International Workshops, Sioux Falls, SD, July 24-25, 2008
Export Documentation and Procedures
- International Payment Terms (Letters of Credit)
- Incoterms- (Terms of Sale -FOB, CIF, CPT, DDU, etc.)
Presented by First National Bank And Co-Sponsored by Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce
Open the brochure on the right for more information.
Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) August 17-19, 2008, Atlanta, Georgia
The second annual Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) will be held on August 17-19, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Forum will provide an opportunity for business-to-business and business-to-government discussions yielding practical actions that can be taken to improve competitiveness and economic prosperity in the Americas. The Americas Competitiveness Forum will provide a venue for government ministers from the Western Hemisphere to come together with leaders from the private sector, academia, and non-governmental organizations, to explore cutting edge ideas and best practices in several key areas of competitiveness. More information...
USA Pavilion at the IndiaPack 2008 Exhibition
September 18-21, 2008, Mumbai, India
Come tap into the widely expanding $18.8 billion packaging industry in India and meet potential partners and clients -- join the USA Pavilion at the IndiaPack 2008 Exhibition (IPE). Organized by the Indian Institute of Packaging, IPE is supported by apex packaging bodies like World Packaging Organization and the Asian Packaging Federation. To be held in Mumbai, India, headquarters of several large packaging companies in India, from September 18-21, 2008, IPE will offer unparalleled networking prospects with Packaging End Users, Co-operative Societies, Spice Board/Coir Board/Tea Board, Training Institutions, Exporters, Retail Chain Managers, Policy Makers, Nodal Agencies of Government of India, and R&D professionals to help you navigate the booming packaging industry in the Indian market. About 20,000 business visitors from 35 countries are expected to visit IPE this year.
The U.S. Commercial Service, India will coordinate a USA Pavilion at this prestigious event. USA Pavilion Exhibitors will receive the following benefits:
- Ideal exhibition location at no additional fee
- Pre-show India-wide marketing campaign to Indian packaging companies
- On-site counseling and matchmaking assistance throughout the show
- Free networking events such as exhibitor networking dinner
- U.S. Embassy Delhi guarantee in lieu of a bank guarantee to import exhibits duty-free
Please contact us for more information! meredith.bond@mail.doc.gov
2008 National District Export Council Conference
Palm Springs, California, October 15-18, 2008
The 2008 National District Export Council Conference is the premier forum for exporting and international trade. It brings together senior U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Trade Representative, Diplomats, CEOs and foreign leaders to discuss issues and share their knowledge to promote U.S. exports. The 2008 DEC Conference will present the opportunity to meet with over 400 professionals involved in International trade and participate in the continuation of the “Great Debate.” http://www.decconference.com/
Export Fundamentals Web-based Seminars 2008
You can now purchase the recorded versions of this web-based seminar series from 2008.
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Classifying your Product for Import /Export (HS#)
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Free Trade Agreements and Rules of Origin
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Incoterms 2000 –Transportation Obligations, Costs and Risks
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Export Documentation Fundamentals
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Ensuring Payment for International Sales
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Increasing Your Global Sales Using the Internet
INFORMATION AND PURCHASE - http://www.buyusa.gov/minnesota/exportwebinars.html
For a complete listing of all U.S. Commercial Service events and trade shows WORLDWIDE, click here.
Other sites you might want to check for local
events:
Midwest International Trade Association
(MITA)
Nebraska
Department of Economic Development
Nebraska Business Development Centers
July 2008 Workshops