Republic of Georgia Business Summit (Tbilisi, Georgia - October 27, 2008)
U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary John Sullivan will host a Business Summit on October 27, 2008, in Tbilisi, Georgia that will highlight trade and investment opportunities in Georgia and share information about how U.S. companies can participate in Georgia’s reconstruction. The U.S.-Georgia Business Summit will include participation by U.S. and Georgian business leaders as well as senior officials of the U.S. and Georgian Governments. Key U.S. Government representatives will include Robert Mosbacher Jr., President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and Larry Walther, Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. From Georgia, Prime Minister Gurgenidze and President Saakashvili are expected to participate. For more information, please visit: http://www.export.gov/georgiasummit/.
Companies interested in being part of the concurrent Department
of Commerce certified trade mission, organized by the America
Georgia Business Council and the American Chamber of Commerce in
Georgia, should visit the following for more information -
http://www.agbdc.com/documents/Trade_Mission[1].pdf.
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European Union REACH Webinar (Online, November 6, 2008)
Event Details:
Thursday, November 6, 2008 11 AM Eastern Time / 8 AM Pacific
Time.
Duration is approximately 90 minutes.
Fee: $50 payable by credit card
Do you sell to the European Union? Are you ready for REACH?
Time is running out. Are your chemicals preregistered for export to countries within the European Union? REACH compliance will be key to avoid trade disruptions and to remain present and competitive in the EU market.
REACH applies not only to chemical companies but to all sectors using chemicals. Electronic and electrical equipment, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, textiles, and paints are just few examples of sectors that will be impacted by REACH.
The first REACH responsibilities are taking place between June 1 and December 1, 2008, so it is critical that companies are REACH-ready by December 1.
This event will address important questions surrounding REACH including: deadlines & timelines; preregistration; the Candidate List; new developments in REACH; and appointing Only Representatives.
Speakers:
Mr. Val Houston, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer at the United States Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union
Ms. Flavie Guerin, Commercial Specialist at the United States Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union
Dr. Spencer Williams, ChemRisk Inc.
This webinar is being offered by the U.S. Department of
Commerce's Europe Team and the U.S. Mission to the European
Union. As it is a web-based event, you may participate from your
home or office computer.
Contacts:
Deborah Doherty, Harrisburg
USEAC Director
Phone: 717-872-4386
deborah.doherty@mail.doc.gov
Flavie Guerin, European Union
Commercial Specialist
Phone: +32-2-508-2841
flavie.guerin@mail.doc.gov
Leticia Arias, Los Angeles (West)
International Trade Specialist
Phone: (310) 235-7204
leticia.arias@mail.doc.gov
Click here to Register for this event
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U.S. - Serbia IT Business Summit (Chicago, IL - December 2-3, 2008)
The purpose of this event is to promote a potential business relationship between US and Serbian companies, and to present to US companies the incentives and advantages of doing business with the Information Technology of Serbia.
The program schedule is designed with the intention of achieving
the following two main goals:
· Provide informative about the advantages of doing IT business
in Serbia and the capabilities of the Serbian companies attending
the conference.
· Provide a real opportunity to establish direct contacts between
potential business partners!
The program includes presentations by
Ms. Jasna Matic, Minister of Telecommunications and
Information Technology of Serbia
Mr. Stuart Jones, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European
Affairs, US State Department
Success stories of doing IT business in Serbia
by Cisco, Microsoft, Merit Solutions, Ascendant Technology
Admission is free, and early registration is strongly suggested!
For conference agenda and program updates, please click here.
Email your registration to ITSummit-info@att.net
For questions call 847-471-5986 or email Dusan.Marinkovic@mail.doc.gov
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Trade Winds Forum Europe (Warsaw, Poland - April 20-22, 2009)
Register Your Interest Today - This event is only open to 50 U.S. Companies!
Does your company have a Pan European Business Strategy? U.S. exports are growing four times faster than the economy as a whole. Europe presents a market filled with opportunities for U.S. businesses. If you're already doing business in one, two or several European countries, expansion throughout the continent is the next logical step. Poland constitutes a market of 38 million people located in the heart of central Europe and is a fully integrated member of the EU. By participating in this event, U.S. companies have the chance to make or increase sales in this booming region with a customized itinerary, according to country market demand.
Meet with U.S. Senior Commercial Officers from 27 Countries in Europe - All in one location! Currently stationed overseas, each of these Commercial Officers is in a unique position to deliver the most up-to-date information on developing opportunities for U.S. business. More importantly the Officers can be your best resource to help your company develop and maintain market presence, find local partners, help launch your products or services, obtain valuable market research and protect your IPR. You will have the opportunity to meet privately with the U.S. Senior Commercial Officers to discuss business opportunities for your company.
Business to Business Matchmaking Appointments! Are you looking to meet potential business partners in Poland? On the third day of the program you will participate in prearranged business appointments with Polish companies whose interests and objectives match your requirements. Meetings will be held at the hotel and each company will receive an agenda of prearranged appointments prior to arrival in Poland.
Customize your Itinerary! While in Europe take the opportunity to visit another high-potential market for your product/service. For an additional fee we recommend an optional day of customized business appointments in your country of choice.
Extra Promotion!! Commercial News USA (CNUSA) – Special Trade Winds Europe Edition: The catalog-style magazine is designed to help American companies promote products and services to buyers overseas. All companies will be listed in a special Trade Winds Europe CNUSA for distribution and promotion throughout Europe. Each company receives ¼ page ad.
Cost of Program: $1,650 for companies with less than 500 employees, $2,850 for companies with more than 500 employees - Fee does not include air travel or lodging. This event is open to 50 U.S. companies with market potential in Poland and Europe.
For additional information and to register your interest, please click here.
Questions, please contact any of our Trade Winds Europe Team members:
Debora Sykes, Ph 856-722-1032/email: Debora.Sykes@mail.doc.gov
Deborah Doherty, Ph 717-872-4386/email: Deborah.Doherty@mail.doc.gov
Dusan Marinkovic, Ph 317-582-2300/email: Dusan.Marinkovic@mail.doc.gov
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For questions on the Europe Team and information on becoming a member, please click here.