Utah Events

May 20- 8th Annual Zions Bank International Trade and Business Conference.  Downtown Salt Lake City Marriott, 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.  8:15AM- 1:30PM.  This half day conference will address the latest trends in global economic analysis and business so that you can better compete in the world marketplace.  Learn how the economic climate affects your pocketbook and what it means for America's competitiveness.  Discover resources and services that can help your business reach its global potential.  The cost of this event is $35 and includes lunch.  Register online at: http://www.zionsbank.com/conference.

May 21- Export-Import Bank of the United States Business Briefing.  Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus, 9690 South 300 West, Miller Corporate Partnership Center building, Room 115.  8:15 – 10:00 AM.  Ms. Marianne Hughes, Business Development Officer in Ex-Im Bank's regional office in Newport Beach, CA will brief attendees on: "Increasing your export sales is as easy as….1-2-3", and will focus on: how you can use the U.S. Government to increase your export sales; how to extend Credit to your international buyers, protect against nonpayment and free up credit for other business, and how to obtain working capital loans with U.S. Government backing to help fulfill export contracts.  There is a $5 fee to participate in this event, payable at the door.  To RSVP, please call the SLCC's Global Business Center at (801) 957-5556 or email: stan.rees@N0SPAM.slcc.edu .  One-on-One appointments are available after the presentation.  Please call (801) 957-5556 or email: stan.rees@N0SPAM.slcc.edu to schedule an appointment.

May 28- Export Strategies and Tools Seminar.  Learn the techniques, tools, and strategies needed to take the guesswork out of international trade.  Thursday, May 28, 2009, 8:30AM- 12:30PM.  Utah County Administration Building, 100 East Center Street, Room L800, Provo, Utah.  This half-day seminar provides the information and resources needed to help established businesses develop export markets for their products/services, supplies occasional exporters with the tools to begin/expand their international business, and offers current exporters a forum for discussing special issues in export business development.  To register:  There is no charge for this workshop, but if you plan to attend, RSVP here.  Seating is limited.  RSVP by Friday, May 22, 2009. 

June 25-26- Complying with U.S. Export Controls.  Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South W. Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. This two-day program is led by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with the U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods.  This program is well suited for any company or research institution who needs a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.  Click here for more information and to register.

For archived copies of past seminar presentations, click here.

Upcoming Webinars

Canada Regional Webinar Series- throughout the month of May

British Columbia  & The Prairie Provinces
Date:  May 7, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7B  

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 and Judy Simonite, U.S. Commercial Service Specialists from the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver and Crystal Roberts, U.S. Commercial Service Specialist from the U.S. Consulate in Calgary will be the main speakers.  A question and answer session will be held immediately following the presentation.  For more information, contact Eric Hsu at Eric.Hsu@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

Quebec
Date:  May 13, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q79  

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.  U.S. Commercial Service Specialists Pierre Richer, Connie Irrera, Gina Bento and Sue Bissi will be the main speakers.  A question and answer session will be held immediately following the presentation.  For more information, contact Eric Hsu at Eric.Hsu@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

OntarioDate:  May 20, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7A  

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.  Principal Commercial Officer Scott Bozek and U.S. Commercial Service Specialists Lucy Latka and Madellon Lopes will be the main speakers.  A question and answer session will be held immediately following the presentation.  For more information, contact Eric Hsu at Eric.Hsu@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

U.S. Events

Asia Pacific Business Outlook

April 6-7, Los Angeles, California

Need Export Controls Training?

The Bureau of Industry and Security offers a wide range of export control seminars and workshops, from complying with U.S. export controls to training sessions for freight forwarders.

International Events

China Business Information Center

China is a region of tremendous opportunity for all types of companies.  Are you China Ready?

U.S. Dept. of Commerce International Trade Shows

Check our trade event database to see a complete calendar of international trade shows sponsored by the U.S. DOC

Foreign Agricultural Service Marketing Events Calendar

See what international events are being organized by FAS offices overseas.

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