Updated July 10th, 2011
Organizing Sponsors: American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce (AmSECC) & Anderson Economic Group LLC
Partner Organizations: Consul General Offices of Southeast European Countries in Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Purpose of Event: The American Southeast Europe Beverage Expo is designed to facilitate meaningful relationships between beverage producers and suppliers from the region of Southeast Europe and the United States. Companies from the SEE region will present their product to American beverage suppliers, importers, distributors, and investors. Also, this will be an opportunity for American companies to meet companies from SEE region and display their products to those companies and event attendees.
This event will bring together interested members of the American business community along with SE companies’ delegations, political representatives, trade attachés, business people and international service providers with expertise in international trade, to encourage exchange of information, ideas and business opportunities.
Participating countries: United States of America; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Macedonia; Romania; Serbia; Turkey
Location: Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL – http://www.allegrochicago.com/
Dates: Thursday October 13th, 2011
Friday October 14th, 2011
Agenda (may be modified):
Opening remarks by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade and Investment.
The formal part of the program will consist of various match making meetings and discussions. Expo participants will be grouped according to their products and services.
Day One
3:00 pm- Expo Set-Up
4:00 pm- Registration
5:00 pm- Welcoming Remarks
5:30 pm-8:00 pm- Expo and Networking Reception
Day Two
9:00 am- Morning Coffee and Breakfast
10:00 pm- Industry Related Presentations
12:00 pm- Lunch
1:00-6:00 pm Expo and Match-Making Meetings
6:00 pm-Closing
SEE Companies Invitees: AmSECC identified 100 alcohol and non-alcohol beverage producers in the region of Southeast Europe that are exporting internationally. With the help of participating Consulate Offices in Chicago and independent resources AmSECC gauged the violability of a beverage expo focused on Southeast Europe.
While many companies have expressed interest in participating, ideally AmSECC will host 3 companies per participating country for a total of 21. Companies will need to register by August 15th, 2011. AmSECC will provide instruction on how to transport product samples to Chicago.
US Companies: AmSECC will reserve 10 tables for US companies to display their products, including participating sponsors (please request sponsors package for cost and details).
Targeted Audience: Industry specific companies of various sizes, investment firms, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, beverage suppliers/importers, distributors, and service providers. Desired attendance is 200 guests.
Sponsorship opportunities:
Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorships: packages available upon request Confirmed sponsors: Anderson Economic Group, Efes Pilsner & Siegel Moses & Schoenstad.
Event Fees:
Thursday Only – $25 for members; $35 nonmembers
Friday Only – $35 for members; $45 nonmembers
Both Days – $50 for members; $65 nonmembers
Registration through www.amsecc.org
American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce
5445 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 3406 | Chicago, IL 60640
+1.773.610.4551 | www.amsecc.org
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