LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL
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JUNE 3 BREAKFAST BRIEFING ON BUSINESS IN HONG KONG

Mr. Fan will discuss Hong Kong in the context of the Asian economic recovery, using Hong Kong as an entry point to China and Southeast Asia, and best prospects for trade and investment with Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a major business hub for East Asia and a popular destination for foreign direct investment, regional office headquarters, and cargo transshipments. It offers an exceptionally liberal and business-friendly environment. For useful background information on Hong Kong, visit the website for the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office at www.hongkong.org/home.html.

To register for the June 3 breakfast program, please call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or 254. Free validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

NEW WTC LUNCHEON SERIES ON WOMEN IN GLOBAL BUSINESS

The first speaker in the series will be Carroll W. Suggs, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Petroleum Helicopters Inc., who will address the topic "Dealing With Change in Business" at a luncheon in the Plimsoll Club on Wednesday, June 9.

Petroleum Helicopters is the world’s largest commercial helicopter operator. With a fleet of 300 aircraft, PHI offers services to the offshore oil and gas, onshore mining, international, aeromedical, and technical services industries. In total, the company has over 2,000 full-time employees working at 45 U.S. and 11 foreign bases. The company has assets of approximately $238 million. In fiscal year 1999, PHI’s total revenues will exceed $250 million.

To register for the June 9 luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or 254 or click here.   Free validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

CENTRAL AMERICAN WORKSHOP TO BE HELD ON JUNE 11

The workshop will be held at the WTC’s Plimsoll Club from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Included in the registration fee of $65 per person is a continental breakfast, lunch, all workshop sessions and handout materials, and one-on-one meetings with the speakers in the afternoon.

Two panel presentations will be held in the morning. One panel on U.S. Policies and Objectives in Central America will be conducted by officials of the U.S. Department of State, the Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

A second morning panel will focus on Government Programs to Support U.S. Business. The speakers will be from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, and the Inter-American Development Bank. In addition, an update will be provided on the plans for New Orleans to host the annual meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank in March 2000.

The two luncheon speakers at the workshop will be senior officials from the governments of Honduras and Nicaragua.

Reconstruction needs in Central America in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch are estimated at over $8 billion. The international community has committed over $7 billion in financing to support these needs. The Central American governments discussed international funding for regional reconstruction during a May 25-28 Consultative Group meeting in Stockholm.

The Consultative Group was established last December as a forum to coordinate the international community’s support of Central America. At the meeting in Stockholm, the Central American governments discussed with the international donor community, including the U.S. Government, their master plans for post-Hurricane Mitch reconstruction.

The June 11 workshop in New Orleans presents an opportunity for Louisiana companies to learn about these key discussions on reconstruction efforts. The U.S. business community will play an important role in the reconstruction and development of Central America. The U.S. is Central America’s most important trading partner and its largest foreign investor. In 1998, U.S. trade with Central America totaled $17.5 billion, more than tripling since 1990.

Significant commercial opportunities exist for Louisiana companies operating in general infrastructure (roads and bridges; power generation and distribution; urban construction; environment; water; tourism; tele-communications; port expansion/management; emergency preparedness equipment), finance, light manufacturing, and agribusiness.

The U.S. Government’s response to Hurricane Mitch has been a multi-agency effort. To date, the United States has provided more than $300 million in immediate humanitarian relief aid for food, medicine, emergency shelter, and agricultural assistance. In addition, Congress recently approved and the President signed legislation authorizing $1 billion more to address the longer-term relief and rehabilitation needs in Central America.

AMBASSADOR OF COSTA RICA TO SPEAK AT JUNE 25 LUNCHEON

Prior to assuming his current post, Ambassador Daremblum practiced law and was a professor of international politics and economics at the University of Costa Rica and the Autonomous University of Central America. He also has served since 1975 as a professor and senior research fellow at the Center for Political and Administrative Research (CIAPA), affiliated with Tulane University.

Ambassador Daremblum earned his law degree with honors in 1963 from the University of Costa Rica and holds two M.A. degrees and a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Medford, Massachusetts.

