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Source Global’s Commitment to Providing Safe, Clean Drinking Water
A recent episode of Export Nation explores the export journey of SOURCE Global, a technology company focused on providing safe, clean drinking water for industrial, commercial, residential and community relations. Guests include Rob Bartrop, leader of the global business development team at SOURCE Global, and Ruth Soberanes, an International Trade Specialist from our U.S. Commercial Service Phoenix office. Link here to listen.
Upcoming Events and Announcements
Minority Business Trade Mission to Italy, Spain and Portugal
May 15 – 21, 2022
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an executive-led Minority-Business Focused Trade Mission (MBTM) to Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This mission is aligned with a key goal of the Biden-Harris Administration to build back better with equity.
These three European countries represent approximately 23% of the total European GDP, totaling over $3.1 trillion reaching a population of over 117 million. In 2020 U.S. exports to these markets reached over $34.4 billion.
Trade Mission Stops and Registration Information
- Milan, Italy - May 15-17, 2022
- Madrid, Spain – May 17-19, 2022
- Lisbon, Portugal – May 19-21, 2022
Deadline to Apply for the Trade Mission: March 25, 2022
Questions? Contact: Fernando Jimenez
Webinar Series:
PFAS Mini Boot Camp for Exporters
Join this FREE webinar series designed to inform exporters and manufacturers about potential PFAS risks affecting their business.
PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are a diverse and ubiquitous group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil. Health effects and toxicity are still not fully understood, but PFAS substances are starting to come under state, federal and international regulation with much more expected in the coming years.
Part I: PFAS Basics: What you need to know?
The first session will cover the PFAS basics, including where they are found, what health, environmental and legal risks they present, how they are regulated and how exporters and manufacturers can assess and manage their PFAS risks.
- Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1pm Eastern
Part II: PFAS Technologies: Where are we & where are we going?
The second session will cover the current and future state of the many technologies needed to handle the increasing attention on PFAS.
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 1pm Eastern
Panelists:
- Alfredo Fernandez, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Brian Drollette, Managing Scientist, Exponent
Questions? Contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov
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Virtual Briefing for Water Infrastructure Projects in Peru by UNOPS
UNOPS is hosting a briefing for qualified U.S. EPC and water infrastructure developers, highlighting three large projects to improve and expand the drinking water and sewage systems in three districts of Lima, and to discuss how to get on the bid list for future projects. For those who are interested in pursuing these projects, our CS Peru office stands ready to highlight how they can support you through the bidding process and to identify local partners.
When: Friday, March 18, 2022
Time: 10:00am Central
Register: bit.ly/3vuijDN
Developing Responsible and Sustainable Strategies in the North American Critical Mineral Supply Chains Webinar
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Government of Canada to discuss the importance of developing sustainable ESG strategies in the North American critical minerals sector.
Private industry and government representatives will expand their thoughts on how companies and governments all together can include ESG as a strategic and competitive advantage for managing risks, achieving net-zero returns, and maintaining strong corporate governance structures.
Who should attend? Canadian and U.S. Mining & Critical Minerals Industry
Presentations and Industry Panels:
✓ Strengthening Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Standards in the Minerals and Metals Sector
✓ Mining Value from Waste
✓ Opportunities for Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy
✓ Civil Society Initiatives in the North American Critical Minerals Sector
✓ Panel Discussion: Adopting ESG as a Competitive Advantage in a Mining Cycle
✓ Leading ESG Investment Strategies Applicable to the North American Mining Industry
✓ How to Finance Projects and Create Market Incentives
Event: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Cost: Free, registration required
Contact: Shweta Nagpal
Call for Nominations: US-India CEO Forum
The Department of Commerce is recruiting CEOs for the U.S. Section of the U.S.-India CEO Forum. Established in 2005, the U.S.-India CEO Forum brings together leaders of the respective business communities of the United States and India to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly ways to strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two countries, and to communicate their joint recommendations to the U.S. and Indian governments. More information can be found in the Federal Register Notice, which supersedes the notice from last year and is in line with the Administration’s economic and commercial priorities. All eligible CEOs, including the CEOs who applied last year, are welcome to apply. ITA will accept nominations on a rolling basis for membership on the Forum but immediate consideration will be given to applicants received by March 21.
