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1. The Romanian American Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with
The HUB Bucharest, Cluj Hub, ARIES-TM, and the Timis Chamber of
Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
present
GO USA! Roadshow 2012
IS AMERICA OPEN FOR BUSINESS? Overcoming
Obstacles to U.S. Entrepreneurship
November 5 - 9, 2012
Bucharest, Cluj & Timisoara, Romania
Look inside to find out how you can:
• Explore issues facing Romanian entrepreneurs wishing to expand into the U.S.
market
• Meet with American business experts & learn from other entrepreneurs
• Develop an action plan to position your business for success

2. GO USA! Roadshow 2012
Join us for the RACC’s signature GO USA! Roadshow 2012
Dear Business Leader,
On behalf of the Romanian American Chamber of Commerce (RACC™), its Business Development
& Commercial Exchange Council, The HUB Bucharest, Cluj Hub, Timisoara Branch of the
Romanian Association for Electronics and Software Industry (ARIES-TM), and the Timis Chamber
of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, we invite you to attend the GO USA! Roadshow 2012,
entitled “IS AMERICA OPEN FOR BUSINESS? Overcoming Obstacles to U.S. Entrepreneurship” –
the RACC’s premier signature event!
The GO USA! Roadshow remains one of the RACC’s most important trade, investment and
networking events, providing an effective platform for IT companies interested in successfully
starting and operating a business in the United States.
Our GO USA! Roadshow 2012 in Bucharest, Cluj and Timisoara, Romania, November 5, 6 and 8/9,
respectively, is expected to attract over 50 participants at each location. What continues to make
this business-to-business event so worthwhile and rewarding is that it brings together seasoned
American and Romanian entrepreneurs, governmental officials, and experts from a variety of fields
who impart their knowledge and reveal their secrets about how to enter the American IT market.
What’s more, in addition to an informative presentation and intensive learning opportunities, the
event will feature an opportunity to speak directly with the presenters and engage with colleagues
through the ample networking opportunities built into our program for sharing ideas and solutions.
The RACC’s GO USA! Roadshow also offers you the chance to set aside your day-to-day concerns,
recharge, and focus on new opportunities for the future – a future where both you and your
business have a chance to reach your highest potential.
Finally, we would like to extend a special thanks to The HUB Bucharest, Cluj Hub, ARIES-TM, and
the Timis Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture – each of which has partnered with the
RACC to host the Roadshow – as well as the RACC’s Board of Directors and Roadshow
Conference Committee, who were a critical part of shaping this high caliber, high-value event.
We would like very much to count you among the Roadshow’s participants and look forward
meeting you!
Sincerely,
Ivan Gilbert Charles Chongo
Conference Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair
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3. We Can Help You Grow – Top Reasons to Attend
Focused Learning Saves You Time You are along for the ride, emotionally
and intellectually, as the story creates a
This half-day event is packed with link for Romanian entrepreneurs between
information you need to understand their business aspirations and the reality
and overcome your US business growth of doing business in the United States.
obstacles. Don’t waste time making
the same mistakes – listen as other
Romanian entrepreneurs share their Find the Resources You Need
stories and learn directly from them.
Been in business for years? Or just
starting out? No matter where you are
Seminar Format in your business life cycle, innovative
strategies to penetrate the US market are
Presented in a new seminar format, the always needed.
GO USA! Roadshow will invite you to
struggle with gripping dilemmas drawn Learn from an array of experts who
from real scenarios facing Romanian understand the challenges you face.
entrepreneurs interested in establishing a With a panel of experts, roundtables
business in the United States and to and presentations as diverse as your
business needs, you receive immediate
determine what your own choices would solutions to establish a successful US
be if faced with these challenges. business.
The seminar will begin with a little story Not sure what you need? Ask all your
and a problem that could confront almost questions here. The only bad question is
any Romanian entrepreneur. The the one you don’t ask! Develop a new
implications of this problem, whatever it network of resources to call on next week
may be, then ripple out to encompass or next year when you need more
larger and larger issues and trigger answers.
ethical, emotional, legal, and public policy
questions that are always overlapping
and sometimes in conflict.
