U.S. Commercial Service Northern California June Trade Events Update
International Trade Administration sent this bulletin at 06/07/2016 02:20 PM EDT
Bhavna Vishwakarma is a Senior Commercial Specialist at U.S. Embassy in New Delhi office and serves as the country lead for U.S. – India bilateral commercial affairs, and trade policy. Her industry portfolio covers healthcare, biotechnology, smart cities and product certifications/standards.
Prior to joining the U.S. Commercial Service, Bhavna was the country representative of Advanced Medical Device Organization (Advamed) and Healthcare lead at the American Chamber of Commerce. She is an Electrical Engineer and Masters in International Business. Contact Joanne Vliet at joanne.vliet@trade.gov to schedule an appointment with Bhavna. Meetings are free of charge. U.S. Department of Commerce Desk Officer for West & Central Africa
Maria Elena Rivero serves as a Senior International Trade Specialist in the Office of Africa at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC. In this role, she serves as a country desk officer for seven countries and the Power Africa initiative point of contact. She supports American companies pursuing trade and investment opportunities in Western and Central Africa by identifying and resolving trade barrier and policy issues and by providing commercial assistance. Assistance includes the formulation of action plans and timelines to resolve trade issues and foreign procurement contract difficulties via inter-agency advocacy assistance. Contact Joanne Vliet at joanne.vliet@trade.gov to schedule an appointment with Maria Elena. Meetings are free of charge. U.S. Commercial Specialist in Intelligent Transportation Systems – Opportunities in Europe
Felix Happe currently serves as the Intelligent Transportation Systems lead for the US Commercial Service European Union Smart Cities initiative. On June 16-17, Felix will be in Silicon Valley where he will be available to meet with advanced transportation firms, researchers and investors to discuss opportunities for American products and services throughout the EU. Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart City development are a high priority for the Commerce Department and, particularly, for its European operations.Tremendous opportunities exist for advanced Silicon Valley technology to be deployed throughout the EU, and Felix is a key contact to jump start or expand any European operations. Please contact Karl Kailing at karl.kailing@trade.gov to request an appointment with Felix. Meetings are free of charge. U.S. Commercial Specialist based at
U.S. Embassy in Qatar –
Ryan El Zein serves as Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, and will be visiting Northern California from June 22-25, to meet and counsel companies looking to explore opportunities in Qatar and the Gulf. The 2030 National Visions set by the respective governments of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia as well as key events such as Expo 2020 in Dubai and the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, are driving combined budgets of more than $400 billion in spending on major construction, infrastructure, commercial, and hospitality projects. From developing entire new cities, to ports, metros, stadiums, roads, and universities, the Gulf markets are expected to continue to provide major opportunities for U.S. companies across several major sectors. Contact Stephan Crawford (Stephan.crawford@trade.gov) or Joanne Vliet (joanne.vliet@trade.gov) to schedule an appointment. Meetings are free of charge. Upcoming Webinars, Training Opportunities and Local EventsJune 8 Opportunities in Colombia's Oil and Gas Industry
June 14 Cybersecurity Opportunities in Turkey June 14 Trademark Tuesday at the USPTO in San Jose June 15 Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminar at the USPTO in San Jose
June 15 Discover Global Markets: Healthcare Connections Webinar
June 15 Export Credit Insurance and Financing
June 15 Conducting Effective Due Diligence on an International Buyer
June 16 United Nations Geneva Strategic Heritage Plan - Construction June 18 Saturday Seminar for Entrepreneurs at the USPTO in San Jose
June 21 Utilizing Letters of Credit
June 28 Wearables and Standards – What You Need to Know
July 13 Understanding the Financial Role of INCOTERMS 2010
Sept.13-15 Complying with U.S. Export Controls (Milpitas) U.S. Department of Commerce "E" Award WinnersU.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker honored the following Northern California exporters during the 2016 President’s “E” Awards ceremony on May 16, 2016, in Washington, DC:
The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and provide recognition to America's exporters. These honorees have helped contribute to the United States’ exporting $2.23 trillion worth of goods and services in 2015, and the estimated 11.5 million American jobs supported by exports.
American companies are nominated for “E” Awards through the U.S. Commercial Service’s network of offices throughout the United States. Record years of successive export growth and an applicant’s demonstration of an innovative international marketing plan that led to the increase in exports is a significant factor in selecting the overall winners. Welcome to the Newly Installed Members of the Northern California District Export CouncilThe following members of the Northern California District Export Council (DEC) were presented with certificates on May 18, 2016 confirming their appointment to the DEC:
DECs are organizations of business leaders from local communities across the United States whose knowledge of and expertise in international business provides a source of professional advice for their region's local firms.
Members of the DECs are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Currently there are approximately 1,500 DEC members nationwide who volunteer their time and specialized expertise to assist small and medium-sized businesses in their local communities establish or increase export sales, thus promoting our country’s economic growth and creating new and higher-paying jobs for their communities. DEC members also sponsor and participate in numerous trade promotion activities, as well as advocate for effective trade policy positions. For more information on the Northern California DEC, contact Rod Hirsch at rod.hirsch@trade.gov. We were also pleased to host the four California DECs in Sacramento on May 17, 2016 with special guests Roy Paulson, former chair of the National DEC and president of Paulson Manufacturing, and Judy Rising Reinke, deputy director general, U.S. Commercial Service/Global Markets.  Joanne Vliet Named 'A Woman of Influence'
2016 Discover Global Markets Business Forums
Discover Global Markets: The Americas
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
June 15-16, 2016
Discover Global Markets: The Americas will provide attendees with numerous resources and opportunities to succeed and grow their business within the Western Hemisphere. The 2-day conference will offer:
In addition to powerful keynotes, dynamic workshops and plenary sessions, you will have the opportunity to pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from 19 countries in the Western Hemisphere!
Discover Global Markets: Healthcare Connections
Seattle, WA
September 13-15, 2016
Discover Global Markets: Healthcare Connections is the must-attend event of the year! Featuring global updates on healthcare opportunities, regulations, and best practices for success. This conference will equip you to compete and win internationally. You will hear directly from industry leaders and connect with international buyers, network with healthcare companies from around the country and get breaking news on country market intelligence. This event will feature panels on opportunities in the medical device sector, diagnostics, health IT, global health, and more. Our U.S. Embassy-based industry specialists will give updates on country projects and regulatory framework.
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