Coming Events:

BEI Global is happy to share upcoming events that are related to supply chain, international business, and security. We are happy to post your events, subject to our review.

Please send your events to: jim.matcham@beiglobal.com

Events

January 22, 2008 – Webinar: China Domain Name Strategies for US Exporters
Where: Your Office
Cost: $35.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:15AM
Description:Ever thought about registering a web address in China? Been approached by an Asia-based consultant offering to register your domain name in the PRC? Join this webinar to understand the value of a China domain name presence, how to get one and how to avoid trouble. This webinar is focused on educating small and medium-sized US exporters on China Domain Name issues and strategies.
Registration and Additional Details: http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/204.html

January 24-25, 2008 – Internet Marketing Strategies and Your Latin America Export Business:An Export 201 Course
Where: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cost: $200.00 ($250.00 after December 23, 2007)
When: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Description:A fundamental question for firms today is, "How can technology help my business compete in the international marketplace?" In this seminar, industry leaders will provide US exporters a forum to understand ways to learn the latest strategies on search engine marketing, including optimization and advertising strategies, tactics and best practices. In these two intense days, you will learn actionable tips to impact your bottom line immediately.
Registration and Additional Details: http://www.floridaexporter.com/internetmarketing

February 3-9, 2008 –FedEx India Trade Mission
Where: Mumbai and New Delhi, India
When: February 3-9, 2008
Cost: $3,150.00 + $250.00 per city for matchmaking sessions with the US Commercial Service or $635.00 for a 3-city package

Description: FedEx and the US Commercial Service are working together on a trade mission to India to help US businesses determine how India can be included in their international expansion plans. The trade mission represents an opportunity to experience India with visits to leading business centers, production sites, special economic zones, and more. Participants will meet face-to-face with key contacts such as Indian business executives, industry decision-makers, government officials, trade specialists, and others. Additionally, the US Commercial Service will be available to help US businesses find partners, distributors, agents and buyers in India.

Registration and Additional Details: http://offer.van.fedex.com/m/p/fdx/ind/trademission.asp

February 5, 2008: New Free Trade Agreements for 2008
Organized by the Cleveland USEAC and the Global Business Center at CSU
Where: Cleveland State University, Fenn Tower Conference Room, Cleveland, OH
Cost: $45.00
When: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Description:This Commercial Service-sponsored seminar will feature Department of Commerce officials speaking on the topics of recently signed Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea currently awaiting approval in the Congress for implementation in 2008. The speakers will describe the contents of agreements and their impact on trade, as well as commercial trends in these countries.

Registration and Additional Details: http://www.csuohio.edu/cba/global/trade08.html

* The Cleveland USEAC also is offering opportunities for sponsors at the seminar. Interested companies should contact Cleveland USEAC Office Director Susan Whitney at swhitney@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 216-522-4750.

February 26, 2008 : ITAR: An Overview of Defense Trade Controls
Where: Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131
Cost: $195
When: Full Day, Continental Breakfast and Lunch included

Description: Speakers from the US State Department will describe and give advice on compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. These regulations are important for companies that export military items or services which are on the State Department’s munitions list.

Who should attend: Any manufacturer or service provider that would like to gain beginner to intermediate knowledge of the State Department's export regulations. Also, hear first-hand from local companies that are currently ITAR registered.

Registration and Payment: Payment Method
*The Cleveland USEAC also is offering opportunities for sponsors at the seminar. Interested companies should contact Cleveland USEAC trade specialist Heather McAdam at heather.mcadam@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 216-522-4750.

February 10-11, 2008 – US-Middle East Trade and Investment Conference
Where: Kempinski Hotel, Dead Sea, Jordan
Cost: $295 before January 15th and $395 before February 7th

Registration and Additional Details: Visit Website

February 26-28, 2008 – US and Mexico: Building Partners in Infrastructure
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
Cost: $500 per person

Description: The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is sponsoring a Conference entitled “US and Mexico: Building Partnerships in Infrastructure". The US Commercial Service in Mexico is cosponsoring the Conference with USTDA to facilitate US – Mexican business partnerships in infrastructure.

Registration and Additional Details: http://www.trademeetings.com/ssMeetingDetails.asp?meetingId=194

March 21-28, 2008 – Trade Mission to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
Where: Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Cost: $6,995 per person

Description: Do you want to expand your business globally? Are you looking for that dynamic market unknown to many Americans? If so, then the US Commercial Service and the East Michigan District Export Council invites you on a trade mission to Qatar and The United Arab Emirates .

