Thursday April 2, 2009 Queens Museum of Art, Corona Park, NY Thursday April 2, 2009
3-8:30 PM Queens Museum of Art, Corona Park, NY
Under the auspices of the Queens Chamber of Commerce
Sophia Ganosi, Director of Operations
Jaqueline Donado, Strategic Development
Malva Kalish, Outreach Development
Meetings on profile
3:00-4:00 PM
A. Welcoming Officials (Ministers, Prefects, Mayors) and Media to the Museum
B. Welcoming the Delegations from Greece and Romania
4-5 pm Press conference, Followed by round table discussion with Ministry of Tourism Representatives and Deputy Minister of Education Hon. Andreas Lykourentzos, Agricultural Development Hon. K. Kiltidis, Prefect of Trikala Hon. Elias Vlahogiannis, Mayor Vasilis Papageorgopoulos and Representatives of the Municipality of Thessaloniki TEDK, OLTH, HELEXPO, Chamber of Commerce Achaia K. Antzoulatos, TEDK, Members of the Hellenic Parliament Honorable Konstantinos Koukodemos, Honorable Lazaros Tsavdaridis and Honorable Theodora Tzakri, the President of Ethniko Ktimatologio Christos Goulas, Pettas Construction/ Betanet, partial list.......
4-8:30 pm Grand Reception Greek Food & Wine tasting honoring the Deputy Ministers of Agricultural Development, Education and Tourism and the Delegations from Greece and Romania taking part at the 2009 "Hermes Expo"
Round table discussions featuring special speakers:
1. Dr. Nicholas Mezitis, President CCSI and
2. Joanne Konstantinakos, Travel & Wine Director SAVEUR Magazine
A "The traditional channels of distribution Greek products in USA"
B Destination: Greece "Sta vimata tou Apostolou Pavlou".
Please contact the Queens Chamber of Commerce for more information and sponsorship packages at 718-898-8500
Hon. Jack Friedman, Executive VP Queens Chamber of Commerce
Hon. Andreas Lykourentzos, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education
Hon. Representative of the Ministry of Tourism
Hon. Kostas Kiltidis, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Ilias Vlahogiannis, Prefect of Trikala
Hon. Vasilis Papageorgopoulos, Mayor of Thessaloniki,
Hon. Angelos Pangratis, Minister Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to US
Members of the Hellenic Parliament Honorable Konstantinos Koukodemos, Honorable Lazaros Tsavdaridis and Honorable Theodora Tzakri
SAE Regional Coordinator Mr. Ted Spyropoulos
US-GBAC Chairman, Chris Christakis
Hon. George Sfedu, Consul General of Romania
Val Kogan, MID ATLANTIC Russian Business Council
George Tsioulias, MD, President Hellenic Medical Association NY
Joanne Konstantinakos, Travel & Wine Director SAVEUR Magazine
Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri, ESQ President Hellenic American Lawyers Association NY
Hon. Carolyn Maloney, US Congress Hon. Mike Gianaris, NY State Assembly Hon. George Honorato, NY State Senator
Sofia Ganosis, Chief of Operations, Queens Chamber of Commerce
Jaquelin Donado, Strategic Development, Queens Chamber of Commerce
Marva Kalish, Outreach Project Coordinator, Queens Chamber of Commerce
Partial list
All members of the Media are invited to attend !
Special recognitions and Remarks
Sponsored by: Marathon Bank, TGS Petroleum, Pan Gregorian Enterprises, Metro NY, FARRELL FRITZ, P.C., NEW TANG DYNASTY TELEVISION, Cosmos FM, NGTV
Supported by: Greek Trade office in NY, Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce in NY, HABA, US - Greece Business Advisory Council, Hellenic American Lawyers Association
Free Entrance with your business card
Open to all members of the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Alumni of the Queens Museum of Art.
( Your news from the press conference at the Queens Chamber was aired last night on NTDTV cable channel (WMBC-63). News link: http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/b5/2009/02/25/a261716.html#video )
Professional one to one meetings B2B, Networking between Greek, Romanian and American Importers, Distributors & Professionals.
