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Below is a list of upcoming international trade events, which our
office is organizing or co-sponsoring/supporting. We hope that you will be able
to join us for at least one of them. You can also access this list as well
as info on other upcoming international events & missions at http://export.gov/illinois/tradeevents/eg_us_il_024667.asp
Debra H. Rogers
Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce
Commercial Service - Chicago
New Communications
Specialist Joins Commercial Service Midwest Region
Evan
Scritchfield has joined the U.S. Commercial Service as our new Communications
Specialist for the Midwest region. Evan
comes to the windy city from sunny Honolulu, Hawaii, where he served as Public
Affairs Officer in the U.S. Army from 2007-2014, and more recently served as Communications/Marketing
Manager and real estate agent at a boutique real estate brokerage. Evan excels
in external and internal communications, traditional and new media, audio/visual,
publishing, and web site content creation.
He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Pittsburg State University in
Pittsburg, Kansas and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Strategic
Communications. We look forward to a
more effective communications and marketing strategy for our agency utilizing
his considerable skill set. Evan can be
reached at Evan.Scritchfield@trade.gov.
T-TIP and TPP Fact
Sheets
Confused by trade
agreement alphabet soup? See our simple
fact sheets, state by state. For facts
on the
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) and how it will help
companies, big and small, by increasing access to the European market, see http://trade.gov/ttip . For fact sheets on the Trans-Pacific
Partnership (TPP) and the tariff reductions that stand to benefit each state’s
top export sectors, see www.trade.gov/tpp
.
November 18, 2015: U.S.-EU Trade & Investment
Relationship: The Impact on the Chicago Economy - Chicago
This
event is organized by the British Consulate-General Chicago, German American
Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, and the Trans-Atlantic Business Council. An
overview of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will be
discussed and questions regarding the agreement, such as how it will benefit
individual companies, the Chicago area and the U.S. overall, will be answered
by experts. The event is free, but attendees must be registered. Space is
limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Venue & Time: The Peninsula Chicago,
8-11:00am. For registration, please see:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-us-eu-trade-investment-relationship-the-impact-on-the-chicago-economy-registration-19080156261
November 19, 2015: Finding and
Conquering International Sales – Carbondale, IL
Participants
will learn about assessing export readiness, finding customers, fulfilling
orders from foreign buyers, shipping the order with proper documentation and
getting paid as expected. Our presenter will be Elizabeth Ahern, Director
of the U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center in Peoria. She
will review typical export process start-up scenarios and give advice as to how
to proceed. Elizabeth will also explain how the United States Department
of Commerce’s Commercial Service can assist business owners in the international
marketplace. Time: 10:30am to noon. Location: SBDC/ITC of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center. To register call: 618-453-3805. No cost.
December 2,
2015: MCC & Opportunities in the
West Africa Power Sector - Wood Dale, IL
Please
join representatives of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), and the U.S. Trade Representative's office
(USTR) to learn about opportunities for U.S. power companies in Africa in
general, as well as specific power projects in Ghana and Benin. The latter are projects being financed by the
U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which is a U.S. government agency
focused on infrastructure projects in less-developed countries. Officials and private companies from Ghana
and Benin will be on hand to discuss individual projects with interested U.S.
