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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 https://2016.export.gov/illinois/tradeevents/localevents/eg_us_il_039643.asp
Debra H. Rogers
Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce
Commercial Service - Chicago
debra.rogers@trade.gov
Applications for CRGC 2019 Export Grants Still Being Accepted
The Chicago Regional Growth Corporation (CRGC) export grant program is intended for more experienced exporters who already have an export strategy. The grant funding is intended to help implement the strategy. Exporters located in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties and the City of Chicago with less than 500 employees are encouraged to apply. The 2019 Grant Program will award up to $5,000 to small and medium-sized companies to implement an export plan. The grant will reimburse 50% of eligible expenses related to the plan. Priority will be given to applicants that have not previously won a grant. For more information, and to apply online, see https://wbc.formstack.com/forms/2019_crgc_gp_application
Application Period for the President’s “E” Award for Exporting Opens November 1
The President's “E” Award affords suitable recognition to persons, firms, or organizations which contribute significantly in the effort to increase U.S. exports. These awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. There are two types of “E” Awards.
- The President's “E” Award for Exports is awarded to exporters of goods or services.
- The President's “E” Award for Export Service is awarded to organizations that help others to export.Conference Call Schedule (just attend one, they are identical):Mondays: December 23, January 6
Tuesdays: October 15, October 29, November 12, November 26, December 10
Conference calls to discuss the criteria for the Award along with the application process will be offered as per below. Companies interested in applying are strongly encouraged to participate in one of the calls, which will cover: eligibility criteria, information required for submission, components of a successful application, and processes and timelines for application submission, review, and approval.
- All calls for Exporters (goods or services) will be held at 1:00 p.m. Central time
- All calls for Export Service Providers will be held at 3:00 p.m. Central time
The U.S. Commercial Service Chicago staff can also answer questions on these awards. Applications will be accepted between November 1st, 2019 and January 24th, 2020.
To register for the call please contact Eawards@trade.gov For more information on this award please visit www.export.gov/exportawards
(Export Service Providers are organizations that help others to export, like associations, logistics providers, finance companies, int’l education consortia,etc.)
ExporTech - Now Recruiting Companies for Fall/Winter 2019 Cohort – Chicago Heights
Unlock your export potential with ExporTech! Target companies for ExporTech are those that need to develop a more formal strategy for international and would benefit from individual market research. On average, participating companies generate $770k in new export sales. ExporTech saves participants countless hours with individual consulting and custom market research. It eliminates fear of the unknown about getting paid, protecting intellectual property, finding sales representatives, and more. This 3-day intensive cohort-based program is recruiting for autumn/winter 2019 and will take place in Chicago Heights. Invest your time in your business to develop a strategic plan for international sales, with grant funding available to implement. For this cohort, Cook County is a sponsor, so companies located in Cook County will be given first priority, but others should apply as well. Please email Lisa Reijula at Chicago Regional Growth Corporation, at lreijula@chicagoregionalgrowth.com (with cc to Debra.Rogers@trade.gov) to find out if this program is right for you.
November 5, 2019: Passport to the World – Chicago
Networking event sponsored by The Rotary Club of Chicago with the Chicago Consular Corps, the Chicago International Trade Commissioners’ Association, and the U.S. Commercial Service. 5:30 –7:30 p.m., Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Fee: $40. For information & registration, please see:
https://rotaryone.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=501199&item_id=651975.
November 5, 2019: Maximize International Student Recruitment Through U.S. Departments of Commerce and State – NAFSA Regional Conference – Milwaukee, WI
U.S. Commercial Service-Chicago International Trade Specialist Debra Rogers will co-present with EducationUSA on the resources and services available through both agencies to assist U.S. educational institutions with marketing their programs internationally. The session is scheduled 10:15 – 11:15 am.
December 3, 2019: Study Illinois Annual Meeting – Chicago
Save the date. The Study Illinois international education consortium, founded in 2003 with the help of the U.S. Commercial Service, is dedicated to promoting the state of Illinois as a premier study destination for international students and professionals. Its membership consists of Illinois educational institutions who welcome international students and are interested in further globalizing their campuses. Current, past, and prospective members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting and find out how to get more involved. The event will include a speaker, lunch, business meeting, officer elections, and some great networking. 11:00am – 2:00pm at DePaul University Loop Campus. More details to follow. Contact: Kelsey Howard at khowar25@depaul.edu For more info on Study Illinois itself, see www.studyillinois.us
October 29, 2019: Licenses, Certifications and Labeling in Brazil- Webinar
This U.S.-Brazil Trade Facilitation webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will showcase the licenses and certificates that may be required for the import of certain products into Brazil and the government agencies and other entities that may be involved in issuing such licenses and certificates. 12:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39517&InputType=EVENT.
