DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO LEAD SPORTING GOODS MATCHMAKING TRADE MISSION TO MILAN, ITALY For more information, contact: Derek Parks U.S. Project Manager, Matchmaker Trade Delegation, Tel: (202) 482-0287, Fax: (202) 482-0178, George Ruffner, Principal Commercial Officer, American Consulate General, Milan, Italy, Tel: 011-392-659-2260, Fax: 011-392-659-6561. The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a Sporting Goods Trade Mission in Milan, Italy, to be held February 12-13, 1996. This Trade Mission will include the Department's extremely effective ``Matchmaker'' service, which will match U.S. companies will potential business partners in this very strong European market for sporting goods. Participants will have business meetings arranged for them with contacts pre-screened by U.S. Embassy Commercial Staff, and will also enjoy the following benefits: Expert market and trade finance briefings. Pre-and post-event export counseling. Analysis of product's marketability in Italy. Hospitality and logistical support, including interpreters. In-country media coverage. The participation fee for this program is $1,250 for the first 25 qualified companies. For additional information on this Sporting Goods Trade Mission, please contact Derek Parks or George Ruffner at the telephone/fax numbers listed above.

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