Bus to Philadelphia or Next Morning
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
18th Hermes Expo International Exhibition Show April 2-6, 2009 18th Hermes Expo International Business Exhibition Show April 2-6, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
10:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Friday, April 3, 2009 Friday, April 3, 2009: LaGuardia College
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting and Tour of the Delegations
Supported by Queens Chamber of Commerce
Prearranged meetings with Mayors and WTC
Bus to Atlantic City, Tropicana Hotel
AHEPA District #5 Texas Holden Tournament Reception-Fundraiser to benefit the scholarship foundation 5-7:30 pm
Event Supported by
the International Trade Office City of Philadelphia,
World Trade Center and
Delco Press Club
Saturday, April 04, 2009
07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
April 4th, 2009 at the 18th Hermes Expo 10 am at the TROPICANA Conference Ballroom First day of exhibition April 4th, 2009 at the 18th Hermes Expo at the TROPICANA Conference Ballroom 4th Floor First day of exhibition
Saturday
7 - 10:00 AM
Booth preparations and set up by the Sponsors/ Exhibitors
(Please proceed to the Registration Booth, pick up your Updated information schedule, your Badges,complimentary coffee and breakfast sandwich and your Booth number)
10:00 AM 12:45 SYMPOSIUM Brunch 2009
Exhibition Conference Ballroom 4th Floor at Tropicana Hotel & Convention Center on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Speakers and Topics for the 2009 Educational & Networking Symposium & Brunch at the 18th Hermes Expo International
Transatlantic Challenges & Opportunities in a New American Age.
First Panel Discussion
1. New Technology by Aris Melissaratos former Secretary of Economic Development State of Maryland and author of the new book "Prosperity through Innovation", Technology and America's Role in the 21st Century Global Economy
2. How cybersecurity policy affects small businesses
By: Panayotis A. YANNAKOGEORGOS, Doctoral Candidate, Division of Global Affairs, Rutgers University
ALB, Philosophy, Harvard University, 2005, Cum Laude
Second Panel Discussion
3. “ Trade and Investment over the Atlantic”
by Angelos Pangratis, Minister and Deputy Head of Delegation European Commission Delegation in the US
4. Tennant Baron
by Ameriprise Financial Services and Constantine Stephano
5. “NEGOTIATING A DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS.” by Betty Tufariello, Esq IntellectuLaw
“Challenges Involved in Retiring in Today’s Economy”
Kenneth K. Apessos, Financial Consultant, AXA Advisors, LLC
SPECIAL REMARKS and recognition of the Honorable Vasilios Papageorgopoulos, Mayor of Thessaloniki, Greece
Members of the Hellenic Parliament Honorable Konstantinos Koukodemos, Honorable Lazaros Tsavdaridis and Honorable Theodora Tzakri
Elias Malevitis, President AHI _Greece
Legal Advisor
Greece Representative of the Hermes Expo
Third Panel Discussion
6. A team of prominent Greek American Lawyers will talk about How to do business in the US and in the South Eastern European Countries giving practical advice. George Rassias, Esq., George Zapantis, Esq., Chrysanthe Zapantis,Esq., Peter Moutis, Esq., Frank A. Araps, Esq., Maryanna T. Spyropoulos, Esq.,
Alternative Energy Panel for Hermes Expo 2009
Panel Title: Alternative Energy Opportunities and Options for Greece
Topics/Speakers:
1.Panel Moderator: The Hon. Ted Laliotis, IEEE Fellow, President of the Hellenic Federation of Northern California, Board Member of SAE America, and Former mayor of Los Altos, California.
2. Nuclear Power World-Wide and Possibilities for Greece .
Dr. Achilles Adamantiades, Ph.D. Dr. Adamantiades is an independent Consultant on Energy and the Environment. Previously, he was a Director with the World Bank with responsibilities for world-wide energy issues, particularly as they apply to developing countries.
3.Renewable Energy through Biofuels. Dr. George Phillipidis, Ph.D.
Dr. Philipidis is Co-Director of the Energy business Forum and Associate Director of the Applied Research Center at Floridal International University. He is an international expert in bio-fuels from the technological as well as the business point of view.
4.A Solar Power proposal for Greece. Mr. Anthony Smernes.
Anthony Smernes is an officer/principle in AMG Solar company which has sought to source utility-scale solar projects which qualify for the Greek and E.U. alternative energy incentives. Mr. Smernes will share his experiences in pursuing Solar Power business in Greece.
