Dept. of Commerce: Commerce Annouces Trade Show in Iraq

Contact:

Tony Hozeny, Commerce, 608/267-9661

Andrew A. Walker, New Fields Exhibitions, Inc. at (202) 496-4976.

MADISON- Businesses and individuals interested in the Iraqi market and
exporting to Iraq should attend the New Fields’ 4th Rebuilding Iraq
Exhibition on April 26 – 29 in Arbil, Iraq. The event will feature a diverse
range of industries and Iraqi businessmen representing all regions of the
country. Over 400 exhibitors from 30 countries will be present at the
exhibition.

“The 4th Rebuilding Iraq Exhibition will give Wisconsin companies the chance
to travel to Iraq and market to Iraqi businesses,” Department of Commerce
(Commerce) Secretary Cory L. Nettles said. “Given Wisconsin’s recent success
in exporting, we’re confident that many Wisconsin companies are
well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.”

The 4th Rebuilding Iraq Exhibition will be Iraq’s largest gathering of
business people. The exhibition will provide companies the platform to
market their products and find partners with on-the-ground experience in
Iraq. Businesses will have the opportunity to view a wide range of products
and meet Iraqi contractors, agents, buyers, distributors and retailers.

New Fields Exhibitions, Inc. is organizing the event. Arbil is in the heart
of northern Iraq, a region that has enjoyed tremendous autonomy under
American protection since the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Due to this, many
experts view the northern region as an excellent stepping stone to the rest
of Iraq. Local business leaders will address the conference on their success
over the last decade in building a growing economy. New Fields Exhibitions,
Inc. is working closely with the Coalition Provisional Authority and Iraqi
officials to ensure security for the event.

Wisconsin companies with annual revenue under $25 million or in the
technology sector that are interested in attending may be eligible for
financial assistance through the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Trade Show
Grant Program. For more information on this grant program, contact Stanley
Pfrang at (608) 267-0639.

For more information on the New Fields’ 4th Rebuilding Iraq Exhibition,
visit http://www.new-fields.com/iraq4/ or contact Andrew A. Walker, Director
of Communications, New Fields Exhibitions, Inc. at (202) 496-4976.