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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSGOLDGreater Dalton Chamber/Dalton WhitfieldCounty Joint Development AuthorityHenry County Development AuthorityWestern Union Business SolutionsSILVERCartersville Bartow County Economic DevelopmentCobb Chamber of CommerceDublin-Laurens County Development AuthorityGeorgia Chamber of CommerceGeorgiaLink Public Affairs GroupGreater Rome Chamber of CommerceGwinnett Chamber Economic DevelopmentHabif, Arogeti & WynneMetro Atlanta ChamberOmni Tech TransSasco Chemical Group, Inc.Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial AuthorityBRONZEAtlantic Capital BankDevelopment Authority of Bryan CountyFayette County Development AuthorityGlobal Network Solutions, LLCLiberty County Development AuthorityMeriwether County Development AuthorityWorld Trade Center Savannah

GLOBAL INSIGHTS SEMINARMarch 26, 2013

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL SNAPSHOTGeorgia is home to 70 international governments 25 Career Consulates 52 Honorary Consulates 12 Trade and Investment Agencies

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) IN GEORGIA3,000 international facilities from 60 countries and 150,000 jobs in GeorgiaFDI in FY12:29% of announcements23% of investment7,544 jobsGeorgiafacts.netExamples of Recent FDI roplatinenGmbH 38,600,000200 jobsGermanyLaurensCounty 100,000,000220 jobsAustriaBartowCounty

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) IN GEORGIALeading Investor Nationsby Number of FacilitiesLeading Investor Nationsby Number of JobsLeading Investor Nationsby Value InvestmentGermanyUnited KingdomJapanUnited ndsCanadaCanadaFranceFrance

2012 RECORD YEAR FOR GEORGIA EXPORTS 35.9 BILLION 12th leading exporting state40 62% of Georgia’s exports were to countriescovered by GDEcD’S International Reps3530 Georgia firms exported to 233 countriesand 012 #1 Exporter of the following:PoultryChemical wood pulpCottonKraft paper and paperboardCarpetKaolinPeanuts

2012 BANNER YEAR FOR GEORGIA IMPORTS 72.4 BILLIONBillions8070 9th leading importing state60 80% of Georgia’s imports are fromcountries covered by GDEcD’sInternational Reps5040 Imported goods from 207 countriesand territories302010020082009201020112012

TOP TRADING PARTNERS FOR GEORGIA IN 2012Leading Export MarketsLeading Importer NationsCanada*ChinaChinaGermanyMexicoSouth KoreaSingaporeJapanJapan*MexicoUnited Kingdom*CanadaGermany*United KingdomBrazilFranceAustraliaChileSouth Korea*Thailand*Also leading investor nations in Georgia

GEORGIA’S INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVESPromote Georgia as: A reliable source for quality products andservices. An excellent location for investment anda strategic gateway to the U.S. market. An outstanding tourism destination. A great location for film, video and musicproduction.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME TODAY Be specific about goals in each market Let us know if traveling abroad or have a specific deadline Provide macro overview of what makes your product/service unique Follow-up in writing detailing unique selling feature of product/service, goalin market, deadline (if any), characteristics of ideal partner (if applicable),industry(ies) that use the product/service Limit conversations to a couple of minutes per International Representative Today’s PowerPoint is available online at Georgia.org

EUROPE OVERVIEWAntje AbshoffManaging DirectorState of Georgia – Europe (headquartered in Munich, n (2012)503.8 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth0.212%1.3%0.7%Unemployment10.5%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 16.2 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 34,500 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate-0.2%1.7%1.7%Labor Force229 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)2.6%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaSee list at Georgia.org

EUROPEAN UNION OVERVIEW Largest trading block in the world GDP more than 15.7 trillion (2012 est.) Second largest exporter and importer after China Customs Union Great differences in per capita income among Member States (from 7,000 78,000) Germany advocates closer European economic and political integration

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE Georgia exports to Europe 7.5billion (2011) Transportation Equipment(Aircraft/ Spacecraft) Paper, Machinery, Chemicals,Pharmaceuticals, ElectronicComponents Several European countries amonglargest export markets for Georgia(UK - 6, Germany - 7, Belgium - 12) Major trade shows (especially inGermany)German Container Ship in Savannah

