Trade Winds: Africa, Europe and India
Trade Winds Forum, presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will feature 33 U.S. Senior Commercial Service Officers arriving from U.S. Embassies across Europe, Africa, and India. Each of these Senior Commercial Officers (SCO) is in a unique position to deliver the most up-to-date information on developing opportunities for U.S. business. Trade Winds Forum will also feature leading experts from the private sector and key U.S. government officials addressing important industry trends and trade topics critical to all successful U.S. exporters.
- When: May 15-16, 2007
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Cost: $4395 Full 2-Day Program with Evening Reception ($495 after April 1st), $495 Full 2-Day Program with Evening Reception and Pre-scheduled Private Consultations ($595 after April 1st), $75 Attend only the May 15th Evening Networking Reception
For more information, click here.
Breakfast at Coal Prep in Lexington, KY
May 2, 2007
If you plan to be at the Coal Prep Event in Lexington, please join the West Virginia Development Office and the Kentucky World Trade Center for a breakfast briefing on Wednesday, May 2 from 8:00 - 9:30am. During this breakfast briefing, we'll provide details about our plans for maximizing your company's presence at the 2007 China Coal & Mining Show, coming up in November. For more information about the briefing, please contact Debra Martin.
Ukraine-Donetsk Coal Bed Methane/Coal Mine Methane Business Briefing
Location: Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown, WV
Date: May 4, 2007
The U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) is sponsoring the Ukraine - Donetsk Coal Bed Methane (CBM) / Coal Mine Methane (CMM) Orientation Visit (OV). The highlight of the OV is the Business Briefing which is planned for May 4, 2007 in Morgantown, WV at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa. The major project in the Ukraine is a new CBM/CMM mining facility in the Donetsk region. The OV participants are decision-makers who are in the market for CBM/CMM extraction and processing equipment.
More at www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/ukraineov.html
IDEF 2007
Defense Industry Fair
Turkey has the largest standing army in NATO with the anticipated value of Turkish defense acquisitions in 2007 at several billion USD. Potential Turkish projects for the future include: Joint Strike Fighter, F-16 Production and Upgrades, Attack, Transport, and Police Helicopter Tenders, Air Defense Missile Systems, Satellites, Naval Patrol Craft, among many others.
To help U.S. businesses tap into this growing market, the U.S. Commercial Service is offering affordable programs for companies to showcase their products and services at IDEF 2007, the premier defense exhibition in Turkey and the region. For more information about the Catolog Show or the Mini-Booth Option, visit www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/idef2007.html
West Virginia Trade Mission to South Africa
August 12-18, 2007
South Africa is the largest and most diversified market in Africa, with highly developed financial, legal and energy sectors. West Virginia's exports to South Africa have grown 43% over the past two years.
Best prospects for export to South Africa include Airport/Ground Support Equipment, Electrical Power Systems, Medical Equipment, Mining Equipment, Pollution Control Equipment and Safety/Security Equipment.
The West Virginia Development Office will sponsor a Trade Mission to South Africa, August 12-18, and we invite companies from all industries to learn more about your prospects there. For more information, contact
Debra Martin.
China Coal & Mining, Beijing
November 6-9, 2007
The U.S. Pavilion at the China Coal & Mining Exhibition provides participating companies with an excellent venue to establish or expand overseas distribution, generate sales leads, identify licensing and joint venture partners, find new customers, meet with existing clients, introduce new products, assess the needs of Asian markets, and evaluate competitors. The U.S. Pavilion will offer prospective U.S. exhibitors the following services: streamlined booth arrangements, market entry counseling and logistics liaison with Chinese organizers. Assistance with setting up one-to-one meetings with prospective Chinese buyers is available for a separate fee.
West Virginia companies may exhibit in the West Virginia Pavilion at a considerably reduced fee. For more information, please contact Debra Martin.
Webinar: Managing Transportation and Logistics (Your Computer)
The U.S. Commercial Service has partnered with FedEx to develop a series of webinars that will help your business enter and expand in the international marketplace. This webinar will cover "international trade logistics" and how it can be utilized to improve the performance of your business. For more information click here.
Commercial News
Official Export Promotion Magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce
Exporters: Reach the Entire World -- for 50% off!
And get the Spanish Language Issue in September Free.
U.S. exporters who advertise in the July-August issue of Commercial News USA -- the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce -- can earn a 50% discount on an ad in the September/October issue AND qualify for a free ad in September's special Spanish Language edition.
Here's how it works: Exporters who buy an ad at applicable one-time rates in the July/August issue of Commercial News USA get 50% off their ad in the September-October issue.
In addition to the half-price discount, qualifying advertisers will have their ads translated into Spanish and included in the special Spanish language edition in September for free!
This is an incredible opportunity to reach the magazine's 400,000 bi-monthly readers in 176 countries AND an additional 10,000 readers of the Spanish language issue in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Take advantage of this offer right away. Reserve space by calling 1-800-581-8533 or email us at info@thinkglobal.us