JUNE EVENTS - 2009
U.S. Service Provider Initiative for China - June
Launch
"Access America" is a new Chinese-language directory of U.S.
firms that provide customized services to Chinese companies that
want to conduct business in the U.S., including finding partners
and setting up offices. The Access America Service Provider
directory gives U.S. companies access and exposure to Chinese
clients who seek U.S. expertise in global logistics, trade
finance, HR, site selection, tax, insurance, legal and regulatory
issues, marketing, and other support related to investing in the
U.S. Through the U.S. Commercial Service offices in China and our
U.S. and Chinese partners, the directory will be seen by
thousands of prospective customers and investors. Your listing
will include company information, company logo, and contact
details, all translated into Chinese, for a one-year subscription
fee of $400. Increase your firm's visibility in China and learn
more about the Access America click here.
JULY EVENTS - 2009
July 7, 2009 @ 1:00 pm CST: Bajamak and Manufacturing Business
Opportunities in Northwestern Mexico - Webinar
This webinar, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico
team, is for U.S. businesses that are interested in exporting and
selling to the manufacturing industry in northwest Mexico. It
will outline immediate sales opportunities and provide detailed
follow-up strategies regarding how U.S. firms can secure orders
and grow their business. If your firm is a supplier to the
aerospace, automotive, electronics, machine tooling and medical
industries, register now to find qualified buyers and make sales.
Information will also be provided on the Bajamak trade show
taking place in Tijuana in October 2009, and the importance of
this show/match-making event for US companies. Cost: Free. To
register click here. For further information and questions
please contact Richardo.Calderon@mail.doc.gov or
Monica.Rosas@mail.doc.gov .
July 9, 2009 @ 1:00pm CST: Understanding ITAR –
Webinar
Export licensing is an important topic for every company - arm
yourself with knowledge and learn more about how the ITAR
(International Traffic in Arms Regulations) might affect your
company's exports. This program will feature a speaker from the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and is designed for the
practitioner, focusing on export licensing and compliance
practices when exporting goods and technology subject to the
ITAR. Fee: $75. Please click here to register. Questions should be directed
to: Diane Mooney at 206-553-5615, or via email at dmooney@mail.doc.gov .
July 15, 2009: How to Protect Your Business Interests and
Employees Abroad - Webinar
This FREE webinar will provide critical information to protect
you, your products and your firm when dealing with overseas
markets! It can be very challenging for a company to keep current
on today’s ever-changing threats, challenges and security-related
issues abroad. As a service to U.S. exporters, the U.S.
Commercial Service and the Overseas Security Advisory Council
(OSAC) are offering this FREE webinar. Learn how you can gain
access to information on global security threats and be better
equipped to protect your business and employees. This is
information every small businesses can use! For additional
information contact: Suzette.Nickle@mail.doc.gov .
Learn more/register.
July 21, 2009: China Medical Sector Individualized Market
Assessments - Chicago
China possesses one of the most dynamic and fastest growing
economies in the world. It boasts the third largest market in the
world for medical equipment and a dietary supplement market
expected to reach $10 billion in 2010. The Chinese middle class
is expanding, creating larger demand for health care and
nutrition. Commercial Service Chicago invites Illinois exporters
to find out more about selling into this growing market and sign
up to meet Senior Commercial Specialist Ms. Shuyu Sun for an
in-person appointment. To request an appointment
click here. Questions? Contact Vicki.Tolefree@mail.doc.gov .
July 23-24, 2009: Singapore Individualized Market Assessments
- Chicago
Singapore is one of the most highly-developed and sophisticated
industrial, commercial, financial and consumer economies in the
world. Despite the current economic turmoil, Singapore offers
U.S. companies a stable market and serves as a key regional
trading center. The World Bank's "Doing Business 2009" report
ranked Singapore as the easiest country in which to do business.
