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The U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service office in the Inland Empire helps 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. For more up to date information on upcoming export opportunities, please make sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
In this issue:
- Join us in Istanbul for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum!
- 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit Registration is NOW OPEN!
- In-person events to expand your business capabilities
- Webinars to help grow your global business
- Trade missions and shows to help you enter new markets
- Your local team of International Trade Specialists ready to assist!
Join us for Trade Winds 2024!
 May 13-15, 2024
Istanbul, Türkiye
Join us for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from over 25 countries in Europe and Eurasia, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking. The registration fee for the forum is $750 per attendee.
Qualified U.S. businesses may customize their experience with optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners in Türkiye (May 15) as well as Italy and/or Romania, (May 9-10) and Denmark, Poland, and/or Kazakhstan (May 16-17). The registration fee for this option, which includes the business development forum and one mission stop, is $2,200 for the first company representative ($4,200 for companies with over 500 employees) and $500 for each additional company representative. The registration fee for each additional mission stop is $1,200.
Join us for the 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit!
June 23-26, 2024
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier event in the United States for FDI promotion.
Investment Summit attendees can expect to:
- Forge partnerships and connect with economic developers from 50+ states and territories, companies from 80+ markets, speakers, government officials and more;
- Set up one-on-one or group meetings and make your investment deals happen.
- Gain advice and information from policy and industry experts in more than 50 sessions providing you with actionable instruction on everything from developing a workforce to understanding incentives.
- Explore the Exhibition Hall featuring economic development organizations, service providers, industry experts, and international tech startups.
These are just a few of the reasons the SelectUSA Investment Summit is considered the top event for the global investment community. We hope you will join us to celebrate our milestone 10th Investment Summit and help make this year’s event the best yet!
In-Person Events
Export Trade Assistance Program
Session 4: Cross Culture Sensitivity & Federal Programs
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
290 North D Street,
San Bernardino, CA
Fee: No Cost
Join us for this final exclusive session designed for businesses looking to expand their sales globally. In this session, you will be introduced to concepts related to cross cultural communication. Additionally, the U.S. Commercial Service will be presenting on federal export assistant resources. Come network with us, businesses, and seasoned experts in the manufacturing industry.
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Webinars
Managing PFAS Challenges in Food & Beverage Packaging
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
10:30am PT
Fee: No Cost
All businesses in these sectors need to understand what PFAS are and how they present business and legal challenges, including with various new state laws banning PFAS in packaging, lawsuits and product recalls.
Learn about new legal requirements being implemented across the United States regarding Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in food and beverage products and packaging. Hear from Lisa Navarro, PhD DABT ERT, with Ramboll, and from CT DEC member, Alfredo Fernandez, Partner at Shipman and Goodwin LLP, about how to prepare your business to comply with the new requirements and manage the many risks associated with PFAS.
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ACE Exports Compliance Webinar
November 13 -14, 2023
9:00am PT
Fee: $125 USD
The U.S. Commercial Service would like to invite you to attend the ACE Export Compliance Webinar. This two-day program brings together experts from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Industry and Security, OFAC, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection to provide training on export filing requirements.
All of those who are involved in the export process should plan to attend this invaluable event:
- U.S. Principal Parties in Interest (USPPI), including Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Export Compliance Managers
- Freight Forwarders
- Exporting Carriers
- Consolidators
- U.S. Customs Brokers
- Compliance Software Providers
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International Trade Finance Webinar
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
7:00am PT
Fee: No Cost
Hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development International Trade Center at Tennessee State University, this program provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to learn about obtaining financing, risk mitigation, and how to utilize programs and services offered by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and U.S. Small Business Administration.
The seminar will provide the nuts and bolts of information needed to become a successful exporter and feature Susan Kintanar of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. and David Leonard of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Export Opportunities for U.S. Environmental Tech to Europe
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
8:00am PT
Fee: No Cost
Join us to learn more about the upcoming U.S. Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to IFAT and Europe happening May 8-15, 2024.
Hear from in-market industry experts about opportunities for U.S. exporters in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. An overview of the IFAT, Europe’s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management will be provided. Attendees will also gain insight into the business development mission application process.
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EU - U.S. Data Privacy Webinar
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
8:00am PT
Fee: No Cost
Join the Office of Digital Services Industries (ODSI) to hear about the latest tools for U.S. firms to transfer data internationally consistent with foreign privacy laws. With presentations by U.S. government experts, you will learn about the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), relevant Swiss and United Kingdom data transfer frameworks, and the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum. These tools can help U.S. companies navigate the complex global environment for cross-border data flows and data privacy.
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Grow Your Exports in Canada - Online Global!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
10:00am PT
Fee: No Cost
Canada's proximity to the US and overall eagerness to do business with America make it ideal for market entry, and you can start online today!
Join our Live conversation as we discuss how companies can leverage online business development tools, international ecommerce techniques, digital marketing strategies and grant programs to grow their exports, sales, brand, and business globally!
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Resources for Women-Owned Businesses Seeking to Export
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
10:00am PT
Fee: No Cost
This Webinar Series is a great opportunity for women-owned U.S. companies representing best prospect sectors such as Healthcare, Agribusiness, Construction, Renewable Energy Systems, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity, Automotive, Defense and Security, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Equipment, Processed Food and Beverages, eCommerce, and Education. You will hear from U.S. Diplomats, local Government Officials and private sector experts to help you craft a market entry strategy.
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Trade Missions / Trade Shows
POWERGEN International
January 23-25, 2024
New Orleans, LA
Exhibit at POWERGEN International, the largest networking and business hub for electricity generators and solution providers engaged in power generation. Power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users gather to discover new solutions as large, centralized power generation business models evolve into cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
As a U.S. exhibitor, your company can take advantage of complimentary meetings with U.S. Embassy recruited delegates and U.S. Embassy energy specialists from 20+ countries across the globe! List of recruiting countries updated next month.
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2024 SelectUSA Brazil Roadshow
Rio de Janeiro, January 29-30, 2024;
Porto Alegre, January 31, 2024;
Florianópolis, February 1-2, 2024;
São Paulo, February 5-6, 2024.
Join SelectUSA in a thrilling facilitated investment mission to one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere.
The Facilitated Investment Mission (FIM), also known as Roadshow, is organized to promote the U.S. as a destination for foreign direct investment. The FIM involves the organization of multiple promotional events that connect U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and service providers (sponsors) and potential investors in one or more locations in overseas markets.
The 2024 SelectUSA Brazil Roadshow will be organized by SelectUSA and U.S. Commercial Service staff based at the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, Brazil and will consist of a series of investment promotion events, matchmaking meetings with pre-screened potential investors, and networking events.
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Green Building & Green Tech Opportunities in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
February 26 - 29, 2024
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will support up to six California small businesses to participate in this business matchmaking and green construction forum organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Sustainability for Mexico and Green Building Council Inc. in Mexico City.
Mexico is moving rapidly towards green construction activities! This is a great opportunity for California/U.S. green builders and green technologies suppliers to present and showcase their latest green technologies and services with up to five Mexican companies interested in doing business with sustainable construction suppliers. Participating California/U.S. companies will have pre-arranged business matchmaking meetings and an opportunity to participate in a briefing session to learn about opportunities in the Mexican market prior to the start of the service.
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U.S. Commercial Service - Inland Empire
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: Industries covered: 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.
Email: Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov
Phone: (909) 390-8429
Luis Fernandez - International Trade Specialist
Industries covered: Beauty and Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Design and Construction, Energy, Healthcare Technologies, Media and Entertainment, Sporting Goods, Travel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine and Equipment.
Email: Luis.Fernandez@trade.gov
Phone: (909) 390-8491
If your industry is not represented, please contact the Office Director and you will be directed to the most appropriate Trade Specialist to assist you.
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