companies. Generously hosted by AAR
Corporation. 8:30am - 2:00pm. No fee, but advance registration is required by Monday, November 30 at https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=6Q17
November
18, 2015:
Hannover Messe: An Unequaled Global Opportunity at the World's Largest
Industrial Trade Show
Webinar
sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. This webinar will explain the
benefits of exhibiting at Hannover Messe, the world's leading trade show
focusing on industrial equipment. Features of this webinar include past
exhibitors talking about their experience, an overview of Global Market
programs available to U.S. exhibitors, and an opportunity for participants to
ask experts about Hannover Messe programs. Please note that this is the first
of five Hannover Messe webinars to be held from November 2015 through March
2016. Fee: complimentary. Time: 10:00am CST. For information and registration,
please see:
http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36390&InputType=EVENT
December 1, 2015: Navigating Free Trade Agreements –
Qualifying Your Product - Webinar
Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. This webinar
will explain the benefits of these trade agreements and how to determine if
your product qualifies for preferential treatment under a specific free trade
agreement. 12:30–2:00pm CST. Fee: $15. For information & registration,
please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36324&InputType=EVENT
December 2, 2015 @ 10:00am CST: Recruiting Students in the Czech Republic,
Poland, & Hungary – Webinar
If you seek to diversify
your student body, increase enrollment, and get more information on how to
connect with students from the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary, join us for
this virtual briefing! U.S. Commercial Service education specialists in these markets will
highlight market characteristics, upcoming recruitment opportunities, and best
practices and strategies for student recruitment. Czech
Republic: High quality educational
programs, coupled with having English
as the standard second language,
produce a large pool of highly qualified candidates for both undergraduate
and graduate studies in the United
States. Poland: This market not only represents the sixth largest country
in the European Union
in terms of population, but also, from
a demographic standpoint, contains
a population heavily skewed towards young students with a keen interest in
higher education. Poland also presents many opportunities for institutional
partnerships. Hungary: In Hungary, study abroad is seen as
an absolute must for many students, and one-third
of students intend to study overseas. Summer
camps, as well as special English
language and mentoring programs, all contribute to a large,
highly-qualified pool of
applicants. Register at http://1.usa.gov/1RS2yJW by November 30, 2015. Cost: $30.
For
more information, contact Jennifer Moll at 313-212-8693 or jennifer.moll@trade.gov
December 2, 2015: Cyber Security Opportunities in Japan,
South Korea, and Taiwan - Webinar
Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. This Webinar
features experts from each country who will describe how to position your
company for success.6:00pm CST. Fee: $25. For information & registration,
please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36356&InputType=EVENT
December 3, 2015: Navigating Free Trade Agreements –
Documenting Origin - Webinar
Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. Introduces
participants to the steps of properly documenting origin and will address the
requirements needed to complete certificates of origin property for NAFTA,
South Korea and Israel; it will also provide resources that will outline
documenting origin requirements for every United States FTA. 12:30 – 1:30pm
CST. Fee: $15. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36326&InputType=EVENT
December 9, 2015 @ 1:00 CST: How to Obtain License and
Authorization of Medical Devices from Health Canada - Webinar
Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. Features Nancy Shadeed, Special Advisor of
Health Canada’s International Programs Division, who will guide you through the
registration process and answer your specific questions.1:00 – 3:00 pm CST.
Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see:
https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=5Q8E.
December
9, 2015 @ 9:00am CST: Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Healthcare Market Trends &
Opportunities - Webinar
The
U.S. Commercial Service offices in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will hold a webinar
to discuss their respective healthcare markets, specifically trends and
opportunities in hospital operation and management, education and training
services, eHealth and Health Information Systems. Government officials and
private sector experts will share their visions for the current and future
direction of the healthcare sector, given that both the Saudi Arabian and
Kuwaiti governments are heavily investing in this sector. The U.S. Commercial
Service will also share information about a planned healthcare trade mission to
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait April 23-28, 2016.
NO COST. Required Registration: http://1.usa.gov/1MCymUK
December 10, 2015: Water Industry Business Opportunities in
Ukraine - Webinar
Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. Topics will
include the macroeconomic situation, current events, prospects in the water
industry, practical aspects of doing business and how the U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service can assist companies. Learn more about the business opportunities
within Ukraine’s growing infrastructure sectors. Guest speaker will be Dmytro
Donets, Head of the World Bank Urban Infrastructure Project Implementation
Unit. 11:00 – 12:00 pm. Fee: $35. For information and registration, please see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=6Q19
December
10, 2015 @ 12:00pm CST: Peru Healthcare Market Opportunities for U.S. Companies
- Webinar
The
U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement is 6 years old, there are no significant
barriers or limitations on imports, and foreign currency is freely exchanged.
