Going Global
The following ANNOUNCEMENTS may be of interest to you:
US Department of Commence conducts numerous Webinars and local seminars on various topics and industries, in addition to trade missions and trade shows around the world. Visit the USDOC website for more details on their programs, or click here for events of interest in Ohio.
For a comprehensive list of US Department of Commerce trade missions, please click here.
U.S. Department of Commerce - Below are upcoming U.S. Commercial Service initiatives designed to connect you to business opportunities around the world. Please scroll down to learn more about each opportunity. If you have any questions about these initiatives, please contact your local U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist. To find the trade specialist nearest you please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/home/us.html
Events:
Webinar: Business Opportunities in Indonesia
Venue: Your Computer
Date/Time: February 9, 2012; 9:00-10:15AM EST
Cost: $35 per participant
Learn more: http://export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/webinars
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q24
This webinar is part of the series featured above. Indonesia, a thriving democracy with significant regional autonomy, is located on the world’s major trade routes and has extensive natural resources, presenting great opportunities for U.S. Businesses. Important opportunities exist in mining, energy, agribusiness equipment and services. The aircraft market favors U.S. products. Gain knowledge about the export opportunities and best prospects in the market. Meet key contacts at the U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Indonesia. This webinar is part of Trade Winds Asia 2012, an official U.S. Department of Commerce multi‐sector trade mission to be held in Singapore from May 14‐22, 2012, focusing on how to successfully do business throughout the Asia region. For more information, please contact Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov
Webinar: Doing Business in China Through Hong Kong
Venue: Your Computer
Date: February 12, 2012
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q5E
Understanding how to do business in China can be a daunting task. It is important to understand the correct way to structure your business dealings in Asia to optimize your profits, reduce your China tax bill, and protect yourself from the myriad risks. This presentation will present the various options available to US companies who are interested in tapping the Asian markets, particularly China, as a new export opportunity. A unique focus of the presentation is how to make use of Hong Kong, known as ‘the freest economy in the world’, to gain these advantages and protections. Also learn about how the U.S. Commercial Service can assist your company with its export endeavors. Featured speakers will be Barrett Bingley, Business Development Manager for ICS Trust in Hong Kong and Cory Simek, Director U.S. Commercial Service in St. Louis. In this webinar, participants will learn about profit flow, the Hong Kong vs. China tax system, intellectual property, and U.S. government resources to assist exporters in Asia.
Event: Complying with U.S. Export Controls
Venue: Orlando, FL
Date: February 15 and 16, 2012
Learn more/register: http://www.exportcontrols.eventbrite.com
This two-day program is led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on items and activities that are subject to the EAR; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; when you can export or re-export without applying for a license; export clearance procedures; and, record keeping requirements. Presenters will conduct a number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company's export activities. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. Technical, policy, and enforcement professionals from BIS, as well as specialists from other agencies such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Bureau of Census may participate in this program. For more information, please contact Julie Matthews, Assistant Director, National Entrepreneur Center (407-420-4888 or julie@nationalec.org).
Webinar: Export Documentation Basics
Venue: Your Computer
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 1:30-3:00PM EST
Cost: $25
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q4A
This webinar will assist firms learn how to prepare and process export documentation. This workshop will focus on the principal documents required for exports shipments. The understanding of the various types of export documents and how they are used has helped many companies streamline their internal processes, simplifying the export process, and leading to increased profits. Included webinar components: Export documents, their function and preparation; terminology; resources available to exporters, Common problems with preparation and processing of export documents, Mechanics of the export process; working with export service providers and Automated Export System (AES) Basics. For more information, please contact the Middletown Export Assistance Center, Anne.Evans@trade.gov or telephone: 860-638-6950).
Webinar: Doing Business in the Nordics
Venue: Your Computer
Date/Time: February 16, 2012; 11:00 AM EST
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q5G
This webinar discusses short and medium term export sales opportunities in the Nordic region, featuring U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Mark Francis Brzezinski. Senior Commercial Officer Frank Carrico from the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden will discuss best prospects, commercial climate, business “do’s and don’ts,” and what to look out for in the way of representation. Frank will be joined by representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Market Access and Compliance office as well as by representatives of several U.S. Embassies throughout the region. The Nordic region is comprised of some of the most stable, open, competitive economies in the world. It is home to some of the world’s largest and most successful “green” and technology-friendly firms. The region is also known for its high regard for U.S. products, innovation, and technology. Key sectors to be discussed include environmental technologies; computers and software; life sciences, medical equipment, and pharmaceuticals; oil and gas; consumer goods; and telecommunications services and equipment. There will be a brief question and answer session following the presentation.
