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Project co-financed by the European Union from European Regional Development Fund

Poland-US Business Cooperation Opportunities

March 12, 2012Seattle

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Written about Poland recentlyThe newest report of fDi Intelligence (part of the Financial Times group) says that only in China and USA production investments are more profitable than in Poland.

Ernst & Young experts created measure of countries` attractiveness for the development of renewable energy. In the world rankings Poland was 12th.

According to „The Economist" weekly Poland has handled crisis best in Europe

Polish bonds beat German bunds and U.S. Treasuries in risk-adjusted returns since Europe’s debt crisis started three years ago, indicating the country that restructured a $35 billion debt load two decades ago is becoming a regional haven.

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FDI flows to Poland in 1994-2010

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Real GDP Growth in Poland

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Source: www.fdibenchmark.com from the Financial Times Ltd

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Poland-US Trade

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Poland achieved surplus for the

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R&D Centers in Poland

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Future business opportunities - energy

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Washington State investments in Poland

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Export Promotion Portal

US IMPORTERS / US Companies seeking

partners in PolandTRADE & INVESTMENT SECTIONS

EXPORT PROMOTION PORTALwww.exporter.gov.pl

POLISH ENTREPRENEURS INVESTOR & EXPORTER SUPPORT CENTERS

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