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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Office of Trade & Investment
ILLINOIS
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CALENDAR
April 6, 2015
The Illinois International Business Calendar is a collaborative effort among the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago
(ITA/GC), the Office of Trade and Investment of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the
Illinois District Export Council (IDEC), on behalf of the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago. The Calendar is also available on the
ITA/GC’s website: www.itagc.org.
Inclusion Policy: As a public service to the international business community, we publish a listing of international business events
for which we receive written notification, preferably by e-mail (info@itagc.org) or fax (773/725-2294). Any organization may
submit events that would be of interest to, and are open to the Illinois international business community. There is no charge. All
calendar listings are subject to the editor’s discretion. Inclusion of an event does not imply endorsement by any of the sponsoring
organizations.
New events, and events with additional/revised information, are indicated in Green.
FEATURED ITA/GC EVENTS
Apr. 15
EXHIBITING SUCCESSFULLY AT OVERSEAS TRADE SHOWS. Luncheon program sponsored by the
International Trade Association of Greater Chicago with Think Asia, Think Hong Kong. Exhibiting
at overseas trade shows can be extremely rewarding – or extremely frustrating if you’re not prepared
properly. Today’s program focuses on the elements of exhibiting successfully overseas to increase
sales, gain market intelligence, and identify new customers/agents/distributors. Our speakers will
address: adjusting to global tradeshow differences; using the ATA Carnet to get product samples
to/from trade shows; best practices for exhibitors from the point of view of one of the world’s largest
trade show organizers. Our panelists include: Larry Kulchawik, Author, Trade Shows from One
Country to the Next; Curt E.H. Wilson, President & CEO, Boomerang Carnets; Lloyd Guiang,
Director of Marketing, Hannover Fairs USA. 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Carlucci Rosemont, 6111
North River Road, Rosemont, IL. ITA/GC Members - $50; Non-members - $75. For information &
registration, please see: http://calendar.itagc.org/docs/ITAGC_Calendar_6899.pdf; e-mail:
rsvp@itagc.org, or call 773/725-1106.
June 10
THINK ASIA, THINK HONG KONG. Conference sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council with the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. The first ever
Midwest program of its kind connecting those involved in U.S Exports, Selling to China,
Technology, Chinese Outbound Investment, and Finance. At the heart of Asia and on the doorstep
of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong is the place for businesspeople from around the world to
realize opportunities through partnerships, innovation and creativity. This one-day conference
brings together business leaders and practitioners from Hong Kong, mainland China and North
America for sharing insights and experience, networking and business matching activities. Hong
Kong’s special relationship with both mainland China and North America, as well as its status as
Asia’s international trade and financial center, make it the ideal platform for North American
companies seeking new markets and business opportunities in Asia and China. Attendees will
include: Corporate leaders; Small and medium-sized businesses; Service providers and
intermediaries; Economists, academics and opinion leaders. McCormick Place West, Chicago.
Limited seating; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.thinkasiathinkhk.com/2015/en/index.html.
Sep. 29
EVOLVING EXPORT CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT. Program hosted by the:
Illinois District Export Council; International Trade Association of Greater Chicago; U.S.
Commercial Service Chicago. Sponsors include: Livingston International; Alston+Bird LLP; MB
Financial Bank; Trade Compliance Solutions. Topics include: Overview of Current Defense Trade
Controls; Export Control Reform; Financing Defense Exports; Jurisdiction & Classification; FCPA
& OFAC; Automation: Essential Software and Record Keeping Requirements; Practical Tips;
Industry Panel on Best Practices. Keynote: Craig Healy, Director, Export Enforcement
Coordination Center, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Washington, D.C. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Reception follows), Embassy Suites O’Hare – Rosemont,
5500 North River Road, Rosemont, IL. Members of hosting & sponsoring organization - $275 (by
September 15; $325 thereafter); Non-members - $325 (by September 15; $375 thereafter). For
information & registration, please see: http://calendar.itagc.org/docs/ITAGC_Calendar_6921.pdf;
e-mail: rsvp@itagc.org, or call 773/725-1106.
Of Note:
February 2015 Trade Statistics Now Available: The U.S. Census Bureau has just released the February 2015
merchandise trade data on USA Trade Online: http://usatrade.census.gov.
India Streamlines Import and Export Documents to Improve Business Climate. According to the
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, the government of India has announced that as of April 1 it will reduce
to three each the number of documents required for imports and exports of goods. A press release from the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry states that this change should reduce transaction costs and expedite shipments
and thus help improve India’s ranking in the “trading across borders” category of the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing
Business” report, where India most recently placed 126th of 189 countries. The three mandatory documents for
exports are now bill of lading/airway bill, commercial invoice cum packing list, and shipping bill/bill of export.
The three mandatory documents for imports are bill of lading/airway bill, commercial invoice cum packing list, and
bill of entry.
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Apr.
6
TARIFF CLASSIFICATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include:
Harmonized System Convention; Overview of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of U.S.; The Export
Schedule B; Classification Process; Extrinsic Interpretive Aids; Duty Determination; General Notes;
Mechanics of Classification. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $495 (by March 6; $545 thereafter).
