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Go Global! Considerations for doing business with Mexico & Latin America

The Mexican economy is forecasted to grow by 3.2% in 2023, with growth industries including, public & private services, agriculture, tourism, construction and automotive production, and nearshoring. Latin America and Caribbean markets are also expected to expand by over 6% (in PPP terms) with per capita consumption growth projected at a whopping 11% (in US Dollars)!

Experienced speakers from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile will provide accurate, up-to-date info on how to trade with Mexico and other Latin American countries.

TOPICS:

  • US/Mexico trade economy & opportunities
  • USMCA trade agreement with Mexico
  • Opportunities in Colombia, Peru and Chile
  • Main industries growth
  • U.S. company trade show participation

SPEAKERS:

  • Keenton Chiang, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy Peru
  • Lisa Foss, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Chile
  • Norcia Ward Marin, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Colombia
  • Diego Gattesco, Director/Trade Americas Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service–Wheeling
  • Ryan Russell, Director, U.S. Commercial Service–Pittsburgh
  • Efren Flores, Pennsylvania Office in Mexico City
  • Jackie Pacheco, Southwestern PA Commission
  • Ed Schick, SBA Office of International Trade
  • Andrea Hampton, Lehigh University SBDC
  • Doug Harding, Duquesne University SBDC
  • Brent Rondon, University of Pittsburgh SBDC

SPONSORS:

Pitt SBDC Go Global Mexico Latin America Sponsors

December 7, 2023
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Webinar – link to be sent to registrants
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