Webinar: Realities and Benefits of Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements
Venue: Your Computer
Date/Time: February 23, 2012; 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern
Fee: $15
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q5F
One-hour webinar packed with information on the business climate, market opportunities and how to finance them in both Colombia and Panama. Free Trade Agreements with these countries were recently signed for good reasons: Colombia is the 3rd largest economy in Central and South America and Panama is not only a maritime and air transport hub, but an international trading, banking and services center par excellence. Senior Commercial Officers of the US Embassies in Bogotá and Panama City will pinpoint potential opportunities. Hear first-hand experience from Caterpillar Latin America offering their perspective on doing business in the region. Learn about how to finance your exports with the help of our speaker from the Export Import Bank of the United States offering suggestions on how to optimize your business deals in the region. For more information, please contact Wanda.Barquin@trade.gov or Linda.Abbruzzese@trade.gov.
Webinar Series: 2012 Basic Guide to Exporting
Venue: Your computer
Date: January – Aug 2012
Cost: $15
Learn more/register: http://www.export.gov/articles/eg_main_022213.asp
Beginning January 2012, as part of the National Export Initiative, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Trade Information Center is offering a series of one-hour webinars on the basics of exporting. “The webinars are in response to enthusiastic demand for events which provide a more comprehensive understanding of the export process. We are also excited to introduce new transaction oriented topics in 2012 that get into the weeds on subjects like duty drawback, temporary export shipments, and more,” said Doug Barry, coordinator of the educational series for the International Trade Administration. The series includes webinars on how to write an export plan, how to ship goods to international buyers, and how to classify products under the harmonized system, as well as estimating the full cost to the buyer of delivering your products to a foreign destination. The first webinar is January 18 on “How to Write and Export Plan.”
Webinar: Business Opportunities in Asia for U.S. Companies
Venue: Your Computer
Date: February 9, 2012 and March 9, 2012
Time: 9:00-10:15AM EST
Cost: $150 per company
Learn more: http://export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/webinars
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q28
Southeast Asia, one of the most lucrative regions in the world, presents great opportunities for U.S. Businesses. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service's Trade Winds Team, this webinar series will help your company learn how to successfully do business in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Gain knowledge about the export opportunities and best prospects in the region. Meet key contacts at the U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. For more information, please contact Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov. Specific information regarding each webinar is below.
Webinar: Dispute Resolution
Venue: Your computer
Date/Time: March 1, 2012; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Cost: $40
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q45
Come hear from an expert on international commercial law, Mr. Steven M. Richman, Esq., Partner with Duane Morris, as he discusses dispute resolution and ways in which you can attempt to minimize disputes, as well as deal with them in the most expeditious manner, in international transactions. Topics will include arbitration versus litigation, different concepts of privilege and lawyers, how to deal with documents and privacy issues, and issues unique to cross-border litigation. This overview is for lawyers and businesspeople that do business internationally. This webinar is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Export Assistance Center and the New Jersey District Export Council. For more information, please contact Susan.Widmer@trade.gov
Webinar: Business Opportunities in Malaysia
Venue: Your Computer
Date/Time: March 9, 2012; 9:00-10:15AM EST
Cost: $35 per participant
Learn more: http://export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/webinars
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q23
This webinar is the final part of the series featured above. Malaysia continues to manage the development and industrialization of the economy, presenting great opportunities for U.S. Businesses. Malaysia continues to manage the development and industrialization of the economy, presenting great opportunities for U.S. Businesses. Gain knowledge about the export opportunities and best prospects in the market. Meet key contacts at the U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Malaysia. This webinar is part of Trade Winds Asia 2012, an official U.S. Department of Commerce multi‐sector trade mission to be held in Singapore from May 14‐22, 2012, focusing on how to successfully do business throughout the Asia region. For more information, please contact Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov
Other International Events
Event: Addressing Business and Personal Security Issues Threatening U.S. Companies Working in Mexico
Venue: Spellman Center, Lindenwood University, St. Louis, Missouri
Date: March 1, 2012
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/missouri/build/groups/public/@eg_us_mo/documents/webcontent/eg_us_mo_041484.pdf
For U.S. companies doing business in Mexico, physical and personal security should be a major priority. General street crime and criminal groups specifically targeting foreign companies have drastically increased over recent years and these threats should be addressed in every company’s business plan. Companies who are currently operating in Mexico should assess their operations including facilities, logistics and the security of their employees. Those companies considering start-up operations in Mexico should have a security risk assessment as part of their consideration when identifying a venue. Companies can significantly decrease security threats against their operations and employees by taking the time to identify risks and proactively addressing them. The program will feature leading security experts who will discuss current and future security threats of which businesses and travelers should be aware of. Attendees will learn more about how the U.S. Embassy, FBI, State Department, U.S. Department of Commerce and State of Missouri can assist you with both proactive and reactive approaches to your company and employee needs. In addition, a major global U.S. company will provide a case study on addressing risks in Mexico. Allied Intelligence, along with other private sector service companies, will offering advice based on years of experience supporting companies.