English is the language of business and goverment and and rule of
law and intellectual property rights are respected. Despite being
halfway across the world, Singapore was the 12th largest export
market and 17th largest trading partner of the United States in
2008. Commercial Service Chicago invites Illinois exporters to
find out more about Singapore and the role it plays as the
gateway into the South East Asian region. Commercial Specialist,
Luanne Theseira, will be available for in-person appointments on
Thursday, July 23 and the morning of Friday, July 24. The sectors
she covers include Healthcare & Medical Technologies, Natural
Products and Nutritional Supplements, Hospitality and Food
Service, Cosmetics and Consumer Goods. To request an appointment
click here. Questions? Contact Jeffrey.Graber@mail.doc.gov ,
Tel. 312-353-7711
.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS - 2009
September 9-10, 2009: Trade North America Conference -
Detroit
Last year, the United States exported over $385 Billion in
products and services to Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico
continue to be the largest export markets for small and
medium-sized enterprises and outstanding first markets for
new-to-export companies. Grow your business with America's top
trading partners by learning more about NAFTA, customs and
regulations, market entry strategies and best prospects.
Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service - Detroit. For more
information please visit.
September 10-11, 2009: Doing Business With and In the European
Union – Chicago
This conference, sponsored by The Seminar Group, will take place
at Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison, Chicago, IL on
September 10 from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and on September 11 from 9:00
AM - 12:45 PM. Business persons – and their professional advisors
– contemplating transactions with, and in, the European Union
should attend this conference. Investment bankers, lawyers,
accountants, economic development professionals, and government
trade officials will all benefit from the practical advice given
in this conference. Experienced professionals in international
transactions, as well as, EU and USA government officials who are
responsible for facilitating trade and investment will be key
presenters. Topics will include projections on the EU economy,
investing and doing business in the EU, investing in the U.S. by
European companies, importing and distributing EU products,
regulatory and legal issues, unfair import practices, transfer
pricing principles, and trade issues and barriers. The fee for a
single registration is $695. For additional information on the EU
conference and to register, please visit the website or phone Chris Terp, The Seminar
Group, at 206-463-4400.
September 29- October 6, 2009: RepCAN - Toronto, Montreal,
Vancouver - Canada
RepCAN 2009 will provide U.S. small-to-medium sized, export-ready
companies in all industry sectors an efficient, cost-effective
opportunity to enter the Canadian market and establish profitable
commercial relations with prospective agents, distributors,
end-users and joint venture partners. This multi-sector
matchmaker/exhibit has three stops: Toronto, Ontario on September
29; Montreal, Quebec on October 1; and Vancouver, British
Columbia on October 6. U.S. Companies may participate in
one, two, or all three portions of RepCAN 2009 and will have an
opportunity to gain practical international business experience
in an environment that offers the potential for high returns with
minimal risk while working with the U.S. Commercial Service in
Canada. Our Commercial Service Specialists will schedule a day of
one-on-one appointments in each city, based on participant's
goals and objectives. We will also host briefings on "Doing
Business in Canada" and provide U.S. participants with networking
opportunities, assistance with logistics and customs, special
hotel rates, and much more. More info on RepCAN, click here
to register.
OCTOBER EVENTS - 2009
October 21-23, 2009: SUPERCOMM - Meet telecom buyers and
Commercial Service Specialists - Chicago
Save the date. For more information on SuperComm, click here. Expressions of interest: e-mail
julie.carducci@mail.doc.gov .
MARCH EVENTS - 2010
March 9 - 11, 2010: US Export Controls and Developing an
Export Management & Compliance Program - Chicago
Save the Date! This U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of
Industry Security (BIS) training seminar will give you the
opportunity to learn first hand from experienced U.S. Government
officials about export control policies, regulations and
procedures. BIS will be in Chicago conducting two days of
training on how to comply with U.S. export control requirements
on commercial goods, with an optional third day program on how to
develop an export management and compliance program. Co-sponsored
by the U.S. Commercial Service. Location, Cost and Registration
information to be announced. For more information or to add your
name/contact information to an email notification list once
program registration link is available, please contact Jeff
Graber at jeffrey.graber@mail.doc.gov or
312-353-7711.
Visit our partners' event calendars for additional international trade and policy-related events:
Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing - NORBIC Calendar
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs - Council Programs
Illinois Global Partnership - http://illinoisglobal.org/
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago - ITA/GC Calendar
International Trade Club of Chicago - http://www.itcc.org
World Trade Center Illinois - WTCIL Calendar
For a complete listing of upcoming Domestic and International Trade Events supported by the U.S. Commercial Service, visit the Trade Events Calendar.