 212-398-6922; Fax: 212-398-6934; email: gnydm@aol.com Project Officer: Carol Rudman, 202-482-0905; email: carol.rudman@mail.doc.gov Industry: Dental Equipment (DNT) The Greater New York Dental Meeting is a showcase for the latest technological advances in the art and science of dentistry. It is one of the largest attended dental congresses occurring annually in the world, combining both scientific lectures and technical exhibits. The meeting will feature over 300 clinicians from around the world that will present scientific programs during the meeting. Products include but not limited to: air abrasives, anesthetics, antibiotics, bonding agents, diagnostic equipment (all types and services), equipment repair and maintenance, infection control products, marketing aids, orthodontics materials & accessories, sterilizers and many more. International Workboat
Show, New Orleans, LA, November 28-30, 2001 Sponsor: Diversified Business Communications Meg Handlin, Mktg Mgr., Commercial Marine Expositions 121 Free Street Portland, ME 04101 Tel: 207-842-5547; Fax: 207-842-5509; email: mhandlin@divcom.com Project Officer: Kevin Haley, 202-482-6434; email: kevin.haley@mail.doc.gov Industry: Port & Shipbuilding Equipment (PRT) The International Workboat Show is North America’s largest commercial marine event serving the offshore, coastal, inland, and shoreside markets. Products include: acoustic equipment, barge building & repair, communications, de-icing equipment, electronics, financial services, licensing, meters, propulsion, radar, surveyors, tools, weather instruments, and more. The show conference offers two pricing options. The Passport includes all sessions and admission to the exhibits; the Early Bird Price is given to all attendees who register before the pre-registration deadline. Individual sessions can be purchased and the determined Early Bird Price before the pre-registration deadline. All attendees are invited to attend the Keynote Address free of charge. PGA Merchandise Show,
Orlando Fl, January 25-28, 2002 Sponsor: PGA Golf Exhibitions G. Billingsley 383 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Tel: 203-840-5400; Fax: 203-840-9400; email: gbillingsley@reedexpo.com Project Officer: Frances Lee, 202-482-1650; email: frances.lee@mail.doc.com Industry: Sporting Goods and Recreation (SPT) The PGA Merchandise Show is the largest gold industry trade event in the world. This show focuses its attention on East Coast and mid-west states and European golf buyers. The PGA Merchandise Show is on the Trade Show 100 list. The attendee profile is usually golf buyers for on-course or off-course retailers. In addition to this classic attendee, the shows also have large percentages of corporate buyers, chain store buyers, and other outlets that carry golf equipment or apparel. The major product categories are golf products and services, golf equipment, golf apparel. The show does not offer seminars and conferences directly. However, we do not promote and host conferences and seminars put on by allied golf association. International
Housewares Show, Chicago, IL, January 13-16, 2002 Sponsor: National Housewares Manufacturers Association Helen
Chantos, Dir., International Services 6400
Shafer Court, Suite 650 Rosemont,
IL 60018 Tel: 847-692-0118; Fax: 847-292-4211; email: hchantos@nhma.com Project Officer: Joan Hall, 202-482-2267; email: joan.hall@mail.doc.gov Industry: Household Consumer Goods (HCG) The International Housewares Show is the world’s largest “housewares-only” marketplace, where 1800 exhibiting companies have the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and designs. It is the first show of the calendar year and of the housewares-buying season, closely following the critical 4th quarter holiday retail season. It is the industry event for the housewares industry. Product categories include: Kitchen, dining, electrics, home health care, floor/carpet care, home organization, cleaning, hardware, space organizers, clothing care, pet supplies, and seasonal/general merchandise. There will also be an International World Pavilion and a New Exhibitor Area. International
Builders’ Show co-located with the International Commercial
Construction Exposition (ICCON), Atlanta, GA, February 8-11, 2002 Sponsor: National Association of Home Builders Dennis Harrison, Staff VP, Conventions & Meetings Div 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-2800 Tel: 202-861-2111; Fax: 202-861-2104; email: dharrison@nahb.com Project Officer: Miguel Olivares, 202-482-4918; email: miguel.olivares@mail.doc.gov Industry: Building Products (BLD) The International Builder’s Show is the largest building industry trade show in the United States and also includes the largest number of related meetings, seminars and workshops in the world. ICCON gives international attendees access to commercial construction technologies and features over 100 exhibitors. Attendees will be able to take advantage of the latest home automation information featured in TecHOME Expo, a new pavilion devoted to high-technology solutions for the home-building industry. There are more than 200 technical programs. The New American HomeÒ tour is available at no additional charge. There are various housing tours operating throughout Atlanta for a nominal fee such as the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Assn Tour. PlastecÔ