Executive-Led Medical Trade Mission to India
March 2-8, 2012, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad, India, $4,537.00 for small or medium sized enterprises and $5,225.00 for large firms.
The Medical Trade Mission to India is intended to include representatives from a variety of US medical/healthcare industry manufacturers, service providers, and associations and trade organizations. The mission will introduce the participants to the government bodies, end-users and prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are best suited to each US participant's strengths.
Learn more/register: email tembi.secrist@trade.gov or call 206-553-5615 x229
GLOBE 2012
Venue: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Date: March 14-16, 2012
GLOBE is Canada’s largest and longest-running trade show dedicated to business and the environment. Join the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) Canada’s U.S. Pavilion in Vancouver, Canada where every two years, the world gathers for three days of leading-edge environmental innovations. CS Canada will provide U.S. firms with a unique format to showcase your products and services to over 9,000 participants and more than 500 exhibitors from 70 countries; meet potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers. For more information, please contact Crystal.roberts@trade.gov
A trade mission to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand
Date: March19-28, 2012
A trade mission to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand with scheduled one-on-one business appointments and country-specific business briefings and events.Mission details forthcoming! Interested parties may contactPat Perrin.
Event: Hot Market Watch Conference: Selling to Brazil, China, South Korea and Vietnam/ASEAN
Venue: Cincinnati, OH
Date: March 21-22, 2012
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/ohio/southernohio/tradeevents/index.asp
The “Hot Market Watch” Conference is an annual event organized by the U.S. Commercial Service in Cincinnati. This year’s conference will focus on the “hot markets” of Brazil, China, South Korea and ASEAN region and will provide market updates, tools, and resources for U.S. companies interested in selling to or expanding further into these countries and regions. There will also be an evening networking reception the night before (March 21). Presenters will include U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Officers from the U.S Commercial Service, who will also be available for one-on-one meetings to discuss your company's market potential in Brazil, China, South Korea and/or ASEAN region. In addition to plenary sessions, there will be several break-out sessions to choose from. Selected topics for each country/region include: market overviews; corporate perspectives; economic outlooks; customs, tariffs and logistics; financial considerations; legal considerations; taxation/accounting; and more. For more information, please contact Marcia.Brandstadt@trade.gov Marcia.Brandstadt@trade.gov or telephone: 513-684-2944.
Asia Pacific Business Outlook 2012
Venue: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 26-27, 2012
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/california/ca/events/apbo/index.asp
This event is the premier business networking conference focused on the following countries/regions: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam. Brazil and Russia are special editions to this year’s program. Find answers to your questions on these 17 economies by choosing from 60 focused sessions and private one-on-one consultations with Commercial Service Senior Commercial Officers currently serving in the U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Institutes in the Asia/Pacific region: For more information, please contact Terri.Batch@trade.gov, Maryavis.Bokal@trade.gov or Jason.Sproule@trade.gov
A multi-sector trade mission to Brazil, Chile, and Colombia
Date: April 14-24, 2012
A multi-sector trade mission to Brazil, Chile, and Colombia to assist for small- to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes region with exporting products and services to these rapidly growing markets, with an additional sub-focus on the water industry. Contact Emily Tuckerorclick herefor more information.
Co-Located Shows
Date: May 2-4, 2012
Fabtech Mexico, AWS Weldmex, and Metalform Mexico, three co-located shows with more than 300 exhibiting companies and 9000 attendees, will take place at the Centro Banamex convention center in Mexico City. Contact Chuck Cross at (410) 252-1322 for more information.
Trade Winds - AsiaBusiness Development Conference and Trade Mission
Date: May 14-22, 2012
Venue: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam
Cost: prices vary see link for details
Trade Winds Asia will take place in Singapore, a country with a sophisticated and modern economy that offers excellent opportunities for U.S. firms interested in penetrating the Asian market. Singapore’s market appeal is its free port status, straightforward, English-speaking, U.S. style of doing business, strong intellectual property protection with virtually no corruption. The country is a major trading hub, importing and exporting products from consumer goods to high technology and industrial goods for re-export to third countries. "The Global Enabling Trade Report 2010" by the World Economic Forum ranked Singapore first for having the most open economy for international trade and investment. If you are new to Asia or are looking to tap into new markets, our signature Trade Winds Forum is the ideal launching point for expansion throughout the region.
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/registration/index.asp