Furniture and Supply Trade Mission to Guangzhou, China
China International Furniture Fair: March 18 – 21, 2009
Interzum Furniture Supply Show: March 27 – 30, 2009
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and its state partners invite you to participate in two leading international exhibitions in China for furniture, its components, and wood products.
For full details including sample itineraries and facts about the Chinese market for these products, select
Furniture and Supply Trade Mission to download the brochure for Mississippi companies.
Export-ready firms from all of Mississippi and all other Appalachian states are welcome. Those with locations in Appalachian counties will receive subsidized booth space. Visit the
Appalachian Regional Commission website for a county list. Exhibition space is limited, and is assigned on a first come first served basis.
Costs & Benefits
For furniture companies
A $225 / per square meter cost* to you allows:
- Four days of participation in one of the most highly regarded furniture trade shows in the world. (3/18-21)
- Fully coordinated booth space as part of a branded pavilion.
For furniture supply companies
A $1500 / per 9 square meters or $1000 / per 6 square meters cost* to you allows:
- Four days of participation in one of the most highly regarded furniture supply trade shows in the world. (3/27-30)
- Fully coordinated booth space as part of a branded pavilion.
* Subsidized costs for Appalachian companies. 6 square meter booth space for furniture supply companies is extremely limited, and available for Mississippi firms. 9 square meter standard minimum booth size for furniture supply companies.
Estimated per person costs as of November 6, 2008:
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Coach plane ticket from Mississippi
$1,900 (JAN – CAN)
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Guangzhou Hotel
$150 / night x 6 = $900
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Meals / Incidentals = $350
Participation Form
To register for this event, please complete the following form. An invoice will be sent to you so that you will be able to complete the registration process. Registration and payment must be received by December 10, 2008.
For more information:
Mississippi Development Authority
Trade Bureau
P.O. Box 849
Jackson, MS 39205 USA
Telephone: 601.359.3155
Fax: 601.359.3605
trade@mississippi.org