August 31 – September 9, 2009: UCGEC China Business Trip
Tentative Itinerary:
August 31 (Mon) – Sept 2 (Wed): Yangzhou, Suzhou, or other cities in Jiangsu province (near Shanghai)
Sept. 2 (Wed) – Sept. 6 (Sat): Chengdu
Sept. 6 (Sun) – Sept. 7 (Mon): Chongqing
Sept. 7 (Mon) – Sept 9. (Wed): Xi’an
 
Objectives:
Help UCGEC member companies and individuals create business relationships, explore new markets, find partners, and identify investment opportunities in China.
Further enhance the UCGEC’s strong connections with Chinese local governments.
Exchange thoughts with the top Chinese officials and executives on the US-China cleantech collaboration.
Explore opportunities for the UCGEC and its members to collaborate with host cities on cleantech R&D, business, and investment.
 
Focus Areas:
Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biomass), Smart Grid, LED, Electric vehicle, Battery, Green buildings, Low Carbon city, etc.
 
Cost:  $3,000/person or $4,000/person*
Includes all arrangements and expenses in China:
-            Official invitation letter and assistance with Chinese Visa application;
-            All the transportation/hotels/meals during the trip;
-            Registration to Chengdu New Energy Int’l Forum;
-            Meetings with governors, mayors, and other senior local government officials;
-            Meetings with new energy companies and development zones in China;
-            UCGEC senior level membership ($500 value,)
Excludes: International airfare between the U.S. and China; Chinese Visa application fee ($135)
 
$4,000/person with upgrade from UCGEC senior level membership ($500 value) to UCGEC VIP level membership ($2,000 value)
 
For more information: http://ucgef.org/en/activities/seminar/chinatrip

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November 4th- 6th, 2009, The Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair (HKIWSF)
 The wine market in Asia is growing with increasing affluence. It is estimated that the wine consumption in Asia will be doubled and increase to US$27 billion by 2017. The Chinese mainland and HK, currently constituting 60% of Asia’s wine consumption, will become the world’s eighth largest market. Hong Kong is set to become a wine trading and distribution centre of Asia. The wine market in Hong Kong is growing rapidly.  On February 27, 2008, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) abolished its 40% excise duty on wine.  The market has responded favorably to the wine duty exemption. From March to December 2008, the total value of imported wine reached US$335 million, representing an increase of 82% over the same period in 2007.
The Hong Kong Government is committed to developing Hong Kong as a regional hub for wine distribution and trading.  Opportunities for U.S. companies include:
• Wine trading
• Wine related tourism
• Training and education on wine appreciation and culture
• Technology and services related to transportation, storage and display of wine
For more information on the wine market in Hong Kong, please see the attached 2008 wine report:  http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200803/146294113.pdf1
For more information on the show, please visit:  http://hkwinefair.hktdc.com/fair_dtl/detail.htm2

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November 16 – 20, 2009: Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to India
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce on an Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to India. Increase your sales in this booming market! With soon-to-be implemented industry targets regulating energy usage, India's drive towards energy efficiency is accelerating. Now is the time to enter the market to introduce your products or services!

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE:
U. S. manufacturers of energy efficient products for industrial and / or green building applications and energy service companies (ESCOs)

EVENT - WHERE & WHEN
New Delhi – November 16-17
Chennai – November 18-19
Mumbai – November 20

PRICE:
$3500 per SME participant – firms with 500 or fewer employees or self certified as small business under SBA regulations
$4200 per large company participant – firms with more than 500 employees
$750 for each additional company representative
Participation is limited on a first-come first-served basis.
Application deadline: September 30, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Nyamusi K. Igambi (713) 209 - 3112
Nyamusi.Igambi@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Aileen Nandi (91-44)) 2857 4059
aileen.nandi@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Vaidyanathan (91-44) 2857 4031
Vaidyanathan.Purushothaman@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

More Details: http://www.buyusa.gov/india/en/eetm.pdf