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U.S. Exports: Helping Create an American Economy Built to Last

February 7, 2012

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Francisco J. Sánchez is the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

Increasing U.S. exports is an essential part of shaping a healthier and stronger American economy.

This is a point that President Barack Obama made clear during his recent State of the Union Address, when he unveiled his “blueprint for an economy built to last.”  In the speech, the President outlined the four pillars that “an economy built to last” should be founded on:

Under Secretary Sánchez joins representatives from U.S. companies who have partnered with Commerce on its New Market Exporter Initiative

Under Secretary Sánchez joins representatives from U.S. companies who have partnered with Commerce on its New Market Exporter Initiative

  1. A new era for American energy, spurred by a commitment to homegrown and alternative energy sources; 
  2. Equipping young people and workers with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy; 
  3. A renewal of the American values that demands fairness for all, and responsibility from all; and 
  4. Supporting the manufacturing sector to create jobs and make more American products.

This manufacturing pillar is especially important to us at ITA.  We know that this sector is critical for the middle class.  And, the middle class is the backbone of our economy.  That’s why we are committed to helping U.S. manufacturers succeed.

How?  By helping them sell more of their stuff in markets across the world.  Increasing U.S exports has long been one of the President’s main goals.  Two years ago, he launched the National Export Initiative, striving to double U.S. exports by the end of 2014. 

Many doubted that this could be done.  But, I’m proud to report that we are on pace to achieving this goal. 

This is good for jobs.  This is good for businesses.  And, this is good for the American economy.   

Reaching the goals of the NEI to date has been a team effort.  We’ve been committed and creative in the ways we are helping to boost U.S. exports.

As you’ll read in this issue of International Trade Update, we are promoting advanced manufacturing in the textile industry and expanding the New Market Exporter Initiative with the National Association of Manufacturers.  We are supporting the travel and tourism industry.  And, just this week, we signed a Memorandum of Intent with the City of Tampa, and its partners, to maximize the potential of its local port when it comes to exporting.

We’ve done a lot.  But, we are not satisfied.  Despite our successes, we remain just as focused on the future.

For example, later this month, I’ll be leading the first-ever ports and maritime technology industry trade mission to India.  This will give U.S. companies a unique chance to be a part of the huge infrastructure projects taking place in the country.  And, we have a number of exciting initiatives that will be unveiled throughout the year. 

Stay tuned.   

In the meantime, please reach out to ITA through export.gov or your local U.S. Export Assistance Center if you have, or know of, American businesses that would benefit from exporting.

Selling their products overseas will be good for jobs and local communities.  It will also go a long way in creating an American economy — built to last. 

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Participants in the Renewable Energy Trade Mission to Turkey Find Business Partnerships

January 9, 2012

Ryan Barnes is an International Trade Specialist in the Office of European Country Affairs within the Market Access and Compliance division of the International Trade Administration.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Trade Delegation to Turkey, December 5-9, 2011

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Trade Delegation to Turkey, December 5-9, 2011

Just last month, I accompanied Michael Camuñez, Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance as he led 16 U.S. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency companies on a Trade Mission to Turkey. The delegation included U.S. energy firms as well as officials from Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) agencies: Export-Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The delegation visited Ankara, Izmir and Istanbul, where numerous opportunities exist for these firms.

The staff of the International Trade Administration recruited a variety of companies for the mission.  The group included energy giants such as General Electric, Johnson Controls, and AES as well as nine small and medium-sized enterprises on the leading edge of renewable energy technology.  Of the sixteen firms, whose products range from solar panels to cooling systems, eleven had never before done business in Turkey.  One firm, World Business Capital, was also there to provide financing.

The mission’s main objective was to introduce the participants to potential Turkish business partners.  U.S. firms met with numerous Turkish counterparts in one-on-one meetings to discuss possible joint venture opportunities.  More than 340 of these business to business matchmaking meetings took place during the five-day mission. 

The trade mission could not have come at a better time.  Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Turkey is set to break records in 2011, with projections of roughly $20 billion in total trade.  And the energy sector, in particular, is ripe for U.S. trade and investment.  Turkish energy demand is due to grow at a rate of seven to nine percent annually.  To help accommodate this growing demand, the Turkish government will invest roughly $130 billion by 2023, and has placed a great deal of emphasis on renewable energy.  Ankara has plans to achieve 30 percent renewable energy production by 2023, and has called for $40 billion in investment in this sector by 2020. Turkey also passed an updated renewable energy law in December 2010 to provide even further investment incentives.

