This in-person project for Lebanon will examine private sector and local, state, and federal government strategies for encouraging trade and stimulating economic growth.  Participants will meet with representatives of a range of start-up and established businesses, banks, chambers of commerce, community groups, NGOs, government agencies, think tanks, and universities to discuss trade, investments, incentives, taxation, and fiscal policy.  participants will also take a comprehensive look at ongoing efforts to reinvigorate the U.S. economy and to enhance the overall stability and strength of the international economic system.