Upcoming Austin USEAC sponsored international export events in Austin and Central Texas:
Nov. 12, 2009, U.S.-China business Forum: Green Texas 2009 will provide the local business community with an up-to-date overview of opportunities for profitable partnership with China as well as discuss related challenges and strategies for building successful interactions. The forum will focus on the green technology sector as being particularly relevant in addition to exposing Texas businesses to overall business opportunities in this emerging market. As China and its economy steadily advance in the global marketplace, it pays to keep up with trends, opportunities and practices that are key to doing business there. Cost: $95, To register: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=fc9dc5db-d527-4d6b-90a2-e3ff32cc8611
Nov. 18, 2009, International Trade Education Series: Exporting your Services Internationally. 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. Do the services provided by your company have the potential for international business? Does your service technology/expertise have the potential for application in internationally funded development programs? During this seminar, you will learn of the many mechanisms to find service industry opportunities in locations throughout the world. The instructor will explore the step by step process considerations you must be aware of to identify, prepare, apply and execute international service contracts. Participants will also be presented with case study examples. Cost: $35. To register: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,72da144a-910d-4bcf-ae1b-0be3196fac59
Jan-June, 2010, Export Education and Growth Program: A series of five monthly seminars and a trade mission are designed to provide the "how to" knowledge on exporting that will allow you to successfully begin exporting or expanding your current overseas activities in one or more international markets. The International Business Institute at Austin Community College, along with several area partners, is offering a unique program for companies in Central Texas who would like to learn how to grow their business by expanding sales to the international marketplace. Supported by a U.S. Department of Education grant, this is an outstanding opportunity for Austin area firms to learn everything needed in order to export their products and services. For more information, go to www.austin-exports.org.
