Headline News
West Virginia Trade Events 2006
Ninety five percent of the world's consumers live outside of the United States, so if you're only selling domestically, you're reaching just a small share of your potential customers. Even if your business is doing well in domestic sales, it makes sense to diversify into global markets as a hedge against future changes. [ Find out more... ]
Feature
China: The Land of Opportunity
Learn everything you'll need to be successful in China with the current Business Week Featured Special Report on China. [ Find out more... ]
China: Risk, Reward and How to Win (Houston, D.C. & Cleveland)
This is a premier conference for American businesses serious about successfully entering the Chinese market.
You’ll be provided with the tools, business intelligence and resources you need to thrive in China, from Harbin to Hong Kong, Chengdu to Shanghai. No other China business event offers the range of exciting content, speakers, panels and learning opportunities that you’ll find at China: Risk, Reward & How to Win.
Aimed at companies already in China or serious about exploring the market, this is the complete China Business Conference for global U.S. businesses, large or small.
REGISTER TODAY
www.ChinaBizConference.com
Houston, Texas — May 15-17, 2006
Washington, DC — May 17-19, 2006
Cleveland, Ohio — May 22-24, 2006
Trade Events
2006 FMI Show
May 7 – 9, 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
We've created a new look and feel for the Show while keeping the reasons that you need to attend - new products, top exhibitors, a dynamic, multi-faceted education program and a co-location with four other exciting shows (The FMI Show, Fancy Food Show, U.S. Food Export Showcase, United Produce Expo and Conference, and All Things Organic)
IMPORTANT NOTICE! The FMI Show will be part of the U.S. Commercial Service's Interational Buyers Program, IBP. The IBP recruits more than 125,000 foreign buyers and distributors to 32 top U.S. trade shows per year. U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists arrange meetings for U.S. exporters with international delegates and provide export counseling at the show's International Business Center!
For more information please contact Justin.Oslowski@mail.doc.gov via email or by phone at 412-644-2817.
http://www.fmi.org/events/may/2006/show/
Russian Mining Delegation; Reverse Trade Mission
In an effort to build upon our successful Trade Mission to Russia in 2004, the West Virginia Development Office is working with the U.S. Commercial Service Moscow office to bring mining industry professionals from Russia to West Virginia for direct one-on-one meetings with mining equipment manufacturers and suppliers. These professionals will visit mining operations, attend training seminars and be available to meet with you to discuss market conditions and opportunities, as well as applications and benefits of West Virginia mining products in Russia.
Russia is the 3rd largest coal producer in the world, behind China and the U.S., and is the world’s leader in coal reserves.
If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with these visitors or would like more information about the program, please visit here Russia Reverse Mission\Russia RTM signup.doc or call Debra Martin at the West Virginia Development Office International Division, (304) 558-2234. You may also respond by email to dmartin@wvdo.org.
Furnitek/Woodbuild Shanghai (Shanghai, China)
How can you get your lumber products into the Chinese market? Attend the Furnitek/Woobuild China 2006 exposition in Shanghai, China July 27-30, 2006! [ Find out more ]
Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China (Shanghai, China)
Take advantage of FMC 2006 (Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China) in Shanghai, China from September 11-14, 2006. Do you have products or services dealing with woodworking machinery, furniture raw materials and furniture industry supplies? Are you read to tap into China's growing furniture industry? Then this is the show for you! [ Find out more ]
Gateway to Europe Trade Mission: Amsterdam & Brussels (May 14-18, 2006)
The Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and its U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) posts in the Netherlands and Belgium will organize a Gateway to Europe Trade Mission, May 14-18, 2006. This mission will promote U.S. products and services in seven dynamic sectors offering excellent potential for U.S. exports: Environmental, medical, information and communications technology, safety and security, travel and tourism services, automotive equipment, and consumer goods. Both the Netherlands and Belgium offer exceptional possibilities for American companies interested in entering the European market. At each stop, mission participants will benefit from market briefings, networking receptions, and one-on-one business appointments with prospective agents, distributors, partners, and end-users. [ Find out more ]
Farnborough International Air Show 2006 (Farnborough, England)
The Farnborough International Air Show 2006 is one of the biggest, most internationally attended aerospace events in the world – a globally renowned showcase of aerospace equipment and technology. [ Read More... ]