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U.S. BUSINESS MISSION to Chisinau, Moldova April 11 – 12, 2019
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Chisinau, Moldova April 11 – 12, 2019
The objective of this event is to deepen the U.S.- Moldova commercial relationship and to expand the already strong connections between industry and government leaders in both countries.
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2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
U.S. BUSINESS MISSION
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Chisinau, Moldova April 11 – 12, 2019
U.S. Government Representatives Foreign Commercial Service
American Companies:
JOHN DEERE – AGRO MESTER 13 8 14 9 15
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ALEXANDRION GROUP CASE IH COMPANY – AGROPROFI GENERAL ELECTRIC GLOBAL VISION HONEYWELL HUNT OIL COMPANY 12 18
MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING THE MEGA COMPAN YMIGALI INDUSTRIES – URARTU CONSULTNEW HOLLAND SAS SOFTWARE – Q-EAST SOFTWARE WORLD BUSINESS CAPITA L 19
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Dear Participants and Honored Guests,
On behalf of the Embassy of the United States to Moldova, I would like to warmly welcome you to the 2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova. This is the first such mission in a decade, and I’m very grateful for your participation and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. My team and I are ready to help you build strong and successful business connections here in Moldova.
Our Embassy is committed to deepening the U.S.-Moldova commercial relationship and to expanding the already strong connections between industry and government leaders in both countries. I hope you not only learn about the opportunities and partners available in Moldova, but also the dedication of my Embassy to helping you succeed here.
Please take full advantage of these days in Chisinau to meet potential partners, learn about Moldovan government policies, and chat with my team and me. I wish you all a successful and productive mission, and I look forward to you expanding the U.S. business footprint in Moldova.
Sincerely,
Dereck J. Hogan
U.S. Ambassador to Moldova
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Greg O’CONNOR
U.S. Regional Senior
Commercial Officer for
Southeast Europe
greg.o’[email protected]
Joshua BURKE
U.S. Commercial
Attaché to Romania
U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
4-6 Dr. Liviu Librescu Blvd., Bucharest, 015118 Contact us at: www.export.gov/Romania
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.
Our mission is support American companies to export abroad, to attract investment to the U.S., and to advance and defend America’s commercial interests overseas.
Mission Goals: The objective of this event is to deepening
the U.S.- Moldova commercial relationship
and to expanding the already strong
connections between industry and
government leaders in both countries
.
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Blake Murray
ITA Desk Officer
Romania & Moldova
U.S. BUSINESS MISSION TO MOLDOVA
APRIL 10-12, 2019, CHISINAU, THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
RADISSON BLU LEOGRAND HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
77 Mitropolit Varlaam Street AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 - Arrival in Chisinau 7:00 P.M. Mix & Mingle at Zaxi (Informal/Cash bar: Top-Floor of Radisson Hotel) THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
08:30 Registration of participants (Loft Lounge, Radisson Hotel & Convention Center)
09:00 Opening Remarks by: Mr. Dereck J. Hogan, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Mr. Chiril Gaburici, Minister of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova
09:15 Q&A with Ambassador Hogan and Minister Gaburici 09:30 Governmental Policies Panel:
Mr. Alexandru Baltag, General Director of the Moldova Business People Assoc.
Mr. Vitalie Iurcu, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure General overview and business environment in the Republic ofMoldova Mr. Vitalie Tarlev, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Investement opportunity of ICT sector in the Republic of Moldova
Mr. Iurie Ușurelu, Secretary General of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Regional
Development and Environment Agriculture sector ï opportunities for development in the Republicof Moldova
Mrs. Rodica Verbeniuc, General Director, Moldovan Investment Agency Moldovan Gateway for Investments
10:30 Q&A with Government Panel 11:00 Coffee Break (Hall) 11:30 International Financial Institutions (EBRD/WB)
Discussion of ongoing and future investments and partnership opportunities
Minisry of Economy and Infrastructureof the Republic of Moldova
Minisry of Economy and Infrastructureof the Republic of Moldova
Minisry of Economy and Infrastructureof the Republic of Moldova
Minisry of Economy and Infrastructureof the Republic of Moldova
Minisry of Economy and Infrastructureof the Republic of Moldova
12:30 Lunch at Radisson with Presentation from USAID Overview and discussion of Economic Growth projects
14:00 Legal and regulatory framework: trends to watch for if investing in Moldova AmCham Moldova: Mila Malairau and Adrian Gheorghita Vernon | David: Charles Vernon, Managing Partner
15:20 Closing Remarks (AmCham and FCS) 15:30 Depart to U.S. Ambassador’s Residence
Drumul Viilor 30/A (Transportation Provided)16:00 Networking Reception at U.S. Ambassador’s Residence
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
8:00 Registration of Participants Location: 1, Piata Marii Adunarii Nationale, Government building, 1st floor. Entrance from Mitropolit Gavriil Banulescu-Bodoni Str.
