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PACIFIC SOUTH E-NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2007

Greetings from your local U.S Commercial Service!

The staff of the Pacific Southwest Network, located in offices throughout Southern California, Hawaii and Nevada, are committed to assisting local companies in realizing their export potential. We assist companies to reach their international objectives by providing:

  • Customized counseling
  • Information on markets abroad
  • International contacts
  • Advocacy services

A snapshot of upcoming international and domestic events we are supporting and "Hot Topics" are listed below.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

  • Canada, March 14, 2007, 11:00am PSTCanadian Cosmetics Regulations Webinar
    Guest speakers Ms. Christine Lauzé, Inspector, Product Safety Health Canada and Mr. Gérald Paquette, Director of Communications, Office of the French Language will provide useful information to U.S. cosmetics manufactures on the general guidelines of exporting cosmetics into Canada.  The webinar will last approximately one hour.  More...
  • China & Thailand, March 25 - Aprl 1, 2007U.S. Automotive Trade Mission to Southern China and Thailand,  More...
  • China & India, April 18-25, 2007Assistant Secretary of Commerce, David Bohigian Clean Energy Technology Trade Mission,  More...
  • China, April 12-22, 2007City of L.A. Office of International Trade Mission to China, More...
  • Hong Kong, Philippines, and Singapore, June 4-12, 2007Green Building Products Trade Mission to Asia More... 

EVENTS IN THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST

  • February 21, 2007, Ontario Convention Center
    SBA Day - "Export Finance and International Trade Resources", More...
  • February 21, 2007, Los Angeles, CA
    LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook - Southern California’s premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas.  More...
  • February 21, 2007, San Fernando Economic Alliance
    Business Opportunities in Turkey
    More...
  • February 21st, Washington, D.C.
    Asia Pacific Partnership Stake Holder Meeting, More...
  • February 22, 2007, Hilton LAX
    California Space Authority International Business Forum - Learn about global trends and opportunities in the aerospace and defense industry.  More...
  • February 23, 2007, FIDM Orange County, Irvine, CABusiness Development Workshop For Fashion Designers / Apparel Manufacturers
    Full-day event comprised of six one-hour seminars:  Starting an apparel business; Trademark and Copyright basics; Recruit and develop a sales team; Brand-building; Think like a buyer; Build your company's infrastructure.
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  • Beginning Feb 23, 2007, Greater Riverside Chamber of CommerceInternational Business Certificate Program, More...
  • February 24-27, 2007, Las Vegas, NVOne on one meetings with U.S. Embassy Franchise Specialists at International Franchise Association, More...
  • February 28, 2007, Anaheim, CA
    Trading with China - Trading with China program will feature expert panelist from the U.S. Department of Commerce, California State University at Fullerton, Shanghai Foreign Trade Office, and the China - U.S. Business Association. More...
  • February 28, 2007, Los Angeles, CAIntroduction to Import - Export Logistics - Geared to apparel companies, this class will cover all the aspects of an international transaction.
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  • March 6th, Las Vegas NV
    International Matchmaking at PowerGen Renewable Energy & Fuels, More...
  • March 8, 2007, Los Angeles, CA
    FCIB California International Round Table, The  Round Table Forum will include a lively, in-depth question and  answer session, led by a moderator and a panel of experts --  highly successful and recognized practitioners in the  international credit, risk management and trade finance  fields. More...
  • March 26-27, 2007, Los Angeles, CAUSC Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference, Early Registration until February 26, USDOC Registration Code: DOC2007
    APBO 2007 brings the experts closer to you with 14 Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. They will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.
    5 ASEAN Ambassadors will also be present at the conference and will host an ASEAN roundtable.     More...
  • May 2008, Honolulu, HI & Los Angeles, CAHawaii Promotion in Spain - More...
  • April 15, 2007, Las Vegas, NVGlobal Matchmaking Reception at NAB 2007 - More...
  • June 5-7, 2007, San Diego, CAInternational Business Matchmaking at International Satellite and Communications exchange (ISCe) conference, More...

Hot Topics

  • Market of the Month: Mexico
    Mexico, a key neighbor and partner of the United States, presents tremendous opportunities for American firms looking to make sales abroad. More...
  • International IPR Advisory Program
    The ABA Section of International Law is working with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy on an International Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Advisory Program that allows American small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to receive a free, one-hour consultation with an experienced volunteer attorney regarding the protection of its intellectual property rights (IPR) in Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Russia, or Thailand. More...  
  • Commerce Secretary Lauds Record Exports in 2006, More...

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