For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/tariffclassification#agenda.
Apr.
6
RECONCILIATION - PART 1 - WHAT? WHY? Webinar, sponsored by the Global Trade Academy,
will help you learn how to assess whether this program would successfully support your compliance
program. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see:
https://globaltradeacademy.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse?courseid=2973.
Apr.
6
UNDERSTANDING NEW U.S. TRADE REGULATIONS WITH CUBA. Webinar, sponsored by Trade
Facilitators, Inc., will address U.S. exports & re-exports, new export license exceptions, trade
finance and travel. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For
information & registration, please see:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4504918307202400001.
Apr.
7
NAFTA RULES OF ORIGIN. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include:
NAFTA Overview; Definition; A Closer Look at Origination; NAFTA and Special Sectors; The
NAFTA Certificate of Origin Form; Country of Origin for Marking Purposes; NAFTA Strategies for
Businesses; Appeal Procedures; Country of Origin Marking Rules; Record Keeping, Penalties,
Denial of Benefits; Maquiladora Industry; Annex 401 Specific Rules of Origin; Regulatory
Compliance and Enforcement. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $495 (by March 7; $545
thereafter). For information & registration, please see:
www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/nafta#agenda.
Apr.
7
ACCESS TO PRIVATE CAPITAL FOR GROWING BUSINESSES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service with Ironwood Capital and Webster Bank, will address the key issues facing
business owners and senior executives of middle market companies who lack direct experience in
raising capital in forms and from sources with which they are unfamiliar. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT.
Fee: $10. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35826&InputType=EVENT.
Apr.
7
COMPLYING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS (ITAR). Webinar,
sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide practical guidance on the application of the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35963&InputType=EVENT.
Apr.
7
WORKING ACROSS CULTURES – HOW YOU MANAGE YOUR TALENT CAN MAKE OR BREAK
YOUR BUSINESS. Program sponsored by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s
World Trade Association. Speakers include: Susan (Wallace) Schmitt, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources, Rockwell Automation; Dwayne Norton, Senior Executive, Accenture; Jannette
Matual, Director of Global Services, TRC Global Solutions. 4:00 – 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Yacht
Club, 1700 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI. WTA Members - $20; Non-members $30. For information & registration, please see: http://web.mmac.org/events/Working-Across-Cultures%E2%80%93-How-You-Manage-Your-Talent-Can-Make-or-Break-Your-Business-975/details.
Apr.
7
VIETNAM MEETS WISCONSIN: AN INVESTMENT FORUM. Event sponsored by the U.S.-Vietnam
Chamber of Commerce and Becamex Vietnam in cooperation with the Metropolitan Milwaukee
Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association. Meet a delegation from Binh Duong
Province led by The Honorable Lieu Van Tran, Chairman, Binh Duong Industry Authority. 4:30 –
7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Marriott Downtown, 323 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. No
charge; advance registration required by April 3. For information & registration, please e-mail:
usvietnamorg@gmail.com.
Apr.
8
CHICAGO EB-5 PROJECT FINANCE FORUM. Workshop, sponsored by Artisan Business Group and
EB-5 Supermarket, will be a resource for new and experienced real estate developers that are
seeking alternative capital funding for their projects. The focus will be on learning how to
effectively develop your own funding and capital-raising strategies in China for your EB5-capital
real estate and other projects. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Chicago. Fee: $690. For information &
registration, please see: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-eb-5-project-finance-forum-april-82015-tickets-15574674270?aff=estw.
Apr.
8
NEW MEASURES FOR THE TEXTILE AND APPAREL MARKET. Webinar sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service. Speakers from the Mexican Ministry of Economy and the Tax Administration
Service (SAT) will explain the key aspects of the textile/apparel decree announced by the Mexican
government in December 2014. 12:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35990&InputType=EVENT.
Apr.
8
EXPORT CONTROLS AT TRADE SHOWS. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service
Aerospace Team, provides an in-depth review of the United States trade regulations which the
experienced and first time attendees to the upcoming Paris Air Show must navigate prior to and
while marketing their products during the airshow. It will also provide a review of the U.S.
Regulations and how those regulations apply during the critical marketing aspect of your sales cycle.
The review will include updates to the regulations due to recent and ongoing US Export reform, the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.S. Trade Embargoes. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. No charge;
advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35906&InputType=EVENT.
Apr.
8
LOWERING IMPORT DUTIES BY USING THE MISCELLANEOUS TRADE BILL. Webinar, sponsored
by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will review the details of the Miscellaneous Trade Bill
(MTB) process and show companies how they can benefit from and participate in this legislation.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration,
please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Suspensions-Duty-HEading-9902-Tariff-Bill-Miscellaneous-040815.html.
Apr.
8
COUNTERFEITING: THE WAR AGAINST FAKE GOODS. Discussion program sponsored by The
Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentations by Michael Ellis, Assistant Director, Trafficking
in Illicit Goods and Counterfeiting Sub-Directorate, INTERPOL and Brian Monks, Vice President,
Anti-Counterfeiting Operations, UL. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Nonmembers - $20. For information & registration, please see:
www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/counterfeiting-war-against-fake-goods.