For details about the June 25 luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254. Free validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

CALENDAR OF LOUISIANA EVENTS

June 3 -"Doing Business in Hong Kong" breakfast briefing at the WTC's Plimsoll Club. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254.

June 3- -International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association 21st Annual Conference at the Marriott Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. Call (504) 524-5671.

June 4 -"The Panama Canal -- Into the New Millennium" luncheon briefing at the WTC by Rodolfo R. Sabonge, Director of Corporate Planning and Marketing for the Panama Canal Commission. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222.

June 4 -Foreign Relations Association Annual Dinner at the Inter-Continental Hotel featuring Professor Robert Jordan speaking on "Bosnia, Kosovo, and NATO." Call (504) 523-2201.

June 8 -"Global Trade on the Internet" seminar from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the World Trade Center (18th floor). Call the Louisiana International Trade Center (LITC) at (504) 568-8222.

June 9 -"Women in the Global Marketplace" luncheon program at the WTC featuring Carroll Suggs, Chairman, President and CEO of Petroleum Helicopters, speaking on "Dealing with Change in Business." Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254 or click here.

June 11 -One-day workshop at the WTC's Plimsoll Club on "Rebuilding Central America's Economies -- U.S. Programs in Support of Reconstruction and Development." Call (504) 529-1601, ext. 254 or click here.

June 14 -"NATO, Europe, and the UN" luncheon briefing at the Plimsoll Club in New Orleans featuring H.E. Andre Erdos, Ambassador of Hungary to the United Nations. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254 or click here.

June 15 -All-day "Letter of Credit" seminar at the WTC conducted by Bank One. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254 or click here.

June 16 -World Trade Club Membership Luncheon Meeting at Andrea's Restaurant in Metairie. Call (504) 525-7201.

June 17 -"Operation Export 99" dinner program at Salvatore's Ristorante sponsored by the American/Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce featuring Pat Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Energy. Call Ronnie Berg at (504) 529-3013.

June 18 -"Legacy to Web" seminar from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at 1600 Canal St., 2nd floor in New Orleans. Call Dee Ann Bass at the New Orleans Technology Council at (504) 539-9255.

June 22 -"Export/Import Strategies and Market Research" seminar from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the World Trade Center (18th floor). Call the LITC at (504) 568-8222.

June 24 -"Pricing, Terms, Quotations, and Customs Entry Procedures" seminar from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the World Trade Center (18th floor). Call the LITC at (504) 568-8222.

June 25 -"Doing Business in Costa Rica" luncheon briefing in the Plimsoll Club in New Orleans featuring H.E. Jaime Daremblum, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the United States. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254.

June 26 -World Trade Club's 57th Inaugural Dinner at the New Orleans City Club. Call (504) 525-7201 for reservations.

June 29 -"International Banking, Financing, Transportation, and Documentation" seminar from 8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the World Trade Center. Call the LITC at (504) 568-8222.

PANAMA CANAL OFFICIAL TO SPEAK AT WTC ON JUNE 4

The luncheon briefing is part of the 15th Annual International Program for Port Planning and Management (IPPPM), which is conducted at the World Trade Center by the University of New Orleans’ College of Urban Studies. This two-week intensive training program fosters closer ties between the U.S. and other countries, facilitates international trade between Louisiana and world ports, increases maritime expertise around the world, and builds a network of international problem-solvers. Over the past 14 years, 436 participants from 95 countries have graduated from IPPPM.

Rodolfo R. Sabonge is a graduate of the 1997 IPPPM class and was recently appointed Director of Corporate Planning and Marketing of the Panama Canal Commission. He previously served as Marketing Manager, responsible for market and economic research, competitive intelligence, and customer relations. Mr. Sabonge has worked with the Canal organization since 1986, holding several key management positions in various divisions of the agency.

Mr. Sabonge has a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame, did post-graduate studies in business administration at the University of Miami in Florida, and obtained a Master’s degree in maritime development from the School of Law at the University of Panama.

