New Export Solutions Roadmap on Trade.gov
We've enhanced trade.gov with a new web-based Aspiring Exporter Roadmap resource. It provides a straightforward, step-by-step guide for new and growing exporters. Plus the user-friendly roadmap helps businesses to navigate U.S. government resources, including where to find funding for international expansion. Experienced exporters can quickly find the information and tools they need too.
Upcoming Export Events
Design & Construction Opportunities in SE Asia Trade Mission Webinar - June 13, 2024 (Virtual)
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an exciting webinar on the Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City (Oct 28th – Nov 1st, 2024). Discover how this mission can unlock new opportunities for your business!
The Trade mission will cover cutting-edge trends in the design and construction industry. Explore potential business opportunities in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City. Network with key officials and business partners in the region. Don't miss out on this chance to position your business at the forefront of innovation and growth in the design and construction sectors. Learn more and register...
Global Chamber Chicago | Mega Global Connecting Event - June 18th, 5:00pm-7:00pm (In-person)
Join the U.S. Commercial Service on June 18th for this Global Chamber Chicago networking event that will feature keynote speaker Margo Markopoulos, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce, Office of Trade and Investment who will be discussing global opportunities.
Hear additional insights on available resources and support from IL-DEC member and Global Chamber Advisory Board Chair, Demitrus Evans of The Evans International Law Firms (TEIL), Dan Kim, Illinois Director of the U.S. Commercial Service, Tony Nasharr of Polsinelli, and Doug Bruhnke, founder/CEO at Global Chamber. View speaker bios and RSVP here.
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Join the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on the Taiwan Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Business Development Mission, September 22 - September 25, 2024
Participating U.S. firms will explore market development opportunities, gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects with the goal of increasing U.S. exports and services in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Who Should Apply:
- S. UAS and C-UAS equipment and parts manufacturers and software providers intent on making connections to Taiwan commercial and defense firms and the Taiwan authorities.
Why You Should Join:
- Participate in public-to-private sector and business-to-business matchmaking and networking events, roundtables with Taiwan representatives and industry leaders, equipment presentations, and site visits to commercial and defense manufacturing facilities.
- Benefit from the expertise and connections of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the American Institute in Taiwan, and U.S. interagency partners to the Taiwan authorities and defense industry leaders, facilitating meetings with decision-makers and procurement leaders
Questions? Contact the trade mission Team Lead, the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago’s Luke Yanos at Luke.Yanos@trade.gov or (872) 327-8038.
Learn more and register today.
Exhibit at Expo AgroFuturo 2024 - Latin America's Premier Agribusiness Trade Show - October 23-25, 2024
Expo AgroFuturo (October 23-25, 2024 - Corferias Convention Center, Bogota) is Latin America's leading agribusiness forum, providing unparalleled access to industry leaders transforming the agribusiness value chain in Latin America and worldwide.
The three-day trade show is one of the most important for the agribusiness sector in Latin America, where agents of the production chain find strategic partners, distributors and representatives for their products. Expo AgroFuturo is a specialized agribusiness fair that promotes technology transfer, knowledge, marketing and investment in Colombia and Latin America. It has been held annually for 16 years. More information..
Contact Jennifer Alexandra Rubio Sanchez with Corferias today to secure your spot on the show floor and find out how you can take advantage of this excellent opportunity! jrubio@corferias.com
For information on the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP) at Expo AgroFuturo 2024, please contact Agribusiness Team Lead Greg Thompson Greg.Thompson@trade.gov or Agribusiness Deputy Team Lead Haley Milan Haley.Milan@trade.gov
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Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia - December 8-9, 2024
Join the U.S. Commercial Service through its Global Diversity Export Initiative for a U.S. federal government-led Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia. This trade mission takes place in Riyadh and focuses on expanding export opportunities to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses that are founded, led, operated, or owned by women. The market is also ideal for minority businesses! Participants will have B2B matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners and gain access to substantive insights on strategies for entering or expanding your business in Saudi Arabia, make key contacts with Commercial Service officers and local staff, and have ample networking opportunities to build vital business relationships in Saudi Arabia. Learn More & Apply for the Mission to Saudi Arabia
Webinars
June 12: Trade and Pride
Are you a LGBTQI+ owned company interested in selling your products or services abroad but don't know where to start? We invite you to this third annual Pride Month event with our partners to learn about exporting and start exploring international opportunities.
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Other Webinars:
June 12 - Going Global in Saudi Arabia for Women in Business (with IBT Online)
June 13 - Southern Cone Clean Tech Series: Smart Grid & Energy Storage
June 13 - Grow Your Exports to Europe - Go Online! (with IBT Online)
June 13 - Design & Construction Opportunities in Southeast Asia
June 26 - Doing Business in Europe Webinar Series: Serbia
June 26 - Business Opportunities in Guyana
June 27 - Southern Cone Clean Tech Series: Hydrogen Energy & Transportation
June 27 - Sell Online Globally with the Rural Export Center (with IBT Online)
Looking ahead:
July 23 - Exporting Home: Connecting U.S. Businesses to Latin American Partners (English and Spanish sessions)
Other News and Updates
U.S. Commercial Service Presents at FBI & Chicago Quantum Exchange’s Inaugural 'Securing our Quantum Assets Symposium'
 On Wednesday, May 29th, Sr. International Trade Specialist Bethany Bennick attended and presented at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Division and Chicago Quantum Exchange’s Bloch Tech Hub’s Inaugural ‘Securing Quantum Assets Symposium’ held at Fermilab.
This event offered a collaborative space to share information, safeguards, and resources with key stakeholders, including 9 universities, 14 government entities, and 22 consortium, not for profit, and private sector partners.
The U.S. Commercial Service provided insight into its services advancing the competitiveness of U.S. companies abroad, including those in the ever-evolving quantum sector.
Export Nation Podcast - New Episode!
We are bringing you new Export Nation episodes - our global business podcast. Featuring a few of our talented International Trade Specialists, listen to the first episode in the series: "The Seven Deadly Sins of Exporting." Listen at https://trade.gov/export-nation or wherever you get your podcasts!
Congratulations "E" Award Winners!
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce honored 64 companies and organizations from across the country with the President’s “E” and “E Star” Awards recognizing their contributions to increasing U.S. exports. Learn more.
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