Join us for the China Coal and Mining Expo 2007!
November 6-9, 2007
Beijing, China
The West Virginia Development Office is pleased to invite your company to participate in the West Virginia Pavilion at China Coal & Mining Expo 2007 to be held in Beijing, China November 6-9, 2007. The State of West Virginia has been a fixture at this event since 1999, and as our presence continues to grow, the opportunities for West Virginia mining equipment companies to make an impact in this market grow as well. There will be 8 spaces available for WV companies to exhibit in the WV pavilion. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of $500.
China Coal & Mining Expo 2007 is China's largest international exhibit on coal & mining, and is, by far, the most representative event for the mining industry in China. To learn more about the China Coal & Mining Expo 2007, visit the website at www.chinaminingcoal.com.
We are eager to work with you to promote your products and services in China, and look forward to seeing you at this event. If you are interested please complete and return the Reply Form, or contact Debra Martin at 304-558-2234.
Appalachian Australia Trade Mission
Grow your company's international business by joining the Appalachian Regional Commission on a trade mission to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia from November 12-16, 2007. Four days of one-on-one business appointments are included, along with market briefings and a networking reception in Sydney, Australia's largest city.
Why Australia?
www.buyusa.org/westvirginia/arcaustraliamission.html
Meet a U.S. Commercial Service Specialist!
FREE one-on-one meetings with a U.S. Commercial Service Specialist!
Mr. Adrian Orta is a Commercial Specialist working for the United States Commercial Service in Mexico City with a mission to assist U.S. businesses in increasing their exports to Mexico. His industry specialties include Architectural, Construction and Engineering Services, Building Products, Construction Equipment, Forestry and Woodworking Products and Machinery.
Date: Monday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 7
Time: Meetings available 8:30-5:00
Location: Monday - Charleston and S. West Virginia
Tuesday - Elkins
Duration: 45 minutes per meetings
Cost: FREE
Please indicate your interest in meeting with Mr. Orta by registering online at:
www.buyusa.org/westvirginia/csmexicovisitform.html
Deadline to register: July 27, 2007
The West Virginia Export Council Needs You!
Would you like to serve as a member in an organization of leaders from our local business community as a source of professional advice for area firms? New members are currently being sought for four-year terms, and are encouraged to click here to submit your name for consideration.
Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commercial Service's U.S. Export Assistance Center, DEC members volunteer their time to sponsor and participate in numerous trade promotion activities, as well as to supply specialized expertise to small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in exporting. The West Virginia District Export Council meets several times each year to discuss upcoming trade events, new initiatives and share their expertise with other firms interested in exporting.
Learn more about the National DEC by clicking here and the West Virginia Export Council by clicking here.
2007 National District Export Council (DEC) Conference "The Great Debate: The Future of U.S. Trade"
14th Annual National District Export Council Conference: "The Great Debate: The Future of U.S. Trade."
Dates: November 7-9
Location: Tampa, FL
Price: Regular Attendance Rate: $395
Last-Minute Attendance Rate: $425
Attend the 2007 Annual DEC Conference in Tampa, FL and learn more about the activities of the District Export Councils, and meet one-on-one (more information here) with US Commercial Specialists from Canada and Latin America to increase your sales to these important markets.
*This conference is open to the public and non-DEC members are welcome!
www.buyusa.org/westvirginia/
nationaldecconference.html
Recruiting Graduate Students from India - Webinar - July 24, 2007
This interactive webinar will present a briefing on the market for graduate studies in India, strategies for recruiting students to graduate programs at U.S. education institutions, the latest visa trends and guidance, and assistance available from the India offices of the U.S. Commercial Service and from the U.S. Educational Foundation of India (USEFI). The speakers will include staff from the New Delhi offices of the U.S. Commercial Service office, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, and USEFI. Upon receipt of registration, participants will be sent the log-in and dial-in information needed to access the webinar.
Date: Tuesday July 24, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. CST, 9:00 a.m. EST.
Participant Fee: $35.00
Contact: Leslie Drake at 304-347-5123 or leslie.drake@mail.doc.gov
Once you register, please include any specific questions or concerns you may have about the India market in the "company description" section of the registration form, and we will get them to our speakers in advance of our event so that we can make sure those issues are addressed.
For those of unable to participate live, a recorded version will be made available for purchase after the event.