THE RONALD REAGON BUILDING & INTL. TRADE CENTER IT EXPOSITION The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, DC Tuesday, January 12, 1999 On Tuesday, January 12, 1999, the Office of Business Development of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USIAD Information Center) will be hosting the 1999 winter Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center It Exposition. This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m. With nearly 7,000 federal employees the building we are expecting a good attendee turnout. This event will be promoted to: the GSA, Environmental Protection Agency, Agency for International Development (AID), U.S. Customs Services (UCSC), Private Tenants, U.S. Center for World Trade, International Trade Center Institute, and the Department of Congress, etc. International trade now accounts for nearly a quarter of total U.S. economic activity and has been responsible for as much as one third of the U.S. economy's growth over the last ten years. The value of U.S. exports will soon approach a trillion dollars annually. Recognizing the phenomenal growth, The International Trade Center is the ideal setting for the execution of the government's plan to help American companies compete successfully in the world marketplace. At the U.S. Center for World Trade, Federal Agencies will be focusing on serving a variety of customers and visitors including: Small and Medium Sized Firms, Trade and Business Associations, Foreign Buying Delegations, Major Industries, Cities, States, Regions, and Port Authorities, Private Trade Consultants and Services, Outbound Trade Missions, Regional Export Assistance Centers. The International Trade Center and Ronald Regan Building is located in the heart of the District, the Building's proximity to major government buildings, embassies, and international audiences. It is the second largest federal building in the nation after the Pentagon. This event is open to all technologies. For more information contact Lauren Houck of NCSI at 888-603-8899 or e-mail houck@ncsievents.com WEB: NCSI, http://www.ncsievents.com. E-MAIL: Lauren Houck, houck@ncsievents.com. Posted 11/18/98 (W-SN272687).

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