The GO USA! Roadshow brings together
a carefully chosen panel that contributes
professional expertise as well as personal
experience to the discussion. As the
panelists wrestle with the issues
presented in the hypothetical story, they
are encouraged not just to say what they
think about an issue, but to say what they
would do in difficult decision-making
situations if they were personally
involved.
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4. Who Should Attend?
If you are looking to find answers to the following questions, the GO USA! Roadshow is
a “Not to be Missed Event” in your calendar:
• Is this the right time to start a US business?
• Which US industries are experiencing growth?
• Where are the emerging opportunities?
• Where can I find the best people?
• What is the right business to start?
• What organizations can help start my US business?
• Where will the growth come from?
Interested Parties
This conference will be of special interest to:
• Local business owners
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurs leading start-ups, fast growing ventures, and spinoffs
• Potential franchisees
• Future and recent graduate students
• Franchisors, licensors, and agents
• Franchise consultants and suppliers
• Professional firms
• Banks and other sources of development funding
• Venture capitalists and angel investors
• Growing Romanian enterprises ready to expand into the US
• Entrepreneurial ventures in search of US partners
• Individual investors
• Importers
• Exporters
• Distributors
• Anyone interested in opening an office in America
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5. Informative Presentations
Conference presentations will cover such topics as:
• Opening Offices/Commencing Operations in the USA
• Distributing in America
• Marketing in America
• Raising American Capital
• Partnering with U.S. Companies
• Finding Products in America to Import and Distribute in Romania
• U.S. Visa Options and Strategy
• International Tax Planning and Minimizing Strategies
• First-Hand, Case-Study Experience - presented by Romanian business
executives who have penetrated the market, raised capital and established strategic
partnerships in America.
• Incubator, Soft Landing and Turnkey Options and Opportunities - to become
established with minimal risk and upfront expense.
Expert Panelists
Conference faculty executives and professionals who have successfully pursued
business in America.
Networking and Private Meetings
In-person networking opportunities, conference materials, publicity, and media kits
will be available. The conference organizers can also arrange private meetings for
interested individuals with panelists.
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6. The Romanian American Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with
The HUB Bucharest, Cluj Hub, ARIES-TM, and the Timis Chamber of Commerce, Industry and
Agriculture present
“IS AMERICA OPEN FOR BUSINESS? Overcoming Obstacles to U.S. Entrepreneurship”
November 5 - 9, 2012
Bucharest, Cluj & Timisoara, Romania
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Seminar discussion that educates and provides strategies, technical know-how, and tips in the areas of office
opening, commencement of operations, financing, visa options, international tax planning, and more!
Host/Location:
The HUB Bucharest – Monday, November 5
5 Halelor, 3rd floor (Unirii Square), Bucharest
Timis Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture – Friday, November 9
Bv. Eroilor de la Tisa 22, 300575 Timisoara
Program:
09.00 – 09.30 REGISTRATION & INFORMATION (Bucharest: 9.00 – 9.15)
09.30 – 09.45 WELCOME & GREETINGS (Bucharest: 9.15 – 9.30, Keynote Address: 9.30 – 9.45)
09.45 – 11.30 ROUNDTABLE SEMINAR
11.30 – 11.45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11:45 – 12.30 NETWORKING
12.30 EVENT CONCLUDES
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Cluj Hub – Tuesday, November 6
Str. Pitesti Nr. 19, Cluj
ARIES-TM – Thursday, November 8
Ristorante Primo Piano, 10th C. Brediceanu St., City Business Centre, C Building, Timisoara
Program:
18.00 – 18.30 REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
18.30 – 18.45 WELCOME AND GREETINGS
18.45 – 20.30 ROUNDTABLE SEMINAR
20.30 – 20.45 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
20:45 – 21.30 NETWORKING
21.30 EVENT CONCLUDES
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7. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Expert Panelists:
Bryan W. Jardine Charles T. Chongo, CPA Ivan J. Gilbert, Esq.
