Washington, D.C. - (May 1, 2000) Everyone in business cites the value of looking for opportunities overseas. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is providing a unique opportunity for area engineering and construction companies to meet with similar South African companies interested in teaming with U.S. companies to compete for internationally tendered infrastructure projects in South and Southern Africa.

Atlanta is the 1st stop for the ten, qualified South African business representatives seeking to form strategic partnerships. The delegation's range of expertise includes highways/toll roads, tunnels and bridges, ports/airports, waste water treatment; as well as telecommunications and project management experience.

The daylong session will be held on Monday, May 15th at The Commerce Club, 34 Broad Street, Atlanta. Reservations can be made by contacting David Elliott of Koeppen, Elliott & Associates in Washington, DC at (202) 429-5245, FAX (202) 429-9574 or e-mail: mak@kealtd.com.

Information will also be provided for the TDA Business Briefing in Baltimore, MD on May 18th at which the international guests will join with representatives of The Airports Company of South Africa and Portnet, South Africa's Port Agency, as both agencies outline their on-going plans for over $800 million in air and seaport projects.

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is an independent federal agency that assists in the creation of jobs for Americans by helping U.S. companies pursue overseas business opportunities. TDA provides American firms with market entry, exposure and information through the funding of feasibility studies, technical assistance, reverse trade missions and conferences. These efforts help American businesses establish a position in newly emerging economies.

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