Highlights
Webinar:
U.S. Business Opportunities in Senegal and South Africa – Dec 16
Plastics Market Webinar – Poland, Bulgaria, Russia – Jan 19
Trade Winds 2010 Series: Selling to the Americas – Various Dates
Medical Device Registration in the European Union – Feb 9
Regional:
Export University 101: Building an Overseas Infrastructure – Jan 28 – Philadelphia, PA
Leveraging Your Website for International Sales – Jan 28 – New York, NY
Exporting Services: A Seminar for U.S. Service Companies -- Feb 4 – Arlington, VA
U.S. Pavilion in MADE Expo -- Feb 3 – 6 – Milan, Italy
Complying with U.S. Export Controls -- Mar 9-10 -- Chicago, IL
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program -- Mar 11 -- Chicago, IL
Trade Mission:
Aerospace Executive Service Trade Mission at the Singapore Air Show – Feb 1 – 4, 2010
Executive-led Trade Mission: Senegal and South Africa – Infrastructure -- Mar 7--12, 2010
Medical Trade Mission to India – Mar 8 – 13, 2010
Green Industries Trade Mission to Europe BEST VALUE! April 11 – 16, 2010
CS/NAM Export Europe Initiative: If you sell to one or two countries in Europe let us help you into additional markets! See how we can help!
Webinars
Plastics Market Webinar – Poland, Bulgaria, Russia
January 19, 2009
Save the Date!!!
Cost: $35
For more information: Rebecca Balogh
Eastern Europe and Eurasia present strong opportunities for U.S. companies selling in the plastics sector. Take an hour of your time to find out if you can increase your earnings by entering these markets
- The Polish plastic processing industry is in surprisingly good condition and represents the fastest developing sub-sector of the chemical industry. For example, the overall sales volume of plastic goods in Poland is a positive 5 percent for 2008.
- The Russian chemical industry represents about 1.7% of Russia’s GDP and produces around 1% of the world’s chemical products. This sector includes mineral fertilizers, synthetic plastics and resins, tires, rubber products, synthetic fibers, paints and coatings, synthetic detergents and other chemical products. Although market statistics for chemical machinery are not readily available, this sector is heavily skewed toward imports. Nearly 100% of molding and extrusion equipment used by Russian chemical companies is imported.
- In Bulgaria, the share of the plastics industry as a component of the chemical industry grew approximately 42 percent during the last few years and this upswing was provoked by general economic growth and higher consumption of end products from plastics. The driver of this growth has been the increased use of plastic packaging and the need in the construction sector for plastic materials.
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Series Part 1 – Plastics Markets: Turkey, Hungary, and the Czech Republic
U.S. Business Opportunities in Senegal and South Africa
December 16, 2009
9:00 am -10:00 am EST
Cost: Free
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The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a trade mission to Dakar, Senegal and Johannesburg, South Africa from March 7-12, 2010. U.S. firms from a cross section of industries with market potential, including, but not limited to products and services in electric power systems, automotive spare parts, construction, mining equipment and agribusiness are encouraged to attend this webinar to understand how to do business in Senegal and South Africa. The webinar includes speakers from the U.S. Commercial Services offices in South Africa and Senegal, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Corporate Council on Africa.
Trade Winds 2010: Selling to the Americas -- Webinar Series
Various dates at 11 am EST
Cost: One Webinar $45; Entire Series $225
Learn more and register: http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=29852
The Americas has some of the fastest growing economic partners of the United States. Position your business to take advantage of this growth by attending the complete Americas Webinar Series and learn more about which markets offer the most lucrative opportunities for your products or services. Each must-take webinar is designed for new and experienced exporters to gain knowledge of the export opportunities, financing options and best prospects in a specific region, as well as to understand cultural differences, economic conditions and technological capabilities of potential partners.
Doing Business in Brazil - Financial and Legal Considerations
December 16, 2009
Exporting to Central America - Best Prospects in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala
January 15, 2010
Doing Business in Brazil – Negotiation and Partner Agreements
February 8, 2010
Exporting to North America/Caribbean - Best Prospects in Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago
March 15, 2010
Medical Device Registration in the European Union
February 9, 2010
12 Noon – 1:00 pm EST
Cost: $95
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This webinar is a comprehensive review of the regulatory approval process in the European Union for medical devices. Geared to U.S. medical equipment and device companies, this webinar will provide a hands-on review of the registration process from CE marking to market access for medical/dental devices, equipment, instruments and disposables. Learn the answers to such questions as: how do I register my product in the EU. can my in-country distributor help with the regulatory approval process, does it matter which country is approached first for classification, what are other companies doing to be successful in these markets, and how much does it cost to get my products through the approval process?
