Article by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration – U.S. Commercial Service.
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.
1. Webinar: REACH: Chemical Compliance in Europe – Current Status and Future Deadlines
2. Webinar: International Market Research Strategies
3. Webinar: Mexico’s Infrastructure Opportunities
4. Webinar: Export Documentation Basics
5. Webinar: Learn About Changes to New EU Laws on Nanomaterials
6. Conference: DISCOVER 2013 – New Market Development
7. Conference: The Fifth Annual Americas Business Forum
8. Conference: C3 Summit – A U.S.-Arab Global Event C3 2013 US-Arab Summit with CS American Business
9. Seminar: Export University 101 – Basics of Exporting
10. Nominations Open for Exporter of the Year Awards
11. Promote Your Products Worldwide Online and In Print
12. Read the Digital Edition of America’s Export Promotion Magazine
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://export.gov/usoffices/index.asp.
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Event: REACH: Current Status and Future Deadlines
Venue: Webinar
Date: Tuesday August 13, 2013
Time: 1:30-2:30PM EST
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3Q9Q
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and Barbara Vogt, Tox Focus LLC, for a 60 minute webinar on the new regulations dealing with exporting chemicals and formulations to Europe. REACH is the new chemical compliance system in the European Union (EU). New regulations have a registration deadline of 2018. This webinar will provide information regarding the cost, timelines and information required to obtain your company-specific REACH registration number. You will learn if your company qualifies for any exemptions from registration and learn what is required after “pre-registration.” We will also go over the process of cooperating with other producers and submit joint registration documents. This will be a great opportunity to get a head start on becoming “REACH compliant”. For more information contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov.
Event: A Step by Step Approach to International Market Research
Venue: Webinar
Date: Thursday August 22, 2013
Time: 1:30-2:30PM EST
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3QA2
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service, SBDC and Connecticut District Export Council for a 60 minute webinar on international market research strategies. Plan your market entry the right way – use market research to learn your product’s potential in a given market, the best prospects for success, and the market’s business practices before you first export. If you’re just beginning to sell internationally, narrow your focus by concentrating on no more than two or three best-prospect markets. During this webinar we will discuss our Step-by-Step Approach to Market Research: Find Potential Market, Assess Targeted Markets, and Draw Conclusions. Additionally, we will provide you information on free resources that can be used during the research process. For more information contact Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov.
Event: Mexico’s Infrastructure Opportunities 2013-2018
Venue: Webinar
Dates: August 22, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: $40 per company
Learn more: http://export.gov/mexico/tradeevents/eg_mx_058422.asp
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3Q63
A webinar to discuss how to finance infrastructure projects, the public tender process and best practices for prime contractors and sub-contractors with leaders experienced in doing business in Mexico. Get to know strategic projects from public sector leaders who will have key roles in implementing the Mexico’s National Infrastructure Program 2013-2018! The 2013-2018 program will offer detailed information on priority projects designed to double Mexico’s level of infrastructure investment. The government has identified projects in distinct sectors, including highways, ports, rail and airports. For more information contact: Adrian.Orta@trade.gov.
Event: Export Documentation Basics
Venue: Webinar
Date: Tuesday August 27, 2013
Time: 1:30-3:00PM EST
Learn more/register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3QA3
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, and Mechanics of the export process; working with export service providers. For more information contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov.
Event: Webinar- Market Alert: Learn About Changes to New EU Laws on Nanomaterials
Venue: Your computer
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:00am to 1:30pm Eastern Time
More info: http://export.gov/europe/showcaseeuropesectors/other/teamotherevents/index.asp
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3QA7
U.S. exporters find that by using nanomaterials that they are better able to tap into the $250 billion annual European market for high-performing, environmentally efficient products. Yet, the European Union is transforming its regulatory requirements for nanomaterials, and raising potential complications for U.S. businesses. For example, in some cases, following a transition period, U.S. exporters will soon be required to obtain a pre-market authorization before shipping their products to the EU. To help U.S. exporters keep in front of these regulatory changes, the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union is pleased to host a live webinar presented by legal and scientific experts from the American-based international law firm, Steptoe & Johnson. The cost to participate is $75. For questions, please call: 317-582-2300.
Event: Conference – DISCOVER 2013
Venue: Raleigh, North Carolina
Date: September 16-18, 2013
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/northcarolina/discover2013/
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the North Carolina District Export Council for DISCOVER 2013, an international business conference for U.S. companies that want to explore new export market development strategies, innovative tools to be competitive, and the next wave of rapidly growing markets. Panels featuring economists, industry professionals and U.S. commercial diplomats will help you pinpoint opportunities in the next wave of rapidly growing markets. Regional panels will include Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Intensive breakout sessions on due diligence and risk mitigation, financial strategies, global marketing, and contract considerations and dispute resolution will be led by topical exports and business leaders. Private consultations with U.S. Commercial Diplomats are also offered. During your one-on-one meetings, commercial diplomats will present the latest market intelligence and recommendations for strategic growth in the countries they represent. Your company’s information will be sent to each foreign post in advance of the event, resulting in customized consultations that will provide you with insight into which markets are in demand for your products or services. These appointments are made on a first come, first served basis. There are a limited amount of appointments available, so register now to secure your countries of interest! Australia, Nigeria, Brazil , North Africa Region, Bulgaria, Panama, Canada, Poland, Chile, South Africa, China, South Korea, Colombia, Turkey, Costa Rica, UAE , Egypt, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Vietnam, Mexico. Contact the U.S. Commercial Service DISCOVER 2013 team at discover@trade.gov with any questions.