The U.S. Government has worked to develop this burgeoning market.  In addition to the trade mission, there is a newly launched interagency project known as the “Near Zero Zone”.  This project, led by the U.S. Department of Energy, is helping industrial companies operating within the Izmir Ataturk Organized Industrial Zone (IAOSB) reduce their energy usage through a series of cost-effective efficiency upgrades.  One of key stops during the trade mission was to this Near Zero Zone site in Izmir.

The trade mission, along with the Near Zero Zone, helped with the formation of business partnerships and provided opportunities to match high quality U.S. supply with growing Turkish energy demand.  The potential for mutual gain in this arena is enormous.  Already, trade mission participants have reported a potential $40 million in business deals.   We hope this is just the beginning.

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Featured Trade Event May 6–9, 2012

December 7, 2011

U.S. Aerospace Supplier Trade Mission to Canada

Montreal, Canada

Canadian flight directions display (photo courtesy istock/melissa mercier)

Canadian flight directions display (photo courtesy istock/melissa mercier)

As the world’s fifth largest aerospace market and its third largest civil aircraft market, Canada provides great opportunities for U.S. suppliers of aircraft parts, components and systems. Canada is a leading producer of regional aircraft, commercial helicopters, turbine engines, flight simulators, and a wide range of aircraft systems and equipment. Montreal is one of the world’s three largest aerospace hubs, along with Toulouse, France, and Seattle, Washington. It is also one of the few places in the world where an entire aircraft can be assembled within a 30-mile radius.

Participants in this trade mission will have a unique opportunity to meet prospective business partners in Canada through meetings with prescreened aerospace procurement and engineering representatives, networking events with Canadian aerospace industry and government representatives, and seminars and industry briefings conducted by industry experts on opportunities in Canada’s aerospace market. There will also be special site visits to key Canadian aerospace companies.

The cost to participate in the trade mission ranges from $2,200 to $2,800 per company for two representatives, depending on firm size. There is a $250 fee per additional company participant. The fee covers all in-country travel and one-on-one meetings, but mission participants will be responsible for travel to and from Montreal, lodging, most meals, and incidentals. Applications must be received by February 1, 2012. Companies are encouraged to apply early as space is limited. For more information about the trade mission, visit its Web site or contact Gina Rebelo Bento of the USFCS, tel.: (514) 908-3660; e-mail: gina.bento@trade.gov.

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Third Time is a Charm: Our Strong Relationship with India

November 8, 2011

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By Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

I’ve arrived in New Delhi, India, with a Clean Technologies trade mission of seven U.S. companies eager to find partners in key sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental technologies. After New Delhi, we will travel to Hyderabad, a high-technology hub in the south; and then the companies will go on to Ahmedabad – an important “next tier” city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India offers enormous potential to U.S companies. It has critical infrastructure needs in energy, transportation, environment, and supply chain, to name a few – all areas where U.S. companies can offer cutting-edge technologies. I strongly believe that India’s needs are our companies’ potential opportunities.

This is my first trade mission to India, but my third visit as Under Secretary. A year ago, I came here with President Obama, and two months before that, I came to launch our GEMS initiative – Growth in Emerging Metropolitan Sectors.

Under Secretary Francisco Sanchez presents the Peace through Commerce Award to Ms. Kiran Pasricha, former head of the Washington office of the Confederation of Indian Industry

Under Secretary Francisco Sanchez presents the Peace through Commerce Award to Ms. Kiran Pasricha, former head of the Washington office of the Confederation of Indian Industry

Why the attention to India? The Administration accords great importance to our relationship with India. President Obama said in November 2010 before the Indian Parliament that the U.S.-India relationship “will be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.” This trade mission advances President Obama’s National Export Initiative, which aims to double U.S. exports by the end of 2014, supporting economic and job growth. This should be an achievable goal with India – we already doubled exports between 2005 and 2010!

I am continually impressed by the vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit of India’s private sector. In many ways our two business communities are ahead of the governments in expanding the relationship. That’s why I’m especially pleased that I was able to give a Peace through Commerce Award yesterday to a key private sector partner – and friend – Ms. Kiran Pasricha, former head of the Washington office of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Peace through Commerce award was actually started by President Thomas Jefferson, but it had fallen into disuse. I brought it back because I wanted to recognize our partners abroad. Kiran has been a wonderful partner who has had the foresight to understand how trade can contribute to the broader relationship, and help bring prosperity to both our nations.

Today (Tuesday) India’s Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar and I co-chaired a public-private session of the U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue. Through this Dialogue, the two governments and the two private sectors regularly work together to find solutions to nuts-and-bolts commercial issues. In today’s session, we talked about what conditions are necessary to build a modern, flourishing cold chain. A cold chain is the system for transportation of perishable products such as food, chemicals, and drugs along a supply chain, together with the logistical planning to ensure the integrity of such shipments. I very much appreciated the participation on the U.S. side of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S.-India Business Council; and on the Indian side, of CII. Secretary Khullar and I will be working with our business communities to set an agenda on a range of different topics for the coming year.

In 20 years, 68 cities in India are expected to have populations surpassing 1 million. And total annual income of households in urban areas is expected to reach $4 trillion in 2030. This is a huge market for both Indian and American companies. This is why India was the place where we started the GEMS initiative. I want to make sure we continue that effort. So yesterday I met with a number of officials from some of the states surrounding New Delhi. After our stop in Hyderabad, where I will inaugurate SOLARCON, a preeminent trade fair for solar technology, the companies will go on to Ahmedabad.

At the same time, India poses a number of serious market access barriers for our companies. In my talks with government officials this week, I have urged them to continue to become more open to the investments and the innovations of foreign companies. In this way, India will improve its chances of meeting the needs of its people – and together we can prove that trade and investment will be win-win for us both.

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International Trade Calendar – December 2011

November 1, 2011

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International Trade Calendar

December 2011

Here is a list of selected international trade events of interest, including ITA-sponsored events and upcoming international trade fairs. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) maintains a comprehensive listing of industry shows at http://www.export.gov. A fee may be charged for participation in some of these events. For more information, see the full event listing on the Web or contact the staff person listed in the event description.

December 1–2
India Cold Chain Expo
Mumbai, India

This show offers U.S. companies an excellent opportunity to show their refrigeration products and services to a growing market. A networking reception for U.S. Pavilion exhibitors is planned. More than 1,500 trade professionals and 60 domestic and international cold chain equipment suppliers are expected. There will also be a concurrent two-day conference on the uses of cold chain technology in the horticulture/ processed food and pharmaceutical industries. For more information, contact Renie Subin of the USFCS, tel.: +91 (11) 2347-2155; e-mail: renie.subin@trade.gov.

December 4–7
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is organizing this trade mission.  Participating U.S. companies will have the opportunity to meet with potential local partners at business meetings, to receive a briefing about how to do business in the Dominican Republic, and to participate in networking activities. For more information contact Sheila Andujar of the USCFS, tel.: (809) 227-2121; ext. 222; e-mail: sheila.andujar@trade.gov.

 

December 5–7
Aerospace Innovation Forum
Montreal, Canada

The USFCS in Canada is organizing a U.S. delegation to this event. In addition to seminars and workshops, participants will receive a briefing from the Commercial Service on opportunities in the Canadian aerospace market and can sign up for pre-scheduled business meetings with potential buyers in Canada. For more information, contact Gina Bento of the USCFS, tel.: (514) 908-3660; e-mail: gina.bento@trade.gov.

 

December 7–8
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
Salt Lake City, Utah

This two-day program, organized by the USFCS and the Utah District Export Council, will feature specialists from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, who will provide an in-depth examination of the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. There is a registration fee of $350. For more information, contact David Fiscus of the USFCS, tel.: (801) 255-1873; e-mail: david.fiscus@trade.gov.

December 8–10
Homeland Security India 2011
New Delhi, India

This show is one of the largest international exhibitions in India for commercial and homeland security and fire technologies. It will bring together professionals from a wide variety of industries, including financial services, retail, realty, and hospitality. In 2009, the show attracted more than 220 exhibitors and 11,000 trade visitors from 20 countries. For more information, contact Graylin Presbury of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-5158; e-mail: graylin.presbury@trade.gov.

