The U.S. Commercial Service has created a dynamic series of videos that highlight business opportunities, leading sectors, and tips on how to do business in 20 key markets.

In this edition we spotlight:

• Kenya
• Nigeria
• South Africa

Click on each country to learn directly from Commercial Service personnel what each market offers to you and your organization.

Stay tuned for next month's edition when we will highlight additional markets!

Taking place April 16-17, 2018 the Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference, now in its 31st year, attracts a nationwide group of over 300 American executives, who operate or aspire to conduct business throughout the Asia/Pacific region. The conference provides a unique mixture of over 50 leading academic, business and government experts to advise a diverse audience of American firms on how to become more competitive in the dynamic Asia/Pacific marketplace. A popular feature of the conference is private one-on-one appointments with senior commercial officers from American embassies and consulates in 18 economies. The markets include Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Learn more and register HERE (Special discount for U.S. Commercial Service Clients, enter code: USCS-AP2018)

For more information contact Jason Sproule or Erica Ramirez

April 30 – May 2, 2018 in Kansas City, MO

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Mid-America District Export Council for
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Design + Construct, a dynamic conference bringing
together global leaders in the design and construction sectors.

Meet with more than 20 companies representing 12 countries. These decision-makers are seeking design and engineering service providers, project managers and building product suppliers across the Design and Construction sector.

The following countries have confirmed their participation: Brazil, China, Guatemala, India, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey and Zambia.

For more information, contact Nyamusi Igambi or Matt Baker.

May 2-4, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico 

FABTECH is the leading metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event in Mexico and the U.S. Department of Commerce is planning a full menu of services for U.S. exhibitors to get the most out of their participation in FABTECH.

Mario Vidana of Commercial Service’s Monterrey, Mexico office and Jaron Bass with the Office of Transportation & Machinery will be in attendance to counsel U.S. companies on exporting to Mexico and advanced manufacturing insights. U.S. companies may request pre-arranged B2B Matchmaking meetings with qualified local partners.

New for 2018 will be a unique “U.S. Commercial Service Business Lounge” (Booth #2247) available to U.S. companies to hold meetings, obtain market and industry intelligence, and network with local companies. Contact Jeffrey Odum or Mario Vidana with questions.

Learn More

May 7 -11, 2018 in Orlando, FL

Recognized as the world’s largest plastics trade show and conference, NPE2018 brings together all industry sectors, including vertical and peripheral markets, end markets, brand owners and recyclers. The U.S. Commercial Service is here to help you maximize your participation in this event. Complimentary services include B2B meetings with pre-qualified international buyers. 

Current international delegations attending NPE 2018 include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, India, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Spain, and Turkey. For more information contact Todd Hiser.

Showtime meetings with commercial specialists from U.S. Embassies abroad. Our experts will provide you with market insight best practices. For more information contact Miguel Olivares.

To receive a recorded version of the “Know Before You Go” Webinar that was hosted by the US Commercial Service and the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) on March 13 please contact Debbie Dirr. 

Join the U.S. Commercial Service New York and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations for the fifth annual Doing Business with the United Nations seminar in downtown Manhattan on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

This seminar will offer an introduction to the UN’s $17.7 billion procurement market. The event will be informative for suppliers who may have already bid on UN tenders as well as for companies who need help getting started. Attendees will hear from several of the largest procurers in the UN system, and will have the opportunity to request one on one meetings with UN Officials

Cost: $50. Register HERE.

For more information contact Carmela Mammas