Here is your chance to sell to the largest MINING market in China!
CICEN 2008
China (Taiyuan) International Coal and Energy
New Industry Expo
The WV Development Office invites your company to participate in the WV pavilion at the
China (Taiyuan) International Coal and Energy New Industry Expo
September 16-19, 2008
Cost: $500 + travel expenses
Includes
- Custom-designed company graphic for display
- Interpreters
- Shipment of product literature to exhibition
- Placement in WV brochure, translated into Chinese
- Coordination of travel arrangements, including group discounts
- Networking reception with Chinese government and industry officials
Why attend the show?
- Shanxi Province is the primary coal mining province in China
- West Virginia's Exports to China grew 36% from 2006 to 2007
- China is West Virginia's 4th Largest Export Market
If interested, fill out the Registration Form by July 1st
and return to
Caitlin Ashley
West Virginia Development Office
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305-0311
Phone: 304-957-2014 Fax: 304-558-1957 Email: cashley@wvdo.org
How to Properly Complete a Certificate of Origin
July 17, 2008 Charleston Area Alliance, Charleston, WV
Featured Speakers include:
Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises, www.alloccaenterprises.com
JoAnn Queen, US Commercial Service Trade Information Center
Seminar to include information on:
Understanding how to use the Harmonized Tariff System; Difference between Schedule B and HTS Numbers; Learning the 6 General Rules of Interpretation; 3 items you need at a minimum to classify your product; 5 resources to help you get your correct classification; Learning the difference between column 1 and column 2 duty rates; Common classification errors to avoid; Explanation of Free Trade Agreements; Tariff rates; Rules of origin: Interpretation and examples; Tariff shifts and regional value content; Preference Criterion; Completing a Certificate of Origin; Record keeping; Binding rulings - What are they, how to look them up and do they make sense for my business?
Presented by the US Commercial Service and BB&T
Who should attend? All personnel from the following departments would benefit from this program: export, purchasing, R&D, compliance, international marketing/sales.
Registration: Online at $50 fee includes lunch and materials.
Questions? Leslie Drake, leslie.drake@mail.doc.gov or 304-347-512-
Secretarial Business Development Mission to Focus on CAFTA-DR
Secretary Gutierrez will lead a U.S. business delegation to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, September 29-October 4, 2008, to explore opportunities arising from the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Last year, U.S. exports to the Central American and Caribbean region surpassed $22 billion -- an impressive tally likely to increase as CAFTA-DR continues to eliminate most tariffs on U.S. exports.
When he announced the mission last week, Secretary Gutierrez stated that "CAFTA-DR is transforming the competitiveness of the Western Hemisphere in the global marketplace. Since implementation two years ago, the United States has reversed our previous trade deficit to a current trade surplus of $3.7 billion in 2007 with the CAFTA-DR countries. CAFTA-DR has expanded openness and transparency in the region, which has improved the trade and investment climate for U.S. companies. I look forward to leading U.S. exporters on this business development mission to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Costa Rica to capitalize on the opportunities that CAFTA-DR offers to U.S. industry and agriculture.”
The application deadline to participate in this mission is July 31, 2008.
Full details and the on-line application are available on the event website: http://export.gov/CAFTADRMissio
Teaching Your Website a Different Language
Localizing Your Webpage to Encourage Global Business
Date: June 26, 2008
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Location: Your Home or Office Computer
Cost: $25.00
The web has become the most prominent means to reach international markets, and understanding the various issues involved in using this tool is essential in building an effective localization strategy.
Join the U.S. Commercial Service in welcoming Echo International as they present this informative webinar, which will explore the best course of action and key considerations to take before expanding into the global marketplace using the web. It will include do's and donts and an overview of the linguistic, cultural, and technical considerations companies should be aware of.
Registration and Additional Information
Click here to Register for This Webinar
For more information, please contact Michael Boyles at 304-243-5493 or via email at michael.boyles@mail.doc.gov
Information on Echo International
Echo International offers a full range of services custom-designed to help companies bridge language and cultural barriers. These services include: translations of a wide range of documentation including technical, legal, financial, and marketing-related documents; multi-language content management solutions; English content editing; web site globalization; software localization; foreign language and ESL training, cross-cultural briefings and seminars; and consecutive interpreting services.
learn more at www.echointernational.com and www.gloabllyfluent.com
ATTENTION ALL EXPORTERS
If you made a sale to a new country for calendar year 2007, please fill out the Reply Form and email or fax it to Debra Martin at dmartin@wvdo.org or 304-558-1957. The Governor's Commendation for New Market Entry is a way for the state of WV to recognize you for your achievements in exporting.
