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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS 2021, TAITRA, TFPMA, TPA and Chan Chao International, announce that the trade shows rescheduled to October 6-9, 2021 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 & Hall 2 (TaiNEX1&2). This decision was made in consideration of the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors.
FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS comprise five concurrently-held trade shows, including FOOD TAIPEI, FOODTECH TAIPEI, BIO/ PHARMATECH TAIWAN, TAIPEI PACK, and TAIWAN HORECA. In addition to the physical shows, FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS ONLINE will be launched for a month from October 6th to November 5th with the online services including virtual booths display, meeting scheduling and message leaving. FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS present the complete supply chain of Taiwan’s food industry and products of exhibitors from other countries, which provide global buyers a one-stop procurement platform with high quality, reliability, and innovation.
Medical Taiwan 2021 regret to announce that the physical show has been postponed to October 14th -16th due to concerns about spreading COVID-19 infections.
Following on from the latest developments in the spread of COVID-19, the Taiwan Center for Disease Control currently recommends suspending or postponing large-scale public gatherings. TAITRA, the organizer of Medical Taiwan 2021, has taken this recommendation into consideration and made the decision to prioritize public health and welfare at this time.
Medical Taiwan 2021 have been made possible by a digital transformation of the show by building up online services and strategies to promote business between exhibitors and buyers. It will feature virtual booths, online meetings, and video conferencing. The virtual show will be scheduled to October 7th – 21st.
For updated info, please refer to the following websites:
FOOD TAIPEI: www.foodtaipei.com.tw
FOODTECH TAIPEI: www.foodtech.com.tw
BIO/ PHARMATECH TAIWAN: www.foodtech.com.tw
TAIPEI PACK: www.taipeipack.com.tw
TAIWAN HORECA: www.taiwanhoreca.com.tw
MEDICAL TAIWAN: www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw
The disruption in global supply chains in selling and sourcing is causing significant delays, cost increases and huge amounts of uncertainty. The impact began as the Covid 19 Pandemic grew in early 2020 and has grown worse every month. The end in nowhere in sight.
This webinar made up of 6 Global Supply Chain seasoned experts will frame the issues and offer recommendations for best practices to the audience attendees.
For more info on the National Association of District Export Councils, click here.
Port to Port Conversation
The ports are playing a key role in the economy of California impacting logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management services providers and users, including manufacturers, traders and distributors.
Join WIT-LA for this timely webinar
The session provides a platform for the speakers from our Ports to exchange market intelligence and learn about the insights into current and future trends of the industry and how are hot topics like distribution of COVID vaccine and Digitalization impacting the Supply Chain Management.
Participants who have attended four or more webinars in 2021 may be eligible to receive a bonus gift.
Learn how SBA Export Finance Programs can assist your international business to retool or expand to better compete and react to changing business conditions.
This webinar will include:
Finance programs that incentivize lenders to loan
Pre-export finance for working capital to compete more effectively
Ability to extend open account credit terms to your international buyers
Finance tools to enter international markets
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. By registering for this webinar, you accept and agree to the full disclaimer available at https://zoom.asksbdc.com/SBDC_Webinar_Disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the named parties be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.
Registration is now open for EXIM’s 2021 Virtual Annual Conference, September 21st – 23rd. Companies with 500 or fewer employees qualify for the Small Business Rate of $150 for the three-day event.
This year’s theme, “Building Back Together,” will emphasize how collaboration between industry and government can fuel economic recovery for U.S.-based companies. A small business track is being developed that will focus on practical strategies and tactics for implementing a successful exporting strategy. “Hear from your Peers” will feature business owners who embraced exporting and the impact it has had on their companies’ operations and the bottom line.
Topics under development for breakout sessions include:
- Small Business – a Big Deal for EXIM! An interactive discussion with established small business customers on how they achieved success in exporting with the support of EXIM.
- Buyer financing for capital equipment sales – a forum to explore how EXIM’s medium-term loan guarantees assist U.S. exporters in securing financing for foreign buyers of U.S. made products.
EXIM 101 – an overview of EXIM trade finance solutions for businesses and projects of all sizes.
2021 USDA Presentation – Expo Dubai
A Global Stage for Business
Discover a unique global platform to win investment, forge agreements and promote international cooperation.
For more information or to register, please click here.
Detailed information available at: https://buildexpogreece.com/en/homepage-en/
The leading trade fair of the construction sector in Southeast Europe, Build Expo Greece, will be held in Athens, Greece, on October 15-17, 2021.
Architects, Interior Designers, Building Consultants and other professionals of the construction sector looking to source quality building materials for their projects
will have the opportunity to meet with the a large number of companies exhibiting a wide range of products at the trade show.
An attractive hosted buyers program is offered to eligible international buyers. For more information please visit: https://buildexpogreece.com/en/visitors/hosted-buyers/
Los Angeles is home to United States’ largest county economy, with an annual GDP of over $707 billion. With 88 fantastic cities and over 100 unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County, investment opportunities here are unrivaled throughout the nation. In fact, FDI Cities Magazine ranked Los Angeles 5th in the world for return on foreign investment. More than 18 million consumers live in the five counties that make up the Greater Los Angeles Region, establishing the area as one of the United States’ largest and most attractive marketplaces for every business type. Over 10,300 foreign- owned enterprises have already selected Southern California as their U.S. landing pad, with more selecting Los Angeles each week.
As international companies enter a new market, they often struggle to find the right local partners to integrate into this complex region. The needs of international companies are unique, and a holistic strategy must be carefully developed to navigate business channels and discover the right opportunity in Los Angeles. This is the essence of the Select LA Investment Summit. Select LA provides international and local companies with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s investment ecosystem with actionable insights that can guide key business decisions.
Through matchmaking technology and over four hours of networking, Select LA offers the perfect environment to create and foster new relationships with individuals who are responsible for turning a conversation into an investment opportunity. Just as important as a connection is understanding the local processes and protocol to ensure successful transactions, which is why we gather state and local government officials in addition to private businesses.
The World Trade Center Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation are delighted to jointly host the summit, presenting an array of opportunities to match international investors with local partners, such as table exhibits, one-on-one interactions, plenary panels and breakout sessions led by local and international executives.
The International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation (ICC WCF) and Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) are forging ahead with preparations for the 12th edition of the World Chambers Congress, which will take place in one year in Dubai, from 23-25 November 2021.
Preparations for the 12th World Chambers Congress are moving forward at a determined pace. With only one year remaining until the event, ICC and DCCI are working together to identify session speakers, finalise the agenda, and coordinate logistics to ensure a productive experience for all participants.
Under the theme “Generation Next: Chambers 4.0”, the Congress will address how technology is reshaping the future of global trade. Representatives from business, government, civil society and chambers of commerce will unite in Dubai to learn how chambers can navigate the ever-evolving conditions of global trade and remain relevant to their local communities. The event will provide chamber leaders with an opportunity to share best-practices, participate in cross-industry dialogues and discuss solutions that will address existing challenges.
02/23/2021
Detailed information available at: https://aite.gr/en/
An important international tourism fair, the Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo, is going to take place in Athens, Greece, on November 25-27.
Visiting the trade show presents the opportunity to professionals of the international tourism industry to meet with representatives of hotels, travel agencies,
conventions & conferences venues, business travel services, alternative tourism agencies, archaeology & religious tour operators etc. of the Greek tourism sector.
An attractive hosted buyers program is offered to eligible international tour operators and travel agents. For more information please visit: https://aite.gr/en/b2b-meetings/hosted-buyers/