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Joseph Mwagura
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Joseph Mwagura joins the U.S. Commercial Service in Fargo
Joseph Mwagura has joined the U.S. Commercial Service office in Fargo as an Export Assistant. Joseph is currently pursuing a M.S. in International Agribusiness and specializing in International Trade and Development at North Dakota State University. Joseph has previously obtained his B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management and a Certificate in Applied Economics from Pennsylvania State University. Prior to moving to North Dakota, Joseph worked as a Soybean Grader for Kansas Grain Inspection Service Inc. He has also lived and worked in Mozambique, where he worked for the largest South African based retailer as a Loss Prevention Manager. Joseph grew up on a subsistence farm in Muchena Village, Zimbabwe and was born in Nyagna, Zimbabwe. Joseph is fluent in English, Shona, Portuguese, and speaks intermediate Spanish.
RDO Equipment Co. Launches RDO Equipment Africa
Fargo-based John Deere ag machinery dealer RDO Equipment has opened a new dealership in Zambia. RDO had an interesting journey into Africa, to learn more, click here.
U.S. Commercial Service Fargo to Participate in SelectUSA Summit
U.S. Commercial Service Director and Global Rural Team Leader Heather Ranck, along with Export Assistant Carter Pedersen, will be participating in a high profile investment summit in Washington, D.C. to advocate the benefits of investing in rural America. Ranck is moderating a panel entitled "Make It In Rural America" and the CS Rural Team is staffing a booth on ruralshoring. All fifty states have an official presence at the event. Check out this article highlighting the success companies such as Dow Chemical and McCain Foods USA are having investing in rural Idaho.
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Help solve export mysteries: Dealing with fraud, dishonesty, and corruption
Last month's responses to the the mystery of avoiding cultural clashes in India can be found by clicking here. This month's mystery can make or break an opportunity. Corruption is perceived very differently in many foreign countries compared to the USA. Local business persons recently contacted the U.S. Commercial Service in Fargo having encountered corruption abroad, namely foreign officials taking bribes from other companies and hampering the U.S. company's business prospects. Corruption and bribes are sadly common in many countries, however, this does not mean it is an acceptable or legal practice for American companies. It is essential to be aware of U.S. laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Foreign Practices Act. As such, this month's mystery is what would you do if you found yourself in a situation where a foreign decision-maker was soliciting bribes or accepting bribes from competitors? Please submit answers and comments to Heather.Ranck@trade.gov or Carter.Pedersen@trade.gov.
U.S., Mexico reach agreement on sugar trade
The United States and Mexico on June 6th announced an agreement in principle on the trade of sugar. During an address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stated "We have gotten the Mexican side to agree to nearly every request made by U.S. industry to address flaws in the current system and ensure fair treatment of American sugar growers and refiners". Click here to view full coverage.
USDA, Commerce Department strike U.S.-China beef deal
Negotiations lead by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue have reached an agreement to end the 14-year ban on U.S. beef in the Chinese market. Secretary Ross stated "As we clear away long-standing issues like this one, focusing on near-term, verifiable deliverables, we are building a sound foundation for further discussions". Click here to view full article.
Best prospects for U.S. suppliers in Ukraine webinar
Join the U.S. Commercial Service in this informative webinar that will focus on the best prospects for suppliers in the Ukrainian agricultural sector. Fargo-based Titan Machinery's Ukraine office is one of the featured speakers along with the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and NCH Capital Inc.
Date: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm (Eastern)
Cost: $15
For more information, and to register click here. Please contact Andrew.Anderson@trade.gov with any questions or concerns.
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Global education and training services team Summer 2017 newsletter
Check out this summer's global education connection newsletter featuring upcoming webinars, market research, international education fairs, and much more. Click here to view.
Global energy team June newsletter
Get caught up with all the latest news and events from the Commercial Service global energy team. If interested in signing up for this industry insider newsletter, email Danielle Caltabiano at Danielle.Caltabiano@trade.gov indicating your desire to subscribe. Click here to view the latest version of the newsletter.
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
2017 U.S. Education Roadshow to Guangxi China
The U.S. Commercial Service in Guangxi is pleased to invite U.S. education institutions to participate in this Education Roadshow during July 15-16 in 2017. Accredited higher education institutions including undergraduate and graduate programs, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and high schools are encouraged to consider attending. To learn more about the opportunities in the Guangxi region, visit www.export.gov/china or click here for an informational pamphlet.
Date: July 15-16, 2017
Stops: July 15 - Nanning, July 16 - Guilin
Time: 10:00 am to 5 pm
Cost: $500 two stops, $300 one stop
Registration deadline: June 9, 2017
For more information, and to register contact Veronica.Liang@trade.gov (+86 20-3814 5630 - China)
Medical delegation to India
The Healthcare Executive Service to India is designed to help medical/healthcare companies get the most out of their trip to India by condensing the time commitment and streamlining the costs. The Indian healthcare industry is expected to reach $280 billion by 2020. U.S. Commercial Service helps participants explore this opportunity with personalized one-on-one meeting schedules, site visits, and more in India's three healthcare industry hubs: Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad.
When:September 11-15, 2017
Application Deadline: July 21, 2017
Cost: $3,450 for small and medium sized companies, $3,700 for large companies, and $750 for additional participants.
For more information, contact Crystal.Mills@trade.gov (504-589-6703 - New Orleans) and check out the website here.
USA Day at Agro Complex 2017
The U.S. Commercial Service Kyiv hopes to promote your company at USA Day at Ukraine's international exhibition of innovative agricultural production Agro Complex 2017. Agro Complex is the international exhibition and forum of effective solutions for agriculture with a special focus on:
- Corn and sunflower production
- Plant protection products
- Irrigation
- No-till technology
- Precise agriculture
Date: October 30, 2017
Registration Deadline: August 01, 2017
Cost: $2,000
For more information, and to register, click here. Contact Irina.Trubnikova@trade.gov or visit www.export.gov/Ukraine for additional information and questions.
31st Riyadh Motor Show
The Riyadh Motor Show takes place concurrently with the Riyadh Auto Shop Exhibition and the Riyadh Power Sports Exhibition, thus covering all the subcategories of motor vehicles, and reinforcing the exhibition's position as the best platform to showcase innovative products and services in the biggest automobile show in Saudi Arabia.
For inquiries, stand booking, and additional information, please visit www.riyadh-motorshow.com or contact the show organizer Hani Habib at Hani.Habib@recexpo.com.
WEBINARS
Virtual student recruitment fair of Turkey
This recruitment fair is organized by Mezun and ISF in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service, and offers U.S. institutions the option to attend physically or virtually while still meeting with Turkish students and parents who physically attend the program in Istanbul. And, whether you attend in person or by virtually all participating organizations will receive contact information on all students in attendance.
Date: October 24, 2017
Cost: Early Bird: $2500.00 - until July 30
$3500.00 - after July 30
For more information, visit www.mezun.com/virtualfair or contact Kristi.Wiggins@trade.gov
Study in the States: Virtual student expo
This Virtual Student Recruitment Fair is organized by FPPEDU Media in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service, and offers U.S. institutions the opportunity to meet virtually with qualified students across Brazil as well as Brazilian universities seeking partnerships with U.S. schools. FPPEDU Media is expecting between 2,000 and 3,000 students to attend the fair to learn more about American colleges and universities to see which offer a good fit for their needs.
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $1,600
For more information, and to register click here. Contact Kristi.Wiggins@trade.gov or Laura.Reffatti@trade.gov for any additional information or questions.
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