COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA | CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT Trade Mission to Ukraine & Russia

March 11-15, 2013

ABOUT THE TRADE MISSION WHY THESE MARKETS?

Pennsylvania’s Center for Trade Development (CTD) invites UKRAINE is the 2nd largest country in Europe (a population you to join us on a development mission to of 46 million), Ukraine is potentially the richest country in Ukraine and Russia. terms of resources, in all of Europe – agriculture, mineral and human resources. Meeting face-to-face with prospective customers and After being hit hard by the global economy crisis in 2009, partners is crucial to establishing business relationships in Ukraine’s economy recovered and continues to grow; the GDP these markets. We can help you meet your business grew 4.1% and 5.2% in 2010 and 2011 respectively. objectives by designing a business itinerary tailored to Despite of its poor reputation for ease of doing business, the your company’s specific needs. U.S. to Ukraine are increasing significantly. In 2010 U.S. exports to Ukraine increased by 53.19% and in 2011 by 57.33%. As a mission participant you will benefit from: > U.S. companies are doing well in this very diverse market. Pre-arranged one-on-one business appointments Just about every business/industry needs some refurbishing with prequalified distributors, agents, buyers and of its facilities, new technology to improve production other business partners based on your criteria capacity or to add contemporary product lines, and all need > Detailed background information about each to improve energy efficiency. Ukrainian businessmen are company provided in advance keen on representing U.S. products, technology and services > for its good reputation. Ukraine’s international reputation Logistical assistance - identification of hotels, may be poor, but business in the private sector is growing, interpreters, drivers and more despite the turmoil in public sector. > In-country business briefings RUSSIA is the world’s 11th largest economy with the world’s > On the ground assistance of the Commonwealth’s 8th largest populations (142 million). trade staff throughout the mission It is a wealthy market with a GDP per capita (by PPP - > Follow-up assistance after the mission $17,000 2011 est.) which is almost 6 times greater than in India and 3 times greater than in China. Russia joined the (WTO) in REGISTRATION & FEES August 2012. The accession requires Russia to lower tariffs, Deadline for registration is December 21, 2012. reduce entry barriers, ensure greater respect for the rule of law, better protect intellectual property, and to First 8 qualified companies will be accepted foreign investors. These market-opening reforms will open Registration fee: up new opportunities and create a more predictable > Small and medium-sized enterprises: $950 environment for US companies to do business in Russia. > Large enterprises: $2,100 The President’s Export Council estimates that U.S. exports of goods and services to Russia—which, according to Companies are responsible for all travel-related expenses. estimates, topped $10 billion in 2011—could double or triple after Russia’s accession to the WTO. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE of up to $5,000 is available to qualifying companies to offset mission-related costs. CONTACT

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities TRADE MISSION ITINERARY will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. March 10 Arrive in Kiev, Ukraine For additional information: Evening: country briefings Jana New Center for Trade Development March 11-12 Business meetings in Kiev Phone: 717.265.7749 & possible other Ukraine cities E-mail: [email protected] March 13 Transfer to Moscow, Russia newPA.com/trade

March 14-15 Business meetings in Moscow Funded in part through a grant March 16 Depart for the U.S. award with the U.S. Small Business Administration. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA | CENTER FOR TRADE DEVELOPMENT Trade Mission to Ukraine & Russia

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March 11-15, 2013

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Attention: Jana New | Fax: 717.772.5106 A $950/$2,100 participation check must accompany this form. Registration deadline is December 21, 2012. Exhibit space within Trade Mission to Ukraine & Russia is filled on a first come, first served basis to qualified Pennsylvania companies. Please make your check payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and forward with a copy of this agreement to: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Office of International Business Development / Attn: Jana New 400 North Street, 4th Floor Commonwealth Keystone Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120-0225 COMPANY NAME:

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As a duly authorized representative of the above-named company, I have read, understand and agree to the following terms necessary to be a participating company in the PA delegation Trade Mission to Ukraine & Russia: > No foreign produced items may be included, except items from foreign countries that have been processed or value- added in Pennsylvania. > The participating company must have an office and staff or manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. > In the event the participating company withdraws from participation in this event, the participating company will be subject to forfeiture of the entire registration fee. > All participating companies must provide information on the results attained through participation in this trade mission/show to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. “Results” are current and future sales and dealings transacted as an outcome of attending the trade mission/show. This information is confidential and will be held in strictest confidence.

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Title Date To learn more about our partnership please contact Lindsay Michael at [email protected] or 717-233-1375.