West Annual Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, February 6-8,
2002 Sponsor: Canon Communications, LLC Diane O’Connor, Director, Trade Show Div 11444 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90064-1549 Tel: 310-445-4200; Fax: 310-996-9499; email: dianne.oconnor@cancom.com Project Officer: Linda Burlingame, 202-482-5416; email: linda.burlingame@mail.doc.gov Industry: Plastic Materials & Resins (PMR), Plastics Production Machinery (PME) PLASTEC West is a horizontal show serving all plastics processing technologies ad all vertical application markets. It is co-located with the Medical Design & Manufacturing East, and the Atlantic Design & Manufacturing shows. These shows feature hundreds of additional exhibitors of particular interest to plastics processing professionals from around the world. PLASTEC features a full range of materials, equipment, systems, supplies, and services involved in every aspect of plastics processing. The educational program will consist of seminars, tutorials, and workshops, along with an opening keynote address from a recognized industry expert. Natural Products Expo
West, Anaheim, CA, March 7-10, 2002 Sponsor: New Hope Natural Media Larry Romero, Intl Account Exec. 1401 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 Tel: 303-998-9108; Fax: 303-939-9559; email: iromero@newhope.com Project Officer: Derek Parks, 202-482-0106; email: derek.parks@mail.doc.gov Industry: Consumer Goods (GCG) Since it’s launch in 1981, Natural Products Expo West has continued to be the premiere trade show representing the growing natural products industry. Natural product buyers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, suppliers, brokers, and other industry members consider it to be the most lucrative show to participate in. Thousands of new and established products are displayed at over 2500 exhibitor booths. To make sampling both efficient and effective for buyers, the majority of exhibit booths reside in one of thirteen Product Pavilions: international, specialty foods, raw materials, publishers, home & textile, organic marketplace, nutritional supplements, launch pad, per products, functional foods, personal care, vegetarian foods, equipment/fixtures. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2002,
Las Vegas, NV, March 19-23, 2002 Sponsor: Conexpo-Con/Agg Show Office Dennis J. Slater, Exposition Director 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4806 Tel: 414-272-0943; Fax: 414-272-2672; website: Project Officer: Kevin Haley, 202-482-5416; email: kevin.haley@mail.doc.gov Industry: Construction Equipment (CON) As the premier industry exposition in the Western Hemisphere, CONEXPO-CON/AGG provides a showcase once every three yeas featuring the latest in equipment, services, product design and technological advances for the construction, aggregates and ready mixed concrete industries. The INTERNATIONAL FLUID POWER EXPOSITION will be co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG in 2002. IFPE is North America’s largest exhibition and technical conference devoted to power transmission: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, mechanical components, systems and controls. The show features a technical conference with three key segments: Research & Design, Applications and Hydraulic Fluids. Additionally, CONEXPO-CON/AGG will offer a seminar program featuring more than 121 sessions designed specifically for industry professionals, and will offer the latest information, tools, and techniques in the construction industry. Electric Power 2002,
St. Louis, MO, March 19-22, 2002 Sponsor: The Trade Fair Group, Inc. David Johnson, Executive Dir. 1220 Blalock Road, Suite 310 Houston, TX 77055 Tel: 713-463-9595; Fax: 713-463-9997; email: davej@tradefairgroup.com Project Officer: Carol Rudman, 202-482-0905; carol.rudman@mail.doc.gov Industry: Electrical Power Systems (ELP) The theme for Electric Power is “Generating Clean, Reliable Electric Power in a Competitive Market”. Co-located with ELECTRIC POWER is the e-ProComm Conference for Utility and Energy e-Business. Products include: boilers/industrial systems, computer/software, emissions control, energy information, nuclear power, testing equipment and tools, renewables, and many more. The conference session topics are programmed by industry based committees and cover both business and technical issues. Many of the programs are conducted in interactive panel discussion formats, which have been overwhelmingly endorsed by the delegates. Waste Expo, Chicago,
IL, April 3-5, 2002 Sponsor: Intertec Exhibitions Rita Ugianskis, Show Director 10232 Waterside Oaks Dr. Tampa, FL 33647 Tel: 813-994-4654; Fax: 813-994-4664; email: rita_ugianskis@intertec.com Project
Officer: Linda
Burlingame, 202-482-5416; email: linda.burlingame@mail.doc.gov Industry: Pollution Control (POL) WasteExpo showcases American environmental products and services. The industry sectors include landfills, medical and hazardous waste, composting, waste storage, transport and processing, waste-to-energy technologies and all forms of recycling. Equipment categories include but are not limited to: trucks, loaders, cranes, hoists, trailers and tractors, balers, conveyors, scales, cats, bins, screens, compactors, and shredders, sludge equipment, landfill liners and equipment, and waste-to-energy processing equipment. Educational programs on the latest trends, tips, products, services, and methods of implementation affecting the solid, medical, and hazardous waste industries. Kitchen/Bath Industry
Show (K/BIS), Chicago, IL April
5-7, 2002 Sponsor: Miller Freeman, Inc Lori Puhala, Marketing Manager 1199 S. Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Coppell, TX 75019 Tel: 972-906-6500; Fax: 972-906-6561; email: lpuhala@mfi.com Project Officer: Joan Hall, 202-482-2267; email: joan.hall@mail.doc.gov Industry: Building Products (BLD) The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show serves the most dynamic and growing niche of residential building and remodeling – kitchens and baths. K/BIS is widely recognized as the event where trend setting products and innovations are introduced. The previous show saw over 350 registered members of both print/online editorial and television/radio broadcast media such as: Affluent Living Publications, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living Magazine, House Beautiful, Robb Report, The Oprah Winfrey Show, This Old House, and many more. Products include: appliances, architectural services/interior design, bathroom accessories, financial /mortgage services, floors/floor coverings, hardware (decorative and functional), kitchen accessories, lighting. Plumbing fixtures/components, sinks, tile, ventilators/fans, and more. International Franchise
Expo, Washington, D.C., May 18-20, 2002 Sponsor: MFV Expositions Cheryl Burkhalter 210 Route 4 East, Suite 403 Paramus,
NJ 07652 Tel:
201-226-1130; Fax: 201-226-1131;
email: cburkhalter@mfvexpo.com Project Officer: Frances Lee, 202-482-1650; email: frances.lee@mail.doc.gov Industry: Franchising (FRA) The International Franchise Expo has become the industry’s largest show in the world in terms of number of exhibitors, visitors, and net square feet of paid exhibit space. Since the show’s debut in 1992, the percentage of international visitors has increased every year and is expected to increase another 30% in 2000. There will be a wide range of potential franchise opportunities at the show: Accounting/Tax Services, Children’s Services, Computer/Electronics/Internet Services, Food, Clothing, and many more. The Expo offers a variety of symposia and seminar topics, such as: Introduction to Franchising, How to Negotiate a Master Franchise Agreement, and virtually every area of interest to current of potential franchisees. The FMI 2002
International Supermarket Industry Convention & Educational
Exposition – Chicago, IL, May 5-7, 2002 Sponsor: Food Marketing Institute Elizabeth Battaglia, Dir., Intl Mktg and Membership 655 7th Floor, 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-220-0805; Fax: 202-429-4519; email: ebattaglia@fmi.org Project Officer: Derek Parks, 202-482-0106; email: derek.parks@mail.doc.gov Industry: Processed Foods (FOD) The 2002 FMI Show will be co-located with the 2002 Spring Fancy Food Show, in response to attendee demand, adding an even greater variety of consumer ready food products and support materials for attendees. Products include: equipment & supplies, grocery products, perishables, services. general merchandise, health & beauty aids, and technology. The show’s workshop program is so thorough and informative, it has often been referred to as a “university” of the supermarket industry. The program includes 38 separate sessions covering a wide range of industry issues, and key workshops will offer simultaneously translated into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Supercomm 2002,
Atlanta, GA, June 2-6, 2001 Sponsor: Supercomm Jack Chalden, General Mgr 2500
Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington,
VA 22201 Tel: 703-907-7700; Fax: 703-907-7746; email: jachalden@tia.eia.org Project Officer: Carol Rudman, 202-482-0905; email: carol.rudman@mail.doc.gov Industry: Telecommunications (TEL) Supercomm, the premier annual communications and information technology exhibition and conference, brings together present and potential partners, customers, suppliers, and competitors by providing a global marketplace of infrastructure, equipment, systems and ideas. The show draws nearly 800 exhibitors, and over 50,000 attendees from around the world. There are several hundred categories of products on display. Categories range from broadband and optical networking to DSL, IP telephony, LMDS and Wireless local loop technologies. Supercomm offers a comprehensive curriculum of over 250 educational sessions featuring more than 700 industry leaders and experts. PC Expo to be announced Sponsor: CMP Media Alexandra