Apr.
910
SECOND JAPAN-U.S. DECOMMISSIONING AND REMEDIATION [FUKUSHIMA RECOVERY
FORUM]. Organized under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade
Administration (ITA), with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, this will be a forum for
U.S. and Japanese firms to make contacts while sharing experiences, expertise, and lessons learned
in remediation and decommissioning, including work underway at Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear
Power Station, and in Tohoku, the area affected by the accident at Fukushima. ITA is seeking the
participation of a maximum of 25 U.S. companies or representatives of trade organizations that
produce technology or provide services in the decommissioning or remediation sector, including
water treatment and waste management. Staff from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Global
Markets, Industry & Analysis (I&A), and U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (CS) units will also
be available in Tokyo to provide export counseling and civil nuclear trade policy guidance to
participating companies. For information & n application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35872&InputType=EVENT.
Apr.
9
IMPORTER SECURITY FILING (ISF): ARE YOU PREPARED FOR FULL ENFORCEMENT? Seminar
sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association. Presentations by Quintin Clarke, Supervisory
Branch Chief, Cargo Security and Controls Division, Cargo and Conveyance Security (CCS) Office,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, D.C., and Lisa Gelsomino, President/CEO and a
founding partner, Avalon Risk Management. 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Target Corp. (North Campus
Location), 7000 Target Parkway North, Room NCE-1420, Brooklyn Park, MN. MGTA Members $45; Non-members - $55. For information & registration, please see:
www.mgta.org/events/event_details.asp?id=609496&group=.
Apr.
9
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT METHODS. Workshop sponsored by the Illinois Small Business
Development Center at Champaign County EDC. Presentations by Ric Frantz, CEO, LR
International (International Methods of Payment Options, How to Get Paid), and Ursula
Wegrzynowicz, Trade Acceptance Group (Export Credit Insurance, How to Insure Open Account
Receivables). 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County
EDC, 1817 South Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL. Fee: $15. For information & registration,
please e-mail: kathie@cusbdc.org, or call 217/359-6261.
Apr.
9
EXPORT AUDIT COMPLIANCE FOCUSED ASSESSMENT. Webinar, sponsored by
ComplianceOnline, will address the export audit compliance procedures that will emphasize the
appropriate documentation often used in the country market system and its product competitiveness
research methods for conducting trade transactions. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For
information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/export-audit-compliancefocused-assessment-webinar-training-703881-prdw?channel=M4_NW_AP09_Rossano_AP02_BR.
Apr.
9
MERVYN KING ON THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council
on Global Affairs. Presentation by Mervyn King, The Rt. Hon. The Lord King of Lothbury KG
GBE, Former Governor of the Bank of England. 5:30 p.m., The Westin River North, 320 North
Dearborn Street, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information &
registration, please see: www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/mervyn-king-global-financial-crisis.
Apr. 10
MANUFACTURING LOCATION STRATEGIES: UNITED STATES VS. MEXICO. Webinar, sponsored
by Site Selection Group, will provide insight into how manufactures can maximize savings when
comparing the United States to Mexico. Speakers will discuss the latest industrial investment
trendsand provide a comparison of cost profiles for different project types. 10:00 a.m. CDT. No
charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://info.siteselectiongroup.com/ssg-manufacturing-distribution-webinar-0115?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=16354230&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-IQ6dG5GHIH7RdoApRyC3j3M1UrrpIgtRwDW3ln1d-MU3nkAznx3o-Vw1eBgWUTBxzF0GiRee5_cX0cWEL3pNyjeW0wg&_hsmi=16354230.
Apr. 10
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: SHIPPING IT OVERSEAS. Class sponsored by the Illinois SBDC
International Trade Center at College of Lake County. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., College of Lake
County, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Room R230, Vernon Hills, IL. Fee: $15. For information
& registration, please see: www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-friday-series-tickets-14984123918.
Apr. 11
CHICAGO BOOTH EMERGING MARKETS SUMMIT. Collaborative event hosted by nine independent
student groups: the Chicago African Business Group, Chicago Asia Pacific Group, China Business
& Economy Group, Emerging Markets Group, Greater China Club, Latin American Business Group,
South Asian Business Group, Middle East & North Africa Group, and International Development
Group. Conference attendees can attend a regional track to focus on one geographic area, or a
thematic track, which addresses a specific topic across multiple emerging markets. Conference
topics include: Emerging Markets; Latin America; Africa Business; Indian Leadership; China/Asia
Pacific. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago. For information
& registration, please see: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/emerging-markets-summit.
Apr. 12 20
JOINT USDOC-USDOE SECRETARY SMART CITIES SMART GROWTH BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT MISSION. The United States Secretaries of Commerce and Energy will lead this
mission to China. The mission will promote U.S. exports to China by supporting U.S. companies in
launching or increasing their business in the marketplace for Smart Cities - Smart Growth products
and services, such as green buildings, building energy retrofitting, building management, green data
centers, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), energy efficiency technologies, clean air
and clean water technologies, waste treatment technologies, smart grid and green transportation.
Key elements will include business-to-government and business-to-business meetings, market
briefings, and networking events. For information & an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35226&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 13 17
HANNOVER MESSE TRADE FAIR 2015. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of
Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to
Hannover, Germany for the Hannover Messe Trade Fair, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial
technology. Hannover Messe regularly attracts more than 6,500 exhibits and is considered the
showcase for the latest developments in industrial innovation and automation. This show will also
provide participants with technologically advanced matchmaking and lead generation services. For
further information, please contact: iwona.bochenska@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-6029.
Apr. 13
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR CUSTOMS & TRADE PROFESSIONALS. Seminar, sponsored
by the World Academy, will provide an overview of the fundamentals of: integrated network
planning; market risk; logistics and transportation; manufacturing challenges; procurement
strategies; sales & operational planning; inventory management; packaging; warehousing; quality
systems. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Chicago. Fee: $345 (by March 23; $395 thereafter). For
information & registration, please e-mail: nlopez@americanriverintl.com, or call 732/947-5492.
Apr. 13
COMPLYING WITH THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS (EAR). Webinar, sponsored
by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide an overview of the EAR regulations that regulate a
U.S. manufacturer's ability to export. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information &
registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35966&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 14
CHINA’S GREAT TRANSFORMATION: FROM DENG XIAOPING TO XI JINPING. Discussion
program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Paulson Institute.
Presentation by Ezra F. Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences Emeritus, Harvard
University. 7:30 – 8:45 a.m., The Chicago Club, 81 East Van Buren Street, Chicago. CCGA
Members - $15; Non-members - $25. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/chinas-great-transformation-deng-xiaoping-xi-jinping.
Apr. 14
CUSTOMS & TRADE MANAGEMENT FOR FINANCE, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
PROFESSIONALS. Seminar, sponsored by the World Academy, will provide a concept
understanding of the relevant issues and enable improved interaction with import and export
managers, third party service providers, suppliers, affiliates, customers and regulators. 9:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m., Chicago. Fee: $345 (by March 24; $395 thereafter). For information & registration,
please e-mail: nlopez@americanriverintl.com, or call 732/947-5492.
Apr. 14
APRIL LUNCHEON FEATURING WALLY DEVEREAUX OF SOUTHWEST AIRLINES. Luncheon
program sponsored by the International Air Cargo Association of Chicago. Presentation by Wally
Devereaux, Senior Director, Cargo and Charters, Southwest Airlines. 11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL. IACAC Members - $25;
Non-members - $30. For information & registration, please see: http://iacac.com/events.
Apr. 14
THE EXPORT COMPLIANCE: TEAM CHALLENGE – 2015. Luncheon program sponsored by the
Madison International Trade Association and the North East Wisconsin International Business
Network. Program will focus on export compliance for agricultural, food and beverage products.
Speakers include: Eric Wilson, Attorney, International Trade Team Lead, Godfrey & Kahn S.C.;
Jen Pino-Gallagher, Bureau Director, Division of Agricultural Development, Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Art Kleine, Director for International
Supply Chain, Johnsonville, Sausage; Patrice Ruby, Customer Export & Compliance Manager,
Sargento Foods. 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Fox Valley Technical College – Appleton Campus,
Entrance #15, Room C190, Appleton, WI. Members of sponsoring organizations - $25 (by April 7;
$35 thereafter); Non-members - $40 (by April 7; $50 thereafter). For information & registration,
please see: www.mitatrade.org/events.
Apr. 14
U.S. EMBARGOES AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS FROM A TO Z: THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF
OFAC COMPLIANCE. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will review
OFAC’s current embargo and sanctions programs and provide guidance for implementing effective
internal compliance programs. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250 (1.5 CCS credits). For
information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-US-Embargoes-Economic-Sanctions-OFAC-Compliance-webinar-041415.html.
Apr. 14
AFRICA’S LOOTING MACHINES. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Presentation by Tom Burgis, Correspondent, Financial Times. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., The Chicago Club
81 East Van Buren Street, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information
& registration, please see: www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/africas-looting-machines.
Apr. 14
HONG KONG COMPANIES – ARE THEY STILL RELEVANT FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA
AND ASIA? Webinar, sponsored by Koehler Group, will investigate what is the real value for
companies when opening a subsidiary in Hong Kong and what are still the biggest advantages it can
offer both structurally and on a tax-basis when entering and operating in the Asian market.
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information &
registration, please see: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4724757959507102209.
Apr. 15
TAP INTO THE $2.2 TRILLION EUROPEAN POWER GENERATION MARKET. Webinar, sponsored
by the U.S. Commercial Service, will help you gain insight into the European power generation
market from Dr. Heather Johnson, Chief Editor, Power Engineering International & Cogeneration
& On-Site Power Production. 10:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35993&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 15
EXHIBITING SUCCESSFULLY AT OVERSEAS TRADE SHOWS. Luncheon program sponsored by the
International Trade Association of Greater Chicago with Think Asia, Think Hong Kong. Exhibiting
at overseas trade shows can be extremely rewarding – or extremely frustrating if you’re not prepared
properly. Today’s program focuses on the elements of exhibiting successfully overseas to increase
sales, gain market intelligence, and identify new customers/agents/distributors. Our speakers will
address: adjusting to global tradeshow differences; using the ATA Carnet to get product samples
to/from trade shows; best practices for exhibitors from the point of view of one of the world’s largest
trade show organizers. Our panelists include: Larry Kulchawik, Author, Trade Shows from One
Country to the Next; Curt E.H. Wilson, President & CEO, Boomerang Carnets; Lloyd Guiang,
Director of Marketing, Hannover Fairs USA. 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Carlucci Rosemont, 6111
North River Road, Rosemont, IL. ITA/GC Members - $50; Non-members - $75. For information &
registration, please see: http://calendar.itagc.org/docs/ITAGC_Calendar_6899.pdf; e-mail:
rsvp@itagc.org, or call 773/725-1106.
Apr. 15
HOW TO IMPROVE EXPORT COMPLIANCE WITH EFFECTIVE AUDITS. Webinar, sponsored by the
Export Compliance Training Institute, will be a practical discussion on using audits as a way to find
the weaknesses in your compliance program and spot clear options for making cost-effective
improvements. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see:
www.learnexportcompliance.com/Webinars/How-to-Improve-Export-Compliance-with-Effective-Au.aspx.
Apr. 15
COMPLYING WITH U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AND TRADE EMBARGOES. Webinar, sponsored
by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide practical guidance on complying with U.S. economic
sanctions and trade embargoes. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration,
please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35953&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 15
GLOBAL CUSTOMS SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES. Seminar, sponsored by the Braumiller Law Group,
PLLC, will provide “real world” case studies and information so you can begin turning your
Customs & Trade department into a profit center. Presentations by William Sanders, CHB and
Christos Linardakis, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Consulting Group. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Lewis
University – Oak Brook Campus, 1111 West 22nd Street, Suite 700, Oak Brook, IL. Fee: $95. For
information & registration, please see: www.braumillerlaw.com/event/2987/?instance_id=556.
Apr. 15
ETHIOPIA: LOOKING AHEAD TO GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION. Webinar, sponsored by the
U.S. Commercial Service, will provide: a market briefing from the U.S. Embassy Senior
Commercial Office; insight on current opportunities and how to take advantage of these
opportunities; best-practices from exporters already doing business and succeeding in the market.
1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $40. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35778&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 15
REDUCED OR FREE DUTY CLAIMS FOR APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS UNDER HTSUS
CHAPTER 98. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will examine which
production scenarios qualify for a free or reduced rate of duty as well as the information and
documentation needed to file various types of re-importation claims. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee:
$250 (1.5 CCS credits). For information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-HTSUS-98-Chapter-Apparel-Textile-Reduced-Free-Duty-Claims-041515.html.
Apr. 15
CBP’S NEW PROGRAM, EXPORT MANIFEST: WHAT'S COMING, WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO
SUCCEED. Webinar, sponsored by American Shipper and Descartes Systems Group, will provide
practical information on complying with the new ACE Export Manifest. Speakers include Jos
Nuijten, Vice President Network Integration Strategy, Descartes Systems Group and Eric Kulisch,
Trade and Transportation Editor, American Shipper. 1:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance
registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.americanshipper.com/main/checkemailinxpo.aspx?fdid=ccddee1d-0437-4a2c-b7fd4c72dbdb456a&source=&NCBFAA=yes.
Apr. 15
EUROPEAN PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING COCKTAIL. Event sponsored by the French-American
Chamber of Commerce Chicago with the: Dutch-American Chamber of Commerce; German
American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest; Italian American Chamber of CommerceMidwest; Polish American Chamber of Commerce, and the Nordic Chambers of Commerce. 5:30 –
7:30 p.m., The Drake Hotel, Palm Court, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago. Members of
sponsoring organizations - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please e-mail:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eaqjxm055000d616&oseq=&c=&ch=.
Apr. 16 18
18TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH INDUSTRY EXPO. The Office of Trade
Apr. 16
TAKING YOUR BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL. Program sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International
& Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission
for qualified Illinois firms to Beijing for the China International Nutrition & Health Industry Expo
(CIHIE), the most important event for this industry in Asia. More than 1,200 exhibitors will
participate and the Expo will invite more than 200,000 distributors, dealers, agents, importers and
exporters, and buyers of general merchandise. This trade mission will also include a stop in
Shanghai for pre-arranged meetings with key Chinese business leaders and government officials.
For further information, please contact: zhigang.ren@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-2335.
Trade Center of the Rockford Area in partnership with UPS and the U.S. Commercial Service.
Topics include: Assess Your Readiness; Find International Trade Partners; Navigate Global
Logistics; Coordinate Export Documentation & Compliance; Learn About the Many Benefits of
Exporting. 8:00 – 12:30 p.m., Northern Illinois University – Rockford, 8600 East State Street,
Rockford, IL. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see:
http://rockfordil.com/april16event.
