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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?

Dec EventThe 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 

Web Pic SmallThe 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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Trade Winds Forum "The Americas" - Sao Paulo, Brazil - April 25-30, 2010 

TW 2010As 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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 Brazil

Doing Business in Brazil: 2009 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies