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"Green Europe" Special Edition: Expand Your Business Worldwide 

 

Global Europe Team and Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, have partnered to offer Clean/Green Technology exporters a new, economical tool to help them find potential buyers and partners around the world.

The Commercial News USA special edition will be published in time for distribution at more than a dozen Spring 2010 Trade Shows in Europe, such as the Hanover Fair in Germany, Sustainability Live in the UK and Green Power in Poland.

The Green Europe Special Edition offers U.S. companies an unparalleled opportunity to reach qualified buyers throughout Europe. With strong demand for environmentally-friendly construction materials, energy and water-efficient buildings, and green design, Europe is a strong market for U.S. firms.

Participating in this special edition of Commercial News USA
is very affordable:

• Exporters can place quarter-page listing ads for just $899,
or eighth-page listing ads for just $499.
• Display ads are also available.

Industry service providers are also invited to participate in the Green Europe Special Edition.

In addition to having an ad in 25,000 copies, participants will benefit from the expertise of the U.S. Commercial Service’s offices throughout Europe.

A special web page also will be developed in order to make an online version of the guide accessible to a larger audience of prospective buyers and partners. Participants in the guide will receive a free basic listing online.

Make sure your company is part of the Green Europe Special Edition of Commercial News USA.

The deadline for Space Reservations is January 29, 2010.

Questions: Call 1-800-581-8533, Ext. 824 or email advertise@N0SPAM.thinkglobal.us or
Deborah.Doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , Global Europe Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service

Sign-up by Dec. 31, 2009 and receive a 10% Discount!

Register online at www.thinkglobal.us/green

                            The World Is Waiting For You.  What Are You Waiting For?

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Baltic Clean and Green Energy Conference (Tallin, Estonia - Oct. 14-15, 2009)

The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are poised to develop their renewable energy resources in order to meet EU climate change goals.  The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Policy and International Affairs is planning a conference to bring companies, financiers, and government entities together to highlight clean energy technologies that can assist the region in diversifying its energy resources and to forge lasting public/private partnerships in the months leading up to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.

The Conference will be divided up into three topical areas: (1) renewable energy technology in the Baltics; (2) electricity infrastructure/smart grids and grid-appropriate nuclear power; and (3) project financing and tendering. 

The main renewable energy technology options covered will be for wind, geothermal, and biomass energy sources.  The region is also preparing for the December 31, 2009, decommissioning of Lithuania’s regional nuclear power plant, Ignalina.  While Lithuania presses ahead with plans to construct a new regional plant, Estonia is also considering a smaller-scale nuclear power plant.

These projects will require appropriate tendering processes to ensure maximum transparency and access to the best companies operating in the region.  Industry experts will address how to effectively tender bids for renewable and nuclear energy projects.  Experts from U.S. and European financial institutions will also address renewable energy project finance to provide U.S. companies a clear understanding of the financing climate in the Baltic region.

For an Updated Agenda and to Register, please visit: http://kingent.eu/balticenergyconference/program/day1

For more information, contact Michael Apicelli, U.S. Department of Energy, +1 202 586 1238 or michael.apicelli@N0SPAM.hq.doe.gov .

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New EU Regulation on Cosmetic Products Webinar (Online - October 29, 2009)

Webinar: New EU Regulation on Cosmetic Products
Venue:    Your Desk
Date:      October 29, 2009
Time:      11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Price:      $50.00

Learn more: Click Here to Register

Did you know that the EU Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC) will be replaced this fall by a new regulation aimed at ensuring a high level of protection of European consumers?  The U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service office at the U.S. Mission to the EU and the Commercial Service Global Europe Team are organizing a Webinar to inform U.S. exporters in the cosmetic industry of the changes in the revised EU Cosmetics Regulation, and how to comply with the new rules. 

Darren Abrahams, a lawyer with the Brussels office of Steptoe & Johnson LLP, will be the guest speaker.  His practice focuses on EU regulatory requirements and related commercial issues in the environment and life sciences area.  He has particular experience in chemicals including cosmetics, biocides and REACH, and publishes on these subjects regularly.

Join us on October 29, and get ready for compliance with the new EU Cosmetics Regulation!
 
For more information, please contact Deborah.Doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , or Flavie.Guerin@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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Central Europe-U.S. Airport Issues Conference & Exhibit (Dubrovnik, Croatia - Oct/09)

Organized by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), The 15th Central Europe - U.S.  Airport Issues Conference and Exhibit is a certified international trade show under DOC's Trade Fair Certification (TFC) Program. 

At the event, U.S. Commercial Service staff from Posts throughout Europe will be on hand to provide:

• market briefings,
• export counseling,
• technical assistance focusing on high-potential export markets for U.S. participants and exhibitors through the Showcase Europe program. 

More information on The 15th Central Europe - U.S.  Airport Issues Conference and Exhibit 2009 can be obtained by contacting:

Spencer Dickerson, AAAE, at Spencer.Dickerson@N0SPAM.aaae.org or 703/824-0500, or
Deborah Semb, TEP, at deborah.semb@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or 202/482-0677 or visit:

http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=29459

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"VIRTUAL” GREEN TRADE MISSION TO ITALY (Fall, 2009)

The U.S. Commercial Service will organize a “Virtual” Green Trade Mission to Italy in the fall of 2009.   The goal of the mission is to offer U.S. firms in the green-building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sectors a cost-effective way to gain market exposure and identify potential agents/distributors.

