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Going Global:
News You Can Use
This month we are sharing global and virtual events, Commercial Service news, plus export resources that we think will be helpful.
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Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Africa
The Global Diversity Export Initiative Mission to South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria (optional) is ideal for U.S. companies in the automotive, ICT, safety & security, and consumer goods industries seeking to enter or expand their presence in Africa. Join us to experience three African markets in-person and up close; gain market insights from in-country trade experts; make personal industry contacts; solidify business strategies; and advance your company’s specific projects. Enhance your ability to secure meetings and gain greater exposure in Africa than you might on your own by participating in this executive-led U.S. Department of Commerce mission.
Want to know more about the markets or the mission before you make a decision? Join us for a 8-session series of virtual market introductions every second Wednesday of the month starting February 8
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Get all the details about the mission to Africa in a 1-hour virtual information session on Thursday, January 26
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Commercial Service News
Welcome CS Illinois Director Dan Kim!
Dan Kim has been selected as the new Director for Commercial Service Chicago. In this position, he will oversee the 3 USCS offices in the State, based in Rockford, Peoria and Chicago. He joined the US Commercial Service, Chicago office in October 2015 as a Trade Specialist after working for the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. Since then, he has worked on nation-wide projects such as Hannover Messe, 232/301 tariffs, and most recently served as the Global Asia Team Leader. He looks forward to increased collaboration with the exporting community in Illinois and is available for any questions.
Please feel free to reach out directly to kyungsoo.kim@trade.gov. Thank you.
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Upcoming Global Export Events
Outsourcing Portions of the Export Process
Do you wish you could export more, but lack the internal bandwidth or know-how to more proactively export? Developing export sales can be daunting. Learn how to work with Export Management Companies (EMCs), including tips from a manufacturer who has exported with and without an EMC. Also, learn how to outsource logistics and warehousing.
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Other News and Updates
ITA’s new Visual Data Center
Check out ITA’s new Visual Data Center providing a one-stop-shop where you can find a variety of data analysis at your fingertips. Discover industry insights and trends in an easy-to-understand format that will help simplify complex robust data points to provide valuable insights that can impact your business. You can interact with the data to easily view different patterns and trends or download the data at no cost for further analysis or use.
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New Country Commercial Guides
Our trade experts working at U.S. embassies and consulates have updated the Country Commercial Guides. Get an updated assessment of global business opportunities, market conditions, and great tips on doing business abroad.
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