EUROPEAN FDI IN GEORGIAGermany (383)UK & Ireland (233)Nordix Countries (171)European companies: 1,257France (145)Affiliated facilities: 2,965Benelux (115)Capital investment: 15 billionItaly (88)Countries represented: 22Switzerland (75)Austria (38)Spain & Portugal (27)0100200300400500

TRANSATLANTIC FREE TRADE ZONECommercial Sectors for U.S. Export(Germany)IT Hardware, Software and ServicesDrugs and PharmaceuticalsMedical EquipmentIndustrial ChemicalsAutomotive Parts and ServicesTelecommunications EquipmentRenewable EnergiesScientific and Laboratory Instrumentation President Obama announced plans forTransatlantic Free Trade Zone U.S. Secretary of State Kerry‘s first tripabroad was to Germany (February 2013) Meetings with Chancelor Merkel and ForeignMinister Westerwelle Advance comprehensive transatlantic tradeand investment partnership Create growth and new jobs on both sides ofthe Atlantic without generating new debt Negotiations between the EU and the U.S. tostart summer 2013

BRAZIL OVERVIEWJosé MadeiraManaging DirectorState of Georgia - ion (2012)199.3 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth0.86%1.3%0.7%Unemployment6.2%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 2.425 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 12,000 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate1.3%1.7%1.7%Labor Force107.1 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)5.5%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of theFederative Republic of BrazilBrazilian-American Chamberof Commerce

TRADE INFORMATIONBrazilTop Export Markets: China (17%), U.S. (11%), Argentina (7.4%)Top Import Nations: U.S. (15.4%), China (14.5%), Argentina (7.4%)GeorgiaExports to Brazil: 1.016 billion (8th)Imports from Brazil: 833.9 million (15th)Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to Brazil: Chemical Wood Pulp Insecticides (2nd)nd) Iron and Steel Polyamides (2 Electrical Capacitors Organic Sulfur BandagesCompounds (3rd) Yachts (2nd)Did you know The state has had arepresentative in Brazilsince 1995 providing exportassistance.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BRAZILCommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAerospace/AviationAgriculture: Food, Equipment and ServicesConstruction and EngineeringDefenseMedical: Drugs, Pharmaceuticals and EquipmentElectrical Power and Renewable EnergyIT Hardware and SoftwareSafety and SecurityThere are over 40 Brazilian facilitiesoperating in Georgia, employing morethan 6,000 people.Brazilian companies in Georgia: Agratrade Financing Inc. Embraco North America, Inc. Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp Politec Rebars Inc. Schultz of America Inc. Stefanini IT Solutions USA

JAPAN OVERVIEWYumiko NakazonoManaging DirectorState of Georgia - on (2012)127.4 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth-0.077%1.3%0.7%Unemployment4.4%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 5.98 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 36,200 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate2.2%1.7%1.7%Labor Force65.3 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)0.1%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of JapanJapan External TradeOrganization – JETROJapan-American Society ofGeorgiaJapanese Chamber ofCommerce of Georgia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONJapanExport Markets: China 20%, U.S. 16%, Korea 8%, Hong Kong 5%, Thailand 5% (2011)Importer Nations: China 22%, U.S. 9%, Australia 7%, Saudi Arabia 6%, UAE 5%, Korea 5% (2011)GeorgiaExports to Japan: 1.3 billion (5th)Imports from: Japan: 4.67 billion (4th)U.S. Leader in Exports to Japan Chemical Woodpulp Kaolin Paper and Paperboard Petroleum Resins Carpet Cotton (#2) Peanuts (#2)Leading Georgia Exports to Japan Aircraft Wood pulp Machinery Medical related instruments Salt, Sulfur, Earth and Stone Plastics Paper & Paperboard

GEORGIA TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN JAPANCommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAerospaceAutomotive PartsConsumer Goods / Retail / Cosmetics &ToiletriesEnergy Saving Devices / Renewable EnergyHealthcare / Medical Equipment /Pharmaceuticals / BiotechnologyICT, including Computer Software,Telecommunications EquipmentSafety and SecuritySoil Remediation/Engineering ServicesImports of energy saving devices and disasterprevention products particularly soared after theearthquake. Demand for Liquid Natural Gas hasincreased sharply.Critical Elements for Success with Japan Flawless appearance Inspection Trust and control Good data Statistical rigor Good relationships High customer serviceThe Country Commercial Guide on www.export.gov canprovide helpful advice on exporting to Japan.