Cost:  $350

Participants will receive: 

• A two-page “promotional brochure” on our U.S. Green Trade Mission website, including a summary translated into Italian.
• Promotion throughout Italy through our industry partners and contact lists;
• A final report on interested Italian companies, prescreened by the Commercial Service.
• Optional but recommended:  A link to your “elevator pitch” video uploaded to YouTube – to put a personal “face” on your company’s products/services.

Why Italy? 

• The EU requires Italy to obtain 17 percent of energy from renewable sources by 2020.
• Due to the high cost of electricity, Italy is expected to achieve “grid parity” in the cost of solar versus conventional sources by 2015.
• Ample incentives exist in the form of favorable feed-in tariffs for alternative energy and tax deductions for solar thermal panels and energy efficient renovation (55 percent).
• Energy efficiency is increasingly required for approval of building plans by local governments – national guidelines mandated by the E.U. are under development.

Get in on the ground floor of an emerging market opportunity with tremendous upward potential!

The registration deadline is October 30, 2009.

For further information and to make submissions please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/italy/en/virtualgreentrademission.html

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SHOW TIME at GREENBUILD 2009 (Phoenix, AZ - Nov. 12-13, 2009)

One-on-one meetings with U.S. Department of Commerce's Senior Commercial Officers available at GREENBUILD 2009

Phoenix, Arizona, November 12-13, 2009

Talk to our country experts about your international business from the following countries:

ITALY, GERMANY, DENMARK, FRANCE. UNITED KINGDOM, E.U. - STANDARDS (Brussels)

Our Senior Commercial Officers and specialists can help your company expand its international reach.  During your meeting you will be able to:

• Discuss your company's sales potential throughout Europe
• Learn how to comply with CE Mark and other EU regulations/standards
• Hone in on the best sales opportunities
• Discover how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you locate new business partners throughout Europe

Registration is required.

For more information and to register, click here.

For Questions, please contact Deborah Doherty by telephone at (717) 872-4386 or by email at Deborah.Doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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Bright Green (Copenhagen, Denmark - Dec. 12-13, 2009)

Event: Bright Green Climate Change Conference
Venue: United Nations Climate Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark
Date:  December 12-13, 2009

Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/denmark/en/tradeshows0506.html 

Bright Green takes place December 12-13, 2009, in parallel with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15.)  Bright Green will be the primary place for official visitors, high -level executives and international press to witness firsthand what the renewable energy and cleantech industries are showcasing for real solutions to real problems.   The Commercial Service Copenhagen Special Exhibitors and Visitors programs will offer U.S. companies and organizations special networking and marketing opportunities in connection with Bright Green and COP 15. 

For more information contact:  copenhagen.office.box@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or Bjarke.Frederiksen@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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PAST EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS: 

Spain and Portugal Webinar

Event Details:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
This presentation provided country profiles with current facts and figures, identifying key challenges and major growth opportunities, offering business strategy insights, and highlighting Spain's and Portugal's competitive advantages for U.S. exporters of all sizes and capabilities.

To view the Wbinar, click here.  User Name: PW7105918, Pw: 68751

For questions, please contact Deborah Doherty at tel: 717-872-4386 or via email: Deborah.Doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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WEEE/RoHS Update Webinar

Event Details:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service Europe Team and the U.S. Mission to the EU, provided U.S. manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment with an overview of the proposals for a legislative review of the EU's RoHS Directive, including the context and the content of the text. Presenters included, Chris Sherwood, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Mission to the EU, and Abbie Cottrell of AeA Europe.

This Webinar will be available on this website for the next few weeks.  Prior to downloading the recording, please contact Deborah Doherty below to obtain a password.

Access Recorded Webinar

For password contact:
Deborah Doherty at 717-872-4386 or via email: deborah.doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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CE Marking Training Webinar and Presentation

Event Details:
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The event was organized for U.S. Commercial Trade Specialists to assist them in better serving and counseling U.S. companies.  The Webinar addressed mandatory preparatory steps required prior to exporting to the EU. Ms. Sylvia Mohr, CE Marking Specialist shared practical aspects of CE Marking counseling for all levels - beginners and more experienced. 

This Webinar will be available on this website free of charge for the next few weeks along with Ms. Sylvia Mohr's presentation. 

To view the Webinar, click here. User Name: PW7108659, Pw: 60711

To download the presentation, click here. 

For questions, please contact Deborah Doherty at tel: 717-872-4386 or via email: Deborah.Doherty@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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European Union REACH Webinar

Event Details:
Thursday, November 6, 2008 11 AM Eastern Time / 8 AM Pacific Time.
The event addressed important questions surrounding REACH (EU Chemicals Directive) including: deadlines & timelines; preregistration; the Candidate List; new developments in REACH; and appointing Only Representatives. 

This webinar has been recorded.
Cost: $50

Click Here to Access the Recording of this Webinar

Note: After purchasing the recording of the webinar you will also obtain copies of the presentations as well as the Q&A sheet, which will be sent to you.

For questions, please contact Leticia Arias at tel: 310-235-7204 or via email: Leticia.Arias@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov   

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ARCHIVED EVENTS

(Click Here for a List of Archived Events Organized and/or Supported by the Europe Team)

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For questions on the Europe Team and information on becoming a member, please click here.