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Exploring Trade with South Africa and Tanzania

U.S. companies are finding substantial trade and business opportunities in Africa. U.S. exports to Africa have been on the rise and the region is growing at 5-6% annually. This session will discuss how Minnesota companies can best understand these markets, find opportunities, and manage the challenges of doing business there.

Get the chance to hear from expert speakers and learn more about the South Africa and Tanzania Trade Mission hosted by the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers coming up in June.

When: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 8:30am-11:00am

Where: DEED Conference Center, 1st National Bank Bldg, St. Paul

Contact: Abdiwahab Mohamed at 651-259-7484

More Information / Register Here

Managing Your NAFTA Program

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has eliminated virtually all tariffs and significantly increased the competitiveness of U.S. goods exported to Canada and Mexico. Before exporters may issue NAFTA certificates of origin, they must first demonstrate that their goods qualify under the rules of the agreement.

Whether you are new to exporting or need a refresher, this seminar will guide you through the core principles of the NAFTA qualification process with time to ask questions and get answers!

When: Friday, February 16, 2018 from 11:30am-2:00pm

Where: DEED Conference Center, 1st National Bank Bldg, St. Paul

Contact: Barbara Mattson at 651-259-7490

More Information / Register Here

No Sale Shipments - Your Obligations

Samples and warranty repairs-- Oh My! These shipments leave most exporters scratching their heads. The exporter’s obligations can be a conundrum.
 
What are the correct procedures – value, documentation, duty and taxes? Where can we find the answers? This lunch and learn session is all about you and the documents and procedures that will best fit your situation

When: Friday, March 2, 2018 from 11:30am-2:00pm

Where: DEED Conference Center, 1st National Bank Bldg, St. Paul

Contact: Barbara Mattson at 651-259-7490

More Information / Register Here

Elections in Latin America and Their Impact on Business

This seminar, part of the Minnesota Trade Office's Latin America Series, will provide an opportunity to learn how election outcomes, as well as economic, social and political trends in the region, can affect the business climate in this global market.

This year brings the busiest - and most consequential - series of national elections in Latin America for some time and this is your opportunity to hear from two respected experts on how these events will affect Minnesota companies already doing business or preparing to do business in this important region.

When: Friday, March 9, 2018 from 8:30am-10:30am (Rescheduled)

Where: DEED Conference Center, 1st National Bank Bldg, St. Paul

Contact: Rachel Limón at 651-259-7492

More Information / Register Here

MTO SEMINARS

Rescheduled: Water Technology Roundtable: Issues in Ground Water Resources, Date and location to follow

02/13: Exploring Trade with South Africa and Tanzania, Saint Paul

02/16: Export Lunch & Learn: Managing Your NAFTA Program, Saint Paul

03/02: Export Lunch & Learn: No Sale Shipments - Your Obligations, Saint Paul

03/09: Elections in Latin America and Their Impact on Business, Saint Paul

MTO SHOWS & MISSIONS

01/29/18 - 02/01/18: Arab Health 2018, Dubai (SOLD OUT)

06/18/18 - 06/22/18: Central & Eastern European Medical Buyers Mission to Minnesota, Minneapolis

PARTNER EVENTS

For more information on these events, please contact the hosts

01/17/18: China's Silk Road Initiative: A 21st Century Marshall Plan, Golden Valley. Host: China Asia Business Association (CABA)

01/18/18: GACC Young Professionals Meet & Greet Stammtisch, St. Paul. Host: German American Chamber of Commerce

02/14/18: Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia, Minneapolis. Host: Global Minnesota

02/25-03/03: Mexico Trade Mission 2018, Mexico. Host: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers

02/25-3/3: South Africa and Tanzania Trade Mission, South Africa & Tanzania. Host: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers

06/06-06/09: USA Agricultural Exhibition Pavilion at AGRO 2018, Ukraine. Host: U.S. Commercial Service in Ukraine

  View more events on our online calendar. The calendar changes often to include new events and updates, so check back regularly.