WV World Trader

Trade Winds Europe - Istanbul, Turkey

The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, Mid-Atlantic Network is pleased to announce its Signature Trade Event of 2008:

In partnership with the West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) and West Virginia Export Council, WV businesses will receive a 50% discount through the export promotion program at the WVDO.

Space is limited to 50 companies nationwide. Don't miss this generous offer and opportunity to increase your sales to Europe. Click here to register your interest.

Trade Winds Europe at a Glance:
Pan European Business Conference
Private Meetings with U.S. Commercial Officers
Customized Business Appointments
1/4 Page Advertisement in a Special Trade Winds Europe CNUSA
Optional:
Spin Off Gold Key Business Appointments

Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

Cost of Program $1,350.00
- Fee does not include air travel or lodging. This event is open to 50 U.S. companies with market potential in Turkey and Europe.

WEST VIRGINIA COMPANIES PAY ONLY $675.

You must register your interest immediately to hold your spot in the mission.

For additional information and to register your interest, please visit our website at http://www.buy
usa.gov/northcarolina/tradewindseurope.html

Questions, please call Debra Martin at 304-558-2234 or Leslie Drake at 304-347-5123.

Export Management Course

West Virginia University, in conjunction with the West Virginia Export Council, the United States Department of Commerce, and the WVU Center for Chinese Business has recently introduced a new course in Export Management, in which students and company representatives are teamed to develop an Export Marketing Plan targeted to the specific needs of the participating company.

Begins: January 18, 2008 (Tentative)
Location: College of Business and Economics
West Virginia University in Morgantown

The classes are offered on a five-weekend schedule over a twelve week period. Meeting times for the five weekends are: Friday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the website:
http://www.be.wvu.edu/chinese_business/export_m
anagement.htm

Increase Your Worldwide Sales

Take advantage of the relatively low value of the dollar and increase your worldwide sales.

Advertise in the next two issues of Commercial News USA and receive your third ad for free.

Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, reaches 400,000 readers in 176 countries worldwide.

Call now to reserve your space in the March-April 2008 issue of Commercial News USA.

For more information about advertising in the magazine, call 1-800-581-8533 or send email to advertise@thinkglobal.us

Commercial News USA, Where Exporting Begins®

Sales Opportunities in Mexico's Manufacturing Heartland Webinar (Your Office)

USCS

The US Commercial Service in Monterrey has joined with the US Commercial Service Manufacturing Team to present a webinar for US industrial equipment and machine tool suppliers as a warm-up to EXPO MANUFACTURA, a premier manufacturing trade show.

The importance of the Mexican manufacturing market and the great opportunities it provides for US companies shouldn't be overlooked.

Mexico imports $120 billion from the US annually and 54% of it is bought by Mexico's manufacturing sector.
Monterrey alone is home to more than 13,000 manufacturers.

Webinar Details

Date: Monday, January 7, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm (EST)
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
For More Information and to Register:
www.buyusa.gov/mexico/en/admin/ernesto
_de_keratry.html

For questions on this webinar or Expo Manufactura contact
Leslie Drake: Leslie.Drake@mail.doc.gov
Michael Boyles: Michael.Boyles@mail.doc.gov

China Domain Name Strategies for US Exporters - Webinar

January 22, 2008, China Domain Name Strategies for US Exporters - Webinar
Ever thought about registering a web address in China? Been approached by an Asia-based consultant offering to register your domain name in the PRC? Join this webinar to understand the value of a China domain name presence, how to get one and how to avoid trouble. This webinar is focused on educating small and medium-sized US exporters on China Domain Name issues and strategies.

Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am EST.

Brought to you by the Commercial Service/U.S. Department of Commerce with support of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office/U.S. Department of Commerce.