08:30 Welcome Remarks by:Mr. Dereck J. Hogan, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Mr. Chiril Gaburici, Minister of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova
08:35 Tailored One-on-One Meetings, including with the Chamber Commerce & Industry, ICT companies, and others as requested Location: 1, Piata Marii Adunarii Nationale, Government Building, 1st FloorEntrance from Mitropolit Gavriil Banulescu-Bodoni Str.
11:45 Transfer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12:00 Presentation from Mr. Tudor Ulianovschi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
12:30 Lunch 14:00 Transfer to Tekwill 14:15 Tour and Presentation of Tekwill
Anna Chirita, Moldovan Association of ICT Companies14:45 Virtual IT Park Presentation by Valentina Stadnic, Administrator of Virtual IT Park
15:15 Transfer to Free Economic Zone – Chisinau 16:15 Free Economic Zone – Chisinau Tour and Presentation 17:00 (Optional) Transfer to Dinner at Castel Mimi
Departure in the evening or over the weekend
ALEXANDRION GROUP
19A Nicolae Grigorescu, Otopeni, 075100 Contact us at: www.alexandrion.ro/ro
Industry: Agribusiness - Beverages
Stelios SAVVA
Vice President
Alexandrion Distilleries and SABER 1789 Distilleries, having together more than 200 combined years of history on the local spirits industry, developed some of the most powerful brands in Romania, gaining both national and international recognition for their quality and refinement. The range of products comprises all categories of alcoholic drinks demanded by the market, including traditional Romanian spirits. Among them, the most famous are Alexandrion 5* and 7*, the prestigious vinars Brancoveanu XO, VS and VSOP, Cava D’Oro, Alexander Vodka and Kreskova Vodka, SABER Liqueurs, Zolmyr spirit alongside other products that enabled the company becoming Romania’s market leader on the spirits and traditional drinks markets.The expansion of Alexandrion Group in the United States of America is done through a local group subsidiary, Gleneida Distillery NY Inc.
Mission Goal: Alexandrion Group is planning on expansion of
its business in the Republic of Moldova, currently searching for strategic partners in order
to promote and sell its products on the Moldavian market but also to import a variety of
local spirit drinks
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
AgroProfi was founded in 2013, as an official distributor of Case IH machinery in the Republic of Moldova. Now company has 3 dealerships - one in Chisinau, second in Comrat and third one in Balti. These investments allow us to be as close to our customer as possible to offer high quality aftersales support. In terms of market share we have around 26% of tractor market share of Moldova. We import tractors mostly from Austria and USA.
Mission Goal: We are focused on the import and
distribution of a variety of high-quality
agricultural machinery.
Igor CIUDNII Head of sales
Vladimir GHILIOV General Director [email protected]
CASE IH – AGROPROFI – CNH INDUSTRIAL
128 Grenoble Street, Chisinau, Republica Moldova Contact us at: www.caseih.com & agroprofi.md
Industry: Agribusiness – Tractors & Combines
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Kresimir KOVACIC GE Sales Director - Central Europe Power Services
General Electric – GE Power Avenija Dubrovnik 16/6, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Contact us at: www.ge.com
Industry: Energy
General Electric is a leading global high-tech industrial company. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation and oil and gas production equipment to medical imaging, financing and industrial products, we serve customers in over 180 countries and employ approximately 283,000 people worldwide.
Mission Goal: Powering the Future of Republic of Moldova
with Gas and Steam Power Systems .
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Sorin PREDA CEO
201 Barbu Vacarescu Street, GlobalWorth Tower, Bucharest, 020276 Contact us at: www.globalvision.ro
Industries: Construction, Real Estate
Development, Asset & Property Management
Global Vision is a Romanian-American group whose business interests span from property development to building construction and property & facility management. The company is particularly active in the industrial property area, having developed a number of logistics parks in key transportation centers across Central and Eastern Europe: Bucharest, Ljubljana, Belgrade, Timisoara, Constanta, Oradea. With a 15-year presence at the forefront of real estate market in Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Czech Republic, Global Vision is currently exploring potential opportunities in the Republic of Moldova.
Mission Goal: We are looking into land acquisition for
prospect logistics & industrial parks in areas
located in proximity of current or future
transportation network or freight hubs:
airports, seaports, railroad terminals and
trucking terminals.
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Ronald BINKOFSKI President, Honeywell Central East
Europe
Honeywell is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable
Mission Goal: Our goal is to find strategic partners in
Moldova
3 George Constantinescu Street, District 2, Bucharest, 020339 Contact us at: www.honeywell.com
Industries: Energy, Safety, Security, Productivity & Global
Urbanization
Mihai BRANA Managing Director –Romania &
Commercial Leader – Southeast
Europe [email protected]
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Mark WAGLEY Vice President
Baneasa Business Center 19-21 Bucuresti-Ploiesti Road, 4th Floor, District 1 Contact us at: www.ropepca.ro
Industry: Energy
Hunt Oil Company is a privately held exploration and production company that has successfully conducted petroleum operations for more than 80 years. Today, it is one of the world's leading independent energy companies, with operations in North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East. The company has drilled wells on every continent except Antarctica.
