Please review our July 2009 list of export news and events to help you expand your exports!

Events

Access America - Build Your Client Base in China

Online Chinese-Language Directory for U.S. Service Firms and Economic Development Agencies
Date: Summer 2009 Launch

Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/accessamerica.html

"Access America"

A  new online Chinese-language directory of U.S. firms that provide customized services to Chinese companies that want to conduct business in the U.S., including finding partners and setting up offices. The Access America Service Provider directory gives U.S. companies and economic development agencies access and exposure to Chinese clients who seek U.S. expertise in global logistics, trade finance, HR, site selection, tax, insurance, legal and regulatory issues, marketing, and other support related to investing in the U.S. Through the U.S. Commercial Service offices in China and our U.S. and Chinese partners, the directory will be seen by thousands of prospective customers and investors. Your listing will include company information, company logo, and contact details, all translated into Chinese, for a one-year subscription fee of $400. Increase your firm's visibility in China and boost your service exports! For more information visit our link and direct questions to Julie.Carducci@mail.doc.gov.http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/accessamerica.html

RepCAN 2009

Toronto, Ontario - September 28-29, 2009
Montreal, Quebec - September 30 - October 1, 2009

Vancouver, British Columbia - October 5-6, 2009

http://www.buyusa.gov/westchester/repcan.html

This multi-sector matchmaker event is designed to provide U.S. export-ready SMEs with a highly efficient and cost-effective opportunity to establish profitable commercial relations with prospective agents, distributors, and end-users in any one, or all three, of Canada’s primary regional markets. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: AUGUST 14. E-mail madellon.lopes@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  for additional information. 

Hot Topics

Business Provisions- American Recovery Act

• TAX INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES
• COBRA PREMIUM ASSISTANCE
• ENERGY INCENTIVES

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(ARRA) provides a number of tax incentives for businesses. Most of the tax incentives for businesses are found in Subtitle C of Division B, Title I of ARRA. In addition, some of the energy incentives, contained in Subtitle B, [and a subsidy for premiums for COBRA health continuation coverage in Title III of Division B,] provide tax relief for businesses. For a summary of the key ARRA provisions, visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/westchester/83.html

Export Licensing For the latest information on export licensing, including recent changes regarding exports to India, visit the BIS website, http://www.bis.doc.gov/

 

Special Promotions

$500 Discounts for Rural Exporters: Exporters located in rural areas of the U.S. may be eligible for a $500 grant on 1/9 or larger size ads in Commercial News USA. Discounted ad rates begin at just $395.Companies can see if they qualify by using the search box atwww.thinkglobal.us/rural

Special $199 Rate for New-To-Export Companies: Commercial News USA is offering companies that are new to exporting a special opportunity to advertise for just $199. One ad will reach buyers, distributors, and wholesalers in 176 countries--both in print and online.More information is available online atwww.thinkglobal.us/199

Showcase Section: $399 Ads: The USA Product Showcase section of Commercial News USA offers advertisers the opportunity to reach markets worldwide for just $399.For more information on this program, go online towww.thinkglobal.us/399

30th Anniversary = 30% Discounts: Take advantage of the magazine's special 30th Anniversary rates and save 30% on any size display ad or $100 on your next listing ad (except Showcase and New-To-Export sections). Discount applies to one-time rates only. More information on rates is available online at:www.thinkglobal.us/advertiser/rates.php

 

Market of the Month

Indonesia

As reported by the Economist magazine, Indonesia is attracting tremendous attention as its economy expands. Its vibrant regional autonomy offers new avenues for investment access and sales opportunities.

Here's a few facts about Indonesia that you might not be aware of:

• It's the world's fourth largest country, with a population of over 230 million.
• It's GDP is growing at over 6% annually, and is expected to reach 6.8% this year.
• It has by far the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
• It is the world's third largest democracy, with a thriving open economy.