As part of the Buyers Trade Mission, from 25 to 27 September, 500 Costa Rican exporters will be meeting with 300 entrepreneurs from 50 countries.
The Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer), the institution in charge of organizing the event, reported that this year it foresees holding 5,300 business appointments at the event, which will take place at the Costa Rica Convention Center, in Barreal de Heredia.
Trade missions in America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean will be meeting in Panama, in the traditional annual event where companies will have an opportunity to generate new business.
Expocomer 2017 will include the participation of entrepreneurs from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean and Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, Cuba, Chile, China, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Turkey and Venezuela; and for the first time, Canada and Nigeria.
The trade fair in Panama starts with 120 buyers in Central America and the Caribbean in the Atlapa Convention Center.
In 2015, Expocomer managed transactions totalling $124 million and for the 2016 edition the organizers expect a similar or higher figure, as it has now sold out, according to statements made to Anpanama.com by Raul Delvalle, President of the Organizing Committee of Expocomer 2016.
The main business association has announced the trade fairs Expocomer, Expo Franchise, Expo Tourism, Expo Medical, Expo Furniture and Expo Logistics , to be held between March and October 2016.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):
Panama, March 02, 2016.- The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture Panama (CCIAP) has officially launched a set of six exhibitions that will take place between March and October this year, in order to encourage and stimulate various economic sectors and business in the country.
The International Congress on Sustainable Fine Cocoa Production will take place in Nicaragua on 9th and 10th of March 2016.
The state run Nicaraguan Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) is inviting researchers, producers, exporters, technicians and traders of cocoa, to the International Congress on Sustainable Fine Cocoa Production, to be held on the 9th and 10th of March in Nicaragua.
On March 18th the first business meetings in the International Fair in David will take place, to which companies from all productive sectors are invited to participate.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriqui:
The International Fair in David and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriqui are inviting participation in the first Business Roundtable, exclusively for exhibitors in the exhibition event, from Wednesday March 18, 2015 to be held in the Diplomatic Room Rafael Galan from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
On October 1st and 2nd Central American entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector in Guatemala will be meeting with international buyers from supermarkets, convenience centers, importers and distributors.
Taken from the official website of the event, Manufexport.com.gt:
The Guatemalan Exporters Association AGEXPORT presents MANUFEXPORT Special Edition 2014 Retail Supply Expo, an event designed to promote greater competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Central America and expand business opportunities internationally.
On September 23rd-25th business meetings will be held in Antigua between international buyers and Guatemalan handicrafts companies.
From a statement issued by the Government of Guatemala:
The handmade crafts sector, made up of 70 percent female workers, is seeking to increase exports to major international markets, where they are recognized for their creativity.
On March 11th to 14th 2015 the thirty-third edition of the international trade fair, Expocomer, will be held in the Atlapa Convention Center.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):
The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) has officially presented its pinnacle event, the XXXIII version of Expocomer "The World Trade Showcase" to be held from 11 to 14 March 2015 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
"The Food and Drink Trade Show 2014" will be held from May 19 to 21 in San Salvador and will bring together international buyers with companies in the region.
From a statement issued by the Restaurant Association of El Salvador (ARES):
ARES presents the first annual exhibition that brings together suppliers, distributors and importers to showcase their products and services for the food industry, and related hospitality services in the region.
More than 500 companies from 30 countries are taking part in the most important international trade show in the region.
From a press Release by Expocomer:
"With the collaboration of more than 500 companies from over 30 countries from North, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) today opened Expocomer 2014, the thirty-second version of the most important trade show in Panama and the region.
On May 20th-22nd the XXIII edition of the Apparel Sourcing Show will be held with the presence of companies in the region and international buyers.
The international event will be held at the Grand Tikal Futura Hotel, where it is expected that 500 exhibiting companies will take part along with five thousand potential buyers from various textile countries in Latin America and elsewhere.
The trade show MANUFEXPORT to be held on October 1st - 2nd will bring together companies in the region and international buyers.
From a statement by the Guatemalan Exporters Association:
"AGEXPORT and the Chamber of Industry have jointly organized MANUFEXPORT 2014, Special Edition where 100 buyers from the U.S., Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Colombia will discover the range of food and beverages (perishable and non-perishable) plastics, personal care and cosmetics, cleaning products, paper converters and processors, and for the first time the categories of home furnishings, clothing, accessories and footwear for sale at stands."
On March 24th and 25th Central American companies supplying the hotel and restaurant industry will meet in El Salvador.
El Salvador will be hosting the fifth edition of the Regional Provider Fair "Ferprotur 2014" for the hotel and restaurant industry, which will be held on 24 and 25 March in San Salvador.
In the fifth edition of Ferprotur national and international companies providing products, goods and services for the hotel and restaurant industry will come together.
With almost a month to go before the start of Expocomer, 100% of the 14,000 square meters of the Atlapa Convention Center has already been sold.
So announced Raul Delvalle, president of the organizing committee, who said that in this version participants are expected from over 30 countries in America, Europe and Asia.
"Business appointments are being made for international exhibitors with whom we hope to exceed expectations in previous years.