October 29, 2019: GDPR and Educational Institutions – Where We’ve Been & Where We Are Now - Webinar
Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, this webinar will provide an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation and its requirements and address lessons learned since the law came into effect, including: Determining if and how the GDPR applies to your school (and how to possibly avoid GDPR all together); Key compliance obligations of the GDPR; Establishing a GDPR compliance program; and Relevant developments and lessons learned since May 2018. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $15. For information & registration, please see: https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39591&InputType=EVENT
October 30, 2019 @ 1:00pm CDT: Lima International Airport’s Expansion Plans & Opportunities - Webinar
Join U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna Urs and and Lima Airport Partners to learn how U.S. companies can participate in the $1.5 billion expansion of Peru’s main airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Please register by Monday, October 28, 2019 AT https://www.state.gov/direct-line-registration-form-lima-international-airports-expansion-plans-and-opportunities/
October 31, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Dominican Republic: Working with Developing Banks in the Region IDB – World Bank - Webinar
The webinar is part of an eight-part series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service covering the following markets: The Bahamas, Barbados/Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This webinar series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. It is also a venue to prepare U.S. companies for the upcoming Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region-May 31-June 5, 2020 in Barbados. Cost: $35 per webinar, or $150 for entire series. To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QD4
November 12, 2019 @ 1:00pm CST: Exporting Mechanics Series – Duty Drawback and Refunds – Webinar
Learn about the benefits of duty drawback and refunds as it applies to more complicated transactions. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the US Commercial Service in partnership with the NCBFAA Educational Institute, where experts will present exporting mechanics focused on more leading and progressive topics. Cost: $25. Please register online at http://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/852.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=852&menukey=events
November 14, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - The Bahamas: Disaster Recovery Efforts in the Caribbean Region – The Role of US Companies - Webinar
The webinar is part of an eight-part series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service covering the following markets: The Bahamas, Barbados/Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This webinar series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. It is also a venue to prepare U.S. companies for the upcoming Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region-May 31-June 5, 2020 in Barbados. Cost: $35 per webinar, or $150 for entire series. To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QCY
November 19, 2019: Access Asia: Sell to the Indo-Pacific’s Top Markets – Free Webinar
Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, this webinar will highlight export opportunities for U.S. companies in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand, and explain how U.S. firms can participate in the Trade Winds 2020 Business Forum and Mission. 1:00 p.m. CST. No fee; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39774&InputType=EVENT
December 10, 2019 @ 1:00pm CST: Exporting Mechanics Series – ECCN Classification Numbers – Webinar
Learn about ECCN Classification Numbers and how to use them more efficiently in international trade. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the US Commercial Service in partnership with the NCBFAA Educational Institute, where experts will present exporting mechanics focused on more leading and progressive topics. Cost: $25. Please register online at http://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/853.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=853&menukey=events
December 12, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Barbados/Eastern Caribbean: Financing your Export Deals in the Caribbean - Webinar
The webinar is part of an eight-part series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service covering the following markets: The Bahamas, Barbados/Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This webinar series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. It is also a venue to prepare U.S. companies for the upcoming Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region-May 31-June 5, 2020 in Barbados. Cost: $35 per webinar, or $150 for entire series. To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QCY
January 9, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Guyana: Export Logistics in the Caribbean Region - Webinar
The webinar is part of an eight-part series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service covering the following markets: The Bahamas, Barbados/Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This webinar series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. It is also a venue to prepare U.S. companies for the upcoming Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region-May 31-June 5, 2020 in Barbados. Cost: $35 per webinar, or $150 for entire series. To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QCY
January 14, 2020 @ noon CST: Exporting Mechanics Series – Commodity Jurisdiction – Webinar
Learn what "Commodity Jurisdiction" is and how it affects exporters. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the US Commercial Service in partnership with the NCBFAA Educational Institute, where experts will present exporting mechanics focused on more leading and progressive topics. Cost: $25. Please register online at http://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/854.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=854&menukey=events
February 13, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Haiti: Export Compliance – Advocacy and Trade Barriers - Webinar
The webinar is part of an eight-part series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service covering the following markets: The Bahamas, Barbados/Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This webinar series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. It is also a venue to prepare U.S. companies for the upcoming Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region-May 31-June 5, 2020 in Barbados. Cost: $35 per webinar, or $150 for entire series. To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QCY
February 18, 2020 @ 1:00pm CST: Exporting Mechanics Series – Drop Shipments & Routed Transactions – Webinar
Learn how drop shipments and routed transactions are handled as a supply chain management method and how this can be an advantage in exporting. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the US Commercial Service in partnership with the NCBFAA Educational Institute, where experts will present exporting mechanics focused on more leading and progressive topics.Cost: $25. Please register online at http://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/855.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=855&menukey=events
November 4-9, 2019: Hong Kong FinTech Roadshow – Hong Kong
Is your FinTech company ready to expand in the Asia-Pacific area? The U.S. Commercial Service and PHM International are co-organizing the Asia-Pacific Fintech Roadshow to Hong Kong that will take place November 4-9, 2019. The Road Show will take place during Hong Kong Fintech Week, which is organized by Invest Hong Kong. Hong Kong Fintech Week is the most anticipated international financial technology event of the year, which brings together over 10,000 executives, entrepreneurs, investors and regulators from China, Asia and across the world. The Asia-Pacific Fintech Road Show organized by PHM International include: B2B Matchmaking, Sector briefings, networking events, and visits to the innovation lab (FINTECH) Hong Kong. Find more details about the Fintech Road Show at https://www.phmintl.com/hk-roadshow/ or email Hank Kearney at mailto:Hankk@phmintl.com.