Apr. 16
THE U.S. – MEXICO SUPPLY CHAIN “BLUEPRINT.” Program, sponsored by the United StatesMexico Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Traffic Club of Chicago, will feature the
unveiling of the OEM Bi-National Supply Chain “Blueprint.” Keynote: Richard L. Wottrich, CEO
& Senior Consultant, DSI Global View, LLC. Panelists include: Haydn Powell, Global Supply
Chain Manager, Caterpillar, Inc.; Jody Swentik, Global Director of Logistics, Trek Bicycle; Jeff
Durham, VP Manufacturing, Whirlpool Corporation; Emilia Castro, Global Procurement Manager,
Zebra Technology. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Baker & McKenzie, 300 East Randolph Drive, 50th
Floor, Chicago. USMCoC Members - $80; Non-members - $100. For information & registration,
please e-mail: blanca.berthier@usmcoc.org.
Apr. 16
OPPORTUNITIES IN ALGERIA’S GROWING INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR. Direct Line
teleconference sponsored by the Bureau of Economic & Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Ambassador Joan Polaschik will detail the growing opportunities in Algeria’s infrastructure
sector, particularly on the Government of Algeria’s announced plans to invest $215 billion in
publicly funded infrastructure during 2015-2019, focusing on hospital construction and renovation,
transportation infrastructure, wastewater management and desalination, and ports/airports. 9:00 a.m.
CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/events/239792.htm.
Apr. 16
IMPORT & EXPORT 101. Workshop, sponsored by the Braumiller Law Group, PLLC, covers the
basic documentation and legal requires for importing and exporting. Presentations by William
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Sanders,
CHB and Christos Linardakis, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Consulting Group. 9:30 a.m.
– 3:30 p.m., Lewis University – Oak Brook Campus, 1111 West 22nd Street, Suite 700, Oak Brook,
IL. Fee: $175. For information & registration, please see:
www.braumillerlaw.com/event/import-export-101/?instance_id=542.
Apr. 16
US-CANADA CROSS-BORDER ASSIGNMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW. Webinar
sponsored by the Canada-U.S. Business Council Chicago. Presentations by Audrea Golding,
Partner, Fragomen (Canada) Co., and Cindy Shearn, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen &
Loewy, LLP. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. CUSBC Members – No charge; Non-members - $10.
For information & registration, please see: www.cusbc.org.
Apr. 16
DUTY FREE AND TEMPORARY IMPORTS. Webinar, sponsored by the Export Compliance Training
Institute, is specially designed to provide an overview of an important segment of the Importing and
Exporting process and provide personnel in your Export Control organization, Supply Chain,
Sourcing, Purchasing and Receiving Departments with the basics required to fully understand and
then implement an effective strategy to compliantly handle Duty Free and Temporary Imports.
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.learnexportcompliance.com/Webinars/Duty-Free-and-Temporary-Imports.aspx.
Apr. 16
ADVANCED LETTERS OF CREDIT. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will go
beyond LC basics to address key details about letters of credit and how to make them work for you.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35850&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 16
CUSTOMS BOND VIOLATIONS AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAIMS FOR IMPORTERS AND
BROKERS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will provide a clearer
understanding of CBP’s enforcement process that will help your company handle these claims and
potentially avoid them to begin with. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $225 (1 CCS credit). For
information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Customs-Bond-ViolationsLiquidated-Damages-Claims-Importers-Brokers-041615.html.
Apr. 16
OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA’S UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS MARKET. Webinar,
sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, provides an overview and update on the U.S. - Canada
Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and a joint overview by the FAA and Transport Canada
regulations by the approved test site centers. Opportunities will be discussed by the Commercial
Service Aerospace UAV Team including market entry strategies, an overview of the upcoming
AUVSI conference, and networking opportunities that will be available during the conference.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration,
please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35988&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 17
INTRODUCTION TO TARIFF CLASSIFICATION: ARE YOUR PRODUCTS CLASSIFIED CORRECTLY?
Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, will provide a description of the Harmonized System,
explain how it works and why it must be used to correctly and compliantly classify products in
international trade. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see:
www.complianceonline.com/introduction-to-tariff-classification-webinar-training-703889-prdw?channel=M4_NW_AP17_Reynaldo_MR30_BR.
Apr. 19 21
2015 GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT. Event sponsored by the Asian Real Estate Association of
America (AREAA). Summit will include the current state of global housing markets and insider
secrets on how to develop business relationships with international clients, including post-Summit
training focused on the EB-5 Visa Program and CIPS designation. Explore emerging markets,
important trends in residential and commercial real estate, and the latest luxury listing strategies.
Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago. AREAA Members $499 ($599 at the door); Non-members - $699 ($799 at the door); International attendees - $499
($599 at the door). For information & registration, please see: http://summit.areaa.org.
Apr. 20
EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS. Program sponsored by the
International Trade Club of Chicago. Presentation by Dan Kreutzer, Founding Partner, Samurai
Business Group, LLC. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University,
Executive Board Room, 1 East Jackson Boulevard, 5th Floor, Chicago. ITCC Members - $20; Nonmembers - $40. For information & registration, please see: http://www.itcc.org/event-1859385.
Apr. 21 23
WETEX 2015. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic
Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to Dubai for WETEX 2015,
highlighting the latest renewable energy solutions deployed in the region and throughout the
world that play a major role in establishing greener economies. WETEX continues to be
regarded as a leading platform to present and discuss important topics at the core of
renewable energy concerns. Given the size and scope of this show, this exhibition offers an
ideal environment for Illinois companies to showcase their products in one of the fastest and
most lucrative markets in the world. For further information, please contact:
sam.ntum@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-8480.
Apr. 21
ACE REPORTING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CBP’S AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT
WEB PORTAL. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will help importers,
brokers and others involved in importing into the U.S. to understand the power of the ACE reporting
tool and how to use ACE reports to retrieve, manipulate and decipher this extensive data warehouse.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250 (1.5 CCS credits). For information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-ACE-Reporting-Guide-Practical-CBP-042115.html.
Apr. 22
CUSTOMS AND EXPORT CONTROLS & SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE. Seminar sponsored by: Miller
& Chevalier Chartered; World Trade Illinois; McHenry County EDC. Presentations by Barbara
Linney, Miller & Chevalier Chartered (What U.S. Exporters Need to Know about Export Controls
and economic Sanctions in Today’s Rapidly Changing Regulatory Environment) and Richard
Mojica, Miller & Chevalier Chartered (Recent Trends in Customs Enforcement and How to Stay
Ahead of the Curve). 7:30 – 11:00 a.m., McHenry County EDC, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake,
IL. MCEDC Members - $25; Non-members - $35. For information & registration, please see:
www.mchenrycountyedc.com/contact/event-registration.
Apr. 22
HONG KONG COMPANIES – ARE THEY STILL RELEVANT FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA
AND ASIA? Webinar, sponsored by Koehler Group, will investigate what is the real value for
companies when opening a subsidiary in Hong Kong and what are still the biggest advantages it can
offer both structurally and on a tax-basis when entering and operating in the Asian market.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information &
registration, please see: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4724757959507102209.
Apr. 22
THE EUROPEAN ROTORCRAFT INDUSTRY. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service,
will provide an overview of the European rotorcraft industry as well as the Helitech International
Event. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information &
registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36021&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 22
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS, TAAS, AND MLAS. Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial
Service. International sales may require distribution channels and/or distributors that team up with
or even partner with the U.S. manufacturer. This webinar provides guidance on drafting distribution
agreements, licensing agreements, and what should be included to avoid export violations. 12:30 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35967&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 22
MASTERING THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler,
Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., is designed for both novices and experienced exporters needing a
refresher or update on EAR requirements, as well as an overview of the recent changes resulting
from the Export Control Reform initiative. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250 (1.5 CES credits). For
information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-Export-Administration-Regulations-042215.html.
Apr. 23
NEGOTIATING INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS AND PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY ABROAD. Program sponsored by the Midwest International Trade Association.
Speakers include David Mayer and Stephanie Mahlin, Dvorak & Donovan Law Group LLC, and
Melissa Ross, Director of Marketing & Education, Oxbow Animal Health. 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., Claas
Omaha LLC, 8401 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE. MITA Members - $55; Non-members - $75.
For information & registration, please see: www.mitaonline.org/mita_events.html.
Apr. 23
EUROPEAN VAT IMPLICATIONS WITH E-COMMERCE. Webinar sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service. Representatives from CSEU, EuroVAT and UPS will be giving insights on
VAT and giving companies tools on how to sell into Europe. 10:00 a.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36018&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 23
CHINA COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION SCHEME. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial
Service, provides a brief overview of the various mandatory certification schemes applicable to
products entering the Chinese market. It covers additional details on the China Compulsory
Certification Scheme (CCC), such as key stakeholders (including regulators, testing labs and
certification bodies), products covered and certification process. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $10.
For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35948&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 23
FCPA: WHAT EVERY COMPANY DOING BUSINESS ABROAD NEEDS TO KNOW. Webinar,
sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide practical guidance on how you can avoid
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) problems. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35959&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 23
CHINA HTS COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis &
Rosenberg, P.A., will examine how to more effectively interact with China Customs and thus help
participants to avoid negative outcomes such as cargo detention or confiscation or penalty
assessment. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $225 (1 CCS credit). For information & registration,
please see: www.strtrade.com/events-China-HTS-Compliance-Risk-Management-042315.html.
Apr. 24
INVESTMENT CLIMATE IN CHINA. Discussion program sponsored by the Central Asian
Productivity Research Center. Presentation by Manli Robinson, Attorney, Goa Fei Consulting,
Beijing. 10:00 a.m., DeVry University, 225 West Washington Street, 7th Floor, Chicago. No
charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please e-mail:
lepinske@sbcglobal.net, or call 708/246-5556.
Apr. 24
HOW TO PREPARE A CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE MANUAL. Webinar, sponsored by
ComplianceOnline, will explain how to prepare a Customs manual that complies with CBP laws and
regulations. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.complianceonline.com/customs-compliance-manual-webinar-training-703319prdw?channel=M4_NW_AP24_Donna_MR23_BR.
Apr. 25
2015 AUTOMECHANIKA INTERNATIONAL NIGHT RECEPTION. Event sponsored by the German
American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. Industry professionals from Germany, the U.S.
and the global automotive aftermarket sectors will meet after the Automechanika has closed for the
day, allowing attendees to mingle with potential business partners and explore synergies. 5:00 –
7:30 p.m., McCormick Place, West Building, Level 4, Room 474 A, 2301 South Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.gaccmidwest.org/events/event-anmeldungen/2015-automechanika-international-night-reception.
Apr. 26 30
AUTOMOTIVE TRADE MISSION TO COLOMBIA AND PERU. Business development mission,
Apr. 26 28
GREAT LAKES ECONOMIC FORUM. Hosted by the Council of the Great Lakes Region, the Forum
Apr. 27
TENTH ANNUAL SILK ROAD CONFERENCE. Event organized by the Central Asian Productivity
organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, offers a timely way for U.S. companies to gain
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first-hand
market information, access to government decision-makers, and one-on-one meetings with
pre-screened business contacts, including potential agents, distributors and partners. Companies that
intend to export replacement parts such as tires; lubricants; engine parts; filters; transmission
systems; and body parts for both light and heavy-duty vehicles possess great potential for success.
Other companies will be considered for participation in this mission based on their market potential
in both countries. For information and an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35676&InputType=EVENT.
will provide an ideal venue for leaders from around the Great Lakes Region to share ideas and
insights that will help shape economic policy, boost the region’s competitive edge and secure its
long-term success. Discussion Panels and Keynotes will cover: Economic Clusters and Corridors;
Multi-modal logistics; Energy; Workforce Development and Labor Mobility; Infrastructure
Modernization and financing; Advanced Manufacturing; Border Management; Regulatory
Harmonization. Keynote speakers include: His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston,
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada; Governor Bruce Rauner, Governor of
Illinois; Ambassador Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Ambassador Gary Doer,
Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East
Washington Street, Chicago, IL. Fees vary. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.greatlakeseconomicforum.com.
Research Center; sponsored by the Division of International Affairs, Northern Illinois University.
Topics include: Expanding Opportunities in Uzbekistan; Azerbaijan: Your Strategic Partner in
Central Asia; Entering the China Market; Kazakhstan’s Contribution to the New Silk Road;
Tajikistan; Turkey: An Expanding Energy Hub; Pakistan: A Geoeconomic Potential for the Region;
How to Expand Your Business by Using Economic Free Zones; Expanding Central Asian Tourism.
8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (reception follows), Kent School of Law Auditorium, Illinois Institute of
Technology, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago. CAPRC & ITA/GC Members - $25; Non-members $45. For information & registration, please e-mail: lepinske@sbcglobal.net, or call 708/246-5556.
Apr. 27
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OPERATIONS (MRO) ITEMS: IMPORT COMPLIANCE
DOCUMENTATION. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide an overview
of the MRO Items and import compliance documentation, including the basics of temporary and
permanent imports. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35979&InputType=EVENT.
Apr. 28
EXPORT PROCESS. Training session, sponsored by Unz & Co., will describe the essential elements
of an international export transaction, including: How to prepare a complete and accurate
commercial invoice; The terminology of international trade; When an Automated Export System
(AES) filing is required; The role of the Freight Forwarder; Requirements and use of various types
of Certificate of Origin; Harmonized System structure and purposes; How to use the Schedule B
properly; Understand a “Routed Export Transaction” and avoid criminal or civil liability.
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Chicago. Fee: $695. For information & registration, please see:
www.unzco.com/training/eop-1day2015.htm.
Apr. 28
CANADA’S GOVERNOR GENERAL ON U.S.-CANADA RELATIONS. Program sponsored by The
Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by His Excellency the Right Honourable David
Johnston, Governor General of Canada. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., The Fairmont Chicago 200 North
Columbus Drive Chicago, IL. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information &
registration, please see: www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/canadas-governor-general-us-canada-relations.
Apr. 28
EAST CHINA: PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN E-COMMERCE IN CHINA. Direct Line
teleconference sponsored by the Bureau of Economic & Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith leads a discussion with the heads of the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office, Foreign Commercial Service, and Agricultural Trade Office in Shanghai on
strategies for protecting intellectual property in e-Commerce in China. 6:00 p.m. CDT. No charge;
advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/events/240098.htm.
Apr. 30
ILLINOIS EXPORTS CONFERENCE: GETTING READY FOR CROSS-BORDER EXPANSION. First
Annual State-wide Exports Conference sponsored by the International Business Council of the
Illinois Chamber of Commerce. An international panel of experts will break down the complex
transactions and the relevant issues into easy to follