BCCI will encourage American companies to participate in exhibitions in Bulgaria
The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov met with the Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Commercial Service in Sofia Stanislava Dimitrova. At the meeting, held on 8 February 2012, opinions and information were exchanged on the possibilities to expand cooperation between Bulgaria and the USA in the present economic conditions and in the context of the financial crisis. Mr. Simeonov emphasized the opportunity more American companies to take part in fairs and exhibitions in Bulgaria. He shared that taking into account the optimal proportion between quality and price Bulgarian consumers can appreciate goods made in the USA.
Mrs. Dimitrova presented several initiatives of the Commercial Department at the Embassy, which aim at assisting Bulgarian companies to participate in exhibitions overseas. Special attention was paid to the National Hardware Show www.nationalhardwareshow.com which will take place in Las Vegas on 1st – 3rd May 2012. The event exhibits construction technologies, tools and machines, garden furniture, household decorations and products, etc. At the moment there is increasing interest on the American market towards household products essential for consumers. Fairs dedicated to cosmetics and toys also enjoy numerous participants and visitors in the U.S.
The Commercial Department at the U.S. Embassy also expects Bulgarian companies to take part in the meeting with the American trade mission which will visit Bucharest and Chisinau in the period 19th – 21st March 2012. The mission is specialised in the field of water purification and ecology and aims to promote regional cooperation in these areas. Information about participation in the meetings will be provided additionally.
More information on the events supported by the Commercial Department at the U.S. Embassy is available at: www.buyusa.gov/bulgaria