TETRAD Business Consulting ProjectInternational Capstone Project

The Executive MBA program at UNO can help your business plan for international development. Please see the attached brochure for more information.

• Executive MBA project teams conduct an integrative analysis that focuses on the viability of introducing a new or existing product/service into a foreign market.
• Key financial decisions and assumptions,a complete review of marketing issues, and an examination of the legal environment is included.
• The situational and competitive analysis provides to a client a pro-bono precursor for the international capstone project.

Ontario Announces a New Sales Tax

It is proposed that, starting July 1, 2010, Ontario’s Retail Sales Tax (RST) would be converted to a value-added tax structure and combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a federally administered single sales tax in Ontario. Although the transitional rules and structural details of the new tax have yet to be released, U.S. companies exporting to Ontario, Canada need to be aware that implementation of the new tax will have direct implications on their business activities in the months ahead. For more information, please visit: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english/budget/ontariobudgets/2009/chpt3.html

Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year awards

The ThinkGlobal/Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year awards are given to one U.S. company in each of 16 industry categories. Winners are selected based on the total number of documented export deals, total increase in export sales as a percentage of all sales, the company's commitment to exporting, the company's commitment to customer service, and the company's innovation and originality in marketing products or services. Eligibility details are online. Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is published by ThinkGlobal Incorporated. Use our online nomination form at www.ExporteroftheYear.com   Deadline for nominations: Oct. 2nd, 2009

U.S. Department of Commerce & the U.S. Council for International Business Team Up

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) signed a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service to expand awareness of ATA Carnets among the nation’s up-and-coming exporters. ATA Carnets are internationally recognized customs documents, accepted in 65 countries, that allow for temporary duty-free, tax-free import of commercial samples, professional equipment and goods displayed at trade shows. For additional information, please visit: http://www.export.gov/csassociations/eg_main_019692.asp

US Trade Representative Updates Website Includes New Blog & Update Service

To keep up on U.S. trade policy, visit the U.S. Trade Representative's recently redesigned website which now includes a blog and email update service. For more information, please visit: http://www.ustr.gov.

Upcoming Webinars, & Trade Opportunities to Help Increase Your Export Sales

For a complete listing of all upcoming webinars, please visit http://www.export.gov, click on trade events, searchable lists, and then choose webinars.

Aug 25: Webinar Upgrading China's Farm Equipment: Opportunities for US Ag Machinery

An informative webinar briefing on U.S. export opportunities as China aggressively pursues farm modernization. This webinar will focus on the Northeast region of China and provide an excellent overview of current and projected demand for U.S. agriculture machinery based on current crop production, recent policy shifts, and government incentives for mechanization. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/asianow/chinaagequip_webinar.html

Aug 26 – Webinar Elements of an Effective Export Compliance Program

In this webinar, you will get an overview of what distinguishes an "effective" compliance program from other programs, the benefits of implementing a compliance program in your company, the nine core elements all effective compliance programs should include, and advice for how to get started developing and implementing an effective compliance program. This webinar is being presented by Reness Osborne of the Export Management and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Industry and Security. For more information and to register, please visit: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9QAG

Sept 1: Webinar Energy Efficiency Opportunities in India

Learn about new business opportunities in India's burgeoning $30 billion energy efficiency market This market includes opportunities in industrial energy efficiency and green building, and holds huge potential for U.S. manufacturers of energy efficient products and energy service companies. The Government of India plans to save 10,000 MW of energy by 2012 alone and is poised to set energy usage standards for energy intensive industries. This webinar will inform you where the opportunities are and how to take advantage of them and India's leading energy experts will provide tips and guidance on how you can begin or advance your business in India's energy efficiency sector. Please see related article in this newsletter about the U.S. Department of Commerce led Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to India. For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9QA8

Sept 1: The Publishing Industry in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia offers new and exciting opportunities for American Publishers. Join the Commercial Service Publishing Team on this interactive Webinar to learn what's hot in Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. We will host a panel of experts who will speak direct from their desks in Asia to yours in the U.S. You'll hear an overview of the market in each of these countries and learn strategies for getting your works out into this fascinating region. For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=29698

