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.
ExporTech Intensive Conference - Brazil and The Americas
Are you looking to grow your company by entering international markets?
The West
Virginia Export Council in Cooperation with the U.S. Commercial
Service, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the West
Virginia Development Office International Division is pleased to
announce "ExporTech Intensive Conference" to be held on
December 7-8, 2009 at the Greenbrier Resort located in White
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Dates: December
7-8, 2009
Location: The Greenbrier
White
Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
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Trade Winds 2010: "The Americas" - Webinar Series
The
Americas region is one of the fastest growing economic partners
of the United States and many experts foresee this growth to
continue over the next few years. U.S. businesses need to be
prepared to take advantage of the benefits this growth is
creating.
Trade Winds 2010: “The Americas” -Webinar Series is a must-take opportunity for new and experienced exporters to gain knowledge of the export opportunities, financing options and best prospects in The Americas region as well as to understand and appreciate the cultural differences, economic conditions and technological capabilities of potential partners.
Upcoming Scheduled Webinar:
Doing Business in Brazil - Financial and Legal
Considerations
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009; 11:00AM-12:00PM EST
Register Here! - Detailed Event Information
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Export Management Course - Spring 2010
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.
Next Class:
January 2010
Location:
Morgantown, WV
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Information
Trade Winds Forum "The Americas" - Sao Paulo, Brazil - April 25-30, 2010
As an
official U.S. Department of Commerce multi-sector trade mission,
Trade Winds offers participants a unique venue for
connecting to business opportunities across the Americas.
Take part in a focused dialogue on business issues in the
NAFTA, CAFTA-DR, Andean, and Mercosur common markets; Meet
one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Service (CS) senior commercial
officers from the U.S. Embassies and Consulates of 18 markets in
the Western Hemisphere for guidance on trade leads and market
entry strategies; Schedule customized business-to-business
appointments with pre-screened companies in Brazil.
Register your interest today, space will be limited to 50 U.S. Companies!
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The first 15 companies located in the Appalachian Region that commit to the Trade Winds 2010, will receive a $650 discount from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Webinar Series: A Basic Guide to Exporting
Learn valuable skills for growing your business by selling to international buyers. This Webinar Series: A Basic Guide to Exporting was created based on the popular, newly-updated in 2008 Department of Commerce book, "A Basic Guide to Exporting". Register now for one or the complete series of seven interactive and authoritative sessions. If you register now for two or more webinars, you will get a complimentary copy of the official guide to exporting!
Next Webinar: November 18, 2009 - 2:00-3:00pm EST - Understanding Documentation
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Market of the Month - Brazil
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Doing Business in Brazil: 2009 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies