With over 25 years of experience in assisting U.S. exporters around the globe, the U.S. Commercial Service is your first stop on the road to international success!
The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Export Assistance Center of West Virginia is part of a global network of offices in over 109 U.S. cities and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates in 77 countries. With an international network comprised of trade specialists and commercial officers, the U.S. Commercial Service is in a unique position to serve the needs of U.S. exporters and help them succeed internationally.
SBA Small Business Expo
The U.S. Commercial Service will be part of the 2009 SBA Small Business Expo in Wheeling on July 31, 2009. During the event the Wheeling Export Assistance Center will join the SBA's Office of International Trade to address “Going Global: Can You Afford It?. “
Dates: July
31, 2009
Location: WV Northern Community College
Education Center Gymnasium
1704 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26001
Register for this event online at www.sba.gov/wv or call 800-767-8052, extension
8. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. If you choose
to register the day of the event, please allow for some
additional time. Registration for exhibitors is free.
Space is limited, so registration is required prior to June 19,
2009.
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Export Management Course Fall 2009
West Virginia University, in conjunction with the West Virginia District Export Council, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the WVU Center for Chinese Business has recently introduced a new course in Export Management, in which students and company representatives are teamed to develop an Export Marketing Plan targeted to the specific needs of the participating company.) West Virginia University, in conjunction with the West Virginia District Export Council, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the WVU Center for Chinese Business has recently introduced a new course in Export Management, in which students and company representatives are teamed to develop an Export Marketing Plan targeted to the specific needs of the participating company.
Dates: August
7-8, 2009
Location: Charleston Area Alliance
1116
Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301
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West Virginia Trade Mission to Brazil
Dates: September 19-25, 2009
Location: Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte
Uncover your Trade Potential in Brazil!
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For more information Contact:
Debra Martin
WVDO International Trade Manager
Phone: 304-957-2042
E-Mail: Dmartin@wvdo.org
Electronic System For Trave Authorization (ESTA) Advisory
Attention Foreign Nationals Travelling to the United States:
Beginning January 12, 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP.
VWP travelers should be aware that unauthorized third-parties have established Web sites, which charge visitors seeking to travel to the United States under the VWP, for information about ESTA™ and for submitting ESTA™ applications to DHS on behalf of the traveler.
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Market of the Month - Portugal
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Doing Business in Portugal: 2009 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies
