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This seminar is designed for experienced small business owners (3+ years) who are ready to export or want to grow their export business. And, to be successful our experts in international banking and finance will be here to:
- Explain the financial tools available and key resources to assist
- Address your company’s needs in on-site consulting sessions!
- Workshops on loan application process and CA SBA-funded STEP* program
*California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
For a list of Speakers and their bio, please click here
To register, please click here
Details
September 17, 2019
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Dealing with Suppliers, Partners, and Buyers. During this webinar exporters will learn about working with suppliers to get origin documentation correct as well as foreign distributors on the United States export law. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
“Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” is a mega promotion organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to attract more overseas companies to use Hong Kong’s service platform to tap into the mainland and the asian market. Following the overwhelming response in the UK, Japan, USA, France, Italy, Canada, Germany, “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” will revisit the city of Los Angeles, USA in 2019. This event will bring together business communities from Hong Kong and different economies to discuss developments and trends in the dynamic asian market. It will feature a main symposium, a high-level dinner and various sector-specific sessions. Consultation with Hong Kong service providers and business matching meetings will also be arranged. Concurrent Thematic Sessions Themes Selling to Asia/China Financial Service in Hong Kong Innovation and Technology (e.g. fintech, healthcare, smart city, well-being/ lifestyle) Design & Marketing Services Business empowered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing E-sports dispute resolution and legaltech.
Click here for more information: http://www.hktdc.com/ncs/thinkasiathinkhk2019/en/main/index.html
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will lead a Hong Kong business mission comprising 100+ CEOs; investors; innovators; designers; start-ups, deal flow professionals together with trade and investment institutions to Los Angeles this fall.
With the presence of the visiting delegation, HKTDC will host a full-day conference themed “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” at the JW Marriott at LA LIVE on 20th September. CalChamber members are invited to register now for complimentary admission. Learn about new business opportunities in Asia through Hong Kong and gain insights into practical tips of doing business in Asia amid the ever-changing global trade dynamics.
Set to be this year’s largest conference on Hong Kong and Asia in Los Angeles, the event is expected to draw 2,000 attendees and the full-day program will examine the trends of Asia’s new economy, innovation and creativity, practical tips for doing business in Asia, IP protection etc.
Matchmaking meetings, complimentary consultation on cross-border professional services and other networking events will be the highlight of the Conference. HKTDC will arrange customized one-to-one business matching for participating companies interested in fundraising, cross-border trade, fintech, digital entertainment, wearable technologies, health innovation, Asia expansion, start-up collaboration, design and innovation, and many others.
Registration confirmation is required for your complimentary attendance, very limited seats
Register now: www.thinkasiathinkhk.com/2019
After 40 years, the relationship between Washington and Beijing is as strained as it has ever been. Stalled trade talks, the rise of US-China tech competition,
and increased scrutiny of Chinese and U.S. investment has led many to worry that the space for cooperation is contracting. Despite this, China remains an
attractive market for U.S. businesses.
AmCham Shanghai is pleased to present the first installment of The China Business Conference, our annual signature conference in San Francisco,
at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce on September 20 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (check-in begins at 8:30). This event will bring together
voices of the American business community in China to discuss the commercial impacts increased US-China tensions may have.
For more information, a list of speakers or to register, please click here
Prop. 65 Clearinghouse is proud to present our 14th Annual Prop. 65 Conference at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco:
Prop. 65 Annual Conference – Monday, September 23
This year’s Prop. 65 Conference program will be chaired by Arthur (Artie) Lawyer, Principal at Exponent. Artie has 35 years of experience in environmental public policy and scientific initiatives, including advising clients about Prop. 65.
Building on last year’s sold-out event, this year’s Conference will focus on OEHHA’s latest changes to the new Prop. 65 Warning regulations. Regulators and legal experts will discuss how to help companies understand the new regulations and how to comply.
Panels will also discuss:
• how to calculate exposure levels in consumer products;
• responsibilities from manufactures to retails and third party internet markets;
• and ways to cure abuses in Prop. 65.
Early Bird Discount expires at Midnight on Friday, August 2, 2019. The full conference schedule will be posted at www.prop65clearinghouse.com in July.
Lana Beckett, Publisher
Prop. 65 Clearinghouse
CEI Today
Lana@Prop65CH.com
415-391-9808
The California Department of Food & Agriculture announces participation and registration in the following activities
Benefits of Participation:
- Connect with pre-qualified buyers from the respective markets
- Evaluate how your product fits into the marketplace and asses the competitive landscape by engaging with retail/wholesales buyers
- Gather current market intelligence, consumer preference, and trend information directly from the source
- Identify new buyers for your products, or reconnect personally with existing clients
Industry Focus:
- Food Service
- Products Ingredient
- Natural/Health
- Organic
- Produce
- Retail Products
Product Description:
Suitable products include, but are not limited to: Consumer-Oriented Food Products – sauces, snack foods; condiments, specialty food products, health & natural food products, retail dried fruit/nuts
Schedule:
Monday, September 23: Los Angeles, CA –
9am – Noon & 1pm – 5pm (One-on-One Meetings)
Tuesday, September 24: Sacramento, CA –
1pm – 5pm (One-on-One Meetings)
Wednesday, September 25: Oakland, CA –
9am – Noon & 1pm – 5pm (One-on-One Meetings)
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Houston District Export Council for Discover Global Markets: Powering & Building the Middle East & Africa. Seize the opportunity to network with international executives, business development and marketing professionals, engineers, project owners, developers, and government officials. Walk away with the knowledge it takes to compete globally and transform market potential to market success
For more information or to register, please click here: https://live.eventtia.com/en/middleeastafrica
DGM-MEA-Flyer
Monday, September 30, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Portland Airport, Chinook Conference Room
Topics Covered:
- Fundamentals about Foreign Trade Zones
- How to apply for Foreign Trade Zone authorization
- Hear from a private company representative that operates a FTZ
- Business support services for local companies with global trade exposure provided by government agencies such as the U.S. Commercial Services .
- FTZ as a supply chain stabilizer in times of uncertainty
- Duty Drawback as a tool to manage import costs and shrinking margins
- CBP on roles and responsibilities related to FTZs
Program:
- Commerce: US-FTZ Board – Overview of FTZs
- Port of Vancouver / Port of Portland – Engaging locally
- Columbia Sportswear Company – Business case for utilizing FTZ
- Freight Forwarder/Broker on Duty Drawback
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection – Roles & responsibilities related to FTZ / duty drawback
Speakers:
Qahira El-Amin, Analyst, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington DC
Doug Smith, International Business Development & Industrial Properties, Port of Portland
Foreign Trade Zone #45 which covers all of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties and is organized under the Alternative Site Framework.
Mike Bomar, Director of Economic Development, Port of Vancouver
Foreign Trade Zone #296 with a service area covering all of Clark County which includes the cities of Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, La Center, Battle Ground and part of Woodland.
Katie Tangman, Director, Global Customs and Trade, Columbia Sportwear Company
Christophe Esayian, Manager, Sustainability & Global Business Processes, OIA Global
Steven Lewis, Assistant Port Director, Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
For more information or to register, please click here
After significant reforms, Greece’s economy is gaining traction. The ICT industry (IT & business consulting, system integration, network services, custom application development, business process outsourcing (BPO) etc.) is one of the fastest growing in the Greek economy. Such growth combined with access to multiple regional markets have led many US and international ICT companies to choose Greece as a hub for innovation and R&D operations in Southeast Europe.
In the age of digital transformation and constant markets’ disruption, Greece provides highly-skilled, talented, and innovative R&D at a competitive cost. Deloitte, NOKIA, Tesla, Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, OpenBet (UK) and many others have shown their trust in Greece’s talent and friendly environment by establishing IT Operations divisions and corporate branches there.
Join us for a Greek Innovation Technology event, to explore an attractive investment destination with the dynamically growing tech scene. This event is organized by the Hellenic Association of Mobile Applications Companies (HAMAC), the Thessaloniki Technopolis Cluster under the auspices of the Region of Central Macedonia (RCM) and the Consulate General of Greece in San Francisco, with the support of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (ΕΙΤ), and the cooperation of the Association of IT Companies of Northern Greece (SEPVE) and Athens Technology Center (ATC).
Agenda
5:00pm-6:00pm
Introduction
- Governor of Central Macedonia – Apostolos Tzitzikostas
- Greek trade office SF – Daphne Vitsikounaki
- Director of EIT Digital Silicon Valley Hub – Eric Thelen
Keynote “The Greek talent experience”
- Jon Vlachogiannis, Co-founder and CEO of the wealth management startup company AgentRisk
Short Presentations on three themes: “Outsourcing” – “Expansion” – “Outbound Innovation”
- Nokia – video for Nokia success story by Sakis Exarhos
- Technopolis Cluster – Tasos Tzikas
- Association of IT Companies of Northern Greece (SEPVE) – Kostis Kaggelidis
- Hellenic Association of Mobile Application Companies (HAMAC) – Pantelis Angelidis
- Aristotle – Marios Anapliotis
- Athens Technology Center (ATC) – Yannis Kliafas
6:00pm-8:00pm
Finger Food and Net working
For more information or to register, please click here
Details
October 8, 2019
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CCS/CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Advanced Letters of Credit. During this webinar exporters will learn about the letter of credit and how it is effectively used to avoid discrepancies, and how the role of the banks in the letter of credit process. This webinar is for the intermediate exporting U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
CalChamber’s Public Affairs Conference website is now open for business, so take the opportunity to check out the outline of this year’s agenda and register now. The conference will be held October 15-16, 2019 at the Fashion Island Hotel, Newport Beach.
This conference draws a bipartisan group of legislators and more than 100 attendees from the California employer community, presenting a great opportunity to feature your company, so please consider becoming one of our sponsors.
More speakers and panelists will be named soon. Visit the event site to see details on lodging, contacts, and registration.
http://www.tradexpoindonesia.com/about/general-information/
For the past few years, Indonesia has achieved a positive trend of export growth in a variety of products and services to the global market, which has to be both maintained and improved further, because Indonesia is also competing with other countries in exploring global opportunities.
To keep on improving national export performance, the Ministry of Trade has been proactive in inviting and bringing in buyers and investors for a direct deal with Indonesian providers of export products and services at the annual tradeshow of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI).
TEI is an international B2B-focused trade show that is designed to boost export product growth and export market expansion. The 34th TEI in 2019 brings up the theme “Creating Products for Global Opportunities” to promote quality products made in Indonesia for the global market, develop business networks, investment and present showcases of Indonesian premium and best products. Along with the exhibition, TEI also present a series of parallel activities consisting of Trade, Tourism and Investment Forum, Business Matching, Business Counseling, Regional Discussion, Overseas and Local Trade Mission, Export Start-Up Competition and Talk Show.
Contact:
Rizka Pravitianasari
Vice Consul of Economic Affairs
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in San Francisco
E-mail: rizka.restidyah@kemlu.go.id
Mobile: +1 415 994 5733
https://www.usuaebusiness.org/
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council invites you to a five-day Department of Commerce-certified trade mission to the U.A.E. focused on fintech. Mission delegates will enjoy exclusive meetings with key stakeholders.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the U.A.E. and its longstanding partnerships with the United States. Over the past decade, trade between the UAE and US grew by more than 40%. Since 2009, the UAE has been the top export market for US goods in the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The mission will run parallel to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Discover America programming and ADGM’s FinTech Abu Dhabi 2019 (https://www.fintechabudhabi.com/welcome).
Join the Northern CA World Trade Center for a premier international networking and educational event. Enjoy a hosted reception to network and make important connections, then hear from experts who will give an overview of the global economy, international markets, and offer insight into how businesses can make sound decisions in a changing world. Guest speakers will include Mr. Bud Colligan, Senior Advisor for International Affairs and Trade in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
In May 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that China will hold China International Import Expo (CIIE) starting from 2018.
