 Export Initiative Workshop: Ex-Im Bank
The National Export Initiative has laid the ground work to double exports in the next five years and attract loan guarantees to small and medium-size companies. Join us for an exclusive workshop with the Senior Officer for the Southwest Regional Office of Export-Import Bank of the United States. Explore strategies on reducing your risk, safely extend credit to your foreign buyers, and obtain guarantees for working loans supporting the export of your goods and services. To register please click here or contact Mohmoud Chikh-Ali moh@bilateralchamber.org US Trade & Investment Mission to AlgeriaJust a reminder of the upcoming US Business Mission in collaboration with the US-Algeria Business Council and the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, DC has limited spots available for potential delegates. As one of the most attractive markets in the world for US trade and investment, interest remains in the following sectors: Agriculture, Alimentary Products, Aviation, Banking, Construction, Defense, Engineering, Energy, Health, Information Technology, Machinery, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Shipping & Logistics Telecommunications, Tourism, Transportation & Water Resources. Do not pass up the opportunity to participate in the exclusive US-Maghreb Summit on Entrepreneurship, a follow-up conference to the Presidential Entrepreneurship Initiative announced by H.E. President Barak Obama. 
If you are interested in learning about the trade mission, contact Moh Chikh-Ali, moh@bilateralchamber.org Humanization of Cities of Tomorrow SummitSeptember 20 - 21 The State of Qatar will host a Summit on driving urban progression and sustainable development throughout the region. The Summit will gather high-profile city leaders, mayors and ministries to develop the strategies needed to create the future’s best 'livable communities'. The aim is to create a global knowledge-sharing platform to support, recognize and encourage projects that address the various needs of the community and shape the future success of leading global cities. Industry-renowned speakers from around the globe have been invited including BUSACC President, Ms. Aida Araissi. They will discuss the pillars of sustainable city expansion in panel discussions about urban planning excellence, economic, social, sustainable, and human development. Click here for more information on the summit or to register.  Texas Attorney Finds Success in Qatar George Bashier Murr, Partner with the Houston office of law firm of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons practices commercial and international litigation and arbitration. He recently traveled to Doha, Qatar, on behalf of a client where he successfully conducted hearings before court-appointed experts in a complex construction lawsuit pending before the Supreme Judiciary Counsel for the State of Qatar. Mr. Murr and his local Qatari counsel are now scheduled to proceed with additional expert discovery and will eventually seek trial and judgment favorable to their client before the Supreme Judiciary Counsel. To contact Mr. George Murr or to read his profile please click here CECA Supply & Services, Inc. Honored by the Obama Administration Today we honor companies that are selling high-quality products and services in every corner of the world, and most importantly, helping to create good jobs for American workers,” Locke said. “This administration is focused on helping American businesses, like the ones honored today, take advantage of the worldwide economic recovery and sell more abroad. To read more please click here.  Honoring BUSACC Deputy Director & Former Board Member
BUSACC team congratulates Former Board Member Mr. Tim Cejka, President of ExxonMobil Exploration Company, and Vice President, Exxon Mobil Corporation, on his retirement. After more than 34 years of service, Mr. Cejka has elected to retire on Aug. 31, 2010. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Cejka. |
 
      
 
Ramadan Mubarak BUSACC wishes all members a Blessed Ramadan and a Happy Eid. May prayers in holy month of Ramadan bring you more prosperity, faith, satisfaction, and divine love for Allah.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
We would like to thank Aseel Saqer for her contributions towards the on-going success of the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce. Ms Saqer has been with the Chamber for over 4 years bestowing the BUSACC team and our members with her charisma, guidance, and leadership. On behalf of the BUSACC, members of the Chamber, and our Board we wish her success in her pursuit of a law degree from the University of Houston.