Moderator U.S. Taxation U.S. Immigration
Elias Wexler+ Luc Ulmet, Esq. Danut Botea
Romanian Entrepreneur Incorp./Intel. Prop./Contracts Romanian Taxation
Vladimir de Franceschi, Esq.+ Tyler Arnold+ Ramona Bejan
Start-Up/Tech Space/Financing Recruiting/IT/Entrepreneurship Asset Mgmt./Invest. Strategies
+Participating remotely via Internet
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8. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Panelist Bios:
Bryan W. Jardine, Esq. (Moderator): Bryan, a lawyer, has been in and around Romania since 1996. His
practice areas focus on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures & dispositions, restructuring, insolvency &
workouts, infrastructure development, cross-border transactions, real estate, carbon trading, emissions & green
house certificates, and renewables. Bryan attended the University of California at Los Angeles, earning a JD in
1990. Prior to his law degree, Bryan attended Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, where he
earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna cum Laude) in Foreign Service. He is a member of the State Bar
of California, the American Bar Association, and the Bucharest Bar Association.
Charles T. Chongo, CPA (U.S. Taxation): Charles is the Managing Director and Founder of The Charles
Bridge Associates. Charles’ primary responsibility is to help clients structure and operate their international
activities in the most efficient manner from a worldwide tax and administrative standpoint. Charles is an
international tax specialist with over 18 years of principally Big 4 experience focusing on US and foreign
international taxation matters, including tax planning for clients of all sizes and complexity, both privately owned
and publicly traded, with respect to mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Charles has significant experience
with respect to worldwide post merger integration, transaction tax, debt/leverage planning, intellectual property
migration and cost sharing, supply chain management, transfer pricing and effective tax rate management
planning, Charles has extensive experience in structuring foreign technology, manufacturing, trading and
financial services operations (including the incubation, development, and transfer of technology offshore) in low-
taxed Asian, Caribbean and European jurisdictions. He also has considerable hands on experience and
expertise with the complex US Passive Foreign Investment Company rules. Charles is one of a handful of tax
specialists who also has significant experience and expertise in structuring both the corporate and individual
aspects of expatriate secondment arrangements for expatriates worldwide. Charles has served clients in every
major industrial category worldwide including: Oracle Corporation, Vodafone, Bally Inc., Coca Cola, Lightspeed
Venture Partners, ON Semiconductor, Genomic Health Inc., TotalFina Elf, Citibank, Timken, Wrigley, GSK, ING
Bank, Swedwood (Ikea), Bombardier, Stryker, Trinity Industries, Cisco Systems, Lockheed Martin, & Trinity
Industries.
Contact Info: 201 Spear St., Ste. 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105; +1 401.230.5318; www.thecharlesbridge.com
Ivan J. Gilbert, Esq. (U.S. Immigration): Ivan is an associate attorney whose practice focuses primarily on
employment-immigration law, including trader/investor, professional, intracompany transferee, NAFTA and
extraordinary ability-based visa and labor certification matters, assisting multinational corporations, research
organizations, financial companies, and individuals.
Ivan earned a B.A. degree in Talmud (Jewish Law) from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1986,
where he received the Sara Goldin Lewittes Award and the Sylvia Morgenlander Prize. He also attended The
Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Columbia University while majoring in history. Ivan obtained his J.D. degree
from Concord Law School in January 2007, having been named to the Dean’s List and as a Distinguished
Scholar. He was also nominated to the National Dean’s List® two years in a row. Recently, Ivan was nominated
as a Best Lawyer in New York by LegalForce Media Publications. He is also president of the International
Chapter of the Romanian American Chamber of Commerce (RACC), Chair of the RACC’s Business
Development & Commercial Exchange Council, serves on the board of directors of the RACC’s New York
chapter, and functions as the organizer of the NY chapter’s MeetUp group. Ivan has conducted seminars
throughout the world on U.S. immigration topics, frequently serves as a guest judge at New York University’s
Annual National Immigration Moot Court competition, and as a guest speaker on immigration topics at law
schools and businesses throughout the United States.
Ivan is admitted to the State Bar of California and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. He is a
member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Department of Labor and Corporate
Practice committees of AILA’s NY chapter, and the American Bar Association (ABA).