December 13–15
POWER-GEN International 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada

This show is one of the industry’s leading events for electric utilities, independent power producers, project developers, architectural and engineering firms, waste-to-energy plant operators, financial and legal firms, cogenerators, self-generators, and other suppliers in the power generation sector. For more information, contact Shelby Peterson of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-5531; e-mail: shelby.peterson@trade.gov.

December 14–15
AES Compliance Seminar
San Juan, Puerto Rico

How well do you know the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the Automated Export System? Are you up to date on recent clarifications? This education seminar and workshop will provide the information to assist companies with these important elements of the exporting process. For more information, contact Jose Burgos of the USFCS, tel.: (787) 775-1992; e-mail: jose.burgos@trade.gov.

 

December 14–16
Hospital Infrastructure
Mumbai, India

This show is India’s premier international exhibition and conference on hospital infrastructure, supplies, planning, and healthcare development. It will include exhibits of building materials, flooring, roofing, glazing, medical system, radiology, diagnostics, hospital supplies, and furniture. For more information, contact Kim-Bang Nguyen of the Import Administration, tel.: (202) 482-4805; e-mail: kim-bang.nguyen@mail.doc.

 

On the Horizon

January 10–13
2012 International CES
Las Vegas, Nevada

This event is the world’s largest trade show for broad-based consumer electronics technology. More than 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend this year, showcasing 20,000 products spanning 30 different categories. The show will feature an on-site international commerce center, which offers private meeting rooms, Internet stations, a lounge area, and registration assistance. In addition, representatives from the Department of Commerce will be available to assist U.S. companies with any export-related questions and to help match U.S. sellers with international buyers. For more information, contact Vidya Desai of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-2311; e-mail: vidya.desai@mail.doc.gov.

January 11–14
International Jewelry Fair Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

The Japanese jewelry market, with estimated retail sales in 2010 of $10.4 billion, is the third largest in the world after the United States and China. This show will offer U.S. companies the opportunity to test market their products and reach a wide variety of buyers from Japan and all parts of Asia. In 2011 the show attracted 35,902 visitors and 1,267 exhibiting companies from 36 countries. For more information, contact Anastasia Xenias of the USFCS, tel.: (212) 809-2685; e-mail: anastasia.xenias@trade.gov.

January 23–26
Arab Health
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is the largest healthcare show in the Middle East, offering participating companies the opportunity to showcase their products in one of the fastest growing and the most lucrative healthcare markets in the world. In 2011, the show hosted more than 2,200 companies and attracted almost 40,000 visitors. More than 140 U.S. companies attended, receiving quality inquires and conducting excellent business. For more information, contact Lisa Huot of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482- 2796; e-mail: lisa.huot@trade.gov.

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Featured Trade Event: U.S. Automotive Parts and Components Trade Mission to Russia

November 1, 2011

April 22–28, 2012
U.S. Automotive Parts and Components Trade Mission to Russia
Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Samara, Russia

Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow. (© Jupiterimages/Getty)

Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow. (© Jupiterimages/Getty)

This mission is designed to provide an opportunity for a diverse cross-section of U.S. companies that sell automotive goods and services to explore Russia’s rapidly expanding car and truck assembly market. It will be led by Michelle O’Neill, deputy under secretary of commerce for international trade.

With more than140 million consumers and a growing middle class, Russia remains one of the most promising markets for U.S. exporters. Sales of cars and trucks in Russia are currently growing at an annual rate of 30 percent. In 2010, Russian customers purchased 1.9 million cars. This figure includes 646,000 new Russian cars and 1.25 million foreign cars, both imported and produced in Russia. Importers forecast continued rapid growth of approximately 20 percent in 2011. If these trends continue, most experts project Russia will be the largest automotive market in Europe within the next few years.

Foreign automakers have taken notice of the Russian automotive market’s potential for growth and are building assembly plants to meet the increasing demand for high-quality automobiles. General Motors, for example, has a $335 million plant in Togliatti, a joint venture with Russian auto giant AvtoVaz. Other major international producers, including Nissan, Toyota and Hyundai, have made significant investments in St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad oblast, turning it into a new automotive assembly cluster.

Specific automotive sectors targeted for attention by this trade mission include components for vehicle manufacture, replacement parts, aftermarket products, repair equipment, testing equipment, and software and engineering services.

