Mission: International Stage 1
Mission International
Stage 1: South American
June 10-18, 2008
The West Virginia Development Office invites you to participate in our Trade Mission to Brazil & Chile on June 10 - 18, 2008. These two countries have proven to be excellent markets for West Virginia products – sales to Brazil were up 56% and sales to Chile were up 65% in 2007.
While Brazil is a large and very diverse economy, it is rich in agricultural, mineral and industrial resources and offers substantial market opportunities for West Virginia companies. Chile, meanwhile, is one of Latin America’s most open, stable and attractive markets. In addition, since the U.S. – Chile Free Trade Agreement came into force in 2004, 97% of U.S. exports to Chile enter duty free, with all remaining tariffs to be phased out by 2015.
Best Prospects - Brazil
While all industries are encouraged to explore this market for potential business partners, the U.S. Department of Commerce indicates that the Brazilian market offers excellent trade opportunities in the following sectors:
- Airports & Aviation
- Medical Equipment
- Oil & Gas
- Mining Equipment
- Pollution Control Equipment
- Transportation Infrastructure - Ports & Rail
- Iron & Steel
- Travel & Tourism
Best Prospects - Chile
- Construction
- Electric Power Equipment
- Medical Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Pollution Control/Water Treatment/Environmental Services
- Safety/Security Equipment
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the Registration Form and fax back to the West Virginia Development Office by April 11th. In addition, we are available to meet with you at your convenience to discuss this and other export promotion opportunities in detail. Please call Debra Martin at 304-558-2234, or contact by email at dmartin@wvdo.org with any questions.
Coal News and Trends
Opportunities in the Mining Sector!
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your opportunities in these growing markets! The four web-based seminars scheduled during April will provide U.S. companies with an overview of the coal and mining sectors in each respective country, highlighting the commercial opportunities available to U.S. companies. Each web-based seminar will be led by the Commercial Service Energy and Trade Specialist in the designated country. For additional information on these web-based seminars, please contact Shannon Fraser at (202) 482-3609 or Shannon.Fraser@mail.doc.gov.
- April 2: “Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Chile’s Coal and Mining Sector”
- April 8: “Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Brazil’s Coal and Mining Sector”
- April 10: “Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Columbia’s Coal and Mining Sector”
- April 22: “Opportunities for U.S Companies in Australia’s Coal and Mining Sector”
APBO Conference 2008
April 7-8, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
www.apbo2008.com
Do not miss the premier event to expand your Asia/Pacific Business Knowledge, Contacts and Profits!
The Asia / Pacific Business Outlook, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest running, most successful regional conference of its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This conference has made a difference for U.S. exporters, and has become the premier U.S. commercial trade event focusing on the Asia / Pacific region.
APBO 2008 brings the experts closer to you. It is a very rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with fourteen Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from throughout the East Asia Pacific region, India, and Mexico at one venue. The SCOs from American embassies, consulates and institutes in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.
During the one-on-one consultations you will have the opportunity to get specific answers pertaining to your business. You will be able to:
- Learn about your company's sales potential around the Asia/Pacific region including India and Mexico
- Assess challenges in the marketplace
- Understand how to capitalize on the latest free trade agreements
- Hone in on the best market opportunities
- Find out how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you identify new business partners
Space is limited so sign up today.
Trade Mission to Vietnam
Trade Mission to Vietnam,
Led by Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion
Israel Hernandez
June 16-20, 2008
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to launch or increase your current sales in Vietnam!
The U.S. Department of Commerce is accepting applications from U.S. companies for an official Trade Mission to Vietnam. This mission will promote U.S. industries with strong potential in the Vietnamese market, including these top export sectors:
- Airport and Ground Support Equipment
- Computer Hardware and Software Services
- Education and Training
- Environmental Technologies
- Franchising
- Medical Equipment
- Oil and Gas Machinery and Services
- Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Safety and Security Equipment
- Telecommunications Equipment and Services
The mission is designed for U.S. companies with clear potential for business in Vietnam. Details and application instructions are available on the Vietnam Mission Website: www.export.gov/vietnammission/.
Commercial News USA Advertising Specials
Commercial News USA
Advertising Specials
Global Appalachia Special Section!
Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is planning a special Global Appalachia section as part of the July/August 2008 issue of the magazine. All advertisers in the Global Appalachia special section can take advantage of a special $500 discount on ads, and advertise for as little as $395 (a $1095 value).
All advertisers also will receive a free upgrade to color. Full and half page advertisers have the option of a discounted rate on a single page or a 2-for-1 offer that includes a free full or half page for an advertorial write-up. Rates are net.
The guide is being produced in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Commerce Department, and will provide an opportunity for exporters to promote their products, services and investment opportunities to 400,000 readers in 176 countries. If your company is interested in reaching international buyers and investors from around the world, you’ll want to be a part of the Global Appalachia special section in Commercial News USA.
Reserve Your Space Today!
(Limit of 60 Participants)
The Deadline for Space Reservations
is May 9, 2008
Call: Lee Enderline at 1-800-581-8533
E-mail: lee@thinkglobal.us
Visit us on the web at www.thinkglobal.us/appalachia
May/June 2008 Issue
- U.S. exporters who advertise in this issue are eligible for a free upgrade to color (valid only for the 1-time rate).
- All advertisers also can take advantage of the magazine’s Buy 2, Get 1 free offer. Buy two ads at the one-time rate, and receive the third for free.
The May/June issue will feature the 2008 Exporter of the Year Award Winners, Business Services, Hotel/Restaurant/Food Processing and Information Technology.
Call us today at 1-800-581-8533 to ensure that your ad is part of the next issue of this highly successful international business magazine.
The deadline to reserve space for the next issue of the magazine is March 14th.
WWW Virtual Library: Logistics
FIND EXPERTS AT THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY OF LOGISTICS
Get Help for Logistics Needs!
Whenever you do business abroad you have to think about the logistics of moving goods. You may need to deal with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shipping companies, among others. Here's a good resource to help you find companies to work with. The WWW Virtual Library of Logistics has a database of companies and organizations in the field of logistics. If you want to find a freight forwarder in Turkey, for example, type "freight forwarder Turkey" in the search box, click "Find", and you'll get a list with links to Turkish freight forwarders. There are thousands of logistics links at this site, and it's a great portal to visit when you're looking for a resource in a certain country.
http://www.logisticsworld.com/logistics/
SOURCE MORE CONFIDENTLY WITH GLOBAL SOURCES VERIFIED SUPPLIERS
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Global Sources has personally visited each verified supplier at least 3 times to ensure that they are committed to exporting. Global Sources’ 150+ Client Services Team also uses strict quality-control processes to check the accuracy of every manufacturer detail before it’s offered to you.
For more than 35 years, Global Sources has been connecting volume buyers around the world with quality suppliers throughout China and Asia. Learn about all of their products and services at www.globalsources.com.