Peru will invest $2.6 billion over the next two years on ten hospitals,
healthcare centers, blood banks, and a telemedicine system. Learn how to access
to government decision makers and key private-sector industry contacts and take
advantage of these opportunities. This webinar will outline the opportunities
in Peru for U.S. companies in these areas: pharmaceutical producers, medical
device manufacturers, hospital operation and management services, hospital
information systems, and eHealth solutions. Cost: $50. Registration link: http://1.usa.gov/1k5kje7
January 20, 2016: PE/VC Financial Services Certified Trade
Mission to Hong Kong
Trade Mission sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. This
Mission will introduce a small, select group of U.S. private equity and venture
capital fund managers to Institutional investors from Hong Kong’s largest
Insurance companies, Pension Funds, Institutional investors and Family Offices.
Ten U.S. Fund managers would attend from the leading, most prestigious Private
Equity and Venture Capital Funds. For information & an application, please
see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36124&InputType=EVENT
February
8-12, 2016: Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India –
Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi, with optional stop in Vizag
India’s
rapidly expanding urban areas require innovative infrastructure solutions to
keep up with public needs and demand. With $1.5-2 trillion worth of private and
public funding already guaranteed for infrastructure projects, U.S. smart
technologies firms are well poised to enter the market. India’s government is
even encouraging U.S. companies to take the lead in developing smart cities
projects in three urban areas. Join this exciting 2016 trade mission to
capitalize on these opportunities in IT, Smart Grids, water tech and much more!
This mission is sponsored by the U.S. Trade Missions Office; visit http://www.export.gov/trademissions/smartcitiesindia2016/index.asp for more details.
Registration deadline is November 10,
2015 and spots are limited. Contact jessica.dulkadir@trade.gov or camille.richardson@trade.gov with questions.
March
7-9, 2016: Healthcare Trade Mission to Lima, Peru
The
U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a healthcare trade and investment
mission to Peru. The mission is designed to promote U.S. companies in the
following areas: pharmaceutical producers, medical device manufacturers,
hospital operation and management services, hospital information systems, and
eHealth solutions. The mission also will assist U.S. companies already
doing business in Peru to expand their footprint. For more information,
contact: monica.toporkiewicz@trade.gov
March 7-10, 2016: Education Trade Mission to Africa –
Johannesburg, Accra, & Abidjan
This
mission will seek to connect U.S. higher education institutions to potential
students and university/institution partners in three African countries: South
Africa, Ghana, and an optional stop in Cote d’Ivoire. The trade mission will
include student fairs organized by EducationUSA, embassy briefings, site
visits, and networking events in our target cities of Johannesburg, Accra, and
Abidjan. The African continent has a growing middle class, and presently spends
up to $900 million on education annually. Participation will be limited to 25
institutions on a first come basis. For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Woods, Jennifer.Woods@trade.gov or Debra
Rogers at Debra.Rogers@trade.gov
April
23-28, 2016: Healthcare Technology and eHealth Services trade Mission to Saudi
Arabia and Kuwait
The
U.S. Department of Commerce, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and
organizers of Saudi-American Healthcare Forum, are organizing this trade
mission to Riyadh and Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait City,
Kuwait. The mission is timed to take place during the Saudi-American Healthcare
Forum, an exclusive event dedicated to building new relationships, fostering
existing partnerships, and exchanging best practices between the United States
and the Middle East. Cost: $3,740 for small and medium-sized enterprises (fewer
than 500 employees), $4,470 for Large Firms, $750 for each additional firm
representative. Application deadline is February 12, 2016. For
registration, please see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0U . For more
information, please see: http://1.usa.gov/1PvhHlx
Education
Trade Mission to Central America, May 2-5, 2016
The
United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is
organizing an education mission to Panama and Honduras, with an optional stop
in Guatemala. Department of Commerce is partnering with the Department of
State’s EducationUSA Advising Centers and each stop will include a student
fair, customized appointments for each institution as well as site visits and
networking opportunities. The education mission’s emphasis will be on U.S.