For details on the June 4 program, call the World Trade Center at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254. Free validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

LITC TO HOLD GLOBAL TRADE INTERNET SEMINAR

The agenda for the seminar will cover International Trade Information on the Internet (Web Page Information for International Companies), Advantages and Disadvantages of the Global Trade on the Internet, Legal and Tax Aspects of Trade on the Internet, Gathering and Researching Markets and Global Trade Leads, and WTCA On-Line. Also, some of the Unique Aspects of Marketing on the Internet, Effective Ways of Using Electronic Mail, Surfing the Internet and Narrowing Your Web Search, Security on the Internet, and Creating an Effective Web Page.

This program will interest anyone involved or interested in any facet of global trade. It will demonstrate how to access the rapidly expanding universe of on-line information and expand your international business. The course can help you get connected to the fast-paced world of on-line business.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register (space is limited) by calling (504) 568-8222. There is a registration fee of $35 (pre-payment) or $40.00 for payment at the door. The fee includes course materials.

The seminar is sponsored by ECRC, Advanced Web Services Group, the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, the U.S. Postal Service, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Stephen Sabludowsky Law Office, and the World Trade Center.

FOREIGN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER

The Foreign Relations Association of New Orleans was established in 1944 by a group of New Orleanians who recognized the need for increased public understanding of world affairs. The FRA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization and a member of the National Council of World Affairs Organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C.

For reservations for the dinner program, call (504) 523-2201.

COMMERCIAL NEWS USA SPANISH EDITION

HUNGARY’S U.N. AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT WTC ON NATO

Ambassador Erdös is visiting New Orleans as part of the Business Council for the United Nations’ national conference program. He has served since 1997 as the Permanent Representative of Hungary to the U.N. He also previously held the post from 1990 to 1994. In between these U.N. assignments, Ambassador Erdös was Deputy State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in charge of multilateral questions. In that capacity, he addressed matters relating to the United Nations, the Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The June 14 luncheon program is the first event sponsored by the new Greater New Orleans Chapter of the United Nations Association, which was established in April at an organizational meeting at the World Trade Center.

The Greater New Orleans chapter joins 171 existing United Nations Association chapters throughout the U.S. The purpose of the UNA-USA -- the nation’s largest foreign policy organization -- is to build support for constructive U.S. leadership in a more effective United Nations. Membership in UNA is $25 per year. For more information about the new chapter’s activities and how to become a member, call Dr. Dwight Ramsey, President, at (504) 488-0926.

To register for the June 14 luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or 254 or click here. Free validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

BANK ONE TO CONDUCT LETTER OF CREDIT SEMINAR

This seminar will provide a working knowledge of letters of credit (L/Cs), how they are used, and how to avoid problems, using samples and case studies. While the focus is on international export L/Cs, Ms. Sprague will briefly address domestic standby L/Cs. Attendees also will receive tips and tools for managing the L/C process successfully and a variety of reference materials and contacts to help you in future transactions.

The seminar registration fee of $65 ($55 for WTC members) includes a continental breakfast, a light buffet lunch, and all seminar materials. Parking is available for just $5 at the WTC garage for attendees who enter the garage before 9:00 a.m.

For more information on the L/C seminar, call the World Trade Center at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222 or ext. 254 or click here.

JOSE CRUZ APPOINTED CONSUL GENERAL OF ECUADOR

Mr. Cruz stated that the new President of Ecuador, Mr. Jamil Mahuad, has expressed his administration’s intention to stimulate expanded commercial activities with the southern states.

During the next four years, the democratically-elected government will begin the aggressive privatization of several areas of the economy, including private investment opportunities in oil, gas, power, communications and transportation, as well as possible joint ventures in banking, mining, export and import products, and services.

TheEcuadorian Consulate General is located in the World Trade Center, Suite 1312, New Orleans, LA 70130. Tel: (504) 523-3229. Fax: (504) 522-9675. E-mail: ccu@accescom.net

EXHIBIT "TWINS" PLANTATION HOMES AND FRENCH CASTLES

The exhibit emphasizes the historic and cultural ties between France and America, and started traveling three years ago. It has been visited by more than 125,000 persons and was nominated for the Grand Prix du Tourisme in Paris.

The bilingual French-English exhibit displays over 150 framed units of original photographs, drawings, maps, and other items and consists of three parts:

• -14 twinning accords between French castles and plantation homes of Louisiana.