Mission Goal:
Scouting trip to understand business
opportunities available primarily in energy
but open to investments in all areas that
play to Hunt’s strengths.
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Oleg
GOLOPEATOV General Director
AGROMESTER DEALER OF JOHN DEERE M2, Stauceni, Moldova
Contact us at: www.deere.com; www.agromester.md
Industry: Agribusiness - Tractors & Combines
AGROMESTER HD has been active on the Moldovan market since 2012. During this time we have accumulated a unique experience that allows us to meet the highest demands of our customers. In their day-to-day work, Agromester HD employees are based on John Deere values - honesty, quality, commitment, innovation, which have remained unchanged since 1837. Agromester HD and all its structural subdivisions meet John Deere standards and the objectives of modernity.
Mission Goal:Our mission is to promote John Deere
agricultural machinery on the Moldavian
market.
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
America House, West Wing 7th floor, 4-8 Nicolae Titulescu Blvd. ,1st. District, Bucharest 011141
Contact us at: www.mcguirewoods.com
Industry: Public Affairs Consulting
Founded in 1998, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC is a full-service public affairs firm offering federal, state, and local government relations, infrastructure and economic development, strategic communications and grassroots mobilization services. McGuireWoods Consulting is a subsidiary of the McGuireWoods law firm, and since 2010, has been ranked in the top 20 among the 1,900 government relations firms in Washington, D.C. by The National Law Journal.
Mission Goal: Great opportunity to gain exposure and
business development on the emerging
Moldovan market.
Codrin T. SCUTARU Managing Director - Romania
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
THE MEGA COMPANY
91-111 Floreasca Blvd., Building F1, 1st District, Bucharest, 014455 Contact us at: www.actsteelbuilding.com
Industry: Construction - Cold Storage Technologies
The Mega Company, a corporation headquartered in Washington, DC, was founded in 1983. The Mega Company is a worldwide trading company of internationally accomplished business professionals, whose collective experience covers almost every major industry. The nature of our business consists of two main fields of activities: international trading (predominantly industrial commodities and raw materials and capital goods), as well as real estate development and construction.
Mission Goal:
Promoting cold storage facilities and
residential housing
Salah TURKMANI President
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
MIGALI INDUSTRIES – URARTU CONSULT
117 E Colorado Blvd Suite 600 Pasadena, CA 91105 USA
Contact us at: www.urartuconsult.com; www.migali.com; www.migaliscientific.com
Industry: Agro-Food & Medical Refrigeration Equip.
Migali has been manufacturing world-class commercial and medical equipment since 1955. With nearly 60 years of experience, we have learned what it takes to manufacture with exceptional quality. We offer commercial refrigeration and cooking equipment for food service applications, as well as the medical-grade refrigeration for healthcare and life science.
Mission Goal: The company is looking for
partners/distributors in Moldova, Romania
and Ukraine.
Maria BEGHLOYAN CEO, Urartu Consult [email protected]
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
New Holland Agriculture Ukraine & Moldova - CNH
Industrial
25 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1HA United Kingdom
Contact us at: www.newholland.com
Industry: Agribusiness - Tractors & Combines
New Holland Agriculture has been helping farmers to improve their productivity and efficiency since 1895. Today, we offer a complete agricultural equipment product offering specializing in livestock, hay & forage, small seed crops, orchards and vineyards. We have more than 400 models in over 100 product lines. Our commitment to supporting the sustainable development of agriculture is at the root of our Clean Energy Leader® strategy, launched in 2006. This promotes the use of renewable fuels, systems to reduce emissions, technological tools and sustainable agricultural practices.
Mission Goal:
New Holland Agriculture aims to become the
strongest partner and the most desired
agricultural brand providing the best quality
agricultural machinery for farmers in Moldova.
Oleksandr Sukhanov Marketing & Key Account Manager New Holland
Agriculture Ukraine & Moldova
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
Andrei NICULESCU Presales Manager
Mission Goal: We could help government and private
institutions in Moldova build future-
ready and efficient information ecosystems
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SAS SOFTWARE - Q-EAST SOFTWARE
55 Clucerului Street , Bucharest, 011364 Contact us at: www.qeast.ro
Industry: ITC
Q-East software has built more than 16 years of excellence distributing high performance IC&T solutions, being now positioned as the trusted partner both choice in integrated software and hardware solutions projects, for both private companies and public institutions. Q-East Software would have the honor to share its vision and expertise in building IT&C solutions for the management and security of systems, databases and applications.
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
WORLD BUSINESS CAPITAL
One State Street, Suite 2350 Hartford, CT 06103 USA Contact us at: www.worldbusinesscapital.com
Industry: Private Financial Services
Founded in 2003, WBC is a commercial finance company and direct lender staffed by multilingual professionals with many years of experience in cross-border trade and project finance. Our team has a proven track record of successfully closed loans around the world.
Mission Goal: Promoting Long-Term Loans for Overseas
Buyers of U.S.-Made Equipment &
Financial Institutions in the Moldovan
Emerging Market
Robert MONYAK Executive Vice President
2019 U.S. Business Mission to Moldova
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