Malawi Expo 2008 to showcase Malawi in July

Malawi Expo 2008 – Hilton Hotel, San Bernardino, California, USA
1st-7th July 2008
San Bernardino, CA, USA—15 January 2008. This will be the first ever event which will attract entrepreneurs, academicians, transporters, manufacturers, retailers and third party service providers from all over the world on July 1-7, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel San Bernardino, California.

Three jam-packed days will start on Tuesday July 1, 2008, with The Mayor of San Bernardino, Honorable Patrick J. Morris, officially opening the MalawiExpo 2008. Activities will include pre-conference workshops, Industry Focus Group Meetings, the opening of the Exhibit Hall and the MalawiExpo Golf Tournament. Have you checked out the workshop schedule lately? We now have seven different workshops to interest all levels of business professionals. Workshops are filling up fast, so make sure to reserve your seat today. Also, check out the committee open forum discussions. We have recently added an Apparel Committee meeting in addition to Food & Beverage, Wireless Communication, Data Storage, Information Technology, Retail Consumer Products, Spare Parts Management and Medical/Pharmaceutical meetings.

After the honorable Mayor, Her Excellency Hawa Ndilowe, Malawi Ambassador to the USA, will address the forum, followed by sessions with Dr. Robert Kamkwalala leading academics and panel discussions. The evening will boast a sponsored reception—come enjoy great food, live music and the opportunity to network with giants in the business sector.

Wednesday’s Keynote Address will be by Dr.Themba Mzimzi, who will present his paper titled “The Role of Africans in Diaspora”. Blantyre Merchants Logistics, Costco Wholesale, Enterprise Rent a Car, My Baby Footwear, Limbe African Wear, from the USA, Mapeto David Whitehead, Nali Limited and Mike’s Trading(from Malawi) are just but a few of the session participants during this period.

Join us before the main conference on Thursday July 3, 2008—no place in the world can match the excitement generated in California around summer time. For those who want to spend one-on-one time with clients (current or prospective), join us for the MalawiExpo 2008 Golf Tournament on the morning of Saturday July 5, 2008.

On 6th July 2008, Malawi Independence Day celebrations run from morning till dusk. The event will consist of a talent show ,soccer match , live music , fashion show , and dinner .Later the fun moves from the Hilton Hotel to Lock ‘N’ Load from 11:30 pm until 8:00am 7th July 2008.

MalawiExpo 2008 Conferences & Expos are produced by the Malawi Exposition 2008 (www.MalawiExpo.com). The Malawi Business Consortium exists to create a platform on which African companies and businesses can showcase their products and services to those in the Diaspora.

It is also a networking platform where professionals and entrepreneurs from all over the world can interact and exchange ideas.

Interested vendors may participate as exhibitors in the MalawiExpo 2008 by submitting the registration form which is available on our website. Exhibitors have the opportunity to market their products and services to buyers and representatives from the global business community.

The following are some comments by those in support of this noble cause:

“First of all I would like to thank you for this initiative which I find to be relevant to my government ‘s efforts of transforming Malawi as an importing and consuming country to a producing and exporting one . As you may recall, I have, on several occasions, called on Malawians living abroad to support my government in its quest to integrate into global economy.

I am, therefore, happy to note that you have responded to my call .As a government, we take this event as a launch of the partnership that we seek to establish with Malawians in Diaspora.”

His Excellency Dr.BinguWa Mutharika
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI


“The Embassy would like to work closely with you as we market Malawi together.”

Her Excellency Hawa Ndilowe
Malawi Ambassador to USA.


“We are encouraged by your efforts to mobilize the Malawian Diaspora to further Malawi’s development.”

Timothy Gilbo
Country Manager, The World Bank


“I take this opportunity to wish the MalawiExpo Business Consortium success in its noble endeavor and also congratulate you for the initiative.”

Dr. Maxwell M. Mkwezalamba
Commissioner for Economic Affairs, African Union - Ethiopia


“It sounds like the more interesting event and one that will benefit the long term development efforts of Malawi. Please permit me to wish you all the best with your exposition.”

Jeff Elzinga,
Professor of Writing-Director, Malawi Teacher Seduction Program
LakelandCollege. USA


“Your upcoming Expo will play an important role in this regard.”

Dr. Felicia Mabuza-Suttle
Entrepreneur, Talk-Show Host, Author, RSA


For more information visit MalawiExpo.com or call (909) 825 2198.