The MNDEC is a private, nonprofit organization of experienced
international business people providing export
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APBO 2012 |
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Organized by the University of Southern California, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, the Asia/Pacific Business Outlook conference is the longest running, most successful regional conference focused specifically on Asian markets. Over 60 seminars will be offered during the two days, and participants can meet and network with business leaders from 17 economies. Last year there were over 350 participants from 31 states across the United States.
Added to this year's program is a special focus on the BRIC economies. By 2050 the combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China could eclipse the combined economies of today's richest countries. At APBO, U.S. companies can learn first-hand about these important markets in their business strategies. There are clear opportunities for U.S. exporters seeking new sales opportunities and markets in the Asia/Pacific region- and beyond.
APBO also provides the rare opportunity for exporters and trade industry leaders to meet seventeen U.S. Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from the Asia/Pacific region, plus Brazil, India, Mexico and Russia at one venue. They will present country outlooks, speak in small workshops, meet with companies in private, one-on-one consultations, advise on current challenges and opportunities, and identify new business to increase international sales.
For additional information please go to www.apboconference.com.
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Minneapolis MedTech Delegation Visiting Japan |
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A Minneapolis delegation will be visiting Ibaraki City and Osaka, Japan in late February to continue to build business relationships in the medtech sector and explore possibilities in renewable energy. The delegation will coordinate closely with a group led by the BioBusiness Alliance of MN attending the World Forum for BioMedical Devices in Osaka. Interesed in joining the delegation? To learn more, please contact Kristin Guild, 612-673-5168,
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Medical Trade Mission to India |
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The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a trade mission to India to help U.S. firms identify prospective partners in the Indian medical supply industry The trade mission is scheduled for March 2-8, 2012 and the registration deadline is December 22, 2011. Participants in this trade mission will have the opportunity to meet directly with potential partners, distributors, end users, local industry contacts, and government officials in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad, India. Hospital tours and networking receptions are also scheduled in each of the three cities of the the trade mission. Small Business Administration grants covering the the entire mission participation fee are available for small and medium-sized businesses. For more information about the trade mission click here |
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ITA's Trade Agreements Compliance Program Helps Small Businesses |
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When an American company experiences a trade-related problem abroad, Market Access and Compliance (MAC) experts use a variety of tools to achieve a resolution, tailoring the approach to the company's needs. These problems can range from short-term issues, such as getting a product through customs, to longer-term, systemic challenges, like a foreign government reserving its entire renewable energy sector for domestic firms.
"Competition in the global marketplace is fierce; the margin for success is increasingly thin. It is more important now than ever before that the United States Government does all that it can to help American businesses compete on a level playing field," says Assistant Secretary of Commerce Michael C. Camuñez. An example of a small business receiving critical MAC assistance is found in this video. Also, Jason Dickson of UPS and MN District Export Council Member discusses the Trade Compliance Program with Bryan O'Byrne from the Trade Compliance Center in this video.
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