Sept 9: Webinar International Product Standards and the CE Mark

This webinar, designed for U.S. exporters located in the Midwest region, will focus on the CE Mark and international product standards, when these standards can become unfair foreign government trade barriers, and what solutions are available to help deal with them. Featuring insights from the U.S. Department of Commerce trade experts as well as case studies on the CE Mark, international product standards, and strategies for how to address unfair foreign government trade barriers. For more information and to register, please visit: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9QA9&contactid=b7eb291e-1520-43eb-bc50-a3826da8722d&campaignid=4808d3bd-285d-4bf5-a168-e95de5c92de4

New Quicktake China for U.S. Exporters to Shape Market Entry Strategy

QuickTake China gives you critical feedback on export potential in regional markets and major cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenyang. QuickTake China is a service that provides U.S. companies with a counseling session via a conference call with commercial specialists in China. Our offices in China will then prepare a brief survey report highlighting issues and opportunities nationally, and in different regional markets and provide additional counseling to help you develop a comprehensive strategy to prioritize your next steps. For more information on Quicktake China, please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/qtcforexporters.html

Have Foreign Buyers See Your Company in Commercial News USA, Export Promotion Magazine!

U.S. companies have a special opportunity to promote their products worldwide – and sell to foreign buyers, distributors, wholesalers, agents, and other business partners around the world. Advertise in the November/December issue and save 30% on any display ad or $100 on any size listing ad. Companies in other industry sectors can advertise in the USA Product Showcase section for just $399. Industries featured in the November/December issue include consumer electronics, health & beauty, international education, and medical equipment. Hurry, deadline is September 11, 2009. For more information, please visit: http://www.thinkglobal.us/.

Upcoming Trade Events, Trade Shows and Trade Missions

Fall 2009 – Virtual Green Trade Mission to Italy

For only $350, U.S. companies are invited to participate in the "Virtual Green Trade Mission to Italy." The U.S. Commercial Service in Italy will develop a website, provide you with web content (with an Italian-language summary) and promote your product or service to potential distributors and buyers, including the green trade associations, the Green Building Council of Italy, among others. They will qualify and screen the replies that come from Italian firms that have expressed their interest and your YouTube video will be pushed out to prospective Italian partners. For more information about this unique opportunity, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/italy/en/virtualgreentrademission.html

September 9-10: Trade North America Conference - Detroit, MI

Trade North America Conference is designed to provide new and experienced exporters with knowledge and contacts for success in Canada and Mexico. Highlights of the two-day conference include: customs and immigration issues; sales and warranty law; border security; filling out your NAFTA certificate of origin; one-on-one meetings with Senior Commercial Officers and more. Last year, the United States exported over $385 Billion in products and services to Canada and Mexico, which continue to be outstanding first markets for new-to-export companies. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.tradenorthamerica.com.

Sep 9-10: Catalog Options at Hong Kong Asian Aerospace

The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing the Aerospace Product Literature Center (APLC) at Asian Aerospace 2009, which will take place September 8-10, 2009, in Hong Kong's AsiaWorld Expo. Through the display of your company’s literature, the U.S. Department of Commerce staff will promote your company’s product and services at Asian Aerospace 2009 to aerospace decision makers, buyers, and aerospace manufacturers and suppliers. For more information, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/hongkong/en/asianaerospace2009.html

Sept 15- 17: Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, North Dakota

Big Iron Farm Show and Exposition, held in Fargo, will features more than 800 exhibitors and attracts more than 70,000 national and international visitors. Exhibitors at Big Iron, among the most innovative equipment manufacturers and dealers in the world, will demonstrate how farmers in Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan can overcome production challenges and increase efficiencies. For more information, please contact Health Rank at Heather.Rank@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