The mission will begin in Moscow and will include site visits and consultations in St. Petersburg and in two centers of the Russian auto industry, Samara and Togliatti. In addition to market briefings by industry experts, the mission program will include opportunities to meet key Russian government officials and decision-makers, one-on-one meetings with potential business partners, and site visits to automotive assembly plants and component manufacturers.

The cost to participate in the trade mission ranges from $4,952 to $5,701 per company for one representative, depending on firm size. There is a $1,220 fee for each additional company participant. The fee covers all in-country travel and one-on-one meetings, but mission participants will be responsible for travel to and from Russia, lodging, most meals, and incidentals. Applications must be received by January 6, 2012. For more information about the trade mission, visit its Web site or contact Eduard Roytberg of the USFCS, tel.: (909) 466-4138; e-mail: eduard.roytberg@trade.gov, or Kenneth C. Duckworth of the USFCS, tel.: +7 (812) 326-2560; e-mail: kenneth.duckworth@trade.gov.

A related webinar, “The Russian Automotive Sector—New Opportunities for U.S. Suppliers,” will be held November 17. For more information, go to http://export.gov/industry/auto/russia039444.asp.

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Seizing Opportunities Across the Globe: A Message from Under Secretary Francisco Sánchez

November 1, 2011

By Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

This month brought good news for the U.S. economy.

President Obama signed legislation approving the free trade agreements with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. These measures, when implemented, will support tens of thousands of American jobs, add billions to our gross domestic product and help provide a level playing field for U.S. firms in three significant international markets.

All of us at the International Trade Administration are committed to helping businesses seize these opportunities—in these three markets and across the globe. That’s why I’ve been engaged with various international representatives from the public and private sectors to strengthen our commercial relationships.

I want to highlight two significant trips:

In early October, I traveled to the Dominican Republic for the fifth Americas Competitiveness Forum. More than 1,000 attendees gathered from across the Western Hemisphere to exchange ideas and experiences. The region is vital to our economy; it’s the destination of more than 40 percent of U.S. exports.

Participants gathered to discuss ways to build on this success. One result of these talks: the Santo Domingo Consensus, a set of policy objectives designed to strengthen economic integration. You can read more about the Santo Domingo Consensus in this issue, but I can tell you that participants left the conference energized, and considering newer and greater possibilities.

From there, I went on to China, where I led a trade mission delegation of 19 U.S. biotechnology companies to both Beijing and Hong Kong. There is enormous potential in the market; China’s biotech sector is growing roughly 25 percent a year. Its market is huge in terms of sales and clinical trial opportunities, as well as potential investment that presents opportunities for U.S. companies here at home.

Case in point: DiaCarta, LLC, a California-based company that was a part of our delegation. During the mission, the firm signed a $2 million sales agreement to sell its cervical cancer testing products in China. Representatives of DiaCarta say that this deal will allow them to hire American workers—in short, their exports are generating economic activity. That is a trend we’re seeing all over.

Take Hong Kong, where I was privileged to present the Peace through Commerce Award—which was created by Thomas Jefferson—to Fred Lam, executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Lam spearheads the Pacific Bridge Initiative (PBI), the first set of policy objectives developed by a foreign government to promote President Obama’s National Export Initiative on a bilateral basis.

Since its inception, the PBI has helped triple the number of export transactions to Asia by new-to-market U.S. firms. It’s a significant achievement, which is why I presented Mr. Lam with the award, and am looking forward to our continued partnership in the years ahead.

In total, my travels through different regions of the world were centered on the goals of increasing U.S. exports to support American jobs and businesses. I can tell you from firsthand experience abroad that the words “Made in America” mean something special. Products stamped with that phrase represent quality and value, which is why they are in great demand all over the world.

Let’s work together to turn these possibilities into progress for the American economy.

Until next time,
Francisco J. Sánchez

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International Education 101: Upcoming Education Mission to India

October 7, 2011

Carrie Bevis is an intern in the International Trade Administration’s Office of Public Affairs. She is a second-year student at the University of Virginia.

As a student attending a university with nearly 2,000 international students from more than 140 different countries, I know firsthand how much their experiences add to the richness of my education. As an intern in the International Trade Administration (ITA), I realize how crucial international education is as one of America’s leading service exports. In fact, international education is our fifth-largest service export, bringing in more than $17.8 billion each year from tuition and student living expenses (not including the number of students attending private universities, short-term training, and the like).