For questions and request for application template, please contact: Megan Hyndman
 Join us in this FREE virtual session to understand the current water infrastructure scenario in Brazil and the effects of severe drought and flooding throughout the country.
When
March 15, Tuesday, at 2PM Eastern time / 11AM Pacific time / 3PM Brasilia time
Agenda
• Doing Business in Brazil Overview (Jeff Hamilton, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service Brazil)
• Environmental Technologies Industry Overview (Thales Demarchi, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Brazil)
• PCJ Consortium Overview (Mario Botion, President of PCJ and Mayor of Limeira, SP)
• Brazil’s Water Infrastructure and Disaster Resilience Overview and Opportunities (Eduardo Paniguel, Project Management, Consortium PCJ)
To Register, Contact:
Thales Demarchi, Environmental Technologies Specialist for Brazil
Thales.Demarchi@trade.gov
 The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Brazilian Ministry of Economy invite stakeholders for a discussion with
government and private sector experts on the topic of remanufactured goods, focusing on the environmental and
economic benefits of the circular economy. The workshops will provide a broad discussion on:
- The Remanufacturing Process
- The Benefits and Challenges of Remanufacturing
- Trade in Remanufactured Goods at the Border
- Domestic Regulations on Remanufactured Goods in the Market
When: March 8 &9, 8:30-11:15am U.S. Eastern Time
Register for Day 1
Register for Day 2
Clean EDGE Asia Business Development Mission to Southeast Asia
June 6-10, 2022
ITA will assemble a trade mission delegation that is representative of a broad range of energy sectors, with an emphasis on those sectors that advance clean and sustainable energy goals. Participants will engage in meetings with national and regional government officials, chambers of commerce, and business groups and benefit from one-on-one business appointments with potential buyers, agents, distributers, and joint venture partners and additionally attend networking receptions.
Launched in December 2021, Clean EDGE Asia aims to support and accelerate Asia’s clean energy transition by harnessing the expertise and resources of the U.S. government, the private sector, international financial institutions, and like-minded governments. Mission stops will be Indonesia (Jakarta) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) and an optional program in the Philippines (Manila).
Questions? Contact Victoria Yue or Maria Elena Rivero
Application deadline: April 1, 2022
Market Development Cooperator Program
Do you work for a trade association or other nonprofit group that promotes U.S. exports? Are you interested in grant funding and partnership with the Department of Commerce? Visit trade.gov/mdcp to learn how to apply for ITA’s 2022 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) and win an award of up to $300,000. Awardees partner with ITA on a 3-5-year project designed to remove trade barriers and help U.S. firms to export. The MDCP is the U.S. government’s most successful export assistance program, generating over $300 in U.S. exports for every $1 in ITA funding and supporting an average of 14,000 jobs annually. Take the first step, and review the MDCP website to learn how to apply for the program.
Questions: Contact Jamie Merriman
Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX)
March 23-25, 2022
Philippines
Access the Philippine market by participating in this trade show focused on sustainability solutions, including waste management, recycling, and materials recovery solutions.
Product Coverage:
- Sustainable Packaging (plastic alternatives and packaging solutions)
- Sustainable Manufacturing (food processing equipment, recycling, material recovery, green engineering technology, waste management, renewable energy)
- Sustainable Distribution and Logistics (refrigeration facilities, cold chain, digital technology/start-ups)
Questions? Contact: Bebe Montesines
Call for individuals who wish to deliver a presentation at AWF 2022 should submit an abstract here by 31 March 2022. Read the Guidelines on Submission of Abstracts for Presentation. Presentations to take place during AWF 9-11 August 2022.
Questions? Contact Michael Mia
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