Also, if you have made a sale to a country in the past and know you were not awarded a plaque for that sale, please contact us and we can fix this oversight.
Deadline: June 30, 2008
Upcoming US Commercial Service Events
India Coal and Mining Webinar
&
China Coal and Mining Webinar
The US Commercial Service, in conjunction with Mining Media, is hosting two webinars that will highlight the Indian and Chinese coal and mining market. This is an excellent opportunity for US companies to develop a better understanding of mining prospects in India and China.
Indian Coal Mining Webinar
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 9:00am EDT
Location: Your computer
Cost: $35
Chinese Coal Mining Webinar
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008
Time: 8:30 pm EDT
Location: Your computer
Cost: $35
Note: If your company cannot attend the webinars, you can also purchase a recorded version of the event. To do so, please complete the standard registration form and state your preference for the recorded version.
Registration and Additional Information
For additional information or for assistance with registering, please contact Michael Boyles at 304-243-5493 or by email michael.boyles@mail.doc.gov
For information on the Coal and Mine Webinar Series contact Shannon Fraser at 202-482-3609 or email shannon.fraser@mail.doc.gov
Seminar: Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
Venue: Hawthorne/Manhattan Beach, California
Date: July 30, 2008
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm PT
Price: $295 (includes continental breakfast and full lunch)
Register: www.buyusa.gov/westlosangeles/itar.html
(More information sent upon registration)
Get an overview of U.S. export controls - the players, policies, and processes. Specifically, learn about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and how it affects your company. Speakers will detail key issues related to ITAR regulations and the increased enforcement of trade policies. Topics of discussion will include changes and trends at the State Department and best practices on how to successfully navigate the ITAR. For more information, contact Amy Magat at Amy.Magat@mail.doc.gov.
Event: The Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) - Promoting Prosperity and Economic Opportunity
Venue: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: August 17-19, 2008
For more information/Register: www.competitivenessforum.org
The second annual ACF will provide an opportunity for governments, businesses, and representatives from academia and non-governmental organizations to discuss actions that can be taken to improve competitiveness and economic prosperity in the Americas. The ACF is a unique combination of a business conference coupled with a policy brainstorming sessions. The forum will also provide a venue for companies and foreign government officials to meet and explore investment opportunities.
The Global Appalachian Special Edition of Commercial News USA is here!
The new issue of Commercial News USA is now online!
Click here to read the PDF version
Did you miss out on your opportunity to advertise in this exclusive Appalachian Issue? Well you will get one last chance! Don't miss out!
If your company is interested in reaching international buyers - and if it's located in a qualifying county in one of the 13 Appalachian states - you'll want to be part of the September-October issue of Commercial News USA, the official U.S. Department of Commerce export promotion magazine. You can reach 400,000 buyers in 176 countries worldwide for just $395!
Call or e-mail for more information.
The deadline for space reservation is Friday, July 11.
Reserve your space today online at www.thinkglobal.us/appalachia.
1-800-581-8533, ext. 806 www.export.gov/cnusa
Companies that received this discount in the July/August issue are not eligible.
Federation of International Trade Associations
Over the next few months the WV World Trader will highlight special sections of this website to assist our exporters in becoming familiar with this useful site. Our first section is the Realtime International Trade Newsfeeds. Here you can receive the latest information and news feeds on international trade and other international finance news. Staying up-to-date on trade news in a global economy is necessary for a successful exporter. The website fita.org can help you stay informed.
Message for U.S. Companies Interested in Providing Donations to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce supports the U.S. Government's humanitarian efforts in response to the recent disaster in China. At the request of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), we want to take this opportunity to provide U.S. businesses with information regarding donations to humanitarian organizations working in China, should they wish to contribute.
USAID is coordinating the U.S. Government's disaster efforts. Should businesses or individuals wish to make a donation, USAID states that the most efficient and effective way to help those affected by the disaster in China is to make a monetary donation to a humanitarian organization that is implementing disaster assistance programs there. Information regarding these organizations as well as USAID general recommendations regarding such donations is available at:
www.usaid.gov/locations/asia/countries
/china/earthquake/