Ellis, Conference Dir., PC Expo One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10019 Tel: 212-615-3078; Fax: 212-643-5616; email: asellis@cmp.com Project Officer: Linda Burlingame, 202-482-5416; email: linda.burlingame@mail.doc.gov Industry: Computers & Peripherals (CPT) PC Expo attracts more than 600 exhibiting companies, and more than 85,000 attendees. At the 2000 show, hundreds of new products and solutions were introduced that reflect the impact that IT, and the Internet is having on today’s business and economy. PC Expo also features dynamic pavilions that were dedicated exclusively for technology vendors to demonstrate their corporate IT products and services in specific categories. These categories are It hardware, software, wireless/mobile, e-commerce solutions and services. Three major trends reflected PC Expo’s conference program and exhibition: Personalized/Customized Business Computing, Persuasive Business Computing, and Business Computing Service Providers. American Pet Products
Manufacturers Association’s 44th Annual Pet Products
Trade Show, Chicago, IL, June 12-14, 2002 Sponsor: American Pet Products, Manufacturers Association Andrew Darmohraj, Trade Shows & Special Events 255 Glenville Rd. Greenwich, CT 06831 Tel: 203-532-0000; Fax: 203-532-0551; email: andy@appma.org Project Officer: Miguel Olivares, 202-482-4918; email: miguel.olivares@mail.doc.gov Industry: Pet Products & Supplies (PET) The APPMA Trade Show is the largest pet product exhibition in North America, and in the odd years, e.g. 1999, 2001 etc., is the largest in the world. Exhibitors at the trade show represent approximately 90% of the pet products manufactured in the U.S. (excluding food). The show is the only pet industry event in the world that is only open to distributors, wholesalers, mass-market buyers, catalogue and internet buyers. Because of this, most buyers are able to speak directly with the company head that has the authority to offer on-the-spot discounts and other Show deals to any interested buyer. This opportunity is especially advantageous for international buyers. Major product categories are: Aquatics, bird, cat, dog, reptile, and small animal. Pond, gift and stationery products are shown as well as service providers to the pet products industry. International Lawn,
Garden, and Outdoor Power Equipment Exposition, Louisville, KY, July
20-22, 2002 Sponsor: Sellers Exposition Warren Sellers, President 550 S. 4th Ave., Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40202 Tel: 502-562-1962; Fax: 502-562-1970; email: wss315@aol.com Project Officer: Joan Hall, 202-482-2267; email: joan.hall@mail.doc.gov Industry: Lawn and Garden Equipment (LGE) The show is a unique combination of showroom plus outdoor demonstration space. It has been marked for the number one showcase for outdoor power equipment distributed through dealers, retailers, and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use. Products include: Aerators, barbecue grills, bird feeders, food, houses, baths, back hoes, irrigation equipment, insect repellents, landscaping equipment and supplies, tractors, and attachments for lawns, yards, and gardens, trailers, hitches, tree care equipment, patio furniture, log splitters, play equipment, swings, skid steer loaders, wheelbarrows, and much more. Free seminars are offered daily covering a wide variety of topics. Magic International
(Summer), Las Vegas, NV, August 26-29, 2002 Sponsor: Magic International Cecil Strickland 6200 Canoga Ave., Suite 303 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: 818-593-5000, ext. 402; Fax: 818-593-5020; email: cstrickland@magiconline.com Project Officer: Kevin Haley, 202-482-5416; email: kevin.haley@mail.doc.gov Industry: Apparel (APP) The MAGIC Marketplace is the largest and most comprehensive apparel market in the world. It includes Magic for men’s apparel, WWDMAGIC for women’s apparel, MAGIC kids for children’s apparel and the edge for cutting edge fashion trends. The show attracts over 96,000 attendees from 110 countries, and more than 3,200 exhibitors, 5,500 brand names and 21,000 product lines. Other amenities include hotel discounts, free fashion shows and seminars, to name a few. Some of the product categories are MEN’S: designer, board sports, streetwear, young men’s, and casual lifestyle. WOMEN’S: accessories, active/swim/resort, young designer, junior, young/better contemporary, and moderate. CHILDREN’S: layette, infant, toddlers, girls, boys, accessories, and gifts/toys. Great American Trucking
Show, Dallas, TX, September 5-7, 2002 Sponsor: Sellers Expositions Warren Sellers, President 550 S. 4th Ave., Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40202 Tel: 502-562-1962; Fax: 502-562-1970; email: wss315@aol.com Project Officer: Derek Parks, 202-482-0106; email: derek.parks@mail.doc.gov Industry: Trucks, Trailers, Buses (TRK), Automotive Parts & Services (APS) In 1999, The Great American Trucking Show took the US by storm as the largest-ever first-year tradeshow. The show offers more than 600 companies displaying innovative products and services. Product include: brakes & accessories, engines and related components, filtration systems, health products, insurance services, leasing, mirror systems and related products, refrigeration and heating, safety equipment, and much, much more. Free seminars are offered daily during the show that covers a wide variety of topics. For example, “How to Survive a Safety Audit”, and “Protecting Yourself at an Accident Scene” are a few of the issues that are discussed. PCIA GlobalXChange, New
