May 17th 21st 2006

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May 17th - 21st 2006 Centre of Excellence Trinidad
Tobago, WI
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Trinidad Tobagos Flagship Trade Event
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About the Trade Investment Convention

• This is the Seventh Annual Trade Investment
  Convention
• Goal Create a unique environment where
  participants can concentrate on expanding markets
  and trade horizons
• With the help of RBTT and TIDCO, and now the
  Ministry of Trade and Industry, that is what we
  have done.

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What is the Trade Investment Convention?

• A business-to-business event, where companies
  with goods or services to sell, meet buyers and
  distributors who want to buy new products.
• They establish contactdevelop relationships and
  network

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Trinidad Tobago The Ideal Nexus for Trade
The Trade Investment Convention enhances TTs
Position in the Global Trade Arena
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TT The Trade Investment Destination

• Strategic Location Access to Americas
• Stable Political Economic System
• Competitively Priced Energy
• Preferential Access to Large Consumer Markets
• Oil Natural Gas Resources
• Quality Labor Force Competitive Wages

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TT The Trade Investment Destination

• Liberalised Financial Trading Systems
• Private Sector Tigers of the Caribbean
• Stable, Macroeconomic Policies
• No Foreign Exchange Controls
• Competitive Cost Structures
• Low Inflation Rate
• Stable Exchange Rate

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TT The Trade Investment Destination

• Attractive Investment Incentives
• Continuity of Economic Policies
• Minimal Government Regulations
• No Quotas, Negative Lists, Price Controls
• No Licensing Arrangements
• No Exchange Controls

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About the Trade Investment Convention
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Who Attends The Trade Investment Convention?

• Exhibitors
• Showcase Products and Services at the TIC
  Tradeshow
• Buyers
• Wholesalers, Retailers, Distributors, Corporate
  and Industrial Buyers Overseas Trade Missions
• Representing Manufacturing companies,
  supermarkets, pharmacies, retailers,
  distributors, construction firms, and more from
  every major international market.

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Who Attends The Trade Investment Convention?

• Investors
• Government Officials
• Regulatory Bodies
• Food Drug
• Bureau of Standards
• Customs Excise

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A Look Back at the Trade Investment Convention
2005
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The Trade Investment Convention 2005 Recap

• More than 100 Exhibitors
• Pavilions from China, Mercosur, Curaçao, Cuba,
  Costa Rica, and the Netherlands
• Wide range of products and services
• More than 1,000 products on show

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The Trade Investment Convention 2005 Recap

• 2,500 Local Buyers
• 300 Overseas Buyers including Missions
• US27 million in business generated on the
  tradeshow floor
• 40 of Exhibitors from Overseas Seek to
  introduce products to Caribbean markets.

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TIC A Strong Business Education Programme

• 2005 workshops and seminars included
• Doing Business in Trinidad and Tobago
• Doing Business in Curaçao
• CSME Manufacture
• Cutting-edge Manufacturing Techniques
• Presenters from Trinidad Tobago Overseas

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Opportunities at the Trade Investment
Convention 2006
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Opportunities at the Trade Investment
Convention 2006

• Find New Partners in New Markets
• See a diverse range of high quality,
  competitively priced goods and services
• Network
• Find Joint Venture Partners
• Enter into Contract Manufacturing arrangements

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Nuts Bolts The Trade Investment Convention
2006
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NEW at the Trade Investment Convention 2006

• New Venue TTs top Convention Centre
• More booths!
• B2B and B2C
• Exhibitors can demonstrate products, test public
  acceptance, distribute samples and interact with
  consumers
• An ideal public awareness, mass-market forum

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The Trade Investment Convention 2006 Exhibitors

• 213 Booths, 11 Kiosks, 3 Pavilions
• 10 x 10 Booths US2000
• 6 x 6 Kiosks US2000
• Pavilions
• 2,640 Square Feet
• 1,800 Square Feet
• 1,700 Square Feet

Price available on Request
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TIC 2006 The Trade Show Floor
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The Trade Investment Convention 2006 Buyers

• Buyer incentive package
• Free Registration
• Special airfare and hotel rates
• Advance Matchmaking
• On-Line Access to Registered Exhibitors

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The Trade Investment Convention 2006

• TIC Secretariat
• Project Leader Genevieve Jodhan
• TIC Co-ordinators Khazana, Candace Sonja
• Contact us
• www.tic-tt.com Register On-line
• [phone]
• tic_at_ttma.com

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May 17th - 21st 2006 Centre of Excellence Trinidad
Tobago, WI