Tradecraft Focus: Export Compliance Sessions
Tradecraft Focus: Export Documentation
Tradecraft Focus: Export Marketing & Sales Sessions
Tradecraft Focus: Trade Finance
Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Opportunities
Industry Focused Programs
Discover Opportunities in Asian Markets: South Korea and Bangladesh
World Trade Month Partner Sessions
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Tradecraft Focus: Export Compliance Sessions
Tradecraft Focus: Export Documentation
Tradecraft Focus: Export Marketing & Sales Sessions
Tradecraft Focus: Trade Finance
Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Opportunities
Industry Focused Programs
Discover Opportunities in Asian Markets: South Korea and Bangladesh
World Trade Month Partner Sessions
Export Compliance Sessions
Export Compliance Webinar Series (10-part series)
Cost: $300 for the entire series
Register for the Series
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and private sector experts who will present on a multitude of export compliance topics. This webinar series features topics germane for both the new and seasoned export compliance professionals. The webinars will run from May1st - May 30th 2023.Sessions Schedule: Monday, May 1, 2023: Introduction to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Export BasicsTuesday, May 2, 2023: Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)Wednesday, May 3, 2023: OFAC OverviewTuesday, May 9, 2023: License ExceptionsThursday, May 11, 2023: Deemed ExportsTuesday, May 16, 2023: Developing a Corporate Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)Thursday, May 18, 2023: Site Visits, Enforcement Actions and Voluntary DisclosuresWednesday, May 24, 2023: Export Controls at Trade ShowsThursday, May 25, 2023: FCPATuesday, May 30, 2023: Ask a Compliance Professional?
Register for the Series
Questions? Contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov
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Export Documentation Sessions
Export Documentation Awareness Training
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Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and Mohawk Global Logistics for an export documentation awareness webinar. This webinar will assist businesses to understand the documents used for an export transaction, their function and preparation, terminology, and resources available to exporters. Attendees will learn:
Questions, Contact: John.Tracy@trade.gov or Jacqueline.Torcellini@trade.gov
Export Marketing & Sales Sessions
New Tools for Exporters - Due Diligence, Outsourced Exporting & Market Research
Date: Monday, May 1, 2023
Time: 2:30 ET
Cost: FREE
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When looking to enter new international markets, insufficient due diligence, partner identification, and market research can result in faulty decisions regarding partner vetting, shipping strategies, and market selection. Attend this webinar to learn how to de-risk exporting via due diligence strategies, export management resources, and market research tools. Bought to you by the Rural Export Center.
Questions, Contact: Heather.Ranck@trade.gov
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Developing a Post COVID Export Sales Strategy
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Cost: FREE
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The pandemic disrupted much of business operations and plans throughout the world. Many firms have had to revise their sales strategies and rethink their business opportunities. Despite the challenges and drastic changes, export opportunities do abound and, in fact, in some markets and for specific goods/services, they have expanded to a larger group of American companies. This webinar will review how international business patterns have changed since Covid, why U.S. companies are in a better position to pursue export opportunities now, where to find those opportunities, and the financial and logistical resources available to help them navigate international markets.
Questions, Conact: Carmela.Mammas@trade.gov
Trade Finance Sessions
Trade Finance Five-Part Webinar Series
Cost: FREE
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Is your small business new to exporting or looking to start? Are you an experienced exporter of goods and/or services and looking to increase your company’s international sales?
Join U.S. Department Commerce, SBA, ExIm Bank, SBDC and other private sector export industry professionals for this conversational webinar series on how small businesses can finance and increase their international sales while managing repayment risks.
Five Part Trade Finance Webinar Series Schedule :
Monday, May 1, 2023 11:00am-12:00pm Eastern Government Resources for small business exporters .
Kick off the Export Finance Series with opening remarks by Gabe Esparza, SBA’s Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade. The webinar will include a panel of experts that will cover the various exporter resources that are available to help small businesses grow their international sales. Join a panel of experts to learn how to access export resources, find international buyers, get paid on international orders and access to capital to help your business enter the global marketplace! Tuesday, May 2, 2023-11:00am-12:00pm Eastern Export Credit Insurance & Payment Terms, Letters of Credit, Stand-by Letters of Credit– Tips and Best Practices
Introduction to export credit insurance; what is it, what benefit it provides to small business exporters and how payment terms can be used as a sales tool to generate higher export sales. This webinar will be an interactive discussion with Ex-Im Bank, a credit insurance broker and a commercial bank with tips on how you get paid on export sales, the advantages and risks of the different types of payment, from cash in advance to letters of credit to open account. Foreign exchange and the use of Standby Letters of Credit will also be covered. Wednesday, May 3, 2023-11:00am-12:00pm Eastern Export Business Planning & Finding New International Markets for your small business
This webinar will help you to prepare your company for exporting in addition to coaching you on how to prepare for a financing conversation with your bank. In this webinar you will learn how formulating a solid export plan will prepare you for that financing discussion with your lender and why a good relationship with a knowledgeable lender is so important when pursuing international sales. Also learn some tips on how to identify the best international markets for your company’s products or services using digital tools.
Thursday, May 4, 2023¬11:00am-12:00pm Eastern Grow Your Export Sales Using Grant Funding!
