From the desk of the US Embassy's Senior Commercial Officer Dao M. Le.

When and Where

Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19, 2009, Chicago, Illinois

What

Come join the official Qatari buyer delegation to the National Restuaurant, Hotel, Catering Show (NRA 2009) organized, recruited and led by the United States Embassy in Qatar.

The National Restaurant Show is the world's premier showcase for restaurant, hotel and catering products, services, and equipment, featuring an exciting exhibit floor, informative education sessions, and networking events where professionals can share ideas and best practices. With 2,100 exhibitors, the flow will be an event unti itself where attendees can watch -- and sometimes participate in -- product demonstratios, meet US suppliers and manufacturers regarding the newest technologies and equipment. Visit www.restaurant.org/show for more details. You meet with senior executives interested in exporting their latest products and services in the field.

How to Register / Participate

For $500.00 per person (and $200.00 for each additional company rep), you join this official trade mission to the 2009 NRA Show. The deadline to register is Monday, April 12, 2009.

To register for the trade mission on-line, click here. For more details, contact Anissa Lahreche, Commercial Specialist, US Embassy at tel: 488-4101

Trade Mission Benefits

• Pre-registration for the show and hotel reservations;
• Pre-departure briefing in Doha and networking events in Las Vegas;
• A delegation brochure outlining your company's profile / business goals distributed to U.S. exhibitors;
• Logistical support provided during the trade mission and advice during business negotiations; and
• International Trade Center for private meetings, translation services, and matchmaking.