5.The Cal West Ethanol/Renew Energy Project. Mr. James Kakridas. Mr. Kakridas is a principal in Renew Energy EU. Renew Energy EU is a joint venture of Renew Energy LLC (Wisconsin) and cal West Investment Corporation (California) and is in the process of building two bio-fuel ethanol plants in Greece. Renew Energy LLC owns and operates two ethanol plants in Wisconsin, one of which is the Jefferson plant – the largest ethanol plant in the US. Mr. Kakridas will discuss the details of the project in Greece.
In this list is not included the list of the Greek and Romanian Delegations
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1:00 pm Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony
MC: George Zapantis, Esq., Exhibitors and dignitaries will gather at the entrance of the Expo on the 4th floor Exhibition Ballroom. Special Officials, guests greetings.
12 - 6:00 pm Grand Ballroom Exhibition
Trade show and exhibition open for business to all visitors, buyers, dignitaries and guests. You may sample and taste products, get informed and educated on services and establish a network of contacts. Meet exhibitors at their booth or arrange for private meetings at one of the four available suites.
2:30 - 4:00 pm First Meeting of the Hellenic American Lawyers Association
John Saketos, Esq., George Zapantis, Esq., Betty Tufariello, Esq., Aris Christakis, Esq., George Rassias, Esq., Frank Araps, Esq., Nick Karambelas, John Aivazoglou, Esq., Anthony Beldecos, Esq., Steve Poulathas, Esq., Kostas Mikropoulos,Esq., James Marketos, Esq., George Kotsopoulos, Esq., Chrysanthe Zapantis, Esq., Stathatos-Fulgieri, Esq., Maryanna Spyropoulos. Esq., (Partial list)
Special Presentation of the Honorable Aris Melissaratos New BOOK
" Prosperity through Innovation: Technology and America's Role in the 21st Century Global Economy"
JOB FAIR in conjunction with the SAE Youth Please ask in every booth if they accept Resume.
3:30-4:30 pm Reception, meet and greet our Reps in US Congress and our youth Sponsored by HANC & SAE Presidents
4:30 - 5:30 pm Hermes Executive Board meeting: Ted Spyropoulos Board room
2:00-4:00 pm Regional Meeting Pan Gregorian Enterprises NJ, CT, Metro NY, Upper NY, Balto, FL, GOLD 2 Ballroom
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails Cash Bar
7:00-12:00 pm Dinner and Award Ceremony
MC: Patricia Kakridas
Honoring: Supreme President of AHEPA Ike Gulas and the executive Board, The President and Board of the Pan Gregorian Educational Fund Upper NY, Rev. Fr. Steve Vlahos, Mary Creticos, Dimitri Kastanas
Master of Ceremonies : Kenneth Apessos, AXA Financial Advisors
Music by Stavros Theodorou & Orchestra
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FACTS OF THE 18th HERMES EXPO INTERNATIONAL FORUM
April 2-6, 2009 in New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, NJ and Baltimore
1.Main theme of the 2009 Hermes Expo is Technology & Tourism
2.120 Exhibit Booths, Travel & Tourism, Telecommunications, Banking & Finance, Construction, FoodService, Government and Municipalities, non profits, Technology,..
3.5 Networking events and many opportunities,
4.Vital event for the American-Hellenic, PhilHellenic and all Ecthnic businesses in US,
5.Contributes to the US-Greece and South Eastern Trade Relations using as a stepping stone the Greek American business community in USA.
6.Many success stories!
Greetings by
Hon.Howard Kyle, Atlantic County, Executive Office/ Trade (Hosting Prefecture in South New Jersey)
Hon. Andreas Lykourentzos, Deputy Minister Ministry of Education
Hon. Representative of the Ministry of Tourism
Hon. Kostas Kiltidis, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Ilias Vlahogiannis, Prefect of Trikala
Hon. Vasilis Papageorgopoulos, Mayor of Thessaloniki,
Carol Brooks, International Trade Office, City of Philadelphia
Hon. Angelos Pangratis, Minister Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to US
Hon. Andreas Fouras, Mayor of Patra
SAE Regional Coordinator Mr. Ted Spyropoulos
Hon. Aris Melissaratos, Former Secretary of economic development State of MD
Joanna Savvides, President World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia
HANC President Manolis Velivasakis
US-GBAC Chairman, Chris Christakis
The Hon. Mayor of Atlantic City, NJ
The President of the Chamber of Commerce
Bill Matsikoudis, City of Jersey City,
Hon. George Sfedu, Consul General of Romania
Val Kogan, MID ATLANTIC Russian Business Council
George Tsioulias, MD, President Hellenic Medical Association NY
Joanne Konstantinakos, Travel & Wine Director SAVEUR Magazine
Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri, ESQ President Hellenic American Lawyers Association NY
and many other Dignitaries from across the Eastern seaboard.
