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Would You Like to Grow Your Business Through Exporting?
We invite you to attend a meeting of West Virginia exporters to network with some of the state’s best advocates for international trade, learn about many global services for businesses, meet other successful exporters, and hear directly from experts in markets we’ll be promoting in 2007.
Meetings will be held in Wheeling on February 7, and Charleston on February 9, and will include a videoconference market briefing from the US Commercial Service in Johannesburg, South Africa; presentations from eBay University on approaching the global marketplace through eBay; updates on West Virginia’s 2007 Trade Events; and a host of other resources at your disposal.
See the Invitation for more information and to register for our International Update meeting.
Find New WorldWide Customers in 2007
West Virginia Development Office announces its 2007 Trade Event Schedule
There are a wide range of opportunities for companies to explore new export markets, either on your own or with the assistance of the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Development Office sponsors trade missions, in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service and West Virginia Export Council, providing companies customized service to help them identify potential agents or customers in new markets. The WVDO also organizes a West Virginia pavilion at many international trade shows.
See our upcoming events at www.worldtradewv.com
Asia Now: The MegaMarkets of China and India
Thursday, January 25, 2007
TIME: 9am - 2pm
PLACE: Ohio University Innovation Center (340 W State St. in Athens, OH )
PRICE: $25 includes lunch
TOPICS INCLUDE: Business & Economic Overviews, Emerging Opportunities in China & India, Economic Challenges, Intellectual Property Right Protection, Documentary, Standards & Legal Issues, Logistics, Managing Risk, Upcoming Trade Shows & Events, Tips for Success.
Whether you are new to these markets or have established relationships, please consider attending this upcoming conference to learn how to grow your sales to these Megamarkets.
In recent years, US exports to China and India have grown 35% and 23%, respectively. The West Virginia Development Office is planning trade events to both China and India in 2007, and this event will offer valuable insight into this opportunity.
To register and for a copy of the agenda: http://www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/asianow.html
U.S. Department of Commerce has More Locations in China to Serve You
Through their partnership with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the U.S. Commercial Service now provides assistance through American Trading Centers (ATC's) located in 14 cities that offer robust economies and untapped export prospects. As many of you are aware, doing business in areas outside of China's main commercial centers can pose difficulties and challenges that even those with China experience have a difficult time navigating. Our ATC's are strategically located to offer timely assistance to companies in these areas.
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Gov. Manchin Hails State's Export Business
45 West Virginia companies recognized for shipping their products across the globe
Gov. Joe Manchin joined the West Virginia Export Council and the U.S. Department of Commerce to commend 45 West Virginia companies that export their products to more than 70 countries across the globe.
West Virginia exports totaled $3.1 billion last year.
Manchin presented company officials the Governor's Commendation for International Market Entry, an award plaque that, in the tradition of displaying the first dollar a business earns, instead includes currency from each of the countries to which the companies export.
This recognition is extended to companies that enter a new international market. More than 450 of these awards, representing export sales to 108 countries, have been presented since 2002.
Regulatory and Shipping Updates
Some Harmonized System codes will change on Jan.1, 2007
Start classifying your products now according to the revised codes, and you'll minimize customs delays
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FEDEX Global Trade Manager
If you ship packages internationally, you need to check out this new offering from FedEx. Go to the FEDEX International Tools website or the FedEx home page and click on "International Tools." You'll see a host of services for the international shipper. All you need to do is register (for free) and you'll be able to use FedEx Global Trade Manager, which helps you to: find international documents (Shipper's Export Declaration, Export Commercial Invoice, etc.) for 38 countries; estimate duties and taxes; obtain regulatory information; download country profiles; and more. The Denied Party Screening Tool is especially noteworthy. With that, you identify individuals and companies included in current government lists of unacceptable trading partners, thus avoiding some hefty fines. The Global Trade Manager is an amazing resource that is useful for both buyers and sellers.
U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Centers in WV Have New Leadership
The Export Assistance Centers in Charleston and Wheeling, WV operate as part of the U.S. Commercial Service, which helps U.S. companies make their first international sale or expand their overseas markets. West Virginia’s Export Assistance Centers have new leadership in Leslie Drake, Director of the Charleston Office and Michael Boyles, International Trade Specialist in the Wheeling Office.
As part of the 1,800-strong staff of the U.S. Commercial Service offices worldwide, Leslie brings considerable experience to her new position from her work with the West Virginia Development Office during the past 12 years. Boyles honed his skills at the Pittsburgh Export Assistance Center before transferring to the Wheeling office. The office in Charleston and Wheeling will provide export counseling to WV small- and medium-sized businesses on identifying markets, effective market strategies, pricing, distribution channels and overseas representation.
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