FDI FROM JAPANPrimary reasons for Japanese investment in Georgia Market expansion Hedge currency risk Closer access to market Logistics Lower costs Pro-business policy Quality of life Single Factor Apportionment Incentives including workforce trainingDid you know.Japan is a leading investor nation in Georgia andthe state’s longest standing international office.375 Japanese facilities operate in Georgia,employing nearly 20,000 people, including (but notlimited to): Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. Honda Hoover IKON Kubota Mitsubishi Mizuno USA, Inc. Panasonic Corporation Ricoh Sumitomo Suzuki Toshiba Toyo Tire YKKSee list at Georgiafacts.net

SEUS-JAPANSAVE THE DATENovember 17-19, 2013Biloxi, MississippiSoutheastern U.S. State MembersGeorgiaAlabamaFloridaMississippiNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennessee2013 Conference ChairmenJAPAN CO-CHAIRAtsutoshi NishidaDirector, Chairman of the BoardToshiba CorporationMISSISSIPPI CHAIRWilliam Gully Yates, IIIPresident & CEOW.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co.Since its charter in 1975, the association serves as an annual meetingbetween top business leaders and government officials from bothregions. The state of Georgia hosted the first annual joint meeting in1976, as well as the 1990 and 2004 joint meetings.

MEXICO OVERVIEWFernando HanhausenManaging DirectorState of Georgia - ation (2012)115 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth1.086%1.3%0.7%Unemployment4.5%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 1.16 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 15,300 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate3.8%1.7%1.7%Labor Force50 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)3.57%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of MexicoMexican-American BusinessChamber of Commerce

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMexicoTop Export Markets: U.S. (82.1%)Top Importer Nations: U.S. (50%), China (15%), Japan (8%)GeorgiaExports to Mexico: 2.32 billion (3rd)Imports from Mexico: 4.54 billion (5th)Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods toMexico: Cigarette Paper Plastic sheets, plates Kaolinand film (3rd) Carpet (2nd) Poultry (3rd)Did you know.Since implementationof the North AmericanFree Trade Agreement(NAFTA), Georgiaexports to Mexicohave increased by anaverage of 10.80% peryear.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN MEXICOCommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportOil and Gas Machinery and ServicesThere are more than 60 Mexicanfacilities operating in Georgia,employing over 2,500 people.Transportation and InfrastructureConstruction and Mining EquipmentTelecommunications EquipmentInformation TechnologyAutomotive Parts and AccessoriesFood/Beverage Processing and PackagingMedical EquipmentMexican companies in Georgia: CEMEX USA Inc. Metromont Materials Corp. Mission Foods Rinker Materials Softtek Integration Systems Gruma Corp.

ISRAEL OVERVIEWRonen KenanManaging DirectorState of Georgia - n (2012)7.8 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth3.8%1.3%0.7%Unemployment6%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 241 billion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 31,102 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate4.8%1.7%1.7%Labor Force2.8 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)2.1%2.65 % (U.S.)Major industries: High-tech Aerospace, Defenseand Security Chemical & Plastics Electronics & Transport,Metal & Machinery Mining & Mineral Textiles Food Building & Construction Diamonds Natural GasKey Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of the State ofIsraelAmerican Israel Chamber ofCommerce (SE Region)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIsraelTop Export Markets: U.S. (29%), Hong Kong (7.8%), Belgium (5.6%)Top Importer Nations: U.S. (12%), China (7%), Germany (6%)GeorgiaExports to Israel: 158.8 million (43rd)Imports from Israel: 285.5 million (34th)Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to Israel: Kraft Paper & Paperboard Newsprint Chemical Wood pulp Tractors Carpet Electric Motors Revolvers & PistolsDid you know.Implemented in 1985, the U.S.– Israel Free Trade Agreementis the oldest in the U.S. Since1997, Georgia exports to Israelhave experienced an annualgrowth rate of 6.85%.