Registration and Additional Details: Click here for flyer
To register or obtain further information please contact Richard Corson at 248-975-9604 or at Richard.Corson@mail.doc.gov

FirstEnergy Corporation trade missions for 2008 to Mexico, Canada and Chile/Brazil

FirstEnergy is organizing trade missions for its electric service customers to Mexico, Canada and Chile/Brazil in 2008. These trade missions are supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service, which will provide its matchmaking services with prospective business partners to each participating company in each market. FirstEnergy will offset a portion of the participation cost and offer the expert assistance of its economic development staff to help simplify market entry. If you are interested in any of these trade missions, please respond to this email or call the Cleveland USEAC at 216-522-4750 for further details. All applications to First Energy must be received by January 28, 2008.

FIRSTENERGY EXPORT NOW MEXICO EXPO MANUFACTURA TRADE MISSION
Monterrey, Mexico, March 4 - 6, 2008

Expo Manufactura is Mexico's premier manufacturing show, held in Monterrey, the "Industrial Heart of Mexico" and home to more than 13,000 manufacturers. This will be the 14th edition of Mexico's largest metalworking/manufacturing exhibition featuring machine tools, automation and assembly technology, CAD/CAM, robotics, software, coil winding, and welding technologies. Participating companies will have the option to rent a booth in the show in addition to matchmaking meetings.

To learn more about this opportunity, please join a no-cost explanatory webinar on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm EST. Here are the instructions for logging on to the web and audio portions of the webinar:

Instant Net Conference Details:
Meeting Number: 747362530
Meeting Host: RICHARD S KANTER
1. Join the webinar: http://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=747362530&p=&t=c
2. Enter the required fields. There is no meeting passcode.
3. Indicate that you have read the Privacy Policy.
4. Click on Proceed.

Audio Portion:
USA Toll Free Number: 866-754-7034
Toll Number: +1-210-406-3794
Participant Passcode: 3690740
Additional Details:http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/201.html

FIRSTENERGY EXPORT NOW CANADA GOLD KEY TRADE MISSION
Toronto & Montreal, Canada
June 1 - 6, 2008

FIRSTENERGY EXPORT NOW SOUTH AMERICA GOLD KEY TRADE MISSION
Santiago, Chile & Sao Paulo, Brazil
September 2008 (specific dates TBD)

The following is a list of upcoming international trade events that are being organized by partner organizations:

January 17, 2008 – The Northeast Ohio International Business Network's Annual Post Holiday Reception
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, 5300 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE

Description: Network with representatives of Ohio's manufacturers, exporters, importers, government and nonprofit organizations, and service providers involved in international business and economic development

Registration and Additional Details:contact Radhika Reddy, Ph: 216-344-9441 Fax: 216-373-7356 Email: rr@arielventures.co

April 14-16, 2008 - Trade Winds Europe - Istanbul, Turkey
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
When: April 14-16, 2008
Cost: $1,350.00 per company

Description: US exporters will learn from the experts on European market opportunities, how to market US products and services throughout Europe, and meet with potential European business partners!

Registration and Additional Details:http://www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/tradewindseurope.html

April 7 - 8, 2008
ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK (APBO) CONFERENCE
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

http://www.apbo2008.com

Early Registration: $775 (until March 10)
Regular Registration: $925 (after March 10)
USDOC Registration Code: DOC2008
**Please be sure to include this code when registering.

Do not miss the premier networking event to expand your Asia / Pacific Business Knowledge, Contacts and Profits!

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 with 14 Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. They will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.

For more information on the conference or to register to attend, go to the following site: http://www.apbo2008.com.

For questions or general inquiries, contact any of the following individuals:

Jeff Hamilton
Asia Pacific Team Leader
U.S. Commercial Service - Salt Lake
Tel: 801-255-1872
Jeff.Hamilton@mail.doc.gov

Maryavis Bokal
Asia Pacific Team Member
U.S. Commercial Service - Newport Beach, CA
Tel: 949-660-1688 Ext. 117
Maryavis.Bokal@mail.doc.gov

Terri Batch
Asia Pacific Team Member
U.S. Commercial Service - West Los Angeles, CA
Tel: 310-882-1750
Terri.Batch@mail.doc.gov

ASIA NOW WEB SITE: http://www.buyusa.gov/asianow