The FINANCIAL -- The largest project USAID implemented in 2012 was the Power and Gas Infrastructure Programme.

The FINANCIAL -- “The interests of US companies in Georgia are divided in to two areas: the first is interest in American exports of goods, technologies, equipment and services; and the second area is investments in the Georgian economy. At this stage we should expect interest in energy, transportation, agribusiness, tourism and financial sectors, but it is also important to state that any business that brings profit can be interesting for American investors,” said Mamuka Tsereteli, President of the America-Georgia Business Council.

The FINANCIAL -- With just 50 employees in total, Economic Prosperity Initiative’s (EPI) project in Tbilisi , financed by USAID, has so far secured USD 109 million in foreign investment and commitments, with an additional pipeline of investment opportunities of USD 559 million.

The FINANCIAL -- Almost 100 percent of Caucasus University’s Master’s graduates are employed, while up to 90 percent of Bachelor’s graduates are in work as well.

The FINANCIAL -- Georgian revenue administration in both the tax and customs spheres is now very modern with a strong client service approach, ample infrastructure, innovative thinking, effective use of technology and good IT infrastructure, and a young, motivated and focused staff, claims Deloitte.

The FINANCIAL -- UGT Holding, leading systems integrator and provider of solutions in the field of information and communication technology, expects to have growth of 15-20% by the end of 2012.

The FINANCIAL -- “If the Russian market is open for Georgia it will not disturb Georgian-American trade relations”, said David Lee, the President of Magticom and Chairman of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation.

The FINANCIAL -- The most interesting field for American businessmen this year will be agriculture as the new government plans to promote the sector, Sarah Williamson, President of AmCham told The FINANCIAL in exclusive interview.

The FINANCIAL -- Eftychis Gregos Mourginakis is a young American businessman who arrived in Georgia to invest in the country. He and his partners founded the company Delamar, which will soon start operating in the venture capital and advisory sector.

The FINANCIAL -- In January 1998, the America-Georgia Business Development Council was formed on the initiative of several companies and individuals who were dedicated to improving the economic condition of Georgia.

The FINANCIAL -- The goal of USAID’s four-year $40 million Economic Prosperity Initiative (EPI) is to serve as a catalyst to spur investments and increased employment and productivity in agriculture and high-export manufacturing and services sectors.

The FINANCIAL -- Q. Why is Georgia attractive for American investors and especially which fields are the most attractive? How did the tendency change during last years?

The FINANCIAL -- By Steve Horvath, Area Director Revenue Management Eastern Europe, and Rene Mooren, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, talked to The FINANCIAL about developing their business in Georgia and about developing Georgia’s marketplace.

The FINANCIAL -- The popularity of online shopping on US sites is significantly increasing amongst Georgians. Weekly parcels of about 10-15 tons are delivered to Georgia from the USA via more than 10 transportation companies.

The FINANCIAL -- Anthony Cardwell is one of a number of American teachers to have recently come to Georgia. He lives in Adjara with a Georgian family, speaks a little Georgian and feels thoroughly at home in the country.