BEST PROSPECTS FOR GEORGIA BUSINESSES IN ISRAELCommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAgricultural Sectors for U.S. ExportMedical EquipmentButterAutomotive Aftermarket Parts and EquipmentFrozen FruitsIntelligent Transportation SystemBeer, Wine and SpiritsEducational ServicesGluten Free ProductsHomeland SecurityOrganic and Health Food ProductsOffshore GasHoneyTelecommunicationsDried Grocery Food ProductsElectronic ComponentsPremium Quality Ready MealsProspects for Investment into the U.S.:Building and ConstructionFoodChemical and PlasticsMachineryLife SciencesAerospace and DefenseEnvironmental and Renewable EnergiesHigh-Tech/ICT/Network Security1,200 Israeli companies operate in the U.S., many of which are in the high-tech sector.

CHILE OVERVIEWBrian WilsonManaging DirectorState of Georgia - Chilebwilson@georgia.orgCHILEGEORGIAU.S.Population (2012)16.5 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth0.88%1.3%0.7%Unemployment6%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 268.3 billion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 19,273 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate5%1.7%1.7%Labor Force8.2 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)2.8%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaHonorary Consulate of theRepublic of ChileChilean American Chamberof Commerce of the South

TRADE INFORMATIONChileTop Export Markets: China (22.9%), U.S. (11.5%), Japan (11.3%)Top Import Nations: U.S. (22.5%), China (17.5%), Brazil (8%)GeorgiaExports to Chile: 324.8 million (25th)Imports from Chile: 1.63 million (9th)Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to Chile: Steam Turbines Chocolate Acrylic Polymers Poultry Bathtubs/showers Carpet Printing Machinery (2nd)Did you know.Since the UnitedStates-Chile FreeTrade Agreement(FTA) entered intoforce in 2004,Georgia exports toChile haveexperienced anaverage annualgrowth rate of 16%.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CHILECommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAgricultural Machinery and EquipmentConstructionFood Processing and PackagingHealthcareMining EquipmentSafety and SecurityTelecommunications and IT EquipmentWater Resources EquipmentConventional and NCRE Power Generation EquipmentChilean companies in Georgia: AgroAmerica Arauco Wood Products, Inc. Arboris LLC Austral Wines LLC Chilean Export MarketingCorporation CMPC USA Inc. Seacorp Atlanta Inc. SQM North America Corp.

KOREA OVERVIEWHee-jung ShinDirectorState of Georgia - Koreahshin@georgia.orgKOREAGEORGIAU.S.Population (2012)48.9 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth0.204%1.3%0.7%Unemployment3.8%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 1.15 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 23,500 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP GrowthRate2.7%1.7%1.7%Labor Force25.2 million4.8 million(2012)158 million(2012)Inflation (2012)2.2%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of the Republic ofKoreaKorean-American Chamber of Commerce

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGeorgiaExports to Korea: 837 million (10th)Imports from Korea: 6.25 billion (3rd)#1 exporter to Korea: Earth and Stone Carpet Glass (2nd) Wood Pulp (2nd) Turbojets and PropellersChina21%Others45%Japan10%US10%Saudi Arabia4%EU10%Did you know.Prior to implementation ofthe United States-KoreaFree Trade Agreement(KORUS FTA), Georgiaexports to Korea averagedan increase of 9.76% peryear; post-FTA the averagegrowth is 17.59%.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN KOREACommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAerospaceSpecialty ChemicalsCosmeticsDefense Industry EquipmentEnergy: New and RenewableMedical Equipment and DevicesPollution Control EquipmentSemiconductorsTrade: 1.068 trillion Exports: 548 billion Imports: 520 billionMajor Industries Electronics Automobiles Ships and Offshore Structures ChemicalsMajor Imports Oil/Energy Food Electronics and ChemicalsForeign Reserves: 327 billion

