FEBRUARY EVENTS - 2010
February 9 - May 18, 2010: U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Baker &
McKenzie International Export Webinar Series - Export,
Import and Product Compliance
Baker & McKenzie, one of the largest global law firms in the
world, will present four webinar programs for companies involved
in international trade. The series is sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service to assist U.S. businesses with exporting their
products or services. Venue: Your Computer. Time: 11:00-12:30pm
CST. Cost: $75 per company for each webinar. Register for all
four webinars to receive 25% discount. Learn more/register:
http://www.buyusa.gov/ict/webinarseries.html.
Questions, contact monica.toporkiewicz@mail.doc.gov
, 312-353-8059.
February 17, 2010: Afraid You won’t get Paid for an
International Sale? Learn Common Methods of International Payment
to Ensure Your Risk is Minimized - 'Making Exporting
Easier' Webinar Series
All programs will be held from 10:00am to 11:15am CST.
$40 for each live session; $200 for all six
sessions. To Register: www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/206.pdf
February 25, 2010: Corporate Espionage & Global Security
Seminar: Protecting Your Business Interests - Rosemont,
IL
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that American
businesses lose $250 billion to corporate information theft
annually. This loss can cause smaller entities to cease to exist,
and whole sectors of the economy can weaken and fall behind in
the global marketplace.
Get briefed by speakers from the FBI, Secret Service, U.S.
Commerce and State Departments and learn how to protect your
business interests from bad actors in the U.S. and around the
globe. Joined by private sector experts from Baker & McKenzie
and Dupont, gain insight into minimizing exposure, liability and
risk for you and your organization from those interested in
stealing your trade secrets.
Topics will include: Latest Trends Cyber and Traditional
Espionage Methods (targets, actors, scams); Protecting Electronic
Data/Trade Secrets; Cyber Espionage; Vetting International
Partners/Due Diligence; Role of the Overseas Security Advisory
Council.
Sponsored by Baker & McKenzie and supported by the
International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, Illinois
District Export Council, Overseas Security Advisory Council
and U.S. Commercial Service Chicago. Full-day seminar will be
held from 8:30am - 5:30pm, including continental breakfast, lunch
and wine/cheese reception. Download draft agenda &
registration form here: http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/324.html.
Deadline to
register February 22nd, 4:00pm. Questions,
contact the ITA/GC at rsvp@itagc.org
or 773-725-1106.
MARCH EVENTS - 2010
March 3, 2010: Are Trade Shows Generating the Quality and
Quantity of Sales Leads You Expect? Learn Effective Ways to use
Trade Shows to Maximize Sales Leads - 'Making Exporting
Easier' Webinar Series
All programs will be held from 10:00am to 11:15am CST.
$40 for each live session; $200 for all six sessions.
To Register: www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/206.pdf
March 9 - 11, 2010: Complying with US Export Controls and
Developing an Export Management & Compliance Program -
Chicagoland
The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry Security (BIS)
will be in Chicago conducting two days of training on how to
comply with U.S. export control requirements, with an optional
third day program on how to develop an export management and
compliance program. Led by the professional counseling staff of
U.S. government officials, you will have the opportunity to learn
first-hand about export control policies, regulations and
procedures. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service and the
Illinois District Export Council. Venue: Embassy Suites Chicago -
O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois. Fee for three-day program: $675.
Click here to Register. For attendees requiring
overnight lodging, a block of rooms has been reserved for March 8
- 10, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Chicago - O'Hare at a special
room rate of $139 plus tax per single occupancy/$149 plus tax
double occupancy. Room reservations can be made at http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/CHIRMES-UC3-20100305/index.jhtml or
1-800-362-2779 referencing group name "U.S. Commercial Service",
group code "UC3". Vendor opportunities are available. For
questions, contact International Trade Specialist Jeff Graber at
312-353-7711 or jeffrey.graber@mail.doc.gov .
March 15, 2010: Trade Winds 2010: The Americas - Webinar
Series on Exporting to North America/Caribbean - Best
Prospects in Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and
Trinidad & Tobago
The Americas regions of the world encompass the fastest growing
economic partners of the United States. Many experts forecast
this growth continuing over the next few years. Position your
business to take advantage of this growth by attending the
complete Trade Winds 2010: The Americas Webinar Series and learn
more about which markets offer the most lucrative opportunities
for your products or services. Each must-take webinar is designed
for new and experienced exporters to gain knowledge of the export
opportunities, financing options and best prospects in a specific
region, as well as to understand cultural differences, economic
conditions and technological capabilities of potential partners.
For more information contact Diego.Gattesco@mail.doc.gov .
Venue: Your Computer, Time: 10:00-11:00am CST, Cost: $45 per
company for each webinar. Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/twws.html
.
March 17, 2010: Can’t Make Sense of Export Classification
Numbers? Learn about the Harmonized System and the General Rules
of Interpretation for Successful Export Transactions: An Advanced
Product Classification (HS) Webinar with Examples - 'Making
Exporting Easier' Webinar Series
All programs will be held from 10:00am to 11:15am CST.
$40 for each live session; $200 for all six sessions.
