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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
President
Obama to Attend Hannover Messe– USA is Partner Country- April 25-29, 2016 -
Germany
World’s
Largest Industrial Trade Fair sponsored in part by the U.S. Commercial Service.
President Obama will be the first sitting U.S. President to participate in
HANNOVER MESSE. The President’s participation will likely attract more
high-level foreign delegations and increased attention from business press. It
is an excellent 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 more on presidential participation,
see https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/30/statement-press-secretary-presidents-travel-germany
. For other questions, contact: Dan Kim at kyungsoo.kim@trade.gov Register your Interest at: http://1.usa.gov/1MddeSZ
Future Small Business Exporter of the Year
Award Nominees Sought
Each year, the US Small Business
Administration selects state, regional and national award winners for its
National Small Business Week Awards, which will be announced May 1-7, 2016. To
nominate your small business or another business for the Illinois Small
Business of the Year or Illinois Exporter of the Year Award, please visit http://awards.sba.gov. The nomination deadline is January 11, 2016. For
more information, please contact Dennis Foldenauer at 312.953.8054 or dennis.foldenauer@sba.gov.
U.S. Export-Import Bank Reauthorized
As of
Friday, December 4, 2015, Ex-Im Bank is once more fully authorized and can restart the work needed to meet its mission of supporting
American jobs and equipping American businesses with the tools necessary to
compete for global sales. Importantly, the Bank secured a long-term
reauthorization that will be in effect until September 30, 2019. Current and new client companies are
encouraged to contact Ex-Im’s Midwest Regional Office in Chicago for more information on next steps at 312-353-8081.
Mexico Infrastructure Projects Webpage
CS Mexico is moving the
Department of Commerce’s Infrastructure Initiative forward with the launch of
the Mexico Infrastructure Projects Webpage highlighting 54 projects in the
aviation/airports, energy & power, and water/wastewater
sectors. Project information is updated regularly, and the site
allows clients to get in touch with Commercial Specialists for information.
See http://export.gov/mexico/servicesforu.s.companies/eg_mx_089670.asp
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 .
January
27, 2016: International Business Roundtable - Chicago
The
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is hosting an in-depth roundtable discussion on
the state of international business in Chicago with international business
leaders from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Choose Chicago, U.S.
Commercial Service and World Business Chicago. The expert panelists will cover
topics such as foreign policy and its effect on Chicago’s business climate,
global tourism and visiting delegations from around the world, trade
agreements, and opportunities with our International Sister Cities. This event
will be held at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 410 North Michigan Avenue,
Suite 900 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Cost of tickets are $25 for members and $40
for non-members. For more information and to register for this event, please see:
https://www.chicagolandchamber.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?MeetingId=%7b2B017F39-42A3-E511-A15D-0050569142AF%7d
March 11, 2016: Doing Business in Africa – University Park,
IL
The
Doing Business in Africa workshop series brings government and business leaders
in trade and investment to Governors State University, located in University
Park, Illinois. It provides practical knowledge to businesses in the Chicago area
that aspire to do business in and with emerging markets in the Africa. The
spring 2016 workshop will focus on Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Morocco.
8:30am-3:00pm at Governors State University. Registration is free. Sponsored by Governors
State University, U.S. Commercial Service, Indiana University Center for
International Business Education and Research, Illinois SBDC and International
Trade Center, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Contact: Mary Ma at hma@govst.edu
.
May 11-13, 2016:
BookExpo America – Chicago
BookExpo America (BEA) is the leading book and author event for the North
American publishing industry will be held at the McCormick Place, Chicago this
year. It’s the best place to discover new titles, authors, conduct business,
network and learn the latest trends. BEA is the largest gathering of
booksellers, librarians, retailers, publishers, rights, licensing, and book
industry professionals in North America. For more information and to register
visit, http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
or contact Vicki Tolefree at email: vicki.tolefree@trade.gov,
phone: 3122-353-3748.
January
14, 2016: Opportunities in Turkey's Auto & Transportation Sector - Webinar
Join
the U.S. Commercial Service for a webinar about export opportunities in
Turkey's auto and transportation sector, including how to do Business in Turkey
and what U.S. firms can expect in the market; Turkish Automotive Industry
Executive Briefing; Customs Issues in Turkey; Key promotion/business
development venues Messe Frankfurt and The Automechanika Istanbul Trade Show; U.S.
Company Testimonial; Q&A. Not sure if this webinar is right for you?
Contact: Lesa Forbes Tel: 305-526-7425 ext. 28 or Lesa.Forbes@Trade.Gov
9:00 - 10:00am CST. Fee: $25. Register
at http://bit.ly/TurkeyAuto
January
20, 2016: Hannover Messe – Know Before you Go - Webinar
Join
this free webinar to learn about the logistics of exhibiting at Hannover Messe,
the details of the ins-and-outs of doing business in Germany, and the benefits
of using Commercial Service B2B programs at the show. With the U.S. for the
first time as partner country, take advantage of an unprecedented level of
exposure and support on a worldwide stage highlighting U.S. manufacturing and
innovation. Please note that this is the third of five Hannover Messe webinars
to be held from November 2015 through March 2016. Time:
10am CST. Please register for one
or all webinars here: http://www.export.gov/hannovermesse/webinars/index.asp
February
16, 2016 @ 10:00am CST: Education
Technology Market in Turkey – Webinar
Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service to help you learn more about the
education technology market in Turkey and current opportunities, this webinar
will discuss the following topics:
- Overview of the education technology market in Turkey
- Experiences & challenges of U.S. education technology firms in the
market
- Specific initiatives of the government of Turkey related to education
- Upcoming events & trade shows to penetrate the Turkish market
Please register at https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=6Q1V
. Cost: $30
February
17, 2016: Hannover Messe – Your Global Customers in One Venue - Webinar
Join
this free webinar to learn of the advantages of the U.S. Partner Country
status, with the opportunity for market counseling by worldwide Commercial
Service representatives. Hear an update on trade show programs by Hannover
Fairs USA. With the U.S. for the first time as partner country, take advantage
of an unprecedented level of exposure and support on a worldwide stage
highlighting U.S. manufacturing and innovation. Please note that this is the
fourth of five Hannover Messe webinars to be held from November 2015 through
March 2016. Time: 10am CST. Please register for one or all
webinars here: http://www.export.gov/hannovermesse/webinars/index.asp
March
16, 2016: Hannover Messe – 5 Trade Shows in One - Webinar
Join
this free webinar for a Hannover Fairs USA and Commercial Service update on
programs in Hannover Messe industries: Energy/Advanced Transportation,
Industrial Automation, Digital Factory, Industrial Supply, and Research &
Technology. With the U.S. for the first time as partner country, take advantage
of an unprecedented level of exposure and support on a worldwide stage
highlighting U.S. manufacturing and innovation. Please note that this is the
last of five Hannover Messe webinars to be held from November 2015 through
March 2016. Time: 10am CST. Please register for one or all
webinars here: http://www.export.gov/hannovermesse/webinars/index.asp
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
May
2-5, 2016: Education Trade Mission to
Central America
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.
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