• -Sieur d’Iberville, 1699. Discovery of the Mississippi River and his first expedition.

• -Collection of French stamps about America, with a description of each edition and the history of events or persons pertaining to each stamp.

After Kenner, the exhibit will be presented at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center (August 5-September 25), and in Nachitoches’ Old Courthouse Museum (October 1-December 31).

For more information and to receive this exhibit, please fax (318) 662-6463 or write to 97 Hidden Hills Lake, Arnaudville, LA 70512.

FRANCOFæTE EVENTS

Longfellow’s classic tale of the Acadian People’s expulsion from Nova Scotia and one woman’s lifelong search for her lost love comes brilliantly alive in this new adaptation from Louisiana’s own Paul Taranto and Jamie Wax. Their sweeping ballads, charming showtunes, and hilarious patter songs are showcased in this special concert staging as part of FrancoF�te. This event will be on August 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre in Shreveport. Louisiana Public Broadcasting will be simulcasting the August 28 event. For information about other FrancoF�te events, call Mary Perault at (225) 342-9149.

PAT TAYLOR TO SPEAK AT NICARAGUA TRADE DINNER

Taylor Energy, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is wholly-owned by Mr. Taylor. It is the only individually-owned, independent operator drilling and producing oil exclusively in the federal waters offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

One of Mr. Taylor’s proudest accomplishments was the passage ten years ago of the Taylor Plan, the state-paid college tuition program popularly known today as TOPS, or the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students. Under TOPS, Louisiana is the only state in the Union to provide a tuition-free college education to high school graduates for all incomes who achieve a 2.5 grade point average on a 16.5 unit core curriculum and earn the state average (20) on the ACT.

Mr. Taylor will speak at the June 17 dinner about his various initiatives in business and education and give an appraisal of the American-Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce plans and programs to develop trade between Louisiana and Nicaragua. For details, contact Ronnie Berg, President, at (504) 595-3013, or by fax at (504) 595-8941.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Natalia Jensen is seeking a position with an international company to utilize her educational background and work experience. She has an M.A. degree in international transactions, which is a blend of economics, business, and trade with an international emphasis, and also an M.A. in linguistics. Ms. Jensen has a native fluency in the Russian and English languages and a working knowledge of French, Italian, and Ukrainian. She has worked extensively as a professor of English and Russian, as an interpreter and translator, and as an assistant project manager at a non-profit firm in Washington, D.C. Ms. Jensen is comfortable in many computer environments and is capable in a host of computer applications. Call (504) 865-9049 or send an e-mail to canonjensen@mindspring.com.

Juanita Joseph is seeking a human resources or marketing position. She is a Louisiana State University graduate, with a B.S. degree in management and a concentration in human resources. She is currently employed with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development as a Human Resource Analyst. She has strong communication and computer skills. Call (225) 216-1360.

Jill Purser is seeking a position that will utilize her educational training, business experience, and interpersonal skills. Ms. Purser holds a B.S. degree in merchandising and has five years of administrative and management experience in progressively responsible positions. She is computer proficient, detail-oriented and has good communications skills. Call (504) 733-6381.

Jade Maya Williams is an international business graduate seeking a position with an international company. She is trilingual in Spanish, English and French and has knowledge of major microcomputer programs. Ms. Williams has interned for the largest warehouse distributor in Guatemala and has coordinated three major medical and educational conferences in New Orleans. Call (504) 865-8332 or send an e-mail to crwillms@loyno.edu.

LSUS JAPAN STUDIES PROGRAM RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT

This is the third grant the Freeman Foundation has awarded the LSUS Japan Studies Program. The foundation funds projects that promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Asia. The new grant of $25,000 reflects an increase over the two previous grants, which were $15,000 each.

The LSUS Japan Studies Program is now the most advanced Japanese program between Dallas and New Orleans. The Program was previously awarded the only U.S. Department of Defense National Security Education Program grant ever awarded in Louisiana, a Fulbright-Hays "Group Projects Abroad" grant, and four grants from the Japan Foundation. These national and international competitive grants have enabled LSUS students to participate in study tours of Japan, receive scholarships to study Japanese, have access to advanced courses, participate in cultural events, and gain increased knowledge and skills needed to compete in the global economy.