Event: The Fifth Annual Americas Business Forum
Venue: Los Angeles, California
Date: September 25-26, 2013
Learn more/register: http://www.lachamber.com/tabf
The Americas Business Forum is the most prestigious conference on exporting and selling to the Americas; join the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service to learn about business and exporting opportunities. This forum features senior U.S. Commercial Diplomats from Embassy’s in the Western Hemisphere, international business leaders, and prominent scholars. Additionally, private one-on-one consultations with U.S. Diplomats are available for companies whose products / services contain at least 51 percent U.S. content. The 2012 forum generated over $16 Million in new exports for participating companies. REGISTER NOW! Only $199 for early registration. For more information contact: Delia.Valdivia@Trade.gov or Rafael.Patino@Trade.gov.
Event: Conference – C3 Summit – A U.S.-Arab Global Event C3 2013 US-Arab Summit with CS American Business Exchange Pavilion and Keynote President Bill Clinton
Venue: NY, NY Union League Club
Date: October 07, 2013
Learn more/register: http://www.c3s-2013.com
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce and cosponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, C3 Summit is an exclusive event dedicated to building new relationships, fostering existing partnerships and exchanging best practices between the U.S. and the Arab world by building a cohesive global community through collaboration and international commerce. President Bill Clinton is scheduled to present the Keynote speech. U.S. companies will have an opportunity to exhibit at the Summit and have international business-to-business matchmaking opportunities, provided by Commercial Service, with American and Middle East companies interested in doing business in the Middle East and North Africa markets as well as foreign direct investment in the U.S. This is one of New York’s most prestigious international business-to-business networking events. Exhibition space is readily accessible to SMEs interested in doing business in the Middle East region and provides a unique opportunity to have access to this growing market in a truly private business venue. Showcase your company to an expected audience of more than 100 company representatives to meet other ideally matched prospects of participating Exhibitors and Sponsors (in addition to networking with more than 400 Plenary attendees). Last year more than 400 participants attended C3 2012 in NY with more than 35 countries (including 10 Arab nations) represented. Don’t miss out—limited exhibit and sponsorships available starting at $2,500. Meet potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and close business deals. Summit Registration for CS Clients is $200, Please use Promotional Code DOC for registration. For more information contact: RanselPotter@copara.com or Tanya.Cole@trade.gov.
Event: Seminar – Export University 101
Venue: Saddle Brook, NJ: Marriott
Date: September 30, 2013
Learn more/register: http://export.gov/newjersey/tradeevents/localevents/eg_us_nj_062811.asp
Export University is a series of courses on exporting designed to help U.S. companies start or sharpen their export focus in order to gain increasing skills and innovation in their overseas activities. This 101 course is also designed for new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the basics of exporting. Export University instructors are international trade practitioners that are primarily members of the New Jersey District Export Council, a volunteer group of private-sector individuals appointed by the U. S. Secretary of Commerce to provide mentoring on exporting U. S. goods and services. Cost per person: $95 includes breakfast, lunch and a ‘Basic Guide to Exporting’ book. Questions? Email Patricia.Molinaro@trade.gov.
Nominations Open for Exporter of the Year Awards
ThinkGlobal Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Exporter of the Year Awards. The ThinkGlobal Exporter of the Year Awards are given to one U.S. company in each of the industry categories in Commercial News USA. ThinkGlobal is the publisher of Export USA, the promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Winners in each industry will be chosen based on the total number of documented export deals, total percentage increase in sales, exports as percentage of total sales, the company’s commitment to exporting, the company’s commitment to customer service, and the company’s innovation and originality in marketing products or services. To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a company that is exporting from the United States. Companies may nominate themselves for the award. Nomination forms are available online at http://exporteroftheyear.com.
Promote Your Products Worldwide Online and In Print
Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the USA, offers exporters an inexpensive way to promote their products and services in 178 countries worldwide. Advertising rates start at just $499 for the USA Product Showcase section. In addition to free translation, you can take advantage of a special offer: Advertise in the next issue and receive a free featured listing on the ThinkGlobal.com B2B trade leads website. Commercial News USA reaches more than a quarter million buyers worldwide. Reserve your space in the next issue today. For more information, call 1-800-581-8533 x 822, go online to http://www.thinkglobal.us, or send e-mail to advertise@thinkglobal.us. Follow Commercial News USA on LinkedIn and Twitter (@comnewsusa).
Read the Digital Edition of America’s Export Promotion Magazine
Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the USA, has launched a new interactive PDF edition. The new edition is available for free at http://cnusa.thinkglobal.us Commercial News USA offers exporters an affordable way to promote their products and services in 178 countries worldwide. Now, you can take advantage of a special offer: Buy two ads and get the third ad for free (Based on one-time rates. Does not include Showcase section). Moreover, you will receive a free online listing in Korean. Commercial News USA reaches more than a quarter-million buyers worldwide. Reserve your space in the next issue today. For more information, contact your U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist, call 1-800-581-8533 x 822, go online to http://www.thinkglobal.us, or send e-mail to advertise@thinkglobal.us.