The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce invites you to participate in our International Buyer Program delegation to the world’s largest housewares-only marketplace – the International Home and Housewares (IHH) Show in Chicago, Illinois from March 22 – 24, 2009.
With an increasing focus on product design, IHH features the entire product lines of North America’s leading brands, product suppliers and designers – not just the products pre-selected for export markets displayed at non- U.S. shows.
Buyers have a chance to find new products and product lines that are not yet available in other markets. By itself IHH offers South African attendees unparalleled opportunities to view offerings and network with representatives from the full range of manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers targeting every aspect of the home and housewares market.
In addition to providing IHH information and literature, the U.S. Commercial Service office in Johannesburg is your local partner helping you realize the maximum benefits from attending IHH.
Through our International Buyer Program, we provide assistance and counseling before, during and after the show with one goal in mind, matching South African buyers and U.S. companies and building long-term business partnerships.
Among the many services we provide to South African delegates:
- IHH registration assistance,
- Pre-show counseling and matchmaking to set-up contacts with U.S. companies specifically interested in partnering with you,
- Representatives at IHH to assist in your meetings,
- Follow-up counseling after the show to ensure that your new business partnerships progress smoothly and successfully.
- Pre-registration is free until March 21, 2009 to Department of Commerce- led delegations.
A special travel package has been designed for your convenience.
If you are interested in attending the IHH, please notify us as soon as possible, but no later than January 26, 2008, as limited seats are available, by contacting:
Maretha Malan, U.S. Commercial Service Email: Maretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov Tel: 011 778 4817 or Fax: 011 268 6101.
For more information on IHH, please visit www.housewares.org/attend