A snapshot of upcoming events we are supporting and "Hot
Topics" are listed below.
EVENTS IN THE PACIFIC SOUTH
Event: Developing Your Global Competitive Edge
Venue: Irwindale
Date: January 15 and 22, 2009
These workshops will benefit existing businesses and early
stage entrepreneurial businesses. From the pre-planning stage
through expansion/improvement of on-going operations, the
practical application of the tools covered in these workshops
will help you to operate a profitable global business.
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Event: Global Networking Breakfast
Venue: Economic Alliance Building - Van Nuys Blvd.,
Sherman Oaks
Date: January 21, 2009
Networking breakfast and presentation on “Doing Business in
Dubai and the United Arab Emirates” by Wafa Kanan, President,
Unique Image and Teresa Powell, Vice-President, WET
Design
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Event: L.A. Export Series
Venue: Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los
Angeles
Date: January 13, January 27, February 10, February 24,
March 10 and March 24, 2009
If you’re only selling in the United States, you’re only
reaching five percent of the world’s population and one-third of
the world’s purchasing power. Through the Export Seminar
Series presented by the Center for International Trade
Development you will learn from experts on how to assess your own
export potential, protect yourself internationally, identify the
markets that need your products and make ongoing export sales and
get paid. A CITD trade specialist will be present at each
seminar for free on-site counseling and follow-up as
needed.
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Event: World Ag Expo
Venue: Tulare
Date: February 10-12, 2009
Register:
World Ag Expo, held in Tulare, California, on the second week
of February is the world’s largest annual agricultural
exposition, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, over
1,600 exhibitors and an estimated 100,000 attendees.
More...Please call (866) 922-0762
Event: Complying With U.S. Export Controls
Seminar
Venue: Hilton Del Mar
Date: February 12 and 13th, 2009
This two-day program provides an in-depth examination of the
Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover
the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export
control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what
items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to
determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to
determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when
you can export or reexport without applying for a license; export
clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; Export
Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; and real life
examples in applying this information. Presenters will conduct a
number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the
regulations to your own company's export activities. This program
is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding
of their obligations under the EAR.
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Event: CeBIT
Venue: Hannover, Germany
Date: March 3-8, 2009
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service and
Market Access and Compliance are supporting the State of
California Business, Transportation & Housing (BTH)’s
California Welcome Center at CeBIT. The California Welcome
Center will house turnkey booth space and the U.S. Commercial
Service Amercian Business Center (http://buyusa.gov/germany/en/cebit_abc.html).
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Event: Natural Products Expo West
Venue: Anaheim
Date: March 5-7, 2009
Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) is the world's largest
natural, organic, and healthy products trade show, with 2,800
exhibitors and more than 45,000 attendees. NPEW includes Supply
Expo, which exhibits ingredients and technologies within the
health and nutritional industry. NPEW 2009 will be one of the
best showcases for both suppliers and buyers in nutritional
supplements and cosmetics.
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Event: Solar Trade Mission to India
Venue: India
New Dates: March 22-27th
Participants will gain market information, make business and
government contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance
specific projects towards the goal of increasing U.S. exports to
India. The mission will include customized
business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local
companies, as well as meetings with key government officials,
Indian solar industry organizations, as well as American and
local chambers of commerce.
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Event: Automechanika Istanbul 2009 - U.S.
Pavilion
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Date: April 16-19, 2009; Registration deadline
January 16, 2009
Explore opportunities to supply to the automotive original
equipment and aftermarket industries in Turkey and other regional
markets. The show presents an ideal platform for U.S.
manufacturers to approach major OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, and
aftermarket contacts. Drawing over 25,000 professionals in
the automotive industry from 72 countries, the show provides
excellent exposure for all participants. For more information,
contact Leticia.Arias@mail.doc.gov.
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Event: Ignite Exports 2009
Venue: San Diego,
Date: May 18-20, 2009
This executive masterclass workshop is intended to bring
senior export sales executives from growing companies across
North America together in an intimate, resort-like setting where
they can acquire powerful new sales tools and share best sales
practices that will help them build an export sales
powerhouse. The workshop will be led by top export sales
trainers supported by an impressive industry panel and guest
speakers who all have considerable export sales experience.
So, if your business is focused on export sales growth, this is
extraordinary event that you cannot afford to
miss…www.ignite-exports.com.
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Questions or Comments??? CONTACT
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Richard M. Swanson, Jr.
Network Director
U.S. Commercial Service
Southern California, Nevada & Hawaii
(949) 660-1688 ext. 153
(949) 283-1024 cell
Richard.Swanson@mail.doc.gov
