NOVEMBER EVENTS - 2009

November 23-24, 2009: Midwest Clean Tech 2009 - Chicago
Based on the success of the first Clean Tech event in 2008, the Global Midwest Alliance, the Economic Development Council (EDC), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Midwest Research University Network (MRUN), Bryan Cave law firm and the U.S. Commercial Service- Chicago and Libertyville offices are pleased to announce a day-and-a-half program exhibiting excellence in Clean Technology innovation, products, and services – connecting innovators with financiers, business management expertise, and the international community. Sectoral Breakout Sessions will include following topic areas: Renewable/Alternative Energy, Greener Building Sciences and Infrastructure & Community. Program includes: a business marketplace, exhibit areas, facilitated one-on-one business development meetings, leading speakers from academia, trade groups, policy makers, corporate entities, and financial firms. A reception will be held at IIT’s University Technology Park, including a tour of the facility, which has a focus on Clean Technology company tenants and special "soft landings" area for international entities to set up a virtual presence in North America. Second day will include the Innovation Competition, highlighting emerging Clean Tech companies, and an optional tour to Argonne National Laboratory – one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest research centers. Venue: Federal Reserve Bank Chicago. For more information. E-mail: dwillett@N0SPAM.globalmidwestalliance.org or glongmore@N0SPAM.globalmidwestalliance.org .

November 27, 2009: U.S. Publishers to Promote Titles at the Doha Int'l Book Fair
If you are interested in selling more to Middle Eastern markets, then consider exhibiting your titles with us at the 20th Doha International Book Fair. With nearly 100,000 titles on display, the Doha International Book Fair in Qatar is among the biggest in the region. This initiative puts your publications in front of very wealthy Qataris who embrace U.S. culture and are hungry for U.S. titles. We've subsidized all costs, including the booth space and program management, so the only cost to U.S. publishers to participate is $100. Deadline to sign up is Friday, November 27.  Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn more about this event click here. To fill out the registration form click here and send to Dawn.Bruno@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  with a copy to vicki.tolefree@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

DECEMBER EVENTS - 2009

December 2, 2009: A Basic Guide to Exporting - Webinar Series
Learn valuable skills for growing your business by selling to international buyers. Based on the popular, newly-updated in 2008 Department of Commerce book, "A Basic Guide to Exporting", register now for one or the complete series of seven interactive and authoritative sessions. $40 per webinar. Register now for two or more webinars and get a complimentary copy of the official guide to exporting.

• Dec 02, 2009 @ 1:00-2:00pm CDT: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights - Click here to register.

December 2, 2009 @ 10:00am CST: Monterrey - "Industrial Heart of Mexico" - Webinar
Free webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. Learn why you should be exporting to Monterrey, named by Fortune magazine as the best city in Latin America to do business, located just three hours south of the Texas border and home to 13,000 manufacturers. Presenters include the Principal Commercial Officer - US Consulate and a representative from the U.S. organizers of Expo Manufactura 2010, one of Mexico's most important industrial trade shows. You'll learn about the opportunities the region offers as well as what Expo Manufactura offers to U.S. exporters, the special benefits of exhibiting in the USA Pavilion, the Commercial Service’s Gold Key Matchmaking Service, and much more. If your firm is in the following sectors, don't miss this opportunity; Machine Tools and Accessories; Machinery and Machining Centers; Maintenance and Engineering; Robotics and Automation; Assembly Technologies; Forming and Fabricating; Lasers; Punching; Stamping; Welding. For more information on registration, please call CS Chicago, 312-353-4453 or email: cindy.biggs@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

December 3, 2009 @ 10:00am CST: Exporting to the Plastics Markets - Webinar
Second of a four part webinar series organized by the National Association of Manufactures, the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations, the Society of Plastic Industry and the Commercial Service. During this webinar you'll learn about the structure, size of the plastics markets in France, Germany and Italy and how best to access opportunities. Interested in Bulgaria, Poland and Russia? Save the date of January 19th to learn about opportunities in those markets. Cost: $35.00 per webinar. For more information on registration, please call CS Chicago, 312-353-4453 or email: cindy.biggs@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

December 10, 2009: Opportunites in the Bulgarian Rail Sector - Chicago
The U.S. Trade Development Agency is sponsoring an Orientation Visit to the United States for eight Bulgarian officials from the Ministry of Transport, the National Railway Infrastructure Company and the Bulgarian State Railway. U.S. companies can meet with high level delegates and hear about the planned railway projects in Bulgaria. Delegates are interested in U.S. equipment, services and practices that could benefit from the $825 million worth of planned railway infrastructure improvement projects. U.S. Dept. of Commerce Trade Specialist Cindy Biggs will highlight U.S. Commercial Service export promotion services available to U.S. companies considering the market. Optional one-on-one meetings with delegates will follow. Registration for the briefing and one-on-one meetings is $50 per person. For online registration and further details click here. For more info, contact Ellen Declerck at (703) 691-0380 x122 or ekdeclerck@N0SPAM.decisionanalysis.net .

December 16, 2009 - March 15, 2010: Trade Winds 2010: The Americas - Webinar Series on Exporting to South America

• Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Doing Business in Brazil - Financial and Legal Considerations
• Friday, January 15, 2010 Exporting to Central America - Best Prospects in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala
• Monday, February 8, 2010 Doing Business in Brazil – Negotiation and Partner Agreements
• Monday, March 15, 2010 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@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

Venue: Your Computer,
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM CST,
Cost: $45 per company for each webinar ($225 per company for entire series). 
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/twws.html

MARCH EVENTS - 2010 

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: $700. Click here to Register.

For attendees requiring overnight lodging, a block of rooms have 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 be made at 1-800-362-2779 and reference group name "U.S. Commercial Service", group code "UC3". Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions, contact International Trade Specialist Jeff Graber at 312-353-7711 or jeffrey.graber@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

OTHER EVENTS 

Increase your Exposure 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, 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@N0SPAM.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.