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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
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association
Export-Import Bank of the United States
U.S.D.A. – Foreign Agricultural Service
Sessions: Ongoing - Wednesdays
Upcoming:
Government Contracting 101
Wednesday, July 17 | 10:00 AM PT
Meet Export Import Bank Team
Wednesday, July 24 | 10:00 AM PT
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee
Wednesday, Aug 21 | 10:00 AM PT
Full Schedule and Registration: Click Here!
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#Aerospace
PNAA's SUMMERFEST & SKILLS INC. SHOWCASE
Date: Wednesday, July 17 | 4pm - 7pm PT
Location: Skills Inc., Auburn, WA
Join PNAA for Summerfest, a yearly networking event held this year at Skills Inc. At this event, you will network with aerospace leaders from the Pacific Northwest, enjoy food & drink with your peers, and get a chance to tour the Skills Inc. facility. Skills Inc. will be doing a ribbon cutting for their newly acquired technology at their facility. Join us in celebrating with them and networking!
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Below is a partial list of supported events. View the full list by industry sector and country here.
 Developed and offered by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Global Diversity Export Initiative, this program leverages the leadership of the U.S. Hispanic Diaspora, utilizing cultural, linguistic, and business ties to do business in Latin America. This program is open to all U.S. businesses seeking export opportunities in the region. This program leverages our network and the power of the Diaspora network to help all U.S. businesses - including U.S. Hispanic enterprises - succeed in the region.
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 The U.S. Commercial Service in India, Singapore, and Hong Kong are working together to bring a U.S. business delegation, focusing on companies that are owned, operated, or led by women and minorities in industries with growing potential in Asia. The Trade Mission will accept companies in industries identified as best prospects in the 3 mission stops: ICT; Finance and FinTech; Healthcare; Clean Energy, Critical and Emerging Technologies and Tourism technologies and destinations interested in these markets
This mission is focused on expanding export opportunities to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses with owners and/or leaders from underserved communities from industries with growing potential in Asia. There is no obligation to commit until after the free vetting on whether the trade mission will be a good fit for your business. No matter your decision the market intel will be of value to you if you apply!
The delegation will commence in Bengaluru, India for the "Export Markets Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (EMPOWER) Asia Business Conference" featuring Commercial Service representative from 10 regional Asian markets. Participating companies will then have the option for up to three trade mission stops in India (Bengaluru), Singapore, and/or Hong Kong.
More Information and Apply
ITA is organizing a Trade Mission to the Caribbean region on November 17-22, 2024. This mission is focused on expanding export opportunities for U.S. companies with owners and/or leaders from underserved communities to opportunities in the Caribbean region. Lead sectors include automotive parts and services, consumer goods, construction equipment/road building machinery/building products/infrastructure projects, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, ICT, energy equipment and services, safety and security equipment, hotel and restaurant equipment, franchising, manufacturing equipment, yachting/maritime services/sailing equipment, marine ports, aviation/airports, tourism and related construction, waste management, and water treatment and supply. Learn more here and through our webinar series running May through September.
Webinar Schedule:
- Business Opportunities in the Dominican Republic - completed
- Business Opportunities in Barbados/Eastern Caribbean - completed
- Business Opportunities in Guyana - completed
- Business Opportunities in Jamaica - July 17
- Business Opportunities in Suriname - August 7
- Business Opportunities in The Bahamas - August 28
- Business Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago - September 18
#ICYMI #TradeMissions
Previously Announced: (Visit our Archives or contact us for More Details)
Aeromedical Trade Mission to Brazil
September 25-27
Design and Construction Trade Mission to Asia
October 28 to November 1, 2024 Details HERE
2024 Canada Minority-Owned Business Trade Mission (For U.S. Food Products)
September 3-6, 2024 | Toronto, Canada Details here.
Eastern Europe: Rebuilding Ukraine and Opportunities in Poland
November 11-15, 2024 Contact us for details.
Taiwan Cybersecurity Series 2024
Remaining Dates:
September 9, 2024 U.S.: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
December 11, 2024 U.S.: Cybersecurity for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Information and Register here
Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia - December
More 2024 Trade Shows to Consider
Bogota International Industrial Fair (FIB) - September 23-27
Industrial equipment, plastic manufacturing, metalworking, machine energy or climatization industry: Contact: Lisa.Whilte@trade.gov
Expo AgroFuturo
October 2024 | Bogota, Colombia
Learn More / Contact: thomas.meade@trade.gov
Japan International Aerospace Exhibition October 15-19, 2024
Information
Formnext
Frankfurt, Germany | November 19-22, 2024
Join the U.S. Pavilion at Europe’s premier additive manufacturing (AM) event. Contacts: Kirsten.Hentschel@trade.gov, thomas.meade@trade.gov
 Featured Webinars and
Virtual Learning Opportunities
 #eCommerce #InternationalPayments
Cross Border eCommerce Duties & Taxes Webinar
July 29th 9am PT
Have a U.S. product sold domestically through your website but haven't made the plunge into international sales because duties & taxes are too confusing?