Contact Info: Wuersch & Gering LLP, 100 Wall St., 21st Fl., New York, NY 10005; +1 212.509.4743;
ivan.gilbert@wg-law.com ; www.wg-law.com
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9. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Panelist Bios (continued):
Elias Wexler (Romanian Entrepreneur): Elias is a prominent and innovative entrepreneur and engineer. For
the last 25 years, he has served as the President and CEO of Zero International, Inc., a group of companies
known for creative, effective, and affordable approaches to construction material needs, with an international
scope. Through his leadership, Zero International, Inc. has expanded from one small factory in the Bronx to an
international company, with branches all over the country and world. Zero International, Inc. is now a leader in
EMI/RF, acoustical, smoke, fire and air infiltration gasketing. Its branches include: Zero International in New
York, a manufacturer of door and windows sealing systems; Index Inc., an Ohio Rubber extrusion company
extruding neoprene, silicone, EPDM, viton, and dual durameter rubber; Advantage Lites and Louvers Co. Inc., a
North Carolina manufacturer of door accessories, UL listed for fire protection; Intumet, Inc., a NY manufacturer
of Intumescent materials (material that expand when exposed to fire); Zero Las Vegas, a distribution center for
the West Coast; Zero Asia Pacific LTD a manufacturer and distribution for Japan, Korea, Singapore, HK,
Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam Indonesia; Zero Plus LTD a manufacturer and distributor for the UK commercial door
market and Zero East LTD a manufacturer and distributor for the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon,
Egypt, Jordan) with offices in Dubai.
Elias has won many awards and acknowledgments for his tireless efforts to expand and develop his company,
and the field of door and window hardware. He is considered a leader in this field, changing the face of
manufacturing. He is the owner of numerous patents in the USA, Japan and China. He has been actively
involved in cooperation with the navy in the design of advance fire protection systems for the new Nimitz class
aircraft carrier. He has work in the design and development of special products for the Pyramid in Paris, The
White House, The Staples Center in LA, and most recently for the Freedom Tower and the UN in NYC.
He has served as the president of the New York Society of Manufacture Engineers from 1986 to 1988. He is a
member of the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, which advises and writes American National
Standard Institute standards for manufacturers in the field. He also represented the United States Door and
Hardware Industry in negotiations with the European Committee (ARGE) in Budapest in 2002. He has been a
guest speaker at CSI and DHI trade conventions, and has been published in many trade magazines. He serves
as a visiting lecturer at the Pratt Institute of Design from 2007-2012, teaching modular design to future architects.
Elias is also an active and respected member of the Romanian-American community. He currently serves as the
President of the New York Chapter of the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce. Elias was crucial in
developing and still remains an active contributor to the New York Romanian-American newspaper Romanian
Journal, as well as in the television news program Romanian Voice Television. He is the main investor/developer
of the Bucharest Restaurant in New York City. Additionally, Elias was one of the first US investors in Romania
starting a manufacturing facility in Bucharest called Zero Aluminum SRL, which was recently sold. He is the
owner of real estate in Bucharest, investment in the Bucharest Stock Market (BVB) as well as investments in the
oil/gas private market in Romania.
Elias was born in Iasi, Romania. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City
College of New York in 1978, and worked earning his MBA at Iona College.
Contact Info: 415 Concord Ave., Bronx, NY 10455; +1 718.585.3230 ext. 201; elias@zerointernational.com
Luc Ulmet, Esq. (Incorp./Intel. Prop./Contracts): Luc is Counsel to the law firm Kuzas Neu, which has offices
in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. His practice involves a variety of matters, including commercial
disputes and litigation and transactional work involving purchasers and producers of technology. Prior to joining
Kuzas Neu, Mr Ulmet was an Associate with a boutique New Jersey law firm where his practice concentrated on
commercial and administrative litigation and advising businesses in various aspects of the operation, purchase,
and sale of companies. He has also served as law clerk to the Honorable Katherine R. Dupuis, Superior Court of
New Jersey, Civil Part. Originally from Targu Jiu, Gorj, Luc graduated from University of Bucharest School of
Law in 1999. He moved to the United States in 2000, and earned a JD (U.S. law degree) from Rutgers
University School of Law - Camden in New Jersey in 2005.
Contact Info: Kuzas Neu, 318 Newman Springs Rd., Red Bank, NJ 07701; +1 646.351.1196; luc.ulmet@
kuzasneu.com; www.kuzasneu.com
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10. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Panelist Bios (continued):
Danut Botea (Romanian Taxation): Dan is Partner of Tax and Audit service lines at IBS Professional. Dan’s
primary responsibility is to provide solutions to clients so that to help them effectively structure, operate and
control their Romanian activities from local tax, accounting and administrative standpoint.