higher education, focusing on, community colleges, intensive ESL programs,
summer programs, and undergraduate and graduate programs. Please see
the U.S. Commercial Service Education website for more details: http://export.gov/industry/education/
or contact Ms. Shelby Peterson, Salt Lake City
USEAC, 801-524-3091, Shelby.Peterson@trade.gov
or Ms. Sara Moreno, Lexington, KY USEAC, 859-225-7001, Sara.moreno@trade.gov
May
16-24, 2016: Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Japan, South Korea, & Taiwan
The
U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing an Executive-led Cyber-security
Business Development Mission to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. This mission is
meant to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to East Asia’s information
and communication technology security and critical infrastructure protection
markets, as well as to assist U.S. companies in finding business partners and
exporting their products and services to the region. Cost: $4,400 for small and
medium-sized enterprises (fewer than 500 employees), $5,800 for large firms,
$1,000 for each additional firm participant. Registration deadline is March 4th, 2016. For an application and more
information, please see: http://export.gov/TradeMissions/CyberAsia/
July
14-22, 2016: Water Infrastructure Trade Mission to Singapore, Vietnam, & the
Philippines
Organized
by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, this
mission will introduce U.S. firms to rapidly expanding water infrastructure
markets in Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. These countries are all
member states of the association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN), a region
that received over $78 billion of merchandise exports from the United States in
2014. The mission will provide U.S. companies the opportunity to gain insights,
make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific
technologies. There are opportunities in all areas of water infrastructure,
including: advanced filtration, operation services, and waste to energy
technology. The mission will visit Singapore; Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila.
There will be customized one-on-one meetings and networking events with
government leaders, potential partners, distributors, and end users. Cost:
$3,300 for SME’s, $4,500 for large firms. Registration deadline: April 29, 2016. For more information, please contact Germal.Brangman@trade.gov or David.Edmiston@trade.gov, or visit www.export.gov/trademissions/asiawater.
April 18-22, 2016: Central European Education Fairs - Czech
Republic, Poland and Hungary
The U.S. Commercial
Service offices at the U.S.
Embassies in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, in cooperation with
EducationUSA and the Fulbright Commission, are organizing
education fairs for students in Prague, Warsaw, & Budapest. This is an opportunity for representatives of regionally accredited U.S. institutions
of higher education,
both undergraduate and graduate,
to explore the markets of Central
Europe. Costs:
Czech
Republic: $650; Poland: $750 ; Hungary: $650.
For detailed information and registration,
please go to http://export.gov/industry/education/eg_main_089362.asp . For questions,
contact Jennifer Moll at Jennifer.moll@trade.gov or Amy Ryan at Amy.ryan@trade.gov.
April
25-29, 2016: Hannover Messe 2016 - Germany
World’s
Largest Industrial Trade Fair sponsored in part by the U.S. Commercial Service.
HANNOVER MESSE is the best trade show for connecting to global opportunities
and USA Partner Country status means more exposure than ever for showcasing
your innovations. Connect and network directly with more than 200,000
attendees, including potential members, investors, students, faculty, buyers,
distributors, resellers, and business media.
Substantial visibility in any of the five industry pavilions, including Energy
/ Mobility, industrial automation, digital factory, industrial supply, and research
and technology sectors. For questions, contact: Dan Kim at kyungsoo.kim@trade.gov Register your Interest at: http://1.usa.gov/1MddeSZ
June
19-21, 2016: SelectUSA Investment Summit
U.S.
Department of Commerce will host the third SelectUSA Investment Summit at the
Washington Hilton in Washington D.C. on June 19-21, 2016. The Summit will
showcase investment opportunities from all over the United States and high-profile
business and government leaders will share insight on business trends.
Investors of all sizes are welcome, established multinationals, small or
medium-sized enterprises, and high growth start-ups. Registration is not yet
open. For more information, subscribe to the SelectUSA email list at www.selectusa.gov, or please see: www.selectusa.gov/2016-summit.html
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