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The U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service office in the Inland Empire helps businesses export products/services around the world. Our staff of experienced International Trade Specialists are ready to help you overcome challenges, expand your global sales, and find your next international market. For more up-to-date information on export opportunities, make sure to follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.
In this issue:
- In-person & local, internationally centered events.
- Webinars and seminars 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!
In-Person Events
Managing Risk and Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Focus on Foreign Trade Zones
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
10:00am - 1:00pm PT
Fee: Complimentary
San Bernardino International Airport
Companies coming out of the Covid era are facing new challenges in their global supply chains, what many are calling “The Great Reset”. This in-person seminar will frame the issues and challenges and offer solutions and options to mitigate both risk and cost. Foreign Trade Zones are a great option in lowering landed costs; the seminar will provide a focus on the why‘s and how‘s of FTZ‘s.
Join expert speakers, panel discussions, and interactive networking, and earn NEI credits. This program is free to attend but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
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Introduction to Global Digital Marketing
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm PT
Fee: Complimentary
Temecula, CA
Your journey to mastering the art of global digital marketing starts here! Join us to strategize your approach to marketing in the digital age - where innovation meets global impact. Gain tools and resources for translation services, SEO and more!
Key topics include:
- Establishing a brand online.
- Internet advertising strategies.
- Global/cross border e-commerce.
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Inland Empire Tourism: The Regional Summit 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00am - 5:30pm PT
Fee: Varied (see website)
Riverside, CA
The Regional Summit 2024 will bring together over 250 attendees - includes Discover IE members, travel industry suppliers and buyers, media, hoteliers, airports, CVBs, DMOs, local cites, tribes, and leaders from Federal, State and regional communities to share key topics including State of Tourism, Route 66 Centennial Celebration, China market, best practices for regional collaboration and the benefits of international tourism development for local businesses.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to network with over 60 international travel professionals at Marketplace!
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Webinars / Seminars
Export Readiness: Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation Tips When Exporting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
11:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
Join EXIM Bank for a virtual and interactive learning session on due diligence and risk mitigation tips and strategies and discuss trade finance solutions that can help you achieve success while selling abroad.
The guest speaker will be Louise Kern, President of Global Business Information Services, Inc. (GloBIS). GloBIS helps with foreign credit reports and other tools to vet companies overseas so that small and medium sized businesses can export with confidence.
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Doing Business in Denmark & Italy
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
8:30am PT
Fee: $25 USD
Join us for a market briefing on doing business in Italy and Denmark. The Italian and Danish Markets offer a great complimentary strategy for covering the heart of Europe while providing a gateway to the Nordic region. Formidable Best Markets include: Renewable Energy, Digital Services & Technology, Travel & Tourism, Agribusiness, Smart Cities, Healthcare, Lifesciences.
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Trade/Investment in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
5:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
Join us for a unique opportunity to engage in an exclusive discussion with the top diplomatic envoys in the U.S. on the trade and investment opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and hear the views of the U.S. Department of Commerce on these important markets. Most importantly, the discussion will serve as a launching pad for inviting companies to join the Trade Delegation's visit to these markets on May 20-25, 2024.
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EMPOWER ASIA: Fashion & Apparel Coffee Chat with COUPANG
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
2:00pm PT
Fee: Complimentary
Internet-enabled cross-border trade delivers outsized benefits to women-owned businesses. The U.S. Commercial Service Empower Asia initiative is partnering with Coupang, an ITA Strategic Partner for a special coffee chat session focused on women owned businesses in the Fashion & Apparel industry.
Join us for this online webinar and hear experts discuss how you can take advantage of this exciting opportunity to access South Korea’s dynamic consumer goods market.
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Grow Your Exports For Manufacturing Companies
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
Boost your exports, sales, brand, and business to countries abroad! Come join an engaging livestream event where we delve into the strategies for expanding your digital influence in the thriving manufacturing sector. In this exclusive session, our panel of experts will provide valuable insights on digital content/marketing, e-commerce sales, and more!
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INA PAACE Mexico Automotive Aftermarket Webinar
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
11:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
Join us to learn about the automotive aftermarket sector in Mexico and the opportunities for U.S. automotive aftermarket supply distributors and manufacturers. Mexico is the largest export market for the U.S. automotive parts and the fourth-largest producer of automotive parts worldwide, generating 107 billion in annual revenues.
The INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico Webinar features speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico office and from Messe Frankfurt, the Automechanika show organizers.
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Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
ITA Strategic Partner DHL Express is excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar focused on empowering Black-owned small businesses. Through expert-led discussions, this interactive session aspires to educate, inspire, and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary to overcome challenges, tap into new global opportunities, and thrive in today's competitive business landscape.
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Explore the Korean Medical Device Market
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
4:00pm PT
Fee: Complimentary
Join us to participate in a complimentary webinar on successfully doing business in the Korean Medical Device Market. Gain insights into the Korean market dynamics and medical device approval process.
U.S. medical device manufacturers can get crucial market access knowledge to ensure success in this promising market. This webinar will allow you to strategically plan pre- and post-marketing activities when entering Korea.
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Demystifying the FDA MoCRA Cosmetics Rules
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
10:00am PT
Fee: Complimentary
Join us in collaboration with Women in International Trade Orange County (WITOC) for an informative webinar explaining the key provisions of the forthcoming Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) and how it establishes new requirements for the importation of cosmetics.
This legislation introduces new requirements for cosmetic safety substantiation, supply chain transparency, and labeling. Experts from Krieger Worldwide will provide clarity on the act's scope, compliance timelines, and strategies for company readiness.
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Trade Missions / Trade Shows
Natural Products Expo West 2024
March 12-16, 2024
Anaheim, California
NPEW 2024 will bring together more than 2,200 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors in Anaheim, CA from March 12 – March 16, 2024. Natural Products Expo West is the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry.
We are pleased to offer complimentary programs to help export-ready U.S. exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West 2024 (NPEW). For more information about the show itself, please take a look at the show’s website. The Global Export Seminar series is a multi-part export education seminar taking place on Wednesday, March 13th, in the Global Resource Center, Room 204C, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Attendees will learn from private and public sector stakeholders on news, opportunities, and best practices in the international marketplace for their prodcuts. There is no separate registration or fee needed to attend.
Questions? Contact Luis.Fernandez@trade.gov
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Future Energy Asia (FEA)
May 15-17, 2024
Bangkok, Thailand
Future Energy Asia is Asia’s leading energy transition forum, providing unparalleled access to the government and industry leaders transforming the energy value chain in Asia and worldwide.
Over three days, FEA will gather 21,000+ international ministers, Energy CEOs, policymakers, and technical experts, to analyze critical trends shaping the energy landscape, drive innovations that will forge new pathways in the transition to net zero and build partnerships that will bring us closer to making energy accessible, secure, and affordable for all.
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RE+, including Solar Power International and Energy Storage International
September 9-12, 2024
Anaheim, California
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future for all. The largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry, RE+ is comprised of: Solar Power International and Energy Storage International and brings together an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities.
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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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