News and Events from the U.S. Commercial Service in Fargo, North Dakota

 

World Trade News and Events - February 2017

Newsletter of the U.S. Commercial Service in Fargo, North Dakota

LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS
- Local Export Success: Heating the Northlands with Precision
- North Dakota Exports Up 2% in 2016
- 2017 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - Application Period February 21 - March 29
- Turkey Raising Import Duties

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Patient Day: Saving Lives Through American Innovation - March 2017

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
- Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) - March 8 - 12
- Business Development Group Visit to Brazil - April 4 - 6
- Expand Exports with the Aerospace in Morocco Program - April - 10 - 12 
- FDIC International Buyer Program Select - April 26 - 29 
- Ag Machinery American Corner at VIV Russia 2017 - May 23 - 25
- U.S. Pavilion at AquaTherm Kyiv 2017 - May 30 - June 2
- Auto Aftermarket Trade Mission to Colombia - June 7 - 8
- Wastewater Treatment Trade Mission to China - June 11 - 17 
- Opportunities for U.S. Companies to Become Direct Supplier - UK & Europe Retail

WEBINARS
- Opportunities in China's Senior Care Market - March 6
- Drone Market Opportunities in Brazil - March 23
 

LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS

Local Export Success: Heating the Northlands with Precision
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, based in Fargo, ND, recently developed a state-of-the-art flameless heater with diverse applications across numerous industries. The MagFan 4000, will be demonstrated for the construction industries of Scandinavia and Northern Europe. To view the full export success story, click here. 

North Dakota Exports Up 2% in 2016
North Dakota exported $3,95 billion in 2016, a 2% increase over 2015, attributed mostly to more oil going through Canada. Without oil, North Dakota's exports decreased by 13.73% in 2016. For full details on ND's 2016 exports, click here. 

2017 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is a grant program by FedEx to award ten small businesses with grants up to $25,000 and up to $7,500 in FedEx Office print and business services. The entry period for the contest is February 21 - March 29. For contest rules and more information, please visit www.fedex.com/grantcontest.

Turkey Raising Import Duties
Turkey has raised the import duties on a wide range of products. The U.S. Commercial Service has heard from many U.S. companies that have been negatively impacted by these tariff increases. If you currently export to Turkey and would like to know if your product(s) are impacted, contact Heather Ranck at Heather.Ranck@trade.gov and provide your HS code.

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Patient Day: Saving Lives Through American Innovation
In March 2017, 19 U.S. Commercial Service offices around the world will host Patient Day programs, where foreign government regulators and high level officials will see the personal impact of U.S. medical technology has on their local population. Patient Day will provide marketing partners with valuable exposure to and engagement with foreign government regulators and other critical decision makers. For more information on the opportunity to become a marketing partner, please contact Melissa Grosso Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov or 860-638-6955.

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Natural Products Expo West
The NPEW show will take place in Anaheim, CA from March 8 - 12, 2017. This event will give natural product manufacturers and distributors an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Commercial Specialists and attend an engaging global export seminar series organized in partnership with the Commercial Service and show organizer New Hope Network. For more information about the NPEW show, click here. If interested in attending the show, click here to register for one-on-one meetings with Commercial Specialists.

Business Development Group Visit to Brazil
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and a group of U.S. companies traveling to São Paulo, Brazil to meet with government and private sector officials. Meetings include group and company specific one-on-one meetings with interested buyers. For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Heather Ranck at Heather.Ranck@trade.gov or Elizabeth Laxague at Elizabeth.Laxague@trade.gov.

Aerospace in Morocco Program
The U.S. Commercial Service Global Aerospace Team and CS offices in Morocco and Seattle, WA invite you to participate in the Aerospace in Morocco (AIM) Program in Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco on April 10 - 12, 2017. To learn more, and to register, click here.

Fire Department Instructor Conference International Buyer Program Select
FDIC International is the largest gathering of decision-makers, trainers, and exporters in the firefighting industry. This opportunity will allow one-on-one meetings with U.S. Embassy Safety and Security Specialists to learn more about best practices, regulatory requirements, market potential, and much more. For more information and to register, contact Brian Beams at Brian.Beams@trade.gov or Tatyana Aguirre at Tatyana.Aguirre@trade.gov.

