May 9-17, 2024
Join us in Istanbul 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.
Interested but need more information? Join us for a three-session webinar series.
Information and Registration
Are You Ready To Export?
Wednesday Webinar Series 2024
 The Are You Ready To Export? Wednesday Webinar Series offers free virtual webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners.
Virtual sessions will focus on export assistance featuring conversations with different Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) members each session. WEOT is a collaborative team consisting of local, state, regional, and federal export assistance agencies that provide businesses with the tools and resources needed to sell products and services internationally.
Featured Speakers:
U.S. Department of Commerce - The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
U.S. Small Business Administration - SBA Office of International Trade
Washington State Department of Commerce
Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association
Export-Import Bank of the United States
U.S.D.A. – Foreign Agricultural Service
Sessions: Ongoing - Wednesdays
Upcoming:
Funding a Business Acquisition
Wednesday, January 10 | 10:00 AM PT
Government Contracting - Certifications and Assistance
Wednesday, January 17 | 10:00 AM PT
Full Schedule and Registration: Click Here!
Trade Shows & Trade Missions
CES 2024
Are you in Vegas this week for "The Big Show"? Awesome - so are we and our team is availabile to help you maximize the CES experience!
Don't forget to stop by both the Washington State pavilion as well as the U.S. Commercial Service booth, which is located in Eureka Park. Ask our team about our directories of U.S. and foreign vetted companies and how to participate in our meet & greets with foreign companies.
Contacts: Julie.Monahan@commerce.wa.gov
thomas.meade@trade.gov
and Leticia.Arias@trade.gov
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U.S. Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to IFAT and Europe
May 8 - 15, 2024
The trade mission will take place directly preceding and alongside the IFAT trade show in Munich, Germany - the largest trade show in the world for environmental technologies. We will introduce participants to commercial opportunities in the region and connect them with prospective partners, distributors, service providers, end-users, and foreign government decision makers who are seeking U.S. environmental solutions.
Target Sectors
- Water and Wastewater Management
- Solid Waste Management and Recycling
- Air Pollution Monitoring and Control
Last Chance! Application Deadline is January 12
Contact elizabeth.laxague@trade.gov
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January 30 - February 1, 2024 I Monterrey, Mexico
Expo Manufactura is the premier event for advanced manufacturing in Latin America. This year the show will feature 11 specialized pavilions showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in machine tools, automation, wire and connectivity. Visitors from many different manufacturing sectors will find solutions to enhance their productivity and competitiveness. We invite U.S. companies to participate in our U.S.A. Pavilion and benefit from complimentary services.
For further information on complimentary services, please contact Mario.Vidana@trade.gov
and thomas.meade@trade.gov
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Natural Products Expo West
March 12-16, 2024
Anaheim, CA
Calling out to all natural and organic product buyers as we commence recruitment for the Natural Expo West show. After years of successful collaboration, the U.S. Commercial Service is once again confirming our partnership with conference organizer to attract buyers globally to meet with U.S. manufacturers.
The Natural and Organic industry was valued at US$ 25.1 billion in 2022 with a CAGR of 8.7%. This trend continued to rise through COVID_19, creating a new consumer demographic and preference for high quality products.
Rated as one of the top trade shows in the U.S., the show will feature more than 50,000 products from 2,800 exhibitors.
Contact: thomas.meade@trade.gov
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April 22-26 2024
Hannover, Germany
It's not too early to start planning now for HM-2024.
Join the world’s leading industrial and engineering trade fair for mechanical, electrical, digital and energy sectors. Hannover Messe 2024 will showcase an interconnected industrial ecosystem of the future.
Contact: thomas.meade@trade.gov
and tammy.deets@commerce.wa.gov
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Meet us at Arab Health 2024
January 29- February 2, 2024
Dubai
The U.S. Commercial Service will support Kallman Worldwide at the USA Partnership Pavilion at Arab Health 2024. U.S. companies are invited to learn about international business opportunities in the Mideast region and beyond. In-depth market briefing sessions will be presented by Country Specialists from UAE, Egypt, India, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Pakistan.
Contact: Vandana.Nair@trade.gov
Related Healthcare Webinars
Date: January 17, 2024
Date: January 24, 2024
Date: February 7, 2024
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Note About Trade Show Assistance
Although not specifically featured in this newsletter, our team of #ExportExperts from across our organization attend a wide variety of industry-diverse trade shows around the world to assist U.S. companies. Reach out to us and we'd be happy to discuss how to make the most of these opportunities:
Here is a Sample of upcoming trade shows where you will find us helping US companies connect with foreign buyers, distributors, and partners:
NPE2024 - The Plastics Show
Orlando, Florida, May 6-10, 2024
Automate 2024 (Manufacturing, Robotics, Industrial Automation)
Chicago, Illinois May 6-9 2024
Cosmoprof North America - Miami (Beauty/Skincare)
Miami January 23 – 25, 2024
MODEX 2024 (Maufacturing and Supply Chain)
Atlanta March 11-14, 2024
and MORE! Connect with us today.
Previously announced but not forgotten
For a full list of previously announced trade-related offrings, see our LinkedIn page and event repository (link below)
Local
International
Washington State CleanTech Mission to Japan
India Clean Edge Business Development Mission
Additional On-Demand Export Resources:
Country Research
Industry Research
Attend a Trade Event
How-to-Export Resources
Learn About our Export Services
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Our office is located at the U.S. Export Assistance Center in downtown Seattle.
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