To Register: www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/206.pdf
March 23, 2010: U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Baker & McKenzie
International Export Webinar Series
- 'International Distribution Agreements'
Baker & McKenzie, one of the largest global law firms in the
world, will present four webinar programs for companies involved
in international trade. The series is sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service to assist U.S. businesses with exporting their
products or services. Venue: Your Computer. Time: 11:00-12:30pm
CST. Cost: $75 per company for each webinar. Register for all
four webinars to receive 25% discount. Questions, contact
monica.toporkiewicz@mail.doc.gov
, 312-353-8059. Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/ict/webinarseries.html.
March 31, 2010: How can Export Credit Insurance Boost Sales
for Your Company? Learn how the U.S. Export-Import Bank can Help
You Offer Attractive Financing for Your International Customers -
'Making Exporting Easier' Webinar Series
All programs will be held from 10:00am to 11:15am CST.
$40 for each live session; $200 for all six sessions.
To Register: www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/206.pdf
APRIL EVENTS - 2010
April 20, 2010: U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Baker &
McKenzie International Export Webinar Series - 'Foreign
Incorporations to Support US Exports'
Baker & McKenzie, one of the largest global law firms in the
world, will present four webinar programs for companies involved
in international trade. The series is sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service to assist U.S. businesses with exporting their
products or services. Venue: Your Computer. Time: 11:00-12:30pm
CST. Cost: $75 per company for each webinar. Register for all
four webinars to receive 25% discount. Questions, contact
monica.toporkiewicz@mail.doc.gov
, 312-353-8059. Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/ict/webinarseries.html.
April 28-29, 2010: Saudi Arabia - Unprecedented Opportunities
for U.S. Companies - Chicago
In light of Saudi Arabia’s growing role in the global economy and
the need for a collaborative U.S.-Saudi relationship in these
areas, this two-day event will provide an opportunity for
businesspeople and high-level government officials from both
countries to discuss greater economic cooperation and develop new
and lasting business ties. The Forum will feature panels, keynote
addresses, and concurrent breakout sessions. The event will have
broad media coverage and offer successful networking
opportunities with an emphasis on identifying specific commercial
and investment opportunities, particularly for small and medium
sized companies. The Saudi Ministers of Education, Finance,
Commerce and Industry, and of Petroleum & Minerals are all
expected to be in attendance. The U.S. Secretaries of Commerce,
Energy, and Treasury; the U.S. Trade Representative, and the SBA
Administrator have been invited as well.
Breakout sessions will be on Saudi industry sectors including:
energy, information technology, water & electricity,
petrochemicals and plastics, and construction. Sessions will
feature senior executives from U.S. companies currently engaged
successfully in the Saudi market along with Saudi government or
private-sector individuals expert in the field. Specific and
immediate business opportunities will be presented offering
profit-making potential for U.S. firms. Organized by the
Committee for International Trade of the Council of Saudi
Chambers of Commerce and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council,
in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service. Venue will be
the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in downtown Chicago. Please save
the date. More details will be forthcoming. Contact: Debra.Rogers@mail.doc.gov
or 312-353-6988.
MAY EVENTS - 2010
May 18, 2010: U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Baker & McKenzie
International Export Webinar Series - ' International Labor,
Employment, and Immigration'
Baker & McKenzie, one of the largest global law firms in the
world, will present four webinar programs for companies involved
in international trade. The series is sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service to assist U.S. businesses with exporting their
products or services. Venue: Your Computer. Time: 11:00-12:30pm
CST. Cost: $75 per company for each webinar. Register for all
four webinars to receive 25% discount. Questions, contact
monica.toporkiewicz@mail.doc.gov
, 312-353-8059. Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/ict/webinarseries.html.
OTHER EVENTS
April 19-20, 2010: Asia Pacific Business Outlook (APBO) Conference
The APBO conference, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest-running, regional conference focusing specifically on Asian markets. It is an opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with fourteen senior commercial officers (SCOs) from throughout the Asia Pacific region, India and Mexico at one venue. The SCOs from American embassies, consulates and institutes in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will speak in small group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants. Space is limited so sign up today. Learn more at: http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/apbo.html.
走进美国"- Feature Your Service Expertise to PRC Clients
"AccessAmerica"is our new online 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 "AccessAmerica" Service
Provider directory gives U.S.-based companies and economic
development agencies 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. It
is promoted in China, in Chinese, in cooperation with our
partners including the Council of American States in China,
CCPIT, Shanghai Overseas Investment Development Board, the
U.S.-China Business Council and the American Chambers of Commerce
in China, among others. State partners include Arkansas, Florida,
Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi and New York. AccessAmerica is
featured on the U.S. Embassy Chinese webpage which has 100,000
hits per month. It is also featured at Invest in America programs
in the U.S. and China, such as the China Overseas Investment Fair
and Invest New York events in November. AccessAmerica was
featured in China Business Review, Xinhua and China Trade News
and is generating actionable leads for subscribers. 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 boost
your service exports! Visit "AccessAmerica" at http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/ and direct
questions to julie.carducci@mail.doc.gov .
PARTNERS' EVENT CALENDARS
Visit our partners' event calendars for additional international trade and policy-related events:
Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing - NORBIC Calendar
Global Midwest Alliance - Global Midwest Alliance Programs
International Trade Club of Chicago - ITCC Events
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs - Council Programs
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago - ITA/GC Calendar
For a complete listing of upcoming Domestic and International Trade Events supported by the U.S. Commercial Service, visit the Trade Events Calendar.
