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Czech Republic Trade Mission October 3-5, 2005

Sponsored by Food Export USA-Northeast, MidAmerica International AgriTrade Council (MIATCO) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Thank you for your interest in the Czech Republic Trade Mission. Below you’ll find the terms and conditions of this activity accompanied by a registration form. To register, simply read the information below and return the completed form and registration fee to Food Export USA-Northeast.

Participation Terms and Conditions

Food Export USA/MIATCO agree to:

  1. Create a mission catalogue which will include the company profiles of each participating company.
  2. Conduct one-on-one meetings, a table top showcase, and a reception with key retailers, importers and distributors.
  3. Provide a seminar explaining the Czech Republic food market and labeling requirements.
  4. Provide an import analysis and competitive store check for one of your company’s products ($350 for each additional product).
  5. Provide interpreters during the mission.
  6. Provide guided tours of major supermarket chains in Prague.

Participating Company agrees to:(Please initial each statement)

1.Pay participation fee and submit this completed Participation Agreement no later than the Registration Deadline of August 12, 2005.

2.This participation fee does not include flights, hotel expenses, meals and the shipping of samples to the Food Export USA office. Participants who do not attend will be billed. _____

3.Ship samples to Food Export USA office by August 19, 2005. _____

4.Provide company profile data to Jamie Zmitko by August 19, 2005. _____

Please forward profile to fax number (517) 335-0628 or email .

5.Promote only those products manufactured in the US with a minimum of 50 percent US-origin agricultural content, by weight. _____

6.Indemnify Food Export USA, MIATCO and the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture from any financial loss or other claims resulting from participation in the Czech Republic Trade Mission. _____

7.Upon completion of this activity, complete an evaluation and provide information regarding increased export sales in this target market or otherwise resulting from the activity and an estimate of your company’s financial contributions incurred while participating in this activity. ____

Czech Republic Trade Mission October 3-5, 2005

The information contained on this page will be kept in strict confidence and is collected for statistical purposes only.

Contact Information

Company:______Contact Name:______

Address:______

City:______State:______ZipCode:______

Telephone:______Fax:______Email:______

Website Address:______

Product you would like the market study provided for ______

Please include Brand Name if possible ______

Company Profile

1. To what countries do you currently export?______

2. What are your company’s current annual sales? $______

3. What are your company’s annual export sales in the Czech Republic market? $______

  1. What are your company’s annual worldwide export sales? $______
  2. What is your company’s export sales goal in the Czech Republic market? $______

I, ______have read, understand, and agree to the conditions stated above.

Signature of Contact Person______Date______

Fax the completed agreement to Food Export USA – Northeast (215) 829-9777.

The participation fee should be made payable to Food Export USA. (Please reference CR Trade Mission.) Original agreement and payment must be received no later than August 12, 2005. Send payment and completed Participation Agreement to: Food Export USA – Northeast 150 S. Independence Mall West Suite 1036, Philadelphia, PA 19106

This meeting is open to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication or language interpretation should contact Food Export USA (215.829.9111) at least 15 days before the meeting.

For more information, contact Jamie Zmitko, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture:

Tel.(517) 241-3628 or Email:

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