INBOUND AND OUTBOUND KOREAN FDI302520151050200220042006Inbound foreign direct investment20082010Outbound foreign direct investment2012

KOREAN INVESTMENT IN GEORGIA Korean companies invest overseas because domestic market is saturated Korean industry has invested heavily in Georgia, key drivers are: Access to market (location, logistics) Low operating costs (land, energy, labor) Access to talent pool In the past decade, Korean investors have contributed: 2 billion 12,000 direct jobs Georgia is ‘on the map’ for Korean investors

CANADA OVERVIEWGail MorrisManaging DirectorState of Georgia - on (2012)34.3 million9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth0.784%1.3%0.7%Unemployment7.3%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 1.77 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP per capita 41,500 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP Growth Rate1.9%1.7%1.7%Labor Force18.9 million4.8 million (2012)158 million (2012)Inflation (2012)1.8%2.65 % (U.S.)Key Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of CanadaQuébec GovernmentDelegation

TRADE INFORMATIONCanadaTop Export Markets: U.S. (74.5%), UK (4.2%)Top Import Nations: U.S. (50.6%), China (11%), Mexico (5.5%)GeorgiaExports to Canada: 6.47 billion (1st)Imports from Canada: 3.75 billion (6th)Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to Canada: Turbojets Goggles Acrylic Polymers Fiber Optic CarpetCable (3rd) Aircraft, Spacecraft andSpacecraft Launch VehiclesDid you know.Since implementationof the North AmericanFree Trade Agreement(NAFTA), Georgiaexports to Canadahave increased by anaverage of 8.49% peryear.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADACommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportAerospaceAutomotiveCanada is a leading investor nation inGeorgia with 260 Canadian facilitiesoperating in the state and employingapproximately 9,000 people.DefenseInformation and Communication TechnologyMiningOil and GasRenewable Energy and Pollution ControlSafety and SecurityCanadian companies in Georgia: Augusta Newsprint Company Bell Northern Research Bombardier Inc. Decostar Industries Fletcher Martin LLC John Hancock Financial RBC Bank Teton Industrial Construction

SEUS-CPCanadian Province MembersNova ScotiaNewfoundland and LabradorManitobaNew BrunswickPrince Edward IslandOntarioQuebecSoutheastern U.S. State MembersGeorgiaAlabamaMississippiNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennessee“The SEUS-CP program and other opportunities that the State ofGeorgia has given us over the years have benefited us in numerousways. The exposure for our company is very valuable .I look forwardto new business in 2013 and the SEUS-CP conference in July 2013.”-Jessica McWhorter, Nor-ral Inc.SAVE THE DATESEUS-CP, July 14-16, 2013, Halifax &Trade Mission to Toronto, July 10-12Target industries: Defense, securityand aerospace/ocean-technology,logistics, ICT and digital media, andagri-food/life sciences.Additional appointments in Torontoprior to the conference!

UNITED KINGDOM OVERVIEWMike HarlingManaging DirectorState of Georgia – United Kingdom & Irelandmharling@georgia.orgUnited Kingdom Quick FactsPopulationTop Traded ProductsExport Opportunities63 million / World’s 6th largest economy/Part of EU, not part of EurozoneMachinery, Fuels/Oils, Vehicles & Parts Life SciencesAdvanced Engineering, Energy,Aerospace, Medtech, Creative IndustriesUnited States’ 6th and Georgia’s 7thlargest trade partnerKey Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of theUnited Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern IrelandBritish-American BusinessGroup

UNITED KINGDOM INVESTMENT CLIMATE Entrepreneurial culture in business leading to fast growth opportunities Diverse economy with new sectors – such as gaming and cultural industries – growingstrongly alongside more established sectors – such as technology, telecoms (particularlywireless), advanced engineering and design services Weakening currency Long history of continuous investment in the U.S. – U.S./UK trade and investment volumethe largest in the world Traditional European export markets not performing well, encouraged to look at the U.S. aswell as developing markets such as China, India and BrazilDid you know.The United Kingdom is Georgia’s largest investor nation ranked by number of FDIjobs and the state’s 2nd largest investor ranked by number of FDI facilities.

