SEPTEMBER EVENTS - 2008

September 22-23, 2008: Corporate Climate Response - Chicago

How can you cut your company's climate impact and become more sustainable? This is the central question to be answered at this 8th international climate change strategy event. Corporate Climate Response, sponsored by Green Power Conferences, will provide the latest updates on how business is responding to global warming and preparing for a carbon and resource-constrained world. Through a series of corporate case studies and expert panels, this event reflects the holistic approach to climate response businesses are developing. Topics to be covered include cutting absolute carbon emissions, the outlook for national carbon trading, supply chain efficiency, and water footprinting. Robin Mugford, Director of the U.S. Commercial Service - Libertyville will speak on a panel entitled, "The Supply Chain Challenge: Curbing Emissions from China's Factories" about how the U.S. Commercial Service can help companies identify business opportunities and partners in China. The conference will take place on September 22-23, 2008 at Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois. The Measuring Your Carbon Footprint Workshop will take place on September 24 at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center, Chicago, Illinois. The fee is $2399 for a three-day pass, $1799 for a two-day pass, and $750 for the workshop on September 24. For conference details and registration information, visit the website, www.greenpowerconferences.com.

September 25, 2008: Finding Foreign Export Representatives – Beloit

The Stateline World Trade Association (SLWTA) monthly meeting with Richard Storch at the Beloit Inn, 500 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI. Richard Storch, President of Storch International. Inc., has 28 years of international experience in the window covering industry. His export management and wholesale company is located in Madison, WI. Mr. Storch’s company exports to over 35 countries worldwide and participates in strategic industry trade exhibitions in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and China. Mr. Storch is an expert in working with complex systems and cultures abroad, and will explain what to look for and what to avoid when seeking a representative in a foreign market. Mr. Storch has received the White House's "E" Award from the U.S. government, which recognizes persons and companies that make significant contributions in increasing U.S. exports. 5:30 - Cash bar & networking at Café Belwah Lounge next to the Beloit Inn, 6:15 - Dinner. The program will start immediately after dinner. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members, $15 for students with I.D. Registration deadline: September 23. To register, please call Jennifer Bonk, Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce at (608) 365-8835 or email info@N0SPAM.slwta.org .

September 25, 2008: Taking Your Service Business Global - Chicago

Organized by the National Association of Women Business Owners, with speakers from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the U.S. Commercial Service—Chicago, this seminar will address the opportunities and challenges facing service businesses as a result of the expanding global economy. Panelists from both the public and private sector will give valuable insight into the effects of globalization on the American service business, including finding international clients and vendors, overcoming challenges posed by overseas competitors, and creating and maintaining effective relationships with different cultures. This event will be held at 70 W. Madison, 3 Chase Tower, 2nd Floor, Bell Boyd & Lloyd Conference Room, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. To register: http://nawbochicago.org/events/#Global

September 25, 2008:  Learn about Opportunities in the Indian Publishing Market - WEBINAR

India offers vast opportunities for U.S. publishers. With a large, dynamic population, an appetite for U.S. content and widespread English language, India is an important market for U.S. publishers to consider. Whether you are interested in selling books, content or rights, now is the time to explore the Indian market. Join our India Publishing Webinar to learn from the experts in the Indian publishing industry about maximizing your business opportunities, identifying partners, accessing key market information and more. Whether you are already selling to India and want to increase your sales, or if you are considering India for the first time, this webinar will provide valuable market information to help you succeed in the market. This webinar will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).  Cost of registration - $35.00. When you sign up for this webinar, you will receive a copy of our India Publishing Market Research Report. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from publishing experts on how to increase your sales in India.

Register  for this webinar today. If you have any questions, please contact Global Publishing Team Leader Dawn Bruno at 212-809-2647 or Dawn.Bruno@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

OCTOBER EVENTS - 2008

October 2, 2008: Inside Trade Finance - Peoria

Event sponsored by the: Thunderbird School of Global Management, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University, Trade Acceptance Group, National City. Inside Trade Finance is a one-day seminar that quickly takes you from the basics of trade financing through advanced techniques that will help you succeed in the international marketplace. You'll leave with a stronger knowledge of export financing and an increased confidence in your company's ability to compete. Topics discussed: improving export sales, reducing outstandings, provide competitive terms and receive payment upon shipment, identify creditworthy prospects, and enhance cash flow. Bradley Tech Commercialization Center, 801 W Main Street-2nd Floor-A217, Peoria, Illinois 61606. Fee includes course materials, refreshments, and lunch: $125 for first registrant, $75 for each additional registrant. For information & registration, please visit:

http://www.nationalcityseminars.com/Seminar.asp?seminar=411.

October 8-9, 2008: AES Compliance Seminar and Workshop

Be the first to attend the AES Compliance Seminar in Chicago since the release of the New Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).  CCBFA is sponsoring an Automated Export System (AES) Compliance Seminar and Workshop in Chicago, IL October 8 – 9, 2008.  The U.S. Census Bureau and port officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will participate as presenters. The Census Bureau experts will teach you about export regulations, explain your responsibilities under the laws, thoroughly cover the filing of required export information through the Automated Export System (AES), and make sure you understand the Schedule B classification requirements.  The CBP experts will thoroughly cover port requirements and efforts against terrorism and international narcotics trafficking.  Participants will receive a certificate for attending the seminar.  Click to register

October 26-29, 2008: GRAPH EXPO, Chicago

GRAPH EXPO 2008, to be held in Chicago’s McCormick Place South, October 26-29, will feature hundreds of exhibitors with live "running" applications of the latest offset and digital technologies and software for commercial printing, creative services, quick printing, book printing and publishing, mailing and fulfillment, packaging and specialty printing, wide-format printing, enterprise/high-volume output printing and in-plant operations and more. With more than five months to go until GRAPH EXPO 2008, 97% of the exhibit space has already been sold and nearly 70 educational opportunities have been lined up for show goers. Commercial Specialists worldwide are recruiting delegates from their countries to attend the Show.  

For more information contact: Vicki Tolefree, Export Assistance Specialist at 312-353-3748 or email: vicki.tolefree@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

NOVEMBER EVENTS - 2008

November 9 - 13, 2008: Pack Expo 2008 - Chicago

More than 45,000 customers/buyers, including over 6,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries, will participate in PACK EXPO Chicago. PACK EXPO will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in the packaging industry. As a certified show under our International Buyer Program (IBP), Commercial Service overseas offices will recruit international buyer delegations from around the world to attend. Commercial Service-Chicago can help show exhibitors and attendees meet members and leaders of those delegations. For additional information and countries represented, contact Jeff Graber at 312-353-7711 or e-mail Jeffrey.Graber@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov . For information on the Pack Expo exhibition itself, see http://pei2008.packexpo.com/index.html.

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Visit our partners' event calendars for additional international trade and policy-related events:

Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing - NORBIC Calendar

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs - Council Programs

Illinois Global Partnership - http://illinoisglobal.org/

The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago - ITA/GC Calendar

International Trade Club of Chicago - http://www.itcc.org

World Trade Center Illinois - WTCIL Calendar

For a complete listing of upcoming Domestic and International Trade Events supported by the U.S. Commercial Service, visit the Trade Events Calendar.