MAY EVENTS - 2009
May 7, 2009: Canada Regional Webinar Series -
British Columbia & The Prairie Provinces- Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn about the political and economic
environment of the region as well as the leading industrial and
service sectors for U.S. exports. This webinar is for
new-to-exporting and new-to-market companies. Find out about
market opportunities and challenges, major investment projects
and local procurement practices to your region. Cheryl Schell,
Judy Simonite, Crystal Roberts, all U.S. Commercial Service
Specialists of the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, will be the
main speakers. A question and answer session will be held
immediately following the presentation. Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00
p.m. CST, Price: $35, Register: click here. For more information, contact
Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov
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May 7-8, 2009: U.S. Nigerian Trade and Investment
Forum-Chicago
The Continental Africa Chamber of Commerce, U.S.A., in
cooperation with the Nigerian Association of Public
Professionals, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic
Opportunity Office of Trade & Investment and the Cook County
Planning and Development Department will conduct a business forum
for a Nigerian delegation Thursday May 7, 2009. The areas of
business interest is: information technology and communications,
food and beverage, fast food equipment and management, integrated
logistics/transportation, real estate and construction,
agriculture/agro allied, securities services, financial services
and insurance, barcode labeling and fact finding equipment. The
forum will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the State of
Illinois Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2-025, 100 West Randolph
Street, Chicago. During the forum, a U.S. Commercial
Service--Chicago Export Assistance trade specialist will speak
about the business opportunities that exist in Nigeria. For
information on this event and other activities related to the
delegation, contact the Continental Africa Chamber of Commerce
U.S.A, telephone: 312-987-1892 or via email at: info@continentalacc.org
May 11-13, 2009: Algeria Individualized Market Assessments -
Chicago
Algeria is a mostly unknown gem in the Northern Sahara region of
Africa. With a population of 35 million, stable political
conditions, and strong economic growth rates over the last
several years, conditions are excellent to consider doing
business in this country. The Algerian government has set
ambitious infrastructure development goals in order to contribute
to economic growth in areas such as environmental and water
technologies, solar power, and port/airport projects. To find out
more about this growing market, Midwest exporters are encouraged
to sign up to meet US Senior Commercial Specialist Kamel Achab in
Chicago. Best prospect sectors and Mr. Achab's expertise is in
the following industries: electrical power generation,
hydrocarbons (oil and gas), water resources equipment,
environmental equipment, infrastructure and construction.
In-person appointments in Chicago. Request an appointment
click here. Questions? contact Vicki.Tolefree@mail.doc.gov
May 12, 2009: Export Compliance Seminar- Peoria, IL
Are you aware of the export control regulations governing the
export and re-export of commercial goods? What are the exporter
obligations in complying with economic sanctions? The full-day
Export Compliance program will address products subject to the
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), how to determine
applicable export licensing requirements, export license
application process (SNAP-R), recordkeeping requirements, and
best practice sharing on export compliance. Speakers will include
BDG International, BIS-Export Enforcement, US Department of
Commerce, Baker & McKenzie, and Caterpillar. Cost is $75 per
person including materials, breakfast, lunch--$50 additional
registration from same company. For additional information and
registration details, please visit.
May 13, 2009: Canada Regional Webinar Series - Quebec -
Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn about the political and economic
environment of the region as well as the leading industrial and
service sectors for U.S. exports. This webinar is for
new-to-exporting and new-to-market companies. Find out about
market opportunities and challenges, major investment projects
and local procurement practices. Pierre Richer, Connie Irrera,
Gina Bento and Sue Irrera, all Commercial Service Specialists,
will be the main speakers. A question and answer session will be
held immediately following the presentation. Time: 1:00 p.m. -
2:00 p.m. CST, Price: $35, Register: click here. For more information, contact
Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov .
May 16-19, 2009: National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show - Chicago
Visitors from over 100 countries will be in attendance at the
Western Hemisphere's largest foodservice and hospitality event,
NRA Show 2009 - the world's most comprehensive look at the trends
and technologies shaping the restaurant industry. Supported by
the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program
(IBP) and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. exhibitors are invited to
meet one-on-one with Commercial Specialists from the Commercial
Sections of the U.S. Embassies from several countries to discuss
export opportunities for U.S. hotel/restaurant equipment products
and services. Representatives of the U.S. Export-Import Bank will
be conducting a Trade Finance Briefing on May 18th to educate
U.S. exhibitors how to finance their foreign account receivables
and how to obtain medium-term financing for overseas buyers of
U.S. capital equipment at the show. For more information on the
show itself, please click here Questions? Int'l. Trade
Specialist Jeff Graber will be attending the exhibition and can
be reached at Tel. 312-353-7711 or e-mail jeffrey.graber@mail.doc.gov .
May 20, 2009: Canada Regional Webinar Series - Ontario
- Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn about the political and economic
environment of the region as well as the leading and service
sectors for U.S. exports. This webinar is for new-to-exporting
and new-to-market companies. Main speakers will be U.S.
Commercial Service Trade Specialists Lucy Latka, Scott Bozek, and
Madellon Lopes. A question and answer session will be held
immediately following the presentation. Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00
p.m. CST, Price: $35, Register. For more information, contact Linda
Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov
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JUNE EVENTS - 2009
June 4, 2009: Small Business Success in Lake County -
Grayslake, IL
This event, sponsored by the College of Lake County Illinois
Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lake Forest Bank &
Trust, Libertyville Bank & Trust, Market Drafters, and Key
Lime Cove, will showcase important resources available to small
businesses in Lake County. Whether you are already in business or
are thinking about starting a business, the value of these
resources can make the difference you need to take your business
to the next level. Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) and College
of Lake County President Dr. Weber will be the keynote speakers.
You will hear from professionals who will present valuable
information to Build, Finance, Market & Expand, and Maintain
your Business. One-on-one confidential counseling sessions are
available. Venue: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington
Street, Grayslake, IL. Fee: $25 (Event & Networking
Breakfast); $35 (Event, Networking Breakfast, & Lunch).
Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. For more details and registration,
visit. Or, call the SBDC at 847-543-2033.
Space is limited so please register early.
June 5, 2009: Attracting Int'l Students to Illinois -
Chicago
The Study Illinois international education consortium will host
its sixth annual conference on attracting international students
to Illinois. Almost 29,000 international students currently study
in Illinois, contributing more than $700 million annually to the
state's economy. Our featured speakers will be U.S. State
Department-affiliated overseas education advisers from Columbia,
Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Pakistan, and Russia. They
will speak on the latest higher education trends in their home
countries and what students there are looking for in a study
abroad experience. Following the formal program, participants
will have the opportunity to network with the advisors as well as
colleagues from around the state. The conference is supported by
the U.S. Commercial Service - Chicago Office, the International
Trade Association of Greater Chicago, and the Illinois Office of
Trade and Investment. Afternoon, Conference Center at DePaul
University Loop Campus. Members: $10; Non-Members: $20. Contact:
Debra Rogers at 312-353-6988 or debra.rogers@mail.doc.gov .
Save the date. More details forthcoming.
June 22 - 26, 2009: International Plastics Showcase, NPE 2009
- Chicago
The US Commercial Service Chicago invites you to meet foreign
buyers at the International Plastics Showcase, NPE 2009, produced
by the Plastic Industry Trade Association. Commercial Specialists
from the U.S. Embassies in Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany,
India, Mexico, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Viet Nam, (among
others) are escorting interested buyers ready to do business with
U.S. firms to the show. Join us on June 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 in
the International Business Center to learn about Export
Fundamentals, including intellectual property protection and hear
first hand from a successful small business exporter. That
session will be followed by an "Expand Export Sales With Trade
Financing Tools" seminar, to introduce the benefits of export
credit insurance, pre-export working capital loans and other
finance tools to support export sales with speakers from the SBA,
ExIm Bank and PNC bank. To register for NPE 2009, visit: http://www.npe.org. For
questions about meeting the foreign delegations, call Cindy
Biggs: (312) 353-4453 or e-mail: cindy.biggs@mail.doc.gov .
OCTOBER EVENTS - 2009
October 21-23, 2009: SUPERCOMM - Meet telecom buyers and
Commercial Service Specialists - Chicago
Save the date. For more information on SuperComm, click here. Expressions of interest: e-mail
julie.carducci@mail.doc.gov .
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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.