Regional Events
Export University 101: Building an Overseas Infrastructure – Half day Seminar
January 28, 2010 – Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $45 per person
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Prepare for that big step into the global marketplace with practical, hands-on knowledge in a number of specific areas of export strategy and development. Export University is a series of four sessions designed to prepare companies to do business overseas, review market penetration considerations, discuss joint ventures & licensing, and how to adapt products to individual markets. This exclusive training program has been carefully designed to give businesses the skills, strategies, insights and network of contacts that are necessary to expand sales globally. Whether you are just thinking about exporting, or you are looking to expand your firm’s global reach, our courses can give you the insights and tools that are necessary to succeed.
Leveraging Your Website for International Sales – Half day Seminar
January 28, 2010 – New York, NY
Cost: $40
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In today's world it is imperative for a small business to have a website strategy in order to market their products and services overseas. The U.S. Commercial Service, New York Export Assistance Center is hosting a breakfast seminar at Baruch College on January 28, 2010 to help local firms learn about tools and best practices to more effectively market their products and services both locally and internationally. The seminar will focus on Web 2.0 and Google tools for small businesses, search engine optimization strategies, localization vs. internationalization of website content, international online payments options and internet fraud.
Exporting Services: A Seminar for U.S. Service Companies
February 4, 2010 – Arlington, VA
Cost: $40
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Services play a dominant role throughout the U.S. economy with respect to leadership in innovation and technological advancement, growth in skilled jobs, and global competitiveness. As the largest component of the U.S. economy, the services sector accounts for nearly 70% of the private-sector GDP and for 96 million jobs. Services exports were $550 billion in 2008. In the future, this sector will play an even larger role in the U.S. economy and small and medium-sized entrepreneurial firms will lead this services-driven business expansion. This workshop will provide an overview of important considerations in successfully exporting services and will assist participants by providing access to numerous service exporting resources.
U.S. Pavilion in the Leading Construction Show in Europe
MADE Expo, Milan, Italy
February 3 – 6, 2010
U.S. companies involved in the following: Structures, Construction Systems and Materials; Building Envelopes (Façades, Windows, Doors, Roofing); Interior Architecture and Furnishings; Building Installations and Renewable Energies; Planning and Services for the Construction Supply Chain; Planning and Construction Information Technologies; Worksite Equipment, Technologies and Solutions; Sports Facilities, Swimming Pools, Fitness, and Urban Furnishings should consider this show.. The U.S. Commercial Service in Milan, Italy is organizing a U.S. Pavilion at MADE Expo 2010, the leading construction trade show in Europe in 2010. Within the U.S. Pavilion we are going to offer to U.S. firms an all inclusive, turnkey booth service. Learn More: http://www.buyusa.gov/italy/en/madeexpo2010.html Contact: Rebecca Balogh at rebecca.balogh@mail.doc.gov or (202) 637-3407
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
March 9-10, 2010 -- Chicago, IL
Cost: $489 per person
Register Now! http://www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/chicagoil_march_9_10_10.htm
This two-day program is led by U.S. Department of Commerce professional staff and provides an in-depth examination of the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on the items and activities that are subject export controls; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when you can export or reexport without applying for a license; export clearance procedures and more! 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 company’s obligations.
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program
March 11, 2010 -- Chicago, IL
Cost: $250
Register Now! http://www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/chicagoil_march_11_10.htm
Interested in learning about smart export compliance business strategies? Looking for effective solutions to address an export compliance problem? Need guidance on developing or enhancing your export management and compliance program? Join the Director of the Export Management and Compliance Division, Bureau of Industry and Security, and other government Compliance Specialists in this dynamic seminar that answers the question, “Now that you understand WHAT your export regulatory requirements are, just HOW are you going to operate in order to ensure compliance?” Designed to help you create or enhance your company’s export compliance program, this seminar focuses on industry best practices of effective export management and compliance programs that help your company efficiently manage your export compliance requirements by implementing strategies and safeguards that can minimize the risk of an export violation.
Not finding everything you need? For more information or questions on any of these above events or webinars, please contact: Rebecca Balogh at rebecca.balogh@mail.doc.gov or (202) 637-3407 or Patricia Mears at pmears@nam.org or (202) 637-3141. |