It is a significant move for the Chinese government to hold CIIE to give firm support to trade liberalization and economic globalization and actively open the Chinese market to the world. It facilitates countries and regions all over the world to strengthen economic cooperation and trade, and to promote global trade and world economic growth in order to make the world economy more open. The Chinese government sincerely welcomes government officials, business communities, exhibitors and professional purchasers across the world to participate in CIIE and to explore the Chinese market. We would like to work with all countries, regions and international organizations to make CIIE a world-class Expo, providing new channels for countries and regions to do business, strengthen cooperation and promote common prosperity of the world economy and trade.
For more information or to register, please click here
The Art & Science of Global Expansion
The GetGlobal team bring together a unique and dynamic mix of global business executives, industry experts, governmental and NGO resources and global business partners to provide the networking and tools for international business growth.
Depending on whom you ask, expansion into foreign markets can either be impossibly difficult and risky, or it is an easy and logical move given that we live in an increasingly globalized world where ideas and goods flow freely. We have found that the truth is somewhere in the middle — expanding into new global markets is indeed challenging, but many more companies would be doing it if only they felt they knew how to find the right resources and partners to succeed. Even multi-national companies face the same issues.
GetGlobal Now
By bringing together over 150 Speakers, 100+ global Sponsors and 1,000+ senior business executives, innovators and influencers, GetGlobal provides the perfect environment to meet and develop meaningful relationships with real people who are responsible for making things happen in their respective markets. Subjects covered range from Pre-planning and Logistics to Local Marketing and Cultural Acclimatization, Harnessing Technology and Maximizing Human Potential.
For more information or to register, please click here:
HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (HKIWSF), in its 12th edition this year, will be held at 7-9 November 2019. It is a platform for exhibitors to tap into the lucrative and flourishing wine markets in Asia and particularly the Mainland Chinese.
More details at https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkwinefair-en/s/2715-General_Information/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-International-Wine-and-Spirits-Fair/Fair-Details.html .
Details
November 12, 2019
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CCS/CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Duty Drawback and Refunds. During this webinar exporters will learn about the benefits of duty drawback and refunds as it applies to more complicated transactions. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
Conference Registration
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Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: Duty Drawback & Refunds Cost: $25/per person
Details
December 10, 2019
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on ECCN Classification Numbers. During this webinar exporters will learn about the ECCN Classification Numbers and how to use them more efficiently in international trade. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
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Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: ECCN Classification Numbers Cost: $25/per person
Details
January 14, 2020
1 to 2 p.m. ET
1 CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Commodity Jurisdiction. During this webinar exporters will learn what “Commodity Jurisdiction” is how it affects exporters. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
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Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: Commodity Jurisdiction Cost: $25/per person
Details
February 18, 2020
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Drop Shipments and Routed Transactions. During this webinar exporters will learn how drop shipments and routed transactions are handled as a supply chain management method and how this can be an advantage in exporting. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
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Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: Drop Shipments and Routed Transactions Cost: $25/per person
Details
March 10, 2020
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CCS/CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Cultural Sensitivity Programs. During this webinar exporters will learn about cultural norms, traveling overseas, cultural understanding with negotiations and the duty of care for employees. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
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Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: Cultural Sensitivity Program Cost: $25/per person
Details
April 14, 2020
2 to 3 p.m. ET
1 CES Credit
Description
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on ACE Reports for Compliance. During this webinar exporters will cover the ACE reporting that will assist in international transactions. This webinar is for the intermediate U.S. small and medium size business exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on mymeetings; please view system requirements here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara at nei@ncbfaa.org.
Pass Name Description
Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II: ACE Reports for Compliance Cost: $25/per person
The 2020 SelectUSA Investment Summit will build on the success of this year’s event, including a return of the SelectUSA Tech program, Industry Row, and the dynamic mobile networking app. Topics ranging from infrastructure to workforce development will once again feature prominent industry experts and government officials.
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