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January 18, 2010
On Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, Enterprise Florida (e-Florida) board member Don Phillips hosted an international reception with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx at his home in Tampa, Fla. The exclusive event, held in support of American-Turkish diplomatic relations, attracted over 200 guests.
“Turkey plays a key role in a number of issues important to the U.S. Today, Turkey is a key partner in furthering the American vision of a democratic and peaceful Middle East,” said Donald Phillips, managing director of PDR. “The U.S. also shares growing commercial interests with Turkey that go beyond the political and security cooperation.”
As one of the 20 largest economies in the world, Turkey has long been considered by the U.S. as a major emerging market capable of receiving large amounts of exports and of hosting American investment. The current US‐Turkish trade relationship of about $12 billion per year is steadily expanding and diversifying. U.S. companies are increasingly involved in different sectors of the growing Turkish economy. Poised to enter the European Union and enjoying close relations with numerous countries in surrounding regions, Turkey is an ideal regional economic and energy hub. Strong US‐Turkish economic relations provide American investors access to huge markets in the region.