Dan has an extensive experience with over 16 years in audit and tax consultancy from which 14 years as part of
Ernst & Young Romania. His main areas of expertise are tax planning, accounting and audit solutions applicable
to clients of all sizes and complexity which operate in Romania. Dan has served clients for their Romanian
investments including: Coca Cola, TotalFina Elf, Wrigley, Swedwood (Ikea), Bombardier, Trinity Industries, Cisco
Systems, & Lockheed Martin, Mechel Group, Sanofi Aventis, Zentiva, Connex Mobile. Dan is a graduate of
ACCA, Glasgow, UK (2004) and the Romanian Economic Academy, Bucharest (1994).
Contact Info: IBS (Integrated Business Services), Audit and Financial Advisory, 15 Constantin Aricescu Street,
Bucharest, sect. 1; +40 31.420.62.47; danut.botea@ibs-p.ro; www.ibs-p.ro
Vladimir de Franceschi (Start UP/Tech Space/Financing): Vladimir is the founding partner of De Franceschi
& Shefayee LLP, a Palo Alto and New York based law firm that counsels emerging growth technology
companies and the angel and institutional venture capital investors which fund them, specializing in representing
cross-border startups. The firm’s clients include startups from the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. Prior to
founding the firm, Vladimir practiced corporate and securities law at the Venture Law Group, Wilson Sonsini
Goodrich & Rosati and Baker & McKenzie, representing early and late stage technology companies from
formation and venture capital financing to M&A and IPO exits. He has represented or negotiated opposite a
range of angel, venture capital and corporate investors, including KPBC, Sequoia, DFJ, VantagePoint, ePlanet,
Sierra Ventures, Canaan Partners, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, The Hit Forge, Essar, Mitsui and United Health
Group.
Prior to practicing law, Vladimir was an international marketing researcher, a strategic planner at Sony and a
startup VP of business development and CEO. Currently, Vladimir is the founding director of the Founder
Institute chapter in Zagreb, Croatia, and Silicon Valley advisor to Slovenian incubator, BoundBreaker, and to
Scandinavian startup capital access program, CAP. Vladimir holds a BA from UCLA, an MA and professional
certification in Biotechnology from UCSD and a JD from Stanford. Vladimir has lived in Europe, India and the
United States.
Contact Info: De Franceschi & Shefayee, LLP, 228 Hamilton Ave., 3d Fl., Palo Alto, CA 94301; +1
650.275.2760; vladimir@dfscounsel.com; www.dfscounsel.com
Tyler Arnold (Recruiting/IT/Entrepreneurship): Tyler is an Anchorage, Alaska-based entrepreneur and co-
founder of SimplySocial, a social media services company for businesses, politicians and agencies whose
software coaches clients through the complexities of maintaining a social media presence quickly, easily, and
professionally. He started his first IT business, Tyler Systems, when he was 16. Tyler is a self-proclaimed geek
who loves travel, learning, and mentorship. Tyler is always excited about the latest technology trends and
globalization/competitiveness in the 21st century. Tyler has spoken at numerous events including TEDx, and
won the SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2011. He has a passion for everything sales, business,
and travel related.
Contact Info: SimplySocial Inc., +1 877.250.8536; contact@gosimplysocial.com; www.simplysocial.com
Ramona Bejan (Asset Management/Investment Strategies): Ramona is a Qualitative Analyst
responsible for fixed income portfolios at Aberdeen Asset Management in Philadelphia, PA. She also
serves as chair of the RACC’s Philadelphia chapter. Ramona received her Master of Public Administration
(MPA) degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and she earned a Bachelor of
Arts (BA) degree in International Economics, French, and Computer Engineering from Lafayette College.
Contact Info: Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103;
Tel: +(1) 215 405 5700; ramona.adelina@gmail.com; http://www.aberdeen-asset.us/
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11. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Hosts:
Where do you go if you have an
entrepreneurial idea that might radically
change the world for the better? As we
are facing multiple crises in the global
economic, social and ecological spheres,
innovative solutions are needed to tackle
the many challenges at hand. The HUB
is designed to facilitate these solutions
by creating a global network of
collaborative spaces where
entrepreneurs and social innovators
come together to realize their ideas for a
sustainable society.