November 14-19, 2019: Franchise Trade Mission to Europe – Frankfurt & Budapest
Join the International Franchise Association and the U.S. Commercial Service for this certified franchise trade mission. Trade missions are an excellent way to maximize the impact of your international development budget, and U.S. Commercial Service officers have experience leading certified trade missions all over the globe, plus in-country staff are valuable and cost-effective resources for busy franchisors. Here are just a few of the benefits offered to mission participants:
- A customized schedule of one-on-one meetings with key potential partners/ regional investors
- Expert briefings and site visits
- First-hand opportunity to assess the culture, political climate, and the markets’ potential for your brand
For an application and agenda, go to www.franchise.org/Europe2019
November 18-22, 2019: U.S. Additive Manufacturing Trade Mission to Europe
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration’s Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) is organizing this Mission to France, Germany, and Poland. This mission is designed to help export-ready U.S. companies launch or increase their export business in the rapidly advancing AM and 3D printing industries in these countries. Mission participants will benefit from expert briefings provided by public and private sector specialists, on each country’s commercial framework and the local AM market. Strategic focus on AM development, R&D, and commercial integration will be included in the briefings to emphasize American standards and increase competitiveness. For information and an application, please see: https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39545&InputType=EVENT. For questions, contact Dan.kim@trade.gov or 312.353.5097.
February 9-17, 2020: EnviroTech Executive Service: Water Mission to India
Water/wastewater is one of the most promising sub-sectors for U.S. exporters in India's environmental technologies industry. The Environmental Executive Mission to India, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will introduce U.S. delegates to the Indian water/wastewater markets in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Chennai; help participants learn about relevant policies, procedures and opportunities in India’s water industry; and take part in business-to-business matchmaking appointments with private sector organizations and government agencies. In addition, the delegates will have an opportunity to visit/participate in the Water Expo 2020 (www.waterexpo.biz) trade show taking place February 13-15 in Chennai. Locations: New Delhi, Ahmedabad & Chennai with optional spin-off Gold Key Service in Mumbai or Hyderabad. Dates: February 9-15, 2020 (spin-off on February 17, 2020). For information & an application, please see: https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39671&InputType=EVENT or contact Jolanta.coffey@trade.gov & Malarvizhi.parimel@trade.gov , with cc to Debra.Rogers@trade.gov
April 20-27, 2020: TradeWinds Mission & Business Forum - Hong Kong
The largest annual U.S Department of Commerce-led Trade Mission is headed to Hong Kong and the Indo-Pacific April 20-27, 2020. Among the benefits of Trade Winds is the ability to meet individually with nearly 20 U.S. Diplomats from across the Indo-Pacific region. In addition to your business meetings with potential partners, in-depth conference sessions, and networking events, the U.S. Diplomat meetings allow you to gain first-hand market insight and solidify your business strategy. For the Trade Winds website, see https://live.eventtia.com/en/tradewinds2020/Home . Registration is now live at https://live.eventtia.com/en/tradewinds2020/Registration. Questions? Email TradeWinds@trade.gov
May 31- June 5, 2020: Trade Mission to the Caribbean
Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this mission will include the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados on May 31-June 1, 2020. The mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of industries with growing potential in the Caribbean region, but is focused on U.S. companies in best prospects sectors such as: Automotive Parts & Services; Construction Equipment/Road Building Machinery/Building Products/ Infrastructure projects; Medical Equipment and Devices/Pharmaceuticals; ICT; Energy Equipment and Services; Safety and Security Equipment; Hotel and Restaurant Equipment; Franchise; Manufacturing Equipment; Yachting industry/Maritime services/Sailing Equipment. The combination of participation in the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference and business-to-business matchmaking appointments in the Caribbean region markets, will provide participants with access to substantive information about and strategies for entering or expanding their business across the Caribbean region. For information and an application, please see:
https://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=39668&InputType=EVENT
November 11-16, 2019: Singapore Fintech Festival – Singapore
The U.S. Commercial Service, in partnership with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) invites you to exhibit in the U.S. Pavilion at the Singapore FinTech Festival, the largest Financial Technology event in the world! Grab this opportunity to with 45,000 PARTICIPANTS from 130 COUNTRIES. Get plugged into the Festivals RICH on-site community and gain access to business opportunities! As an exhibitor in the U.S. Pavilion you will receive access to: B2B Matchmaking, country briefings, ASEAN buyer meetings, ceremonies & networking events. Booth space fees: (9 sqm) $6,390 or (18 sqm) $12780. For more information please contact Ms. Chia Swee Hoon at Sweehoon.Chia@trade.gov, or Ms. Mary Jo Balve at mjbalve@globaltradeshow.com Tel: 1-732-933-1118 and copy Richard.carpenter@trade.gov.
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