Ag Machinery American Corner at VIV Russia
VIV Russia is the nation's platform for the rapidly industrializing animal farming sector. The American Corner is organized by the U.S. Commercial Service and includes exclusive services and amenities for participants. These include dedicated demonstration counter, storage and common area with tables for meetings, support from CS staff, and much more. To reserve your space today contact Claire Gros in the United States at ClaireG@imexmanagement.com or Yekaterina Lushpina in Russia at Yekaterina.Lushpina@trade.gov.

U.S. Pavilion at AquaTherm Kyiv 2017 - May 30 - June 2
The USA Pavilion is an excellent opportunity to gain global exposure for your sustainable solutions. It also provides a unique promotional opportunity to present your products and services to policymakers and buyers. AquaTherm attracts over 24,000 visitors each year with 480 exhibiting companies exhibiting last show. For more information regarding this event, please contact Olena Stephanska at Olena.Stephanska@trade.gov or +38-044-521-5387.

Automotive Aftermarket Trade Mission to Colombia
Colombia relies on U.S. products with exports valued at more than $16 billion last year. Colombia has the fourth largest economy in Latin America, and with the U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement, most auto parts enter the market tariff-free. This trade mission will provide personalized B2B meetings through the U.S. Commercial Service, targeted to meet your specific goals and objectives. The trade mission will take place from June 7-8 , 2017 and qualifying companies can take part for as little as $2,000. For more information and to register, click here.

Wastewater Treatment Trade Mission to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce is leading a high level wastewater treatment mission to Beijing, Nanjing, and Guangzhou. This trade mission is a valuable tool for U.S. businesses looking to expand their business or enter a market for the first time. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2017 and the cost is $5,700 for large firms and $5,300 for small and medium sized firms. For more information and to register, click here.

Opportunities for U.S. Companies to Become a Direct Supplier - UK & European Retailer
A large UK multinational retailing company has approached the U.S. Commercial Service UK for assistance in their search for a large number of U.S. suppliers for their UK and European stores. The company would like to remain anonymous at present but is looking for suppliers in the following product categories:

• Building materials and hardware
• Tools and equipment
• Furniture
• Kitchens and bathrooms
• Painting and decorating - paints and wallpapers
• Lighting and electrical
• Tiling and flooring
• Heating and plumbing
• Outdoor garden
• Textiles 

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Heather Ranck at Heather.Ranck@trade.gov.

WEBINARS

Opportunities in China's Senior Care Market 
Join the U.S. Consul General in Shanghai for a discussion on China's growing demand for senior care products and services. 

Date: March 6, 2017 
Time: 6:00pm Eastern / 3:00pm Pacific 
Cost: $35

Additionally, a U.S. Senior Care Virtual Showcase featuring U.S. companies with advanced products and operational experience will be held. This virtual showcase will be an outstanding opportunity for companies to present their products and services to the Chinese market. 

Date: March 23, 2017
Time: 8:00pm Eastern / 5:00pm Pacific 
Cost: $500

To register for either of these events, contact Leandro Solorzano at Leandro.Solorzano@trade.gov.

Drone Market Opportunities In Latin America
Date: March 23, 2017
Time: 1:00pm Central / 4:00pm São Paulo time

During this webinar you will:

• Learn about the business potential of the drone sector in Latin America
• Understand the drone laws in Brazil
• Receive information on the DroneShow Latin America 2017 that will take place on May 9 - 11 in São Paulo, Brazil 
• Learn how the U.S. Commercial Service can help U.S. companies in Brazil

Click here to register and for more information please contact Marina Konno at marina.konno@trade.gov or phone 55-11-3250-5033

 

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Your U.S. Commercial Service / North Dakota Office 

	Heather Ranck Office Director and International Trade Specialist Ph: 701-239-5080 Email: Heather.Ranck@trade.gov
	Bryan Starner Export Assistant Ph: 701-239-5033 Email: Bryan.Starner@trade.gov
	Carter Pedersen Export Assistant Ph: 701-239-5033 Email: Carter.Pedersen@trade.gov

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