The HUB Bucharest is a place for people with ideas for a better world to work, meet, learn and
connect! We offer you a space with all the tools and trimmings needed to grow and develop
innovative ventures for the world. But above all, we invite you in a space for meaningful
encounters, exchange and inspiration, full of diverse people doing amazing things.
At The HUB Bucharest, people from every profession, background and culture are being united
by one thing: the imagination and drive to pursue enterprising ideas for the world. These are the
people who see and do things differently and have entrepreneurial passion to create sustainable
impact.
We set out to create a space that combines the best of a trusted community, innovation lab,
business incubator and the comforts of home.
Host and Event Location: 5th Halelor, 3rd floor (Unirii Square), Bucharest 030118, Romania;
bucharest.contact@the-hub.net; +40 728 453 297
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12. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Hosts (continued):
Cluj Hub is the space where ideas
live and people interact. It is a space
equally classic and manorial, and
modern, and urban. It is the space of
dialogue, business and enthusiasm.
Cluj Hubb – a central and modern location that hosts a various array of events, such as:
- trainings and workshops;
- entrepreneurial events;
- networking events;
- PR events (press and launching conferences);
- community events;
- fashion and lifestyle workshops;
- urban culture events;
- programming competitions;
- student events
Host and Event Location: Str. Pitesti Nr. 19, Cluj, Romania; +4(0)742.180.889
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13. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Hosts (continued):
The Romanian Association for Electronic
and Software Industry is a professional
non-governmental organization, with over
270 members from around the country.
The association is organized in five
branches: Bucharest, Timisoara, Cluj-
Napoca, Brasov and Craiova. Since
September 2004, ARIES Timisoara
branch (ARIES-TM) has been close to its
members and partners in the Western
Region of Romania operating in the field
of electronic industry, automotive and
software.
The strategic objectives of ARIES-TM:
1. The development of the technology business environment and the promotion
of the ICT industry from the Western part of Romania by:
- organizing conferences, workshops, regional exhibitions and other manifestations on research,
development and innovation subjects, in order to support our member companies;
- creating opportunities designed to bring competitive advantages to the benefit of our member
companies;
- establishing collaboration relationships with similar foreign associations, consulates, embassies and
economic representatives;
- lobbying for the ARIES-TM member companies in order for them to participate successfully in
economic missions, fairs and exhibitions, around the country and abroad;
- supporting the communication between the academic and professional environment by keeping a close
connection with the both, organizing training courses and creating cross-border partnerships as a result.
2. The establishment of partnerships with third parties, such as technical universities, regional non-
governmental organizations, training and consultancy companies, financial and banking institutions, in
order to sustain and develop the projects initiated by ARIES-TM.
Host Location: 2A Paris St, Room 413, Timisoara, Romania; +40-723-345-875; http://www.ariestm.ro
Event Location: Ristorante Primo Piano, 10th C. Brediceanu St., City Business Centre, C Building
Timisoara
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14. GO USA! Roadshow 2012 Hosts (continued):
Timisoara Chamber of Commerce,
Industry and Agriculture is an
autonomous organization, non-
governmental self-financed, whose
activity is designed to promote
economic interests of its members
and help them, according to the
requirements of a competitive
market economy.
SERVICES:
 Provide information and documentation
 Business contacts with national and international companies, institutions, organizations (trade mission
and business partnerships)
 Organizing economic events: presentations of companies, institutions or products/services; conferences;
seminars; symposiums; debates; workshops; video-conferences
 Assistance in writing and modifying constitutive documents;
 Assistance in filling in the registration and authorization forms for companies
 Training courses
 Commercial arbitration
 Registering real movable guarantees in the electronic archive
 10 rooms for business meetings, economic events, seminars, equipped with modern high-tech system
(presentation, simultaneous translation) with a capacity about 60-80 persons/room
 Spaces for exhibitions equipped at according international standards, 1600 squares meters inside and
600 squares meters outside
 A conference room equipped with multimedia systems with a capacity of 250 -300 places
 Internet connection –100Mb/s
 160 car parking lots
 Food services –catering
Host and Event Location: Bv. Eroilor de la Tisa 22, 300575 Timisoara, Romania; +40.374-160.801;
cciat@cciat.ro; www.cciat.ro
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15. Last Year: GO USA! Roadshow 2011
Bucharest Hubb:
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16. GO USA! Roadshow 2011
Camera de Comert si Industrie - Constanta:
Camera de Comert si Industrie - Brasov:
Camera de Comert si Industrie - Sibiu:
Camera de Comerț si Industrie – Timisoara:
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17. Last Year: GO USA! Roadshow 2011
Testimonials and Feedback:
“The most important event for Romanian entrepreneurs willing to address
international markets.”
