World Trade Day 2009
Boise, ID
May 6, 2009

Outstanding resources are available to qualify sales leads, develop pricing and payment strategies, and transport exports. Whether you are new to exporting or refining strategies, come learn about successful exporting and how you can benefit. 

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1-800-USA-TRADE

Amy Benson, Director
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Boise, ID

Tel: 208-364-7791
Email: amy.benson@mail.doc.gov

2009 California-China Trade & Investment Conference
Los Angeles, California
May 21, 2009

This Conference will provide valuable insider information to business owners on how to profit in China now.  Expert speakers will go to the core of doing business in China while enticing Chinese investment in America. The U.S. Commercial Service and the District Export Council will demonstrate case histories of how they have provided valuable linkage to build successful US-China business relationships.

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Julie Anne Hennessy, Director
U.S. Commercial Service
Los Angeles, CA
Tel: 310-235-7206
Email: Julieanne.Hennessy@mail.doc.gov

The Institute for Policy Innovation estimates the global loss from Download Piracy to the U.S. sound production/distribution industry to be $3.7 billion. Please join us as Tim Smith of Rouse and Co. International's Beijing office discusses digital piracy in China. Prior to joining Rouse, Mr. Smith was the senior legal adviser to IFPI, the international trade body representing the recording industry where he supervised many cases in China on their behalf. If you have any topics or specific questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email

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Janice Wingo
International Trade Specialist
Office of China Economic Area
Department of Commerce

Tel: 202-482-2590
Email: Janice.Wingo@mail.doc.gov

Overview of Asian Aerospace Markets
June 2, 2009 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT
Webinar Fee: $20 Registration

Following a successful 1st webinar on Asian aerospace markets, we welcome you to join us on June 2, 2009 for the 2nd webinar in this series, Overview of Asian Aerospace Markets II. This time we will focus on aerospace industry trends and opportunities in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. U.S. Commercial Service aerospace industry specialists from these three regions will present comprehensive overviews of their aerospace/aviation markets.

-Learn much about the current/future aerospace industry trends and developments throughout Asia
-Gain understanding of the business opportunities
-Obtain information on Asian Aerospace 2009 in Hong Kong and the CS programs and services to be provided to U.S. companies at the show
-Ask questions specific to your business and receive expert on-the-spot counsel

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Andrew Edlefsen, Director
U.S. Commercial Service
Las Vegas, NV

China Standards Regime: Preparing for Export
Date: June 11, 2009 10:30-11:30 pm ET
Webinar
Fee: $35

Understand CCC Mark ~ China ROHS ~ GB ~ AQSIQ

This live internet briefing will cover important China import standards and regulations -- what U.S. exporters need to know prior to shipment. Including, what standards and certifications may apply; variations in interpretation by province and port; interacting with AQSIQ and other key standard organizations; China's indigenous standards; what to do when problems arise; and resources available to exporters. Hear from and raise your questions with the Standards Attache at the American Embassy in Beijing. Date: June 11, 10:30-11:30 am ET.

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1-800-USA-TRADE

Kellie Holloway
Commercial Officer
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Portland, OR

Tel: 503-326-3002
Email: kellie.holloway@mail.doc.gov

Protecting Your IP in China & India
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 4-5, 2009

Free two-day conference facilitated by the US Patent and Trademark Office of the US DOC. Are you IP savvy? Stopping counterfeits. Patent, copyright, trademark filings. What businesses are / aren't doing right. You won't find a more in-depth, detailed conference on this topic anywhere.

Contact David Fiscus for Information and Registration

1-800-USA-TRADE

David Fiscus, Director
U.S. Commercial Service
Salt Lake City, Utah