March 2010:  Interested in doing business in the Asia Pacific Region?
Learn about the Asia Pacific Business Conferece - April 19-20 in Los Angeles
Interested in doing business in Canada?
Learn about RepCan 2010 - June 2010 in Canada
Learn about these international business opportunities and
other upcoming events by clicking here.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY FOR ARKANSAS COMPANIES:
GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL TRADE

Governor Mike  Beebe seeks to recognize three outstanding Arkansas companies involved in international trade in the following categories:

■ Large manufacturers/service exporters
   (more than $50 million in total sales)
■ Small & medium-sized manufacturers/service exporters
   (less than $50 million in total sales)
■ Agricultural exporters

Nominations may be made by company employees, federal or state government employees, service organizations or community leaders.

To learn more about this excellent opportunity for Arkansas companies and for a nomination form, please click here 

READ OUR MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER FOR INFORMATION ON:

■   National Export Initiative
■   Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program
■   Trade Compliance
■   Upcoming Events
■   Special Offers for the May 2010 Issue of Commercial News USA - Deadline March 19

To read these and other articles, please click here

HAITI RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS:

In response to hundreds of calls from U.S. Industry, the Department of Commerce staff co-located with U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Florida would like to share information on the process of the rebuilding of Haiti or donations to the Haiti distaster relief effort.  For more information and details, please click here.

 UPCOMING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TRADE MISSIONS

For information on the upcoming
ASIA/PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
Apr. 19-20 in Los Angeles, Please click here  

The Arkansas U.S. Export Assistance Center is a constituent part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This Federal government agency dedicated to helping export-ready, already established small-to-medium sized companies (SMEs) in Arkansas export goods and services and compete in international markets.

The Arkansas Export Assistance Center is part of an international office network covering all 50 states and over 80 countries overseas.

Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists will help you:

■  identify and evaluate international partners
■  navigate international documentation challenges
■  create market entry strategies
■  understand export related guidance

Request Export Counseling and learn first-hand how we can help your company grow internationally, or if you are interested in participating in upcoming events such as:

■  Test Marketing Opportunities
■  International Trade Events
■  Exporting Seminars
■  International Market Briefings

For the latest in international Webinars, programs and events, go to
Webinars and Upcoming Events

ADVERTISE IN COMMERCIAL NEWS USA

Commercial News USA is published six times a year. In addition to special focus sections, each issue of the magazine includes sections for advertisers from all industry sectors. Special distribution is planned for key industry trade shows in both the U.S. and around the world. For more information go to  http://www.thinkglobal.us/

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
          INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL:
When traveling internationally, be sure you know the document requirements regarding proof of citizenship and identity. For details, click here.