IRELAND OVERVIEWMike HarlingManaging DirectorState of Georgia – United Kingdom & Irelandmharling@georgia.orgIreland Quick FactsPopulation4.5 millionPart of EU and part of EurozoneFastest Growing ImportsFuels, Organic chemicals, Pharmaceuticals Life SciencesDairy products, Machinery, Meat productsFastest Growing ExportsBusiness OpportunitiesCleantech, Business/Financial Services, Food/DrinkICT, Life Sciences, BPOU.S. is Ireland’s #1 export market and #2 import marketKey Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of theUnited Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern IrelandBritish-American BusinessGroup

IRELAND INVESTMENT CLIMATE Pro enterprise culture Small country and close cooperation between business andgovernment Good transport infrastructure Part of EU with a market of 500 million consumers in 27 countries Low business taxation regime Specialist treatment of international investors History of doing business with the U.S. Many large U.S. companies and their supply chains already inIrelandKey Partners in GeorgiaConsulate General of IrelandIreland Chamber of Commercein the United States

CHINA OVERVIEWSeth JacobsManaging DirectorState of Georgia – Chinasjacobs@georgia.orgCHINAGEORGIAU.S.1.3 billion9.8 million311.6 millionPopulation Growth 0.481%1.3%0.7%Unemployment6.4%9.0% (2012)8.2% (2012)GDP/GSP 8.3 trillion 403 billion 15 trillionGDP/GSP percapita 9,100 36,104 48,442GDP/GSP GrowthRate7.8%1.7%1.7%Labor Force795.4million4.8 million(2012)158 million(2012)Inflation (2012)3.1%2.65 % (U.S.)Population (2012)Major industries in China: Automobile Iron and Steel Textiles Equipment Manufacturing Shipbuilding Electronics Information Technology Petrochemical Light Industries Nonferrous Metals LogisticsKey Partners in GeorgiaGeorgia China AllianceU.S.-China Peoples FriendshipAssociation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION About 55 cents of every dollar that Americansspend on “Made in China” products goes toAmericans who design, ship and market thoseproducts. Chinese companies invest in Georgia because of thelow cost of living, highly-skilled labor force, logisticsinfrastructure and attractive business environment. Chinese imports have grown more rapidly thanexports since 2007. An agreement on trade relations between the U.S.and China was signed on July 7, 1979. China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in2001.There are more than 20 Chinesefacilities operating in Georgia,employing over 250 people.Chinese companies in Georgia: Hisense Huawei Sany America Inc.

GEORGIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINACommercial Sectors for U.S. ExportEducation and TrainingAviationRailway and MetroMedical Device and Healthcare ServiceSafety and SecurityGreen BuildingICT Equipment and SoftwareAir PollutionDid you know China is Georgia’s #2 export market.Growing sectors in China: Aviation Medical Devices Transportation Systems Consumer Goods Agriculture Equipment LogisticsPotential sectors for Georgia products: Consumer Goods Environmental Franchising Technology

GEORGIA’SINTERNATIONALTRADE TEAMKathy OxfordSenior International Trade Managerkoxford@georgia.orgSpecialty: Agribusiness (south GA)Regions: Southern and coastal GAHelping keep Georgia globallycompetitive by assisting exportersTaube PonceSenior International Trade Managertponce@georgia.orgSpecialty: ChemicalsRegion: Metro AtlantaGeorgia.org/trade404-962-4122Kathe FallsDirectorkfalls@georgia.orgJonathan LupoAssoc. InternationalTrade Managerjlupo@georgia.orgAlice CarsonInternational Trade Manageracarson@georgia.orgSpecialty: Building productsRegions: Northwest and central GADanielle PascualAssoc. International Trade Managerdpascual@georgia.orgRyan ThorntonInternational Trade Managerrthornton@georgia.orgSpecialty: Information andcommunication technologyRegions: Northeast and central east GADawn TownsendInternational Trade Managerdtownsend@georgia.orgSpecialty: EnvironmentalRegions: Central west GAMary WatersInternational Trade Managermwaters@georgia.orgSpecialty: Medical and biotechRegions: East and south/middle GAShehzin JafarInternational Trade Managersjafar@georgia.orgSpecialty: Agribusiness (north GA)Region: Southwest GA