YOUTH JOB FAIR. Please ASK In every booth for Job Opportunities
3:30-4:30 Reception meet and greet our Reps in US Congress and our youth
Sponsored by HANC & SAE Presidents
3:30-4:30
Regional Meeting Pan Gregorian Enterprises NJ, CT, Metro NY, Upper NY, Balto, FL, GOLD 2 Ballroom
4:30 5:30 PM
Hellenic Medical Associations * Dr. Spiro Mezitis,
Hellenic American Lawyers Associations *
John Saketos, Esq., George Zapantis, Esq., Betty Tufariello, Esq., Aris Christakis, Esq., George Rassias, Esq., Frank Araps, Esq., Nick Karambelas, John Aivazoglou, Esq., Anthony Beldecos, Esq., Steve Poulathas, Esq., Kostas Mikropoulos,Esq., James Marketos, Esq., George Kotsopoulos, Esq., Chrysanthe Zapantis, Esq., Stathatos-Fulgieri, Esq., Maryanna Spyropoulos. Esq., (Partial list)
Hellenic Contractors Association (Building & Materials)
CVM Design & Build, Akropolis Marbles, Pettas Construction, STone Tech, Betanet,
Young professionals continued Greek music party Myconos
Cultural Networking event
Sunday, April 05, 2009
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday, April 5, 2009 2nd Day of the 18th Hermes Expo at the TROPICANA Sunday, April 5, 2005 2nd Day of the 18th Hermes Expo at the Tropicana
10-12:00 Noon
Hermes Expo Networking Brunch at 4th Floor Exhibition center Special Presentations
Master of Cereminies: Peter Moutis, Esq
Sponsored by SigmaPharm Laboratories
Panel discussion & Presentation.
12 - 3:00 PM
Second day of the Hermes Expo 4th floor. Trade show and exhibition of 120 Booth Exhibits open for business to all visitors, buyers, dignitaries and guests.
2:00-3:00 PM
Scheduled meetings B to B I
Individually scheduled meetings between exhibitors and visitors, buyers and guests.
Pan Gregorian Enterprises, INC. (NJ, NY, Upper NY, Metro NY, FL, MD) Board Room
2:00-3:00 pm Cretan Federation and Macedonian Cultural program, music.
Hellenic Medical Associations * Dr. Spiro Mezitis
Hellenic American Lawyers Associations
* John Saketos, Esq.
Chrysanthe Zapantis, Esq
George Zapantis, Esq
Choice of staying over in Atlantic City of via Bus to Baltimore *Staying at HYATT
7:00 pm Networking Reception in honor of the Delegations of Greece participants at the 18th Hermes Expo at the Honorable Aris Melissaratos' Estate in Maryland. (By invitation Only)
Sponsored by
Κτηματολόγιο Α.Ε. (Hellenic Cadastre).
The US-Greece Business Advisory Council
TGS Petroleum, Inc.,
CVM Design & Build,
Aris Melissaratos
Municipality of Thessaloniki,
HELEXPO,
Dish Network,
Unifruti of America,
Jbeili Jewelers,
Port Authority of Thessaloniki,
Norris,McClaughlin & Markus, PA,
SAE of America, Hellenic American National Council,
Hellenic American Union,
AHI,
Pan Gregorian enterprises NJ, PA, Metro NY, Upper NY, CT, MD, FL, NC,
... greekinsight.gr portal
Supported by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, City of Philadelphia International Business Center, list is still growing
For more information and reservations for Booth space, Advertising opportunities, Dinner reservations, Conference rooms, Meeting space, Seminar, Brunch etc please call : 011-610-446-1463 or info@hermesexpo.com
www.hermesexpo.com
*END OF THE 2009 HERMES EXPO *
See you next year at the 19th Hermes Expo where we hope that you could take advantage of this great Networking and Forum for your business advantage.