Orleans, LA, September 17-20, 2002 Sponsor: Personal Communications Industry Association Catherine Lyons, Director of Operations/Admin 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 700 Alexandria,
VA 22314-1561 Tel:
703-535-7432; Fax: 703-836-1608;
email: lyons@pcia.com Project Officer: Frances Lee, 202-482-1650; email: frances.lee@mail.doc.gov Industry: Telecommunications (TEL) PCIA GlobalXChange is an annual trade show and conference focused on the newest developments in technology, products and service for the wireless, computing and Internet industries. The uniqueness of the show lies in the fact that it is exclusively focused on the wireless segment of the communications industry, which is largely comprised of US companies interested in establishing or enhancing their presence in the global marketplace. Products include: communications accessories, advanced messaging, antennas, cellular digital packet data, crystals, facsimile products, handsets, modems, personal digital assistants, software, services/business support, application processing software, and much more. Over 50 educational sessions, workshops and forums are featured during the show, and industry experts from around the world deliver speeches and presentations. The International
Public Transportation Exposition 2002, Las Vegas, NV, September
23-25, 2002 Sponsor: National Trade Productions, Inc. Paige Prindle, Dir. Of Marketing 313 S. Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3567 Tel: 703-683-8500; Fax: 703-836-4486; email: pprindle@ntpshow.com Project Officer: Miguel Olivares, 202-482-4918; email: miguel.olivares@mail;doc.gov Industry: Transportation (TRN) The International Public Transportation Exposition (EXPO 99),held once every three years, showcases more than 240,000 net square feet of public transit-related products and services to more than 15,000 industry professionals from around the world. These exhibitors will be displaying such products as: bus, rail, paratransit, environmental, information technology, intelligent transportation systems, and related components and services. Technical sessions are presented as part of the concurrent American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Annual Meeting. Recognized authorities present the workshop and conference sessions. Known throughout the world, the presenters cover the entire range of transit industry concerns including equipment design and technology, maintenance programs and facilities; personnel management; marketing; funding; future trends and more. Online Learning 2002
Conference & Exhibition, Anaheim, CA, September 23-25, 2002 Sponsor: Bill Communications, a VNU Company Philip Jones, Sr. Vice President 50 South 9th Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tel: 612-340-4738; Fax: 612-340-4759; email: pjones@billcom.com Project Officer: Frances Lee, 202-482-1650; email: frances.lee@mail.doc.gov Industry: Education & Training (EDS) OnLine learning refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a computer. In an online lesson, the computer displays material in response to a learner’s request. The material can be as simple as traditional lessons and tests, or as complex as programs that track user’s input and suggest learning material as a result. The material can be an on-line work session through computer chat; learning through interaction. The material can be presented as text, graphics, animated graphics, audio, video, or a combination of these. Products include: applications software, consulting/training/development service, web/computer based training developers, network services, audio/data and videoconferencing equipment and software. The conference program consists of more than 230 sessions. WEFTECÒ
2002 Water Environment Federation 75th Annual
conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, September 28 – October
2, 2002 Sponsor: Water Environment Federation Nannette Tucker 601 Wythe Street Alexandria,
VA 22314 Tel:
703-684-2434; Fax: 703-684-2475;
email: ntucker@wef.org Project Officer: Kevin Haley, 202-482-6434; email: kevin.haley@mail.doc.gov Industry: Pollution Control (POL) WEFTEC is the largest water quality exposition in North America. With more than 800 exhibiting companies, the vast array of products and services used in the management of wastewater and its collection systems, as well as the improvement of water quality, are well presented. There are over 200 categories of products displayed at the show. They fall into the following broad categories: wastewater treatment, instruments, controls & computers, safety equipment, collection systems, laboratory equipment & services, electrical equipment, industrial wastes management, solid waste & residuals disposal, engineering & consulting services, chemical, hazardous/toxic waste management, private contract operations. There are technical papers and posters, arranged into 80 technical sessions. As many as five technical sessions and two workshops are presented with simultaneous translations (English/Spanish).
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