Join our exclusive webinar on understanding duties & taxes in cross border eCommerce. Designed for U.S. businesses, this session will demystify the subject and enable you to confidently extend your online business internationally.
In this session, you will learn:
· The difference between taxes, duties and tariffs
· How duties and taxes impact a shipment
· What prepaid duty and taxes are
· Best practices
Learn More and Register
#SouthAsia
Discover Business Opportunities in the Indian Market
Learn more about the Indian market in general during our upcoming free webinar: “Discover Business Opportunities in India” to inspire participation in our Trade Mission to India, Singapore and Hong Kong in 2025. And check out these Tourism Sector specific resources on these markets: Travel & Tourism from India Best Prospect Sector and Business Travel in India, Business Travel in Hong Kong, Business Travel in Singapore as well as our new Country Profile Monitor for over 70 countries. Brand USA also provides excellent India Market Information.
Event Details: Wednesday, August 7th 8am PT
Location: Virtual
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Contact: Nicolas.Cervantes@trade.gov
#CleanTech
U.S. Chamber GreenTech 3.0 Business Delegation to the U.A.E. -Informational Webinar
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 6:00am - 7am PDT
Please join us for a virtual briefing with the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC in preparation for the upcoming GreenTech Business Mission to the UAE in September. This is the third iteration of our GreenTech Mission to the UAE, where we will build upon the momentum of COP28 to explore opportunities for partnership and engagement in the UAE.
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#NewToExporting
Export Readiness for New Exporters
September 4, 10 am-noon PT No Cost
Join us with nationally recognized speaker and author Jim Foley to learn how to take your business global, leverage export opportunities, and adapt your strategies internationally. WA state small business attendees will also have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one session with Jim for in-depth discussions and learn strategies specifically for their needs.
Topics:
- When is a company ready to export?
- How to formulate an export strategy
- How to determine where to export through market research methods
- Who to partner with and how to find them
- How to enter an international market
- Examine samples of case studies you might encounter as an exporter
About the Instructor:
Mr. Foley is a nationally recognized and frequent speaker on international trade issues and author of The Global Entrepreneur. Jim’s awards include the ASBDC State Star, the NASBITE Lifetime Achievement Award, & the IATTO Lifetime Achievement Award.
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But Wait, there's More!
July 10 - Selling Online in China with IBT Online
July 11 - Sell Online Globally with IBT Online & our CS Rural Export Center
July 11 - Exporting Pharma and Medical Devices to the Middle East: Oman as a Hub for MENA
July 16 - Opportunities in Canada's Cybersecurity Sector
July 17 - Business Opportunities in Jamaica (Caribbean Region Series)
July 18 - Business Opportunities in Canada
July 23 - Indonesia: U.S. Environmental Technologies Market Intelligence Series
July 23 & 25 - Exporting Home: Connecting U.S. Businesses to Latin American Partners (English and Spanish sessions)
#Agribusiness
Save the Date! August 19-23, 2024: Meet with Washington State Dept of Agriculture's (WSDA) in-market representatives from SE Asia, Korea, Vietnam, Japan and Mexico/Central America for one-on-one in-person consultations in Seattle and Mount Vernon (Skagit County). Consultations are a great opportunity for you to learn about various markets, understand local distribution channels, identify opportunities, and much more! Sign Up
Contact Julie Johnson, (360) 790-1060 for more information.
This Month's FEATURED Export News, Guidance,
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Spotlight: Trade In North America
The United States and Canada enjoy the world’s largest and most comprehensive trading relationship, and Canada is traditionally the top U.S. export market. This Canada export guide explains how to take advantage of trade opportunities that lie north of the border with Washington’s next-door neighbor.
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- In addition, there is a Mexico export guide (if you would like to feature the two countries in subsequent months)
- Alternatively, there is a North America export guide that includes both Canada and Mexico (if you would prefer that)
Additional On-Demand Export Resources:
Country Research
Industry Research
Attend a Trade Event
How-to-Export Resources
Learn About our Export Services
STEP Funds
Grants available to U.S. SMEs looking to Export Internationally
Resolve a Foreign Trade Barrier
International Trade Administration's Visual Data Center
Intellectual Property Resources
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP)
US Patent & Trademark Office's Free Services
Financial Resources
Trade Finance Guide
Small Business Administration Export Loans
Export Credit Insurance from Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
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