Are you a small business looking to expand? Did you know that the best way to boost your bottom line is to look outside of our US borders. Selling internationally can help protect your bottom line from the ebbs and flows of the U.S. market, while granting you access to more buyers. Learn about SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and Food Export’s Branded Program that supports small businesses with reimbursable grant funding for eligible export-related costs. STEP provides reimbursable grants to small businesses to help offset export-related costs, such as participating in international trade shows, translations, website optimization & localization, product compliance testing, and more! Food Export’s Branded Program provides 50% cost-reimbursement for a wide variety of international marketing activities for small business exporters of food and agricultural products. Join the webinar for a panel discussion to learn more about grant funding opportunities for small business exporters. Friday, May 5, 2023¬11:00am-12:00pm Eastern
Financing for Small Business Exports
Are you and existing exporter that needs short-term export working capital financing or longer-term financing to support the acquisition of fixed assets, permanent working capital, debt refinancing, or business acquisitions? Learn about Ex-Im Bank and SBA’s respective export loan programs and which program is appropriate for your company’s specific financing needs. Webinar to include a small business exporter panel that will share their experience using these U.S. government support export loan programs
Moderator: Joseph Raycraft, Export Finance Manager – New England Region, SBA
Questions? Contact: Brian.Beams@trade.gov
Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Opportunities
Industry Focused Programs
Smart and Sustainable Mobility Opportunities in the United Arab Emirates
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time: 11:00am EDT
Cost: Free
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The UAE has a Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative aiming to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. The country has launched several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions within the transport sector using environmentally friendly mobility solutions including Electric Vehicles (EVs), Electric Boats, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The UAE, particularly Dubai, is aspiring to be one of the smartest places in the world by introducing innovative Autonomous Vehicles (AVs).
For questions: Juanita.Harthun@trade.gov
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Travel and Tourism 2023 Official Forecast
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 1:00pm ET (10:00am PT)
COST - $25
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The U.S. federal government recently released the official forecast of international visitation to the United States. ITA’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) forecasts the total volume of international visitation to the United States to increase to 62.8 million in 2023, up 11 million, or 21.2%, from 2022. The forecast also estimates international visitation to reach 82.4 million in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 visitation, and reach 91 million in 2027 spending $279 billion across the nation. Please join us for an in-depth presentation of the forecast provided by David Huether, Deputy Director of Research at the National Travel and Tourism Office. The international visitation forecast includes actual annual visitation for years 2019-2022 and forecasted annual visitor volume for years 2023-2027. Join us to learn more about overall visitation as well as the 18 largest source markets based on 2019 visitor volume. The forecast of international visitation includes three measurements: volume (in thousands); annual percent change; and share of 2019 volume for each covered source market.
Questions? Contact: Anastasia.Xenias@trade.gov and Aron.Davidson@trade.gov
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China’s Medical Device Market
Date: Thursday, May 4
Time: 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT
Cost: $25
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The medical device market in China is currently $46.2 billion and is expected to grow 5% annually through 2030. Imported medical devices accounted for two-thirds of this market in 2022, with U.S. suppliers claiming $5.6 billion in sales. Market segments experiencing sustained demand include diagnostic imaging, high-value consumables, and orthopedics. Demand also exists for digital CT scanners, digital x-ray machines, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), MRI equipment, ultrasound scanners, implants, immuno-diagnostics, point-of-care testing (POCT), and joint-related products. This webinar will focus on market opportunities, market access requirements, IP considerations, and regulatory updates. We will clarify the role of China’s dominant public healthcare system and its burgeoning private hospital system, as well as how to sell into each of these segments.
Questions? Contact: Taylor.Little@trade.gov
Discover Opportunities in Asian Markets: South Korea and Bangladesh
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM ET
Cost: $30
Come join U. S. Commercial Service’s team as we discuss market opportunities with our U.S. Embassy colleagues, AmCham partners, and Advocacy Center. Each session will cover the status of the market, key target sectors, regulatory development, emerging trends. Our two markets will be Bangladesh and South Korea. Two-way trade between the United States and Bangladesh reached $10.65 billion in 2021, an increase of 35 percent from the previous year when trade was impacted by COVID-19. Notable industrial goods exported to Bangladesh in recent years include turbines for power generation, commercial aircraft and parts, and locomotives. South Korea has become a leader in high-tech industries. The industries targeted by the Korean Government include healthcare (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology), industrial chemicals, information technology (IT) components, semi-conductor manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy, environmental technology, and transportation (including reviving the shipbuilding industry).
Registration, Coming Soon!
Questions? Contact: Anastasia.Mukherjee@trade.gov and Shannon.Christenbury@trade.gov
World Economic Update
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM ET
Cost: $50
Hear from experts as they present a World Economic Update at the 37th annual Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference. Featured speakers include Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit. He will be joined by International Economists Emma KurtzFreilich and Brett McGee from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration who will discuss the economic health of key target U.S. export markets. This hybrid event will live-stream featured speakers for a 90-minute session. ($50.00) Or participants may register to attend in-person for $150.00. The in-person option includes a 1/2-day program with breakout sessions, lunch, and networking reception. ($150.00)
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Questions? Contact: Kendra.Kuo@trade.gov
