The U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Export Assistance Center in Ontario helps Inland Empire companies export products and services around the world. Our staff of experienced International Trade Specialists are ready to help you expand your global sales, troubleshoot challenges and find your next international market. 

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Included in this issue: 

• Inland Empire's Featured Event

• Webinar and trade missions to grow your global business

• Attention Partners: MDCP Grant Opportunity - May 1 deadline

FEATURED EVENT

Inland Empire World Trade Week Conference 2023

Emerging Trends in U.S. Indo-Pacific 
Strategic Policy

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 
8:00am - 11:00am 
Highland, CA 

The San Bernardino International Airport, in cooperation with our office and the California Inland Empire District Export Council (CIEDEC) proudly presents the 29th Annual Inland Empire World Trade Conference.

This year's conference will focus on challenges and solutions for doing business in the Indo-Pacific Regions such as Foreign Policy, Opening New Markets Overseas for US Exporters, and Supply Chain solutions.

Join us to learn more about global trade!

Mark your calendars, Export Week is May 1-5, the first week in World Trade Month, and ITA has a full line up of activities and events across the country to advise and educate U.S. companies about international trade. These sessions, led by both private and public sector experts, will feature trade and industry focused opportunities. Many of the programs are being offered free of charge and you can choose as many as you’d like to attend.   Whether you are new-to-exporting or an experienced exporter, Export Week will provide valuable information on forward thinking strategies and invaluable resources to increase your global sales. For more information regarding Export Week sessions, please visit our dedicated site and discover the numerous events scheduled. You can search by industry or trade focus. U.S. companies must pre-register for each event individually.

Smart & Sustainable Mobility Opportunities in the United Arab Emirates May 3, 2023 11:00am EDT Cost: Free The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated a strategic goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This goal represents an opportunity for U.S. companies, as it has generated multiple projects by the UAE governments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the transportation, water, electricity and energy sectors. Learn from experts and discover what you need to know about strengthening business relationships and increasing exports to the UAE and the region. UAE government speakers will share their insights on the following export growth opportunities: Electric and hydrogen-fueled vehicles; Clean Marine transport technologies; Sustainable Air mobility; Autonomous vehicles; and Safety technologies. For more information about this event, email ITA's Juanita Harthun; Shirreef Loza; or Nasereddine Gouami.

Strategies for Success in Asia Webinar Series     Interested in growing your exports in Asia's many promising markets? Join the ITA for this six-part monthly webinar series covering the basics of building a successful export business with a focus on opportunities and challenges unique to Asia. Each session will provide practical exporting guidance from topical experts, a market spotlight, on-the-ground resources, and homework for the next session. The webinar series begins on May 4 and will be held on the first Thursday of every month through October 2023.  Our session schedule includes:  May 4 – Strategies for Success in Asia - Key Resources & Updates June 1 – International Property Rights June 29 – Financing *Note date shift due to July 4 Holiday* August 3 – E-Commerce and Digital Trade September 7 – Due-Diligence October 5 – Logistics & Supply Chains

How to sell into EU via eCommerce       May 18, 2023 10:00am Pacific Cost: $25.00 With the European Union’s internet penetration now at 91% and e-Shoppers at 75% and 70% of EU retailers having NO online presence at all, now is the time for U.S. online retailers to grow into Europe.  Learn which countries are right for your product vertical and how do you build the right foundation? We’ve pulled together the key industry leaders to answer these questions and more in this upcoming workshop on EU market entry.

Tour Objectives
1. Connect & develop business relationships in the aerospace and electronics sectors between the Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino Counties) and Baja California, Mexico.
2. Identify and facilitate B2B supplier-buyer business relationships in the identified sectors.

*Delegation size: 20 - 25 California companies

Program
Sunday, June 11, 2023
09:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Visit to Maquiladora #1 (Aerospace)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Visit to Maquiladora #2 (Aerospace)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Working Lunch & Baja California Aerospace

Seminar
• Cluster Companies presentations & U.S. Delegation Companies presentations
• Cyber Security Professional Presentation

Cocktail Reception for Delegation

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:15am – 11:00am: Visit to Maquiladora #3 (Electronics)
11:40pm –1:00pm:  Visit to Maquiladora #4 (Electronics)
1:30 - 4:00pm: Lunch and Supplier - Buyer Meetings (1-on-1 meetings)
5:00pm: Departure back to Los Angeles 

Cost USD$1,070.00
Price includes 2 nights hotel, transportation, breakfast, visit to the Wineries (wine and food not included); visit to 4 companies, meetings with Government officials, and B2B meeting.

Contact
Elizabeth Glynn
Inland Empire District Export Council / EMG Global Business Solutions
Questions: eglynn.exp2020@gmail.com or 310-890-2108

Enter New Markets: Trade Missions

Executive-led Trade Mission to Africa

August 6-15, 2023 | South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria

The Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Africa is focused on building commercial bridges between U.S. owned or led businesses from underserved communities and business communities in South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. The Nigeria stop is optional. 

This visit to the continent of Africa can help your organization gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects. In person and face-to-face. 

This is an executive-led mission organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service, the lead trade promotion agency of the federal government. Typically, participating in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling on their own allows U.S. businesses enhanced ability to secure meetings and gain greater exposure in international markets.

Saudi Arabia Healthcare Trade Mission

September 9 - 24, 2023 | Riyadh, Dhahran, Jeddah

Take advantage of major opportunities in the Saudi Arabia Healthcare sector! ITA is excited to announce a Healthcare Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia on September 9-14, 2023. Saudi Arabia currently accounts for 60% of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ total healthcare expenditure, Under Vision 2030 plans to:

• Invest over $65 billion to develop the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
• Increase private sector contribution from 45% to 65%, targeting 290 hospitals and 2,300 health centers.
• Launch “health clusters” and expand the usage of digital health.

The trade mission will include one-on-one business appointments with potential buyers, distributors, and joint venture partners. In addition, delegates will participate in meetings with relevant government authorities such as the Ministry of Health as well as with business groups like the Chamber of Commerce, who will address several topics like procurement, tenders, policies, and regulations.

Target sectors for U.S companies include: Digital Health, Medical Devices, and Hospital Operation and Management. Other firms in the healthcare space will also be considered and should apply.

The participation fee for this trade mission will be $3,100 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $4,100 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000 for all three stops. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged for additional cost. 

For information, please contact Bailey.Rowell@trade.gov and Lisa.Huot@trade.gov

Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico

September 17-22, 2023

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is organizing a trade mission to Canada and Mexico on September 17-22, 2023, that will include the Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference in Washington, DC on September 17-19, 2023. 

Trade mission participants will participate in one-on-one meetings (U.S. diplomats and/or industry specialists from 24 U.S. Embassies will be available as well as key service providers and other trade related resources), a trade mission briefing, two networking receptions, a business conference plenary session, two networking lunches, eight workshops and five networking breaks. 

U.S. Embassies participating in the event are from the following countries: Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay.

Selected trade mission participants will travel to engage in business-to-business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors or joint-venture partners, in up-to two cities/stops in Canada and/or Mexico.

Register your interest to receive a brief market assessment from the selected market.

Other Opportunities: MDCP Grants

MDCP Grants to Non-Profits for Export Projects
Apply by May 1

Get $300,000 to help U.S. firms you serve to export. Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and many other industry-serving non-profits can apply by May 1, 2023, for Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) grants. Visit trade.gov/mdcp to learn if your organization is eligible.

Eduard Roytberg - Director
Industries: Automotive and Smart Mobility, Financial Services, Professional and Business Services
Email: Eduard.Roytberg@trade.gov 
Phone: (909) 390-8482

Erica Ramirez - Senior International Trade Specialist 
Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Agricultural Products and Services, Education and Training, Environmental Technologies, Food and Beverage, Industrial and Commercial Equipment, Information and Communications Technology, Safety and Security, Beauty and Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Design & Construction, Energy, Healthcare Technologies, Media and Entertainment, Sporting Goods, Travel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine and Equipment.
Email: Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov 
Phone: (909) 390-8429

If your industry is not listed above, please contact the Office Director and you will be directed to the most appropriate Trade Specialist to assist you.