RIF is a cooperation between the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago with the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Chicago, and the Indonesian Diaspora Network-(IDN) USA. The event is an integrated promotion of trade, tourism and investment with the goal to increase awareness and familiarization with the nation branding of Indonesia to the Americans, particularly in Chicago and in the Midwest plus Kentucky.
I. Event Background
With the purpose to increase awareness and develop the nation branding of Indonesia to the public and the business community in Chicago and in the Midwest plus Kentucky, USA, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago in cooperation with the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Chicago and Indonesian Diaspora US Network (IDN) since 2016 have held an integrated promotion of Trade, Tourism and Investment through an annual Remarkable Indonesia Fair (RIF).
RIF is to facilitate Indonesian businesses in promoting their top quality products in the USA to access the local market. RIF 2021 will be the 5th annual event after the success of RIF 2016 – 2019.
II. Main Goals
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To increase bilateral trade and the US's investment in Indonesia.
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To promote Indonesian art and culture as well as the tourism destinations.
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To enhance awareness and understanding of the US people towards Indonesia.
III. Event Outline
IV. Main Activities
Exhibition of Indonesia’s multi products, investment, tourism, cooking demo, fashion show and cultural performances.
V. Target Participants
The participants will consist of the Indonesian Government Institutions/Agencies, Indonesian Local Government, Indonesian entrepreneurs from various sectors, art and culture performers, Indonesian fashion designers, and USA companies which have businesses in Indonesia and others. Each participant will be provided with a free of charge booth with the total area of 3x3 m2.
VI. Target Audience
RIF 2021 will be attended by more than 2,000 visitors consisting of general public, entrepreneurs, investors, students, musicians, artists and others.
VII. Contact Person
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago, USA - 211 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607