Locally, the expanding Caddo-Bossier Port offers potential opportunities for export to Japan of products such as lumber/forest products, agricultural products, and various types of manufactured products. Japan is the major ecport customer of Louisiana’s port system. Louisiana ports annually handle over $3 billion of American products that are exported to Japan. Barksdale AFB personnel travel to Japan regularly to visit several large U.S. air bases there.

For more information about the LSUS Japan Studies Program, please call Meiko U. Peek, Project Director, Department of Foreign Languages, at (318) 797-5245.

ENERGY MARKETS OF EUROPE, RUSSIA, AND THE NIS

VIDEOTAPES AND SPEECHES OF WTC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

The WTC also posts on its website (www.wtc-no.org) the speeches from past programs. Recently posted texts include: "Doing Business in China," "The New Ocean Shipping Act," and "How’s Asia Doing - An Economic/Business Outlook." To find these and other speeches from past programs, visit  www.wtc-no.org/programs/.

IMPORT/EXPORT SEMINARS

Topics to be presented at Seminar I are: Export/Import Strategies and Market Research: The Export and Import Business, Keys to Export & Import Success, Local and Foreign Assistance, Market Research Programs. Seminar II topics include: Pricing, Terms, Quotations, and Customs Entry Procedures: The Cultural Environment of International Business, Export and Import Licenses, Preparing Products for Export and Import, Pricing Strategies, Terms of Sale and Quotations, Custom Entry Procedures. Seminar III topics include: International Banking, Methods of Payment, SBA and Eximbank Financing Programs, Freight Forwarders and Custom Brokers, Export and Import Documentation.

The registration fee for one seminar is $50 pre-payment, $60 at the door, two or three seminars $100 pre-payment, $120 at the door. The fees include course materials. Each participant receives a University of New Orleans Certificate for successful completion of the program. Contact the Louisiana International Trade Center at (504) 568-8222 to register.

The seminars are sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, Hibernia National Bank, World Trade Center, U.S. Postal Service, and U.S. Customs.

BUSINESS VISITORS TO CANADA AND MEXICO

The material carefully explains the categories of business visitors (Business Visitors, Professionals, Intra-Company Transferees, and Traders & Investors), under what circumstances they may visit, what they may do while there, and how long they may remain in the country. This information will allow travelers to (1) get their paperwork correct; and, (2) possibly alleviate the need to hire a Canadian worker when the U.S. Company wishes to use its own employees to do the work. U.S. companies that are installing equipment and providing after sales service in Canada should find this web site very helpful.

NAFTA Flash Fax Document Number 3011 is a good, brief explanation of the rules that apply to business visitors who travel to Mexico and Canada. The information includes what forms are needed for both countries, depending on your visitor status, and the cost of processing, if any. You can reach NAFTA Flash Fax by calling the Trade Information Center at 1 (800) 872-8723, and follow the prompts to Flash Fax.

REPFIND INDIA '99

GERMAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SEEKING CANDIDATES

The internships are supplemented by a variety of seminars in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Poland with top-level elected officials, as well as leading representatives from industry and academia. Candidates for the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism and mass communication, law, political science, and public affairs. If needed, German language training will be provided.

Since 1984, over 200 Americans have been provided with this unique opportunity. Most of those selected to participate in this program are very likely to become leaders in their professional fields in the future and commit themselves to the long-term stabilization and growth of German-American relations.

Applications must be received no later than October 15, 1999 for the program beginning in September 2000. For further information, please contact CDS International, Ms. Elfriede Andros, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York NY 10017, tel. (212) 497-3518, or e-mail eandros@cdsintl.org. The web address is www.csdintl.org.

TRADE MISSION TO TRAVEL TO SENEGAL IN JULY

LATIN AMERICA TAX UPDATE CONFERENCE

• -Legal and tax issues in structuring company Latin American operations.
• -Latest developments in transfer pricing in major Latin American countries.
• -Effective acquisition and merger strategies in Latin America.
• Dealing with Latin America trade blocks and restrictions.