- Catalina Rusu
“The GO USA Roadshow 2011, How to Succeed in Establishing a Business in
the USA, was a very good experience for me, you and the other speakers
make me for few hours to feel the ‘American dream’, and I thank you for that!”
- Adi Stan
“As one of those who attended your Roadshow in Constanta on 22nd March, I
found the event quite instructive.”
- Saugata Bagchi
“It was a very good event, I learned a lot of new stuff and I had the great
chance to meet and talk to very experienced people that were in constant
contact with the US business environment.”
- Acsinia Radu
“The meeting had a lot of information for existing entrepreneurs with a
medium size business in Romania.”
- Adrian Fako
“Was pretty good, especially the taxation part (was as I expected to be).”
- Diana Lungu
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18. Thank You To Our GO USA! Roadshow 2012
Participants, Partners And Supporters!
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19. Thank You To Our GO USA! Roadshow 2011
Participants, Partners And Supporters!
CONSULATE GENERAL OF ROMANIA
in New York
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20. About the RACC
The Romanian American Chamber of Commerce (RACC™) is the oldest bilateral trade
association dedicated to the development of prosperous business relationships between
Romania and the United States.
The RACC promotes trade and investment between the United States and Romania and
supports its members' business objectives by holding monthly events at which prominent
political and business leaders from both countries address bilateral concerns. We also sponsor
periodic seminars and conferences concerning business and legal issues or to highlight industry-
specific business opportunities. The RACC has its own television program seen on over 300
stations throughout the United States. We sponsor industry-specific trade and investment
missions to Romania, as well as host Romanian business delegations in visits to the United
States. We issue fax alerts and e-mails to keep members informed of current issues and to
facilitate business development.
Why Not Consider Becoming an RACC Member?
Now is the perfect time to become a member of the RACC. One of the immediate benefits is the
opportunity for you to take advantage of the substantial “members’ only” discounts.
The membership of the RACC is made up of businesses, organizations, and individuals currently
involved in or seeking business relationships in the Romanian-American marketplace.
The RACC’s mission is to ensure that all members realize tangible benefits from their involvement
in the chamber's activities. Our members are encouraged to work with RACC executive staff on
one of our nine committees to create programs, initiatives, and benefits that members are seeking.
The RACC community is a powerful vehicle to create limitless opportunity for your business, based
on our members' suggestions.
The RACC provides opportunities to members for:
Direct Assistance: The RACC offers members direct assistance through its Custom member
Services program. In house and outsourced professional services ensure your business needs are
met with comprehensive service.
Business Opportunity: RACC events and programs give members the venues and opportunity to
network and build business contacts. The RACC™ also co-sponsors events and informs members
on opportunities best suited to their objectives.
Economic Development: RACC members are able to participate in special initiatives and
programs targeting economic development in specific areas and industries in Romania, such as
tourism and technology.
Advocacy: The RACC listens to its membership about the issues that matter most to their
business success, and conducts meetings, programs, and initiatives with key political leaders.
Influence: RACC members participate in our member-led committees, enabling them to directly
impact the activities of the chamber and the benefits of their membership.
Visibility: Through RACC event sponsorship, program participation, and contribution to
publications, members are able to vastly expand visibility for their businesses.
Savings on Programs: RACC members receive discounts on RACC services, events,
publications, as well as events and programs of affiliate groups and organizations.
To join, contact Jay McCrensky, Executive Director, at +1 (240) 235-6060 or visit our website at www.racc.ro
and click on the Membership.
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