Head of U.S. Global Trade Programs Addressed Exclusive Automation Community at ISA EXPO 2004.HOUSTON -- Timothy C. Thompson, Jr., executive director of the global trade programs for the U.S. and Foreign commercial service of the U.S. Department of Commerce addressed industry leaders at an exclusive event last evening at the Reliant Center Reliant Center is a convention center in Houston, Texas, part of the Reliant Park complex that was constructed around the Astrodome Reliant Stadium. Reliant Center hosts various events year-round, including portions of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who maintains its offices in Houston at the end of the opening day of ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. EXPO 2004. Thompson shared how the federal government is here to help small and medium businesses export their products by utilizing the tools offered, in many cases free, from the U.S. Commercial Service organization. Support to small and medium businesses is offered through a website: www.export.gov, a toll free number: 800-USA Trade, trade shows and trade missions around the world. Thompson noted that over 95% of potential customers live internationally; meaning that if you only target U.S. customers you are leaving business on the table. "Part of our job is helping small and medium-sized U.S. businesses understand the export process and realize the potential their products could have in a particular country. Often times we find that fear is the barrier to embracing exporting, so we work with them to remove that barrier," he said. The exclusive event was designed as an outcome of ISA's Corporate Associates Program's mission to connect corporate leaders and industry users in the automation and control fields. In addition to providing business-oriented programs, the Corporate Associates program offers a powerful package of employee programs designed to inspire and motivate your automation and control team. "We were thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to have Mr. Thompson address our Corporate Associate members at this event," said George Davis George Davis may refer to:
A native of Midland, Texas Midland is the county seat of Midland CountyGR6 located on the Southern Plains of the western area of the U.S. State of Texas. As of the 2006 U.S. Census estimate, the city had a total population of 102,073. , Thompson, appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in this role since April 2004, leads the key export promotion agency of the federal government. This group is charged with the mission to assist small and medium-sized American businesses with exporting to markets worldwide. Prior to this appointment, he served as Deputy Director of Advance for Vice President Richard B. Cheney where he traveled extensively with the Vice President serving as trip director, recruitment and management of advancement teams. In between his current role in the White House and his political involvement earlier in his career, he worked in the mutual funds industry from 1993 - 2001. In the beginning of his career, he worked as an advanceman for then Vice President George H.W. Bush Noun 1. George H.W. Bush - vice president under Reagan and 41st President of the United States (born in 1924) George Herbert Walker Bush, President Bush, George Bush, Bush , coordinating his events and fundraisers. His political experience also includes serving as the assistant director of the 1992 Republican National Convention, Political Director of the Oklahoma Republican party The Oklahoma Republican Party is an Oklahoma political party affiliated with the United States Republican Party. Headquarters and state party chairman The headquarters of the Oklahoma Republican party is located at 4031 North Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. , and as the lead on the 1988 George Bush for President Campaign to name a few. Thompson concluded the event by stressing the importance of working with shows like ISA EXPO to connect U.S. businesses with buyers from the international community. "Nearly 1000 attendees came from all over the world to connect with U.S. businesses at the ISA EXPO. On average they spend $8000 to attend this show, so they are here as serious buyers." For more information on the ISA Corporate Associate program, visit www.isa.org or email press@isa.org. For more information on Thompson or ISA EXPO, contact Beth Roden at 919-649-2398. About ISA EXPO 2004 ISA EXPO 2004 is sponsored by ISA - The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. ISA EXPO, North America's number one event for automation and control professionals is scheduled for 5-7 October at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the . With practitioners from over 70 countries, ISA EXPO features the largest and most comprehensive products and services exhibition, two cutting-edge technical conferences, and an exceptional continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). and training program. For more information about ISA EXPO 2004 or to register, go to www.isa.org/isaexpo2004 or call +919-549-8411. About ISA ISA--The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society is a 33,000-member global, nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. , educational organization connecting people and ideas in automation + control. The Society fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation + control in a wide variety of applications. In addition to hosting the largest conferences and exhibitions for automation + control in the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Part of Earth comprising North and South America and the surrounding waters. Longitudes 20° W and 160° E are often considered its boundaries. , ISA is a leading technical training organization and a respected publisher of books, magazines, and standards. ISA also serves the professional development and accreditation accreditation, n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice. needs of Control Systems Engineers (CSE (Certified Systems Engineer) See Microsoft certification. ), instrument technicians, and others within the field of automation + control. (www.isa.org) |
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