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Global News You Can Use
January 2024
New Year, New Export Skills!
In 2024, we will offer you a full suite of export resources to help you start or expand your international sales efforts. Each month, you'll see a variety of sources you can access easily as you execute your global strategy.
Let's start with the basics! This short video explains the steps you'll need to consider as you get started in international trade.
International Trade News
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Global Diversity Export Initiative Schedule of Events for 2024
GDEI 2024 events will connect diverse U.S. businesses across the nation to impactful opportunities in international trade.
“We’re excited to offer this series of events to encourage diverse businesses across America to take advantage of the benefits that come from exporting,” said Secretary Raimondo. “Companies that export earn, on average, higher revenues, create more jobs, and pay better wages. By improving access to export education and resources for U.S. businesses in underserved communities, we can boost the knowledge base and pool of exporters, helping to ensure equitable economic growth for American workers and families.”
Save the Date for 2024 Events
Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia
May 13-15, 2024 | Istanbul
Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia in Istanbul will kick off with "EMPOWER HER." This interactive dialogue, in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce/Türkiye, will feature women's perspectives on doing business and building networks in the region.
Trade Winds offers one-on-one counseling meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from over 30 countries, informative conference programming, and plenty of networking. Matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners are an option in Türkiye (May 15); Italy and/or Romania, (May 9-10); or Denmark, Poland, and/or Kazakhstan (May 16-17).
Read our monthly blog to learn more about the state of trade with Romania and join us on January 17 webinar Doing Business in Poland & Romania.
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Join the U.S. Commercial Service & the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a virtual event in Spanish on how your business can access information and resources to sell internationally.
January 31, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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GDEI Education Trade Mission to South India
February 12-20, 2024 |
5 Locations
This trade mission will promote U.S. higher education in Bengaluru and four southern Indian secondary markets – Manipal, Mangaluru, Kochi, and Coimbatore. The U.S. Commercial Service will assist in recruiting Indian students from these markets to the United States.
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GDEI Trade Mission & Conference to Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia
March 10-15, 2024
This trade mission is focused on expanding export opportunities to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses founded, led, operated or owned by women from industries with growing potential in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia. The mission will begin with a conference in Panama to provide tools and resources for market entry or expansion, including 1-on-1 consultations with commercial officers from the region. Pre-screened B2B meetings will follow for organizations continuing on with the mission in Costa Rica and Colombia.
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South Africa Personal Care Opportunities
Join us for virtual and in-person events for U.S. cosmetics and personal care companies from the African Diaspora and underserved communities looking to build capacity and access opportunities in South Africa. Participants have options for 3 opportunities beginning in March 2024:
March & April 2024 | Virtual Pitch & Matchmaking
September 2024 | Pro Beauty Expo | Johannesburg, South Africa
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Building Bridges to Global Markets
We continue this successful series in 2024 with new events in a community near you! Building Bridges events address the issues most common to diverse companies seeking international expansion. Join us at our GDEI partners' national events during the year:
Reservation Economic Summit: Las Vegas, NV March11-14
Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber Spring Summit: Detroit, MI April 18
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit: Washington, DC April 22-24
USPAACC CelebrAsian Conference: Alpharetta, GA May 29-31
Building Bridges for Women in Global Trade: Los Angeles, CA June 13
National Black Business Conference: Atlanta, GA August 22-24
Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta: Greensville, MS September
National Veteran Matchmaking Conference: Detroit, MI November 8-9
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Connect Virtually with Food/Beverage Customers Around the World
Looking to expand your sales to new markets in 2024? The Food, Beverage, & Supplement Global Virtual Connection Program will offer virtual, business matchmaking to qualified U.S. companies, who will connect and network with distributors, retailers, and e-commerce players around the world.
February 13 – 16, 2024 6 am - 4pm ET
February 9, 2024 Registration Deadline
Cost: $95
Export Financing Resources
Grants to Facilitate Export Promotion Projects
The International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) is seeking organizations to apply for grants to fund export development projects in underserved business communities to increase exports. Applications due April 30, 2024. Learn more about MDCP Grants
Lender Offers Financing and Education
ITA/GDEI Strategic Partner Lendistry provides export financing and finance education opportunities for small business owners. As a minority-led Community Development Financial Institution, Lendistry is dedicated to providing economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities. Learn More About Lendistry
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Sustainable Energy Company’s Focused Export Outlook From Inception Leads To Multi Market Success
IPP Global provides sustainable energy solutions with a focus on wind power, solar power, compressed natural gas, and energy storage. IPP Global has successfully exported to Brazil and countries throughout Africa.
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A Message From Our Acting Director:
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This information is brought to you by the Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) of the U.S. Commercial Service. GDEI aims to bolster exports from diverse businesses including minority, women, LGBTQI+, veteran, and service disabled veteran owned businesses.
. Learn more about the Global Diversity Export Initiative.
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