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“HERMES EXPO” PROMOTES GREEK-AMERICAN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION, CONSISTENTLY PROJECTING HELLENISM SINCE 1992“HERMES EXPO” PROMOTES GREEK-AMERICAN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION, CONSISTENTLY PROJECTING HELLENISM SINCE 1992 PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT This year's business Forum of over 120 US, Greek and Greek-American companies will be on display at the 15th “Hermes Expo” which will take place on April 8 and 9, 2006 at the professional exhibit area of the “Trump Marina” complex in Atlantic City, NJ. The main characteristics of this year’s exhibition are: The continuation of the cordial business arrangement between the cities of Philadelphia and Thessaloniki that started in 1999 under the “Hermes Expo” auspices. Coming from Greece are HELEXPO, the Chamber of Commerce of Thessaloniki, Infote, Interplan, Ninnis Coffee, and Jbeili Jewelry. The meeting of the Philadelphia Port Authorty and the Port Authority of Thessaloniki which is considered the central seaport of the Balkans. Numerous professional and business meetings (B to B) for growth and cooperation between domestic and international entrepreneurs. Greek-American businesses and Americans interested in doing business with the Greek Americans and in Greece are invited to participate at the networking functions of the 15th Hermes Expo. Emphasis will be placed on the triptych of “Education - Youth - Civilization” through a job fair, college placement and internship opportunities. Presentation of the renowned theatrical production of “Nefeli” from Toronto, Canada, presented by the Federation of Greek Educators in USA and the Athenian Society. Participation of members of the Greek-American and Greek Press. Tasting of Greek food products. A Symposium: “Globalization of Economic Markets, the Internationalization of Education, and Mediterranean Nutrition.” The activities of Hermes Expo will last five days, from April 5 through 10, 2006. They will begin in New York and will continue in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Washington D.C. Giving Priority to Our Youth The founder of the Hermes Expo, Mr. Paul Kotrotsios, is pleased to extend an invitation to all Greek-American and American businesses to participate in the job fair: “This year, we inaugurate this effort and we strongly believe that it constitutes an effective way to engage and benefit our youth. There are hundreds of Greek-American businesses which can help our children.” Mr. Kotrotsios cites that “We asked all the businessmen in Greece and in the U.S. to participate in our exhibition and to give this unique opportunity to our youth. “I am sending a message to the Greek-American enterprises, that even if they don’t participate in the Hermes Expo, that they should cooperate with our “Opportunity Fair.” The Greek-American youth of our community will be able to submit their resumes to a specific desk, and from there, all the submitted materials will be forwarded to all the appropriate businesses based on qualifications and skills. Our long-term is the institution of the “Opportunity Fair” at the Hermes Expo with ever-increasing participation and cooperation of businesses and organizations from the U.S. and Greece.” Mr. Kotrotsios stresses that the goals of the exhibition go beyond the entrepreneurial issues of the business sector. “After 14 years, the “Hermes Expo” has the ability to offer to our community valuable services. Beyond the contribution to professional and economic growth among Greek-American companies, the exhibition represents an area of expression for the Greek-American community and a forum for Greek culture and education. “Therefore, this year, in gratitude for our Greek-American community that has strongly supported us through the years, we will organize and fund, under the exhibition’s framework, with multiple and parallel activities, the 'Opportunity Fair.'” 15th HERMES EXPO INTERNATIONAL - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, April 06, 2006 - New York Business to Business meetings and networking between Greek and American businesses, distributors and professionals (daytime) Reception at “Avra” at 7:00 p.m. By invitation only. Friday, April 07, 2006 - Philadelphia Scheduled meetings and networking with local businesses. Networking meeting & luncheon at Norris, McClaughlin & Markus, PA 1:30 – 2:00 PM State Capitol, Trenton, NJ. A visit with Governor Corzine (TBC) 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Talks between the Port Authority of Philadelphia and Thessaloniki 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Dinner & Presentation City of Philadelphia, Hermes Expo & Int'l Trade in honor of the visitors & 2006 Exhibitors - Greek Food & Wine tasting at Estia Restaurant, 1407 Locust St., Philadelphia Transfer to Atlantic City, Hotel of choice Reception for Exhibitors at the Trump Club at Trump Marina Saturday, April 08, 2006-Atlantic City 7 - 10:00 a.m. Grand Cayman Ballroom - Booth preparation and set up by the Sponsors / Exhibitors Symposium: Globalization of the Financial Markets. Biscayne Ballroom 10:00 a.m.: Greetings by dignitaries from the U.S., Greece and Romania 10:30 a.m. Main speaker: Mike Pappas, Administrator, US Business Administration 10:45 a.m. Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President of the LaGuardia Community College: ”Educating the workforce for Globalization” 11:00 a.m. Ted G. Spyropoulos, President of TGS Petroleum and President of the Hellenic American National Council. 11:10 a.m. Jim Poehlmann, American Century Investment Services, (Identity Theft) 11:20 a.m. Constantine Stephano, Ameriprise Financial Services (Business Owner Financial Planning) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Open discussion (Questions/answers/interventions) 1:00 p.m. -Cayman Ballroom.Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Exhibitors and dignitaries will gather at the entrance of the Expo on the 2nd floor Grand Cayman Ballroom Individually scheduled meetings between exhibitors and visitors, buyers and guests 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Performance of NEFELI Theatrical Group, Toronto, Canada. Presented by Greek Educators Federation and Athenian Society of New York 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Reception in honor of John Sarbanes, Candidate for US Congress. Sponsored by Committee- Honored guest Senator Paul Sarbanes (Invited) Club Hatteras 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hatteras I or II. Regional meeting of Greek Educators Federation Regional Youth meeting 5:00 -6:00 p.m. H.A.N.C. Executive Meeting Board - Hatteras I 6:00 p.m. -The 15th Annual Hermes Expo Award Dinner and Award Presentation The Shell This year's award recipients are: Hon. Paul Sarbanes, Hon. Aris Melissaratos, Dr. Peter Yiannos and Nancy Biska and John Manos, Esq. Sunday, April 09, 2006 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Hermes Expo Networking Brunch - Biscayne Ballroom, sponsored by INFOTE 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Grand Cayman Ballroom - Second day of the Hermes Expo - Grand Cayman Ballroom Exhibition, 3rd floor Individually scheduled meetings between exhibitors and visitors, buyers and guests 1:00 pm -Hatteras I - AHLA Hellenic American Lawyers Association meeting (PA, NJ, DC, NY) 2:00 pm The Shell - Fashion Show by Victorian Bridals sponsored by South Jersey businesses and societies to benefit participant Greek Schools of the Area. 3:00 pm Hatteras II - Pan Gregorian Enterprises - NJ, NY, Upper NY, Metro NY, CT, FL, MD 3:30 PM Hatteras I - HANC Executive Board meeting Monday, April 10, 2006 Baltimore, MD Continuing the Business to Business meetings in Baltimore-Washington and (Philadelphia and/or New York). Baltimore hosts Greek delegation from the Municipality of Thessaloniki, OLTH and HELEXPO: Hon. Aris Melissaratos, Secretary, Economic Development of Maryland Continued meetings in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill Sightseeing Washington, DC Sponsors of the 15th Hermes Expo untill now are: The U.S. Greece Business Advisory Council, TGS Petroleum, CVM Design & Build, Unifruti, UTStarcom- Quintex Cellular, Antenna Star Satellite, Lufthansa Airlines, Global Strategies Advertising, Municipality of Thessaloniki, HELEXPO, Professional Chamber of Thessaloniki, Port Authority of Thessaloniki, Norris, McClauclin & Markus, PA, INFOTE, Intraplan, SA, Ninnis Coffee Co., Jbeili Jewelers , Prefecture of Western Macedonia, ( Pan Gregorian Enterprises, Inc, NJ, NY, Metro NY, Baltimore, Florida), Ecolab, Pos 2 Go , The Stateline Group Architecture, Construction & Interiors, Akropolis Marbles & Granites, Olympic Payroll Systems, Amerikus wine importers, Stockton College, Paideia Projects UConn., AFGLC, AXA Financial Advisors, CFC, Titan Foods, Optima Foods, Sirob Imports, Richmond Wholesalers, World Link Solutions, PKA Pappas Kavrakis AssociatesArchitecture and Designs, list still growing, plus 100 more companies from the US , Greek American and American. To get to the Atlantic City by car, is 2 hours from New York and 3 hours from Washington D.C. ; in fact, Atlantic City is a great International vacation resort. For more information please visit www.hermesexpo.com or info@hellenicnews.com Tel: (001) – 610-446-1463 Paul Kotrotsios, Founder & President The Hellenic News of America & Hermes Expo International Direct: 610-446-1463 Fax: 610-446-3189 Paul@Hellenicnews.com or Paul@Hermesexpo.com www.hellenicnews.com www.hermesexpo.com Please forward to a Business Associate and or a Friend
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