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Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment ILLINOIS: LAND OF LINCOLN AND OBAMA

Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment Commercial Diplomacy Training – Africa Partner Posts A State Perspective Ronald H. Brown Commercial Center Thursday, February 19, 2009 Johannesburg, South Africa Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment ILLINOIS: LAND OF LINCOLN AND OBAMA

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Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment ILLINOIS: LAND OF LINCOLN AND OBAMA

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  1. Illinois AfricaOffice of Trade and InvestmentCommercial Diplomacy Training – Africa Partner Posts A State Perspective Ronald H. Brown Commercial CenterThursday, February 19, 2009Johannesburg, South Africa

  2. Illinois AfricaOffice of Trade and InvestmentILLINOIS:LAND OF LINCOLN AND OBAMA

  3. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment is the Illinois Advantage - a global network for the global economy The Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment is the Illinois Advantage in Africa The Illinois Africa Office links opportunity, connecting Illinois to Africa and Africa to Illinois. Our focus is Bilateral Business Development, new markets, new possibilities, new growth.

  4. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment Illinois Companies in Africa There are more than 77 Illinois companies active in Africa …. And opportunity for many more! 4

  5. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment Target Market – Southern Africa Traditionally, our focus has been on the 14-nation Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), with emphasis on South Africa and the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU).

  6. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment New Target Markets – West and East Africa We are encouraging Illinois business to look at markets of Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana. Individual company visits are planned for October 09 (East) and February 10 (West).

  7. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment Illinois Exports to Africa 2008 Top Partner Countries

  8. Illinois AfricaOffice of Trade and Investment Illinois Exports to Africa Illinois Exports to South Africa

  9. Illinois AfricaOffice of Trade and Investment Illinois Top Exports to Africa 2008

  10. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment CORE PROGRAM FY’09/10: Individual Company Focus: Missions • Matching small, medium sized Illinois firms to business opportunities and partners; connecting Illinois to Africa, one company at a time. • Client receive comprehensive package of market introductory services: • Research and intelligence • Itinerary and logistical arrangements • Appointments-qualified potential agents, distributors • Business briefing, debriefing and follow-up plan

  11. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and Investment CORE PROGRAM FY’09: Individual Company Focus: In-Country Services • Promoting Illinois companies of all sizes in target markets in Africa; providing value added services to global Illinois companies • Highly individualized • Expansion into new markets in Africa • Advocacy and government relations in key markets

  12. Illinois Africa Office of Trade and InvestmentMonica Faith Stewart Managing Director One Melrose BoulevardMelrose Arch 2076Johannesburg, South AfricaTelephone: +27 11 684 1556 Facsimile: +27 11 684 1555Email: illinois@icon.co.za Thank You!

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