September 20- 23: Trade Delegation to Panama

Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service- St. Louis office, this trade delegation is an opportunity to grow your company by expanding your business into the Panama market. Panama is a dynamic economy with many business opportunities, including selling to Panamanian businesses and consumers, participating in Panama Canal projects, or distributing your products throughout Central and South America through the Colon Free Trade Zone. The delegation will include business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local companies, as well as meetings with key government officials, and American and local chambers of commerce. For more information please contact Diana (Chris) Poli at 314-425-3342, or Diana.Poli@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov . or visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/panamatradedelegation.html

Sept 22-23: Catalog Option at Oil Sands Trade Show in Canada

Canada’s oil sands have an estimated reserve of 174 billion barrels of oil accounting for over 95% of Canada’s oil reserves. With investments projected at US$190 billion and production forecasted to grow to 3.3 million barrels per day over the next 20 years, now is the ideal time to explore your market potential in Canada’s heavy oil sector. The Oil Sands Trade Show is a major exposition where representatives of Canada’s heavy oil sector go to seek new products and services for Canada’s oil sands. There is no better venue, or more cost effective means for U.S. small and medium sized firms to gain valuable market exposure in Canada’s heavy oil market than by participating in the U.S. Product Literature Center organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce at the Oil Sands Trade Show. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/oilsandstradeshowandconference.html

Sept 23-25: Catalog Option at Fuel and Energy Complex of Ukraine

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) in Kyiv, Ukraine, will promote U.S. companies at Fuel and Energy Complex (FEC '09), Ukraine’s major oil, gas, and energy industry exhibition and conference. CS Kyiv invites you to participate by sending your product catalogs and price lists for display in the CS Product Literature Center, and for distribution to interested Ukrainian companies. U.S. companies interested in participating in the Product Literature Center should contact Myroslava Myrtsalo (Myroslava.Myrtsalo@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ) of CS Kyiv by September 4.

Oct 5-7: Meet Foreign Buyers at Pack Expo - An International Buyers Program

Pack Expo International 2009 will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors’ state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials packages and containers, and components. Taking place at the Las Vegas convention center, Pack Expo 2009 has been accepted into the US Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program. The International Buyer Program (IBP) brings together international buyers and US firms by promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export potential. Participation in the IBP can be beneficial to both international attendees and exhibiting companies whose goal is to sell in the global marketplace.

Oct 13: Catalog Option at Public Health 2009 Ukraine

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) in Kyiv, Ukraine, invites American companies the opportunity to promote themselves at Ukraine’s major medical and pharmaceutical industries exhibition by sending their catalogs for exhibit and promotion. Public Health 2009 will be held at the International Exhibition Center in Kyiv, Ukraine on October 13-16, 2009 and will feature a wide range of medical equipment including dental, clinical laboratory, optical and pharmaceuticals. At this show, CS Kyiv will organize the Product Literature Center (PLC) to promote US companies to interested Ukrainian companies. U.S. companies interested to participate in the Product Literature Center should contact CS Kyiv: Olena Stephanska, CS Kyiv Commercial Specialist, e-mail: Olena.Stephanska@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Oct 13-17: Kansas City’s World Trade Center Partnership Mission to Vancouver

Join the World Trade Center of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce on its 12th Partnership Trade Mission - October 13-17, 2009. This year's visit is to Vancouver B.C., one of the top five countries in biotechnology, cutting edge wireless technology, excellent infrastructure and home to over 81,000 businesses and the headquarters of 40 of Canada's 500 largest corporations. The U.S. Commercial Service office in Vancouver will be facilitating one-on-one matchmaking Gold Key Service appointments with prospective business partners. Companies may opt to pay for additional customized market and industry briefings and research; appointments with prospective trade partners in key industry sectors; guidance on appropriate follow-up strategies; and logistical support. For more information, please contact Regina Heise with the U.S. Commercial Service in Kansas City at (816) 421-1876 or visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/kansascity/wtcptmvancouver.html