Therefore, the Department of Commerce is zeroing in on India for its next education mission October 10-15. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion and Director General for the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (CS) Suresh Kumar will lead the delegation of representatives of 21 U.S. graduate schools and four-year undergraduate schools to learn more about the market and to recruit bright, promising students. The education mission will stopover in New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai where delegates will participate in student fairs to recruit students and develop relationships between U.S. institution and Indian consultants and institutions.  According to an Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange in 2010, nearly 105,000 international students from India studied in the U.S. last year. The majority attended graduate school programs, but the department expects a greater influx into U.S. undergrad programs in the coming years as well.

India’s enormous youth population is beginning to exceed the capacity of its current higher education system. Yet, higher education is a top priority within Indian homes. Accordingly, the Government of India expects its higher-education student population to nearly triple to 40 million students by 2020. Therefore, many Indian families are sending their children out of the country to finish their education, and their top choice is the United States.

U.S. institutions value diversity and varying prospective and insight from students around the world. On behalf of the ITA, I’d like to welcome international students to American universities. You’re in for the academic and personal learning experience of your life!

 

 

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International Trade Calendar – November 2011

October 4, 2011

International Trade Calendar

November 2011

Here is a list of selected international trade events of interest, including ITA-sponsored events and upcoming international trade fairs. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) maintains a comprehensive listing of industry shows at http://www.export.gov. A fee may be charged for participation in some of these events. For more information, see the full event listing on the Web or contact the staff person listed in the event description.

November 2–6
Expo Vyva 2011
Santiago, Chile

Now in its third year, this event is one of the premier shows for the travel and tourism industry in Chile. In 2010, it brought together more that 2,700 trade visitors and 20,000 members of the public. For more information, contact Claudia Melkonian of the USFCS, tel.: + 56 (2) 330-3312; e-mail: claudia.melkonian@trade.gov.

 

November 2–9
American Film Market 2011
Santa Monica, California

This annual trade show for independent motion picture production and distribution companies regularly attracts industry leaders from more than 70 countries. Attendees include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, financiers, and producers. For more information, contact Micaela Brown of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-0578; e-mail: micaela.brown@trade.gov.

 

November 7
Webinar: Small Business Administration Financing Information and Useful Export Resources
Middletown, Connecticut

This one-hour Webinar will focus on export loan guarantee programs and export assistance resources available to small and medium-sized companies from the Small Business Administration. There is no fee to participate. For more information, contact Anne Evans of the USFCS, tel.: (860) 638-6953; e-mail: anne.evans@trade.gov.

 

November 8–11
Product Literature Center at Aqua Ukraine 2011
Kiev, Ukraine

U.S. companies in the water supply and wastewater treatment sectors will have the opportunity to promote their products and services by sending their catalogs for exhibit at the U.S. Product Literature Center at this show. The cost to participate is $300 per company. For more information, contact Olena Stephanska of the USFCS, tel.: +380 (44) 490-4054; e-mail: olena.stephanska@trade.gov.

 

November 9–11
Cosmoprof Asia 2011
Hong Kong, China

This event is one of the most comprehensive international cosmetics trade shows in Asia, showcasing a wide range of products and services. Show organizers expect more than 1,200 exhibitors and 15 national pavilions, including a United States pavilion. For more information, contact Edward Kimmel of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-3640; e-mail: edward.kimmel@trade.gov.

 

November 13–17
West Bank ICT Catalog Show 2011
Ramallah, West Bank

The USFCS is organizing a catalog show at Expotech for U.S. companies active in the information and communications technology sector. More than 50 exhibitors and 20,000 trade visitors are expected to attend. For more information, contact Assad Barsoum of the USFCS, tel.: +972 (2) 625-4742; e-mail: assad.barsoum@trade.gov.

 

November 16–19
MEDICA 2011
Düsseldorf, Germany

This show is one of the world’s largest international fairs for medical equipment. It is expected to draw 137,000 trade visitors from 85 countries to see vendors of medical equipment and services, laboratory technology, clinical chemistry and diagnostic equipment, and related product lines and services. There will be three U.S. pavilions at the show. For more information, contact Anette Salama of the USFCS, tel.: + 49 (211) 737-767-60; e-mail: anette.salama@trade.gov.

