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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. Below events are updated periodically on our website as well: https://2016.export.gov/illinois/tradeevents/localevents/eg_us_il_039643.asp
Best Regards,
Debra H. Rogers
Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce
debra.rogers@trade.gov
Commercial Service - Chicago
Retirement of Trade Specialist Debra Rogers
Chicago Senior International Trade Specialist Debra Rogers will begin a well-deserved retirement effective January 1, 2020. Debra has over 30 years of government service, including as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa and a Country Desk Officer in the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Africa in DC, prior to coming to the Chicago Export Assistance Center. She will miss the interesting work and all the great people with whom she has connected. Debra expects that travel, volunteer work, and spending more time with friends and family will keep her busy in retirement. Please reach out to her via LinkedIn if you’d like to keep in touch.
If you have been working with Debra, your new contact going forward will be as follows:
- Education & Training Sector - Haley.Milan@trade.gov
- Design & Construction Sector - Richard.Carpenter@trade.gov
- Environmental Tech - Dan.Kim@trade.gov
- If in doubt, please email office.chicago@trade.gov
We are in the process of filling the vacancy that Debra leaves, as well as the one left by Michael Marangell some time ago. See below for the current job announcement.
Now Hiring for International Trade Specialist!
In addition to Chicago, the U.S. Commercial Service is hiring to fill vacancies in Miami, Phoenix, Portland (OR), and Seattle. Two previous vacancy announcements have closed, but the following one, for recent college graduates has just opened:
USAJobs URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/554046800
Job Announcement Number: PTWAY-10671783-20-CB
Open Period: Monday, December 16, 2019 to Sunday, December 29, 2019
U.S. Commercial Service - Chicago welcomes new Strategic Partner
We welcome new Strategic Partner Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global™ (wegg™) to the International Trade Administration (ITA) Strategic Partnership Program. Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global is a nonprofit (501c3) organization offering a variety of affordable and accessible education resources on going global that are created by women for women. It is the only U.S. nonprofit that focuses exclusively on export education for women SMEs. wegg’s mission is to educate women business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide on how to go global so they can run healthier businesses and create a new future for themselves, their families, and their community. Its vision is to break down barriers preventing women from expanding their enterprises through exporting. For more info, see: https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/ Contact: ldelaney@womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org
Application Period for the President’s “E” Award for Exporting Ends January 24, 2020
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.
(Export Service Providers are organizations that help others to export, like associations, logistics providers, finance companies, int’l education consortia,etc.)
For more information on this award please visit www.export.gov/exportawards. The U.S. Commercial Service Chicago staff can also answer questions on these awards. Applications will be accepted until January 24th, 2020.
Infrastructure Export Guide Available
The U.S. Commercial Service put together a guide to U.S. government resources to support infrastructure projects abroad. You can find the resource guide here: https://2016.export.gov/indopacific/build/groups/public/@eg_ip/documents/webcontent/eg_ip_129311.pdf
Advice for U.S. companies on Preparing for Brexit
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) London office has created a new section on the CS UK website with resources to help US businesses prepare for Brexit at https://2016.export.gov/unitedkingdom/brexit/index.asp or http://bit.ly/BrexitPrep4USbiz
January 28, 2020: Nigeria Market Briefing / Opportunity Roundtable - Chicago
With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria’s demand for U.S. products and services is growing! In an effort to help meet this demand, the U.S. Commercial Service in Chicago is hosting a market briefing on this dynamic and fast-growing market, featuring our in-country expert Anthony Adesina based in our Lagos office. This is your chance to gain valuable first-hand insight with a focus on the following industry sectors: Safety & Security, Defense, Aviation, Design & Construction, and Education & Training. Anthony will be available for one-on-one meetings as well, so don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to learn about opportunities in Nigeria from our visiting expert. For more information or to register your interest please email Richard Carpenter, Richard.carpenter@trade.gov. The event will be held at our offices at 233 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago. Cost: free.
ExporTech - Now Recruiting Companies for Winter 2020 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 winter 2020 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 Iryna Iakusheva at Chicago Regional Growth Corporation, at IIakusheva@chicagoregionalgrowth.com (with cc to Haley.Milan@trade.gov) to find out if this program is right for you.
January 9, 2019 @ 12:00pm CST: 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
March 10, 2020 @ 1:00pm CST: Exporting Mechanics Series – Cultural Sensitivity Program – Webinar
Learn about cultural norms, traveling overseas, cultural understanding with negotiations, and the duty of care for employees. 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 athttp://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/856.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=856&menukey=events
March 12, 2019 @ 12:00pm CST: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Jamaica: E-Commerce 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
March 26, 2019 @ 12:00pm CST: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series – Suriname Tools to Increase Your Exports - 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
April 9, 2019 @ 12:00pm CDT: Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Webinar Series - Trinidad & Tobago: Legal Considerations when Exporting to 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
April 14, 2020 @ 1:00pm CDT: Exporting Mechanics Series – ACE Export Reports for Compliance – Webinar
Learn how to cover the ACE reporting that will assist in international transactions and staying compliant. 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/857.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=857&menukey=events
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 and 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/tradeamericas/tradeevents/trademissions/caribbeanregion/index.asp
January 27-30, 2020: U.S. Commercial Service Assistance at Arab Health 2020 - Dubai
Current healthcare expenditure among the GCC countries is projected to reach $104.6 billion in 2022. As the world leader in health and medical innovation, the United States of America plays a unique, multifaceted role in helping the U.A.E. realize its vision and plans in this sector. The Arab Health 2020 show is a venue to showcase your products and services to industry players in the region and beyond. The 2020 edition of the event will welcome more than 4,150 exhibiting companies and 84,500 attendees from 160+ countries. The U.S. Commercial Service will be offering market counseling and business matchmaking programs to U.S. companies exhibiting at the show. For more information about these programs, contact Monica.Toporkiewicz@trade.gov, Mona.Musa@trade.gov or Crystal.Mills@trade.gov
March 31 - April 2, 2020: USA Trade Fair Conference & Expo - Lagos, Nigeria
With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria’s demand for U.S. products and services is growing! In effort to meet this demand, the U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria is organizing the USA Trade Fair Conference and Exhibition. The USA Fair presents an opportunity for existing and new-to-market U.S. companies to enter into the Nigerian market, identify market opportunities, establish representation/distributorship agreements, and achieve their export objectives. Engage with over 4,000 of Nigerian pre-qualified and vetted local business owners, institutional partners such as Chambers of Commerce, Industry associations, Institute of Directors etc., and over 1000 business owners from the Lagos Business School Executive MBA Program and Chief Executives Program. Base participation fee of $2,000 include a booth at the fair, and targeted B2B meetings can be arranged for an additional $700, For more details, see: USA FAIR 2020 For questions and registration, contact: Crystal.Mills@trade.gov or Thomas.Hanson@trade.gov in the U.S., or Benedicta.Nkwoh@trade.gov or Ambrose.Thomas@trade.gov in Nigeria
April 20-24, 2020: Hannover Messe 2020 - Germany
Plan on attending Hannover Messe 2020 or want to learn more? Hannover Messe is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology, with 6,500 booths attracting over 215,000 attendees from 75 countries. Industry pavilions covering Digital Ecosystems, Global Business & Markets, Young Tech Enterprises, Energy Solutions, Automation, Motion & Drives, Logistics, Engineered Parts & Solutions, and Future Hub. Unmatched international exposure for participating U.S. companies and organizations is furthered through the complimentary value-added services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service to U.S. firms. Please contact: Dan.kim@trade.gov in the U.S. Commercial Service- Chicago Office if you are interested in attending. Additional information can be found here: https://2016.export.gov/hannovermesse/
May 4-7, 2020: International B2B and Market Counseling at WasteExpo – New Orleans
The U.S. Commercial Service will once again partner with WasteExpo to connect participating U.S. companies with international buyers and to provide market counseling from our visiting U.S. Commercial Specialists from markets around the world. WasteExpo is North America’s largest tradeshow and conference for the waste, recycling, and organics industry. It brings together 14,000 participants from over 100 countries. We will soon open registration for U.S. companies participating in WasteExpo to request business-to-business matchmaking and Showtime counseling programs. In the meantime, please contact Monica.Mcfarlane@trade.gov; Jorge.Arce@trade.gov; James.Aardappel@trade.gov; or Ryan.Russell@trade.gov with any questions. For more information about the WasteExpo show itself, please see: https://www.wasteexpo.com/en/register.html.
June 1-3, 2020: SelectUSA Investment Summit – Washington, DC
The SelectUSA Investment Summit promotes the United States as the world’s premier investment destination and connects qualified foreign firms with U.S. economic development organizations (EDOs) to facilitate business investment and job creation. The Investment Summit draws high-caliber attendees to help forge connections and initiate business deals. EDOs are on site to share business location intelligence, as well as pre-vetted potential investors actively seeking business opportunities in the United States, relevant service providers that can help investment possibilities become realities, and C-Suite executives and government officials who can discuss the latest policy and business trends. For more information, visit https://www.selectusasummit.us/
July 5-9, 2020: Singapore International Water Week – Singapore
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the world’s premier platform to connect the water industry for innovative solutions and sustainable urban water management. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase latest technologies and tap business opportunities. SIWW 2020 will be held in conjunction with World Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore from at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
SIWW 2020 has partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service and is offering a U.S. Pavilion to highlight participating U.S. companies and technologies. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to enter or expand in this dynamic part of the world. For more information, please contact Kim Lorei (klorei@b-for.com) or Sherry Ng (Sherry.ng@trade.gov)
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