Oct 22: OPIC to Hold Minority and Women-owned Business Workshop in St. Louis

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) will conduct a workshop in St. Louis for minority- and women-owned businesses on October 22 at the St. Louis Union Station Marriot. The workshop will include panel discussions on government programs from representatives from a number of economic and trade related agencies. Customary workshops will be held on OPIC products such as political risk insurance and financing for Small & Medium Enterprises and will feature a new session on OPIC support for renewable energy and clean energy technology projects, a new area of focus for the agency. For more information and to register online, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/stlouis/opic2009.html

Oct. 26-28: U.S TDA U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa: Partners in Aviation Conference in Atlanta

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Commercial Service, is hosting a conference that will bring together SSA aviation stakeholders with U.S. aviation suppliers to strengthen strategic and commercial relationships between the aviation industries of Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. The agenda will focus on the region's upcoming investments in aviation safety and security and present key project opportunities for U.S. firms. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about more than 30 bankable project opportunities in areas including: air traffic management and safety, air traffic control capacity and efficiency, air navigation and communications, airspace architecture, air cargo infrastructure airport and aircraft security, airport development, and general aviation. To register for the workshop, go to http://www.trademeetings.com.

Nov 4-5: Register Now and Participate in the National District Export Council Conference

Come to Washington, DC, November 4 - 5, 2009 and be a part of the National District Export Council’s Conference for 2009. This year’s emphasis is on Global Competitiveness and the Impact on U.S. Exports. The event is hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service, the Virginia-DC, and the Maryland-DC District Export Councils. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.decconference.com/

Nov 19: Catalog Option at USA Fair 2009 in Thailand

The U.S. Education Catalog Show will be a part of the USA Fair 2009, a U.S. products and services exhibition, which will be held November 19-22 in Bangkok, Thailand. The U.S. Commercial Service Bangkok will have a booth featuring U.S. education and schools by displaying the school's material and information to potential students and their families. Participation fee is only $100 per school. For more information please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/thailand/en/usafair.html

Oct 15: BajaMak - Tijuana, Mexico

BajaMak is a regional trade show focused on promoting the manufacturing's maquiladora- supply industry of companies based in Baja California., BajaMak is divided into five specialized pavilions in the aerospace, automotive, medical, metal-mechanical and electronics sectors, where leading industries will promote their supply and service requirements. Inside the Suppliers Pavilion, BajaMak hosts companies from the United States and Mexico who are potential material and process suppliers to the maquiladora industry. This year, BajaMak will include pavilions from other regions of Mexico such as: Chihuahua, State of Mexico, Queretaro, Sonora and Chiapas. For more information and to join BajMak 2009, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/mexico/en/bajamak.html

November 9-13: Aerospace Suppliers look to India for Growth

The Commerce Department’s Aerospace & Defense Technologies Team and the U.S. Commercial Service India are organizing an Aerospace Supplier Development Trade Mission to India. From November 9-13, 2009 members will stop in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad for introductions to industry and government officials, to learn about various aerospace program opportunities, and to meet U.S. joint-venture groups and Western OEMs. For more information and to joint this mission, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/indiatm.html

November 16-20: Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to India

U.S. Department of Commerce-U.S. Commercial Service is organizing the first-ever Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai, November 16-20, 2009. This event offers U.S. companies in this sector a cost effective way to meet with potential business partners and government decision makers who are on the front edge of shaping India's energy efficiency sector. For more information and to join this mission, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/india/en/eemission.html

Nov 18-24: Expand Your Business to Europe at Medica 2009 in Germany

The U.S. Commercial Service will offer a unique way for U.S. firms to optimize their participation in the world’s largest and most prestigious medical technology and equipment show – Medica 2009. The Corporate Executive Office (CEO) at MEDICA 2009 provides the ideal opportunity to: showcase your product to over 137,500 “trade only” visitors from 85 countries. Expand your business to Europe and the world and meet the finest partners, agents, distributors and customers from the 4,960 exhibitors. Strike business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth. Take advantage of the CEO program at Medica, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/healthcare/medica_ceo.html

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