Tom CroteauInterim FDI SINTERNATIONALFDITEAM404-962-4000Georgia.orgRenée RosenheckSenior Project Managerrrosenheck@georgia.org404-962-4117French and HebrewStella XuProject Managersxu@georgia.org404-962-4081MandarinYoonie KimSenior Project Managerykim@georgia.org404-962-4129Korean and JapaneseNico WijnbergProject Managernwijnberg@georgia.org404-962-4834German, French, Dutch

U.S. EXPORT ASSISTANCE TEAMExport FinanceSmall Business AdministrationSandro Murtas, Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group404-897-6089sandro.murtas@sba.govExport Import Bank of the U.S.Susan Kintanar, Export Finance vExport Consulting & Loan PackagingSmall Business Development CenterRick Martin, Director of International Trade Center678-797-2530rmartin@georgiasbdc.orgExport Assistance ServicesU.S. Export Assistance Center - AtlantaDonald Nay, Director404-815-1794donald.nay@trade.govU.S. Export Assistance Center - SavannahTodd Gerken, Senior International Trade Specialist912-652-4204todd.gerken@trade.gov

UPCOMING EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN GEORGIAOnline Georgia Export Directory - www.georgiaexportdirectory.com.LINK - Registry of Georgia based Export Trading and Export Management companies.Trade Opportunities Alert - Bi-monthly email distribution details trade leads in key marketsabroad and is offered free of charge to Georgia companies.Incoming Mexican Buyer Delegation, May 2013, Atlanta.Target industries: Food products, commodities, food-processing equipment.Exhibit at Hospitalar, May 21-24, 2013, São Paulo, BrazilTarget industries: Medical technologies, equipment, products & services.Meet International Buyers During G.R.O.W., July 22-26, 2013Atlanta & Savannah. Target industries: chemicals, ICT, medical, transportation,agriculture and agribusiness.Additional Trade Opportunities: Georgia.org/trade

UPCOMING EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES ABROADExhibit at International Paris Air Show, June 17-23, 2013, Paris, France.Attend SEUS-CP, July 14-16, 2013, Halifax & Trade Mission to Toronto, July 10-12, 2013, Canada. Meet withinnovative companies in defense, security and aerospace/ocean-technology, logistics, ICT and digital media, andagri-food/life sciences. Georgia businesses can travel to Toronto for additional appointments.Trade Mission to China, August 2013, Shanghai, Qingdao &Tianjin, China. Target industries: environmentaltechnologies, safety and security, agricultural products, healthcare technologies and ICT.Exhibit at AIMEX (Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition), August 20-23, 2013, Sydney, Australia. Targetindustries: technology, equipment and services for coal and metalliferous mining operations.Exhibit at IFE Africa 2013, September 18-22, 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa.Target industries: value-added agricultural products.Additional Trade Opportunities: Georgia.org/trade

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSGOLDGreater Dalton Chamber/Dalton WhitfieldCounty Joint Development AuthorityHenry County Development AuthorityWestern Union Business SolutionsSILVERCartersville Bartow County Economic DevelopmentCobb Chamber of CommerceDublin-Laurens County Development AuthorityGeorgia Chamber of CommerceGeorgiaLink Public Affairs GroupGreater Rome Chamber of CommerceGwinnett Chamber Economic DevelopmentHabif, Arogeti & WynneMetro Atlanta ChamberOmni Tech TransSasco Chemical Group, Inc.Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial AuthorityBRONZEAtlantic Capital BankDevelopment Authority of Bryan CountyFayette County Development AuthorityGlobal Network Solutions, LLCLiberty County Development AuthorityMeriwether County Development AuthorityWorld Trade Center Savannah

7,544 jobs Georgiafacts.net Examples of Recent FDI Announcements Erdrich Umformtechnik GmbH 38,600,000 200 jobs Germany Laurens County voestalpine Europlatinen GmbH 100,000,000 220 jobs Austria Bartow County 3,000 international facilities from 60 countries and 150,000 jobs in Georgia

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