For more information contact The Council for International Tax Education, P.O. Box 1012, White Plains, NY 10602; tel: (914) 3268-5656; fax: (914) 328-5757.

U.S. PRODUCT SAMPLE AND LITERATURE CENTER AT EUROPACADO

• -distribution of sales literature/catalogs, plus display of sample products.
• -sales lead identification and registration of potential customers.
• listings in the widely distributed Center's directory.
• low cost market visibility.

The registration deadline is June 25, 1999. Contact Ms. Ludene Capone of Commerce Headquarters at phone (202) 482-2087; fax (202) 482-3422 for more information.

THREE AMERICAN BUSINESS CENTERS IN RUSSIA CLOSED

Nine ABC’s remain open in Russia and in neighboring former Soviet bloc countries. These centers provide essential professional office and business support services exclusively to American companies. Services include business counseling, office and conference room rentals, market research, international telephone, fax, and e-mail connections, locating, screening, and assessing business partners, interpretation and translation services, and business appointment scheduling and secretarial assistance. For details, call the U.S. Export Assistance Center in New Orleans at (504) 589-6546.

TRADE LEADS

Wine: Member of WTC Sao Paulo seeks U.S. importers of wine. Contact Ana Cristina Ferrao via e-mail at busclub@wtcclub.com.br

Lavatory Products, Sanitary Accents: Member of WTC Sao Paulo seeks U.S. importers/distributors of lavatory products, sanitary accents, soap dishes and sanitary benches. Goods are made of 100% polyester with high resistance and log durability. Contact Claudia Dreger via e-mail at busclub@wtcclub.com.br

Toner Cartridge: Member of WTC Tokyo seeks to buy new toner cartridges for laser printers. Contact Koyo Trading Corporation via fax at (011) 81-3-3582-7004, or e-mail at fwiw2986@mb.infoweb.ne.jp

Tires: Indian company seeks U.S. importers/distributors of automotive butyl rubber inner tubes for trucks, LCVs, jeeps, tractors, passenger cars and two and three wheeler vehicles. Contact Calypso International via fax at (011) 91-20-624473, or via e-mail at calypso@jwbbs.com

Dry Batteries: Member of WTC Qatar seeks to buy three types of normal dry batteries in different sizes in container loads. Contact Omar Abu Salma via e-mail at wtcdoha@qatar.net.qa.

Pens: Taiwanese manufacturer seeks U.S. buyers/distributors of pens (available in metal, wood, and plastic) at special discounted rates. Contact Marcus Aurelius Enterprise via fax at (011) 886-2-2264-1339, or via e-mail at leelusty@ms7.hinet.net

Wood: Member of WTC Nigeria seeks U.S. importers/distributors of exotic hard wood such as iroko, teak, mahogany, red apa, yellow apa, masonia, and danta. Contact Mrs. Funke Oyewo via fax at (011) 00-234-1-4978-168, or via e-mail at hexpress@hyperia.com.

Dry Lentil: Member of WTC Bogota seeks U.S. exporters of dry lentil. Contact Hohora Liliana Gonzalez via fax at (011) 57-1-6113712, or via e-mail at wortrade@colomsat.net.co

Windows: German construction company seeks U.S. partners for window building. Contact R. Flemming via fax at (011) 49-37757-7231, or via phone at (011) 49-37757-7294

Lumber and Wood Products: German automation and measuring technology company seeks U.S. manufacturers of veneer and plywood. Contact Moller A&M GmbH via fax at (011) 49-6674-8166, or via e-mail at  HYPERLINK mailto:moeller-a-m@t-online.de moeller-a-m@t-online.de

Pharmaceuticals: Member of WTC Mumbai seeks U.S. manufacturers/exporters of anti-cancer/anti-neoplastic drugs, anti-tubercular and anti-toxin drugs, anesthetics, cardiacs and vaccines and blood products. Contact Mr. Bhagat at Shree Ganesh Pharmaceuticals via fax at (011) 91-22-415-1565, or via e-mail at  HYPERLINK mailto:sgpharma@vsnl.com sgpharma@vsnl.com