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September 7-10, 2011Nebraska’s Reverse Trade Mission......bringing international companies interested in doing business with Nebraska to seeand learn what the State has to offer. The Reverse Trade Mission will showcaseNebraska and help business leaders recognize Nebraska’s Excellence in:Food and Agriculture – Agriculture remains one of Nebraska’sprimary economic strengths. Bolstering our state’s globalleadership within the industry, the state capitalizes on its diverseagriculture industry, taking the lead in quality and safety ofproducts, the diversity of value added products, and itsresearch and development capabilities. The NebraskaFood Processing Center with its food science andtechnology focus offers consulting, market research,product development and pilot plant services toNebraska companies.Alternative Energy – High fuel and energyprices have increasingly fueled interest in GreenPower around the world, and Nebraska is a leaderin this area as well. Nebraska is a gold mine ofuntapped energy that can help spearhead theUnited States in the effort to “Go Green” andreduce dependence on nonrenewable energysources. Nebraska is concentrating its GreenPower into biofuels, wind, solar energy, andgeothermal energy.ReverseTradeMissionWater Technology – Water is among theworld’s most precious commodities. As a leader inagriculture Nebraska depends on the efficient use ofwater resources, as well as the quality and safety of ourwater, to maintain our competitive edge in agriculturalproduction. International business and government leaderswill be introduced to world class companies in Nebraskausing state of the art manufacturing systems to produceinnovative irrigation systems, pollution monitoring controls andwater purification equipment.Investment opportunities and the many advantages of doing businessin Nebraska - its ideal location, low operating costs, quality workforce, positiveeconomic environment, and venture capital opportunities.Business match-making opportunities – with introductions and one-on-onebusiness meetings with potential customers, sourcing companies, and joint venture partners,highlighting the quality and diversification of products available for export.Plus, international guests’ expenses will be covered while in Nebraska.

September 7-10, 2011Nebraska’s Reverse Trade MissionSeptember 7 & 8Various LocationsThe Passport to Nebraska WeekendSeptember 9 & 10The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel, Lincoln, NebraskaThe “Bringing the World to Nebraska” Mission will extendan invitation to an elite group of international CEOsand company executives with highly communicatedspecific business interests matched to specificgoals and opportunities available withNebraska-based companies.Guests will be welcomed by GovernorDave Heineman at the OpeningReception and Dinner Wednesdaynight. Their schedule in Nebraska willinclude activities that will emphasizethe food, energy, and water industries inNebraska and the world class companiesin each.ReverseTradeMissionThey will attend seminars on Nebraska’s businessinvestment climate highlighting an aggressive incentivepackage, availability of sites and buildings, utility costs,infrastructure, the low cost of living and the high quality oflife. In addition there will be industry tours to include visitsto a variety of Nebraska businesses within our targeted industries,as well as those in the area of distribution and logistics,research and technology, warehousing and a tour of the foreigntrade zone. One-on-one business meetings will be heldas a result of match making activities in the area of exporting,reverse investment, joint venture and licensing opportunities.The Passport Weekend stands as the Nebraska Diplomats’signature event during which business prospectsfrom around the nation and world are treatedto unparalleled Midwestern hospitality.Friday’s events include breakfast withthe Governor, and a CEO Roundtable,followed by a cocktail reception andawards banquet. Saturday concludesthe event with a tailgate party at theGovernor’s residence and a NebraskaHusker football game.About the Nebraska Diplomats:For more than 40 years, the Nebraska Diplomats,the State’s largest economic development organization, hasrelied on its business leaders to help grow the economy. TheDiplomats fulfill this mission by supporting the NebraskaDepartment of Economic Development’s endeavors inexpanding existing businesses, attracting new businesses, andimproving the State’s overall level of competitiveness andbusiness climate.Contact forNebraska Reverse Trade Mission:Joe ChapuranInternational Development ManagerNebraska Department of Economic Development6708 Pine Street NBDC Suite, Room 205Omaha, NE 68182-0248(402) 658-1138Fax: (402) 471-3778Email: joe.chapuran@nebraska.govContact forNebraska Diplomats Passport Weekend:Lori ShaalExecutive DirectorNebraska DiplomatsP.O. Box 94666Lincoln, NE 68509-4666(402) 471-4592Fax: (402) 471-3778Email: lori.shaal@nebraska.gov