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Feb. 16 free trade conference features Colombia

Economic opportunities for American companies is focus of U.S.-Colombia Free Trade mini-conference organized by UTSA International Trade Center

 The University of Texas at San Antonio’s International Trade Center in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, is holding a U.S.–Colombia Free Trade conference, which will provide information and advice for businesses who are interested in exporting goods and doing business with Colombia, is Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Airport; The cost to attend is $65 ($50 before Feb. 6).

To register, call 210.458.2470 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Online registration is available:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q4F

Last fall, the U.S. Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed into law legislation implementing the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, which is designed to support American jobs, increase U.S. exports and enhance U.S. competitiveness.

“The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement represents a tremendous business opportunity for all kind of companies in Texas,” said Cliff Paredes, director of the International Trade Center. “Attendees will receive real-world trade information from American and Colombian trade experts that will help them identify potential new markets for their products in Colombia.” 

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Edward and Rosamaria Clukey, longtime SBDC clients, are owners of Valcour Casework in San Antonio (photo courtesy of UTSA/Patrick Dunn) Edward and Rosamaria Clukey, longtime SBDC clients, are owners of Valcour Casework in San Antonio (photo courtesy of UTSA/Patrick Dunn) The UTSA Small Business Development Center’s quarterly calendar (January–March 2012) features more than 40 classes and workshops designed to help small businesses start, grow and succeed.

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“Our business plan classes are helpful to both existing and start up businesses,” said Patrice McElfresh, senior business advisor with the UTSA Small Business Development Center. “Participants begin their plan in class and take home a jump drive with the information they’ve created, to continue working at home.”

Workshop attendees may choose to take the next step and meet with UTSA’s experienced business advisors to complete their plan with free, individualized, one-on-one assistance.   

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