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Notice04-119292004-05-26

Undersecretarial Business Development Mission for Technology Industries to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland October 17-22, 2004

Commerce Department, Technology Administration

Abstract

Department of Commerce technology-sector leaders will organize a senior-level business development mission to Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland (N.I.) and Dublin, Republic of Ireland (R.O.I.). The focus of the mission is to help U.S. companies explore business opportunities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and the newly expanded EU marketplace. The delegation will include U.S. based senior executives representing the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Technology products and services have become an increasingly important part of U.S. trade with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with both regions possessing highly skilled technology workers and end users. Therefore, emphasis will also be placed on advancing market awareness, development of strategic alliances in high-technology services and building networks that can further the collaboration of business opportunities in technology related markets.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice; request for applications by U.S. technology-based companies representing the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
Dates
Applications for the business development mission to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be made available on or about June 1, 2004 (See Timeframe for Applications) and must be completed and received at the address below by no later than August 2, 2004.

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce Technology Administration AGENCY: Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for applications by U.S. technology-based companies representing the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. SUMMARY: Department of Commerce technology-sector leaders will organize a senior-level business development mission to Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland (N.I.) and Dublin, Republic of Ireland (R.O.I.). The focus of the mission is to help U.S. companies explore business opportunities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and the newly expanded EU marketplace. The delegation will include U.S. based senior executives representing the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Technology products and services have become an increasingly important part of U.S. trade with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with both regions possessing highly skilled technology workers and end users. Therefore, emphasis will also be placed on advancing market awareness, development of strategic alliances in high-technology services and building networks that can further the collaboration of business opportunities in technology related markets. DATES: Applications for the business development mission to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be made available on or about June 1, 2004 ( See Timeframe for Applications) and must be completed and received at the address below by no later than Aug

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Citation: 69 FR 29928