Water Cycle Newsletter-January 2015

The Water Cycle

January 2015

Wasser Berlin

Interested in meeting with Germany’s water technology experts and innovators? Seeking to partner with the right German firm to expand your global markets?  The Minnesota Trade Office invites you to join a delegation of Minnesota water firms at Wasser (Water) Berlin on March 24-27. 

Grant funding is available! Eligible small companies could receive reimbursement of 50 percent of eligible expenses, up to $7,500, thanks to STEP grant funding from the Small Business Administration.  For information on Wasser Berlin, contact Steve Riedel at steve.riedel@state.mn.us or 651-259-7494.

German Water Tech Delegation

Mark your calendar.  The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest will escort eight to 10 German water technology firms to Minnesota on May 18-22.  This will be an awesome opportunity to interact with industry leaders (and potential partners).  Events will include a full-day conference, business matchmaking events and more.  Stay tuned. 

Upcoming Events

Next Water Roundtable -- March 3

Our next Water Roundtable is going to be a great one.  We’re partnering with 3M to bring you up to date on the latest developments in membrane technologies, which play a crucial role in global water treatment.  Our agenda features speakers from 3M, Dow and others.  Go here for details and to register.  No walk-ins at this event. Sign up early because we have limited capacity.

WETEX 2015

WETEX is a leading water, energy, oil and gas, and environmental technology exhibition, scheduled for April 21-23 in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.  Kallman Worldwide is organizing pavilions.  Go here for more information. Contact Jason Rubin about exhibiting. 

Aquatech Amsterdam

Since 1967, Aquatech Amsterdam has been the leading world platform for water professionals to meet, discuss, learn and network with other industry leaders. Consider going to this year’s event, scheduled for Nov. 3-6, to follow new trends, gather business intelligence, and to meet potential partners and clients.  For exhibiting opportunities, contact Denne Johnson at d.johnson@rai.nl or 607-846-3637.  

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Discover Global Markets-Sustainable Solutions

Discover Global Markets-Sustainable Solutions will be held in Silicon Valley on Feb. 9-11.  As part of its Discover Global Markets series, the U.S. Commercial Service is offering an event tailored for environmental sector firms.  The event features Commercial Service experts from key markets with demonstrated demand for U.S. solutions. Click here for event flyer, and contact David Edmiston of the Minneapolis Office of the Commercial Service for more info.  

British Invasion

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The British Consulate in Chicago is bringing its “Pop-Up Consulate” to the Twin Cities on Feb. 9-12.  Activities will include a seminar on doing business in the UK, co-hosted by Faegre Baker Daniels, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m.; an open house and afternoon tea to talk with British officials about water, agribusiness and life science business opportunities in the UK on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and an evening networking session to welcome business leaders to the event. 

The Pop-Up will be located in the RBC Plaza Skyway, Suite 285, 60 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis. To learn more about these events or for an individual consultation with a sector specialist, please RSVP to chris.roach@mobile.ukti.gov.uk.