Economic Development Department
International Business Development
SOLON, OHIO KNOWS ITS PLACE IN THE WORLD
AND IT’S A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE ONE !
IF YOU ARE A LOCAL COMPANY THAT WANTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL TRADE,
IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY SEEKING A LOCATION IN NORTHEAST OHIO,
Please read on to see how Solon, Ohio and our partner organizations can give your company a competitive advantage.
SOLON INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLE
Visit the Solon Chamber of Commerce web site to learn about Solon International Roundtable – a forum for mentoring, problem solving, education, and contacts for companies interested in international trade.
www.solonchamber.comAvailable to members of the Solon Chamber of Commerce at no charge - Call the chamber at (440) 248-5080
The U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service - Your Global Business Partner. With offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration uses its global Network and international resources to connect U.S companies with international buyers worldwide. If you have any questions about these initiatives, please contact your local U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist. To find the trade specialist nearest you please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/home/us.html .
Seminar: AES Compliance Seminar and AESPcLink Training Workshop
Venue: Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas
Date: June 22-23, 2010
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/kansascity/aesprogram.html
How well do you know the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the Automated Export System (AES)? Are you up to date on recent clarifications? It is imperative that you understand the new requirements of the FTR so you can avoid possible penalties and seizure of your commodities. Join the U.S. Commercial Service-Kansas City for two programs led by the Bureau of Census professional counseling and compliance specialists. The Census Bureau experts will cover the filing requirements of the FTR, how to classify your commodities by providing an understanding of the Schedule B classification requirements, as well as provide a thorough overview of the AES. Learn how to successfully file your Electronic Export Information (EEI) via the Windows-based desktop PC component, AESPcLink. For more information contact: Ruby.Sirna@trade.gov
Webinar: Business Opportunities in Spain: How Can U.S. Companies Benefit from ServiceSolutionsUSA?
Venue: Your Computer
Date: June 29, 2010
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/europe/team_events.html
Investment from Spain to the US soared from $14 billion to $43 billion in just three years through 2009, especially in the areas of renewable energy and infrastructure. How can you tap into these opportunities? Industry experts will discuss trends, challenges and opportunities to generate business with Spanish investors, especially in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. We have teamed up with a host of government and business organizations in Spain to drive clients to the ServiceSolutionsUSA site directory. The new U.S. Department of Commerce ServiceSolutionsUSA initiative can create these international opportunities for you without you ever having to leave the U.S. by linking you with Spanish investors that require your services. Hear from leading experts from Spain who will shed light on Spanish renewable energy and infrastructure investment trends in the U.S. The year-long basic membership fee is waived for companies that register for ServiceSolutionsUSA before August 1, 2010. For more information, please contact Deborah.Doherty@mail.doc.gov, call 717-872-4386.
Event: 5th Annual International Trade Conference
Hot Market Watch: Selling to Brazil, China and India
Venue: Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Date/Time: October 19, 2010; 7:00am-5:00pm
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/cincinnati/conference.html
Event: The Future of the U.S.-India Commercial Relationship Discover How to Tap into India’s Growing Market
Venue: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20062-2000
Date/Time: June 30, 2010; 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
See India as a Mega-Market with Tremendous Export Opportunity: The Trade Information Center’s India Business Center and the U.S.-India Business Council will host a one-day seminar on “Accelerating Inclusive Growth: The Future of the U.S.-India Commercial Relationship.” This intensive event is designed to help business executives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unlock sales potential in India. As part of President Obama’s National Export Initiative to double exports over the next five years, the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service has targeted India as one of the most promising markets for U.S. SMEs. This seminar will feature high-level government officials as well as representatives from the U.S- India Business Council and the private sector. It will offer practical export-related information on: Accessing Indian market (customs issues, including import regulations, duties and taxes, and export documentation); Protecting patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets; Financing exports to India; and Identifying best prospects and market entry strategies. This program is most suitable for companies that have done some exporting, but have not previously explored export opportunities in India. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lesley Nichols at 202-482-0525 or at Lesley.Nichols@trade.gov. Upon confirmation, you will be sent registration information as soon as it is available
Event: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Regulation Course
Venue: Los Angeles (LAX), California
Date: August 11-12, 2010
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/bis.html
This two-day program is led by Bureau of Industry and Security 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 U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when you can export or reexport without applying for a license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; and real life examples in applying this information. Presenters will conduct a number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company's export activities. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR.
Organized by Commercial Service (CS) Cincinnati, this year’s conference will focus on the “hot markets” of Brazil, China and India and will provide market updates, tools, and resources for companies interested in selling to or expanding further into these countries. Presenters will include U.S. Department of Commerce international trade experts as well as international companies and organizations sharing their expertise and resources for Brazil China and India. Selected topics for each country will include: market overviews and outlook; customs and logistics; financial considerations; legal considerations; taxation/accounting; regulations; business customs; and company experiences. For questions or more information, please contact: Marcia.Brandstadt@trade.gov.
US EXPORT ASSISTANCE CENTER
U.S. Department of Commerce - Cleveland USEAC Events:
Danielle Rust
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Export Assistance Center - U.S. Department of Commerce
600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 700
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-522-4750
Fax: 216-522-2235
Danielle.Rust@mail.doc.gov
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