 

November 18–20
Philoxenia 2011
Thessaloniki, Greece

This show is Greece’s premier annual international travel and tourism exhibition. In 2010, more than 20,000 visitors and 8,500 tourism professionals from Greece and 42 other countries attended the show. The USFCS is organizing a Literature Promotion Program, which customizes and expands on the traditional catalog show. The cost to participate is $300 per company. For more information, contact Irene Ralli of the USFCS, tel.: +30 (210) 720-2302, 2303; e-mail: irene ralli@trade.gov.

 

November 30–December 2
International Workboat Show 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana

This event is one of the largest commercial marine trade shows in North America, serving businesses working on coastal, inland, and offshore waters. It will showcase leading commercial marine manufacturers, boat builders, distributors, and service providers, as well as the latest technologies for offshore supply vessels, tugs, barges, boat building, marine construction, and more. For more information, contact Brie Knox of the USFCS, tel.: (504) 589-6703; e-mail: brie.knox@trade.gov.

 

 

On the Horizon

December 4–7
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is organizing this trade mission.  Participating U.S. companies will have the opportunity to meet with potential local partners at business meetings, to receive a briefing about how to do business in the Dominican Republic, and to participate in networking activities. For more information contact Sheila Andujar of the USCFS, tel.: (809) 227-2121, ext. 222; e-mail: sheila.andujar@trade.gov.

 

December 5–9
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Executive Business Development Mission
Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, Turkey

Francisco Sánchez, under secretary of commerce for international trade, will lead this mission. Participants will benefit from meetings with potential partners, a networking reception at the U.S. ambassador’s residence, and one-on-one meetings with government decisionmakers. Registration closes on October 17, 2011. For more information, contact Glen Roberts of the USFCS, tel.: (559) 348-9859; e-mail: glen.roberts@trade.gov, or Serdar Cetinkaya of the USFCS, tel.: +90 (312) 457-7203; e-mail: serdar.cetinkaya@trade.gov.

 

December 7–8
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
Salt Lake City, Utah

This two-day program, organized by the USFCS and the Utah District Export Council, will feature specialists from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, who will provide an in-depth examination of the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. The program is well suited for any company or research institution that needs a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. There is a registration fee of $350. For more information, contact David Fiscus of the USFCS, tel.: (801) 255-1873; e-mail: david.fiscus@trade.gov.

 

December 13–15
POWER-GEN International 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada

This show is one of the industry’s leading events for electric utilities, independent power producers, project developers, architectural and engineering firms, waste-to-energy plant operators, financial and legal firms, cogenerators, self-generators, and other suppliers in the power generation sector. Nuclear Power International will be held in conjunction with this show. More than 19,000 trade visitors are expected to attend. For more information, contact Shelby Peterson of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-5531; e-mail: shelby.peterson@trade.gov.

 

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International Trade Calendar – October 2011

September 9, 2011

International Trade Calendar

October 2011

Here is a list of selected international trade events of interest, including ITA-sponsored events and upcoming international trade fairs. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) maintains a comprehensive listing of industry shows at http://www.export.gov. A fee may be charged for participation in some of these events. For more information, see the full event listing on the Web or contact the staff person listed in the event description.

October 4–7
U.S. Product Literature Center at Transport+Logistics 2011
Kiev, Ukraine

This show encompasses the entire range of transportation subsectors, including aviation, rail, marine, and multimodal transport systems. It will run simultaneously with three related shows: Intersklad (warehousing), TIR Commercial Vehicle Show, and Ukraine Travel Salon. For more information contact Oleksandr Zavhorodniy, of the USFCS, tel.: +380 (44) 490-4061; e-mail: oleksandr.zavhorodniy@trade.gov.

October 5
Webinar: 2012 Changes to the Harmonized Tariff System
White Plains, New York

This 90-minute Webinar will look at the new rules for tariff classification that will go into effect January 2012. Guest speaker Tom Valentine of Mainfreight, a global transport and logistics company, will discuss the scope of the changes, their effects on the supply chain, and their impact on filings with the Census Bureau’s Automatic Export System. For more information, contact Patricia Molinaro of the USFCS, tel.: (914) 682-6712; e-mail: patricia.molinaro@trade.gov.

October 6–8
TTG Incontri 2011
Milan, Italy

This show is the gateway to the Italian travel and tourism industry. In 2010, it brought together 2,400 companies from 100 countries and welcomed more than 6,000 international operators. For more information, contact Helen Simpson-Davis of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-1882; e-mail: helen.simpson-davis@trade.gov.

October 10–15
India Education Mission
New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai, India

This Department of Commerce trade mission is open to representatives of U.S. graduate programs, four-year undergraduate programs, and state study consortia whose members are accredited by one of the seven regional accrediting bodies. It will include one-on-one appointments with potential partners, embassy briefings, student fairs, and networking events. For more information, contact Matt Baker of the USFCS, tel.: (520) 670-5809; e-mail: matt.baker@trade.gov.

October 12–16
Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt, Germany

This show is one of the world’s most important venues for publishers, booksellers, agents, librarians, translators, authors, and suppliers dealing with publishing rights, licenses, and international property rights. It is expected to attract more than 7,300 exhibitors from 100 countries and 299,000 trade visitors. For more information, contact Volker Wirsdorf of the USFCS, tel.: +49 (69) 7535-3150; e-mail: volker.wirsdorf@trade.gov.

October 13
Free Trade Agreements Workshop
Dubuque, Iowa

This all-day seminar will allow participants to learn the fundamentals of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other U.S. free trade agreements. Among other topics, it will cover product classification, identification of applicable NAFTA rules, and completion of a NAFTA Certificate of Origin. For more information, contact Patricia Cook of the USFCS, tel.: (515) 284-4591; e-mail: patricia.cook@trade.gov.

October 21–23
International Tourism and Travel Show
Montreal, Canada

Officials from U.S. travel destinations will have an excellent opportunity at this show to increase their location’s exposure, to create numerous contacts, and to learn about the newest travel and tourism trends. More than 35,000 visitors are expected to attend. The USFCS will be organizing a U.S. pavilion. For more information, contact Sue Bissi of the USFCS, tel.: (514) 398-9696; e-mail: sue.bissi@trade.gov.

October 22–27
High Point Market—Fall 2011
High Point, North Carolina

This twice-yearly show is one of the largest trade shows serving the home furnishings marketplace. It will feature 12 million square feet of showroom space and is expected to attract more than 80,000 visitors. For more information, contact Philippa Olsen of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-5449; e-mail: philippa.olsen@trade.gov. 

October 27
AESPcLink Workshop
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Officials from the Census Bureau will lead this half-day workshop on how to electronically file a shipper’s export declaration using AESDirect, a Web-based application. Participants will receive individual attention in a computer lab setting and will be shown how to use AES PcLink, a software component of AESDirect. The participation fee is $60. For more information, contact Patrick Spence of the USFCS, tel.: (404) 897-6092; e-mail: patrick.spence@trade.gov. 

On the Horizon

November 2–9
American Film Market 2011
Santa Monica, California

This annual trade show for independent motion picture production and distribution companies regularly attracts industry leaders from more than 70 countries. Attendees include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, financiers, and producers. At past shows, more than $800 million in deals have been signed. With 8,000 attendees, 900 screenings, and seminars by leading industry organizations, this show is a must for the sector. For more information, contact Micaela Brown of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-0578; e-mail: micaela.brown@trade.gov.

November 7
Webinar: A Basic Guide to Exporting—Small Business Administration Financing Information and Useful Export Resources
Middletown, Connecticut

Financing export sales is a critical step in ensuring that international sales are successfully completed. This one-hour Webinar will focus on export loan guarantee programs and export assistance resources available to small and medium-sized companies from the Small Business Administration. There is no fee to participate. For more information, contact Anne Evans of the USFCS, tel.: (860) 638-6953; e-mail: anne.evans@trade.gov. 

November 9–11
Cosmoprof Asia 2011
Hong Kong, China

This event is one of the most comprehensive international cosmetics trade shows in Asia, showcasing a wide range of products and services. Show organizers expect more than 1,200 exhibitors and 15 national pavilions, including one from the United States with about 55 U.S. companies. More than 40,000 visitors are expected to attend. For more information, contact Edward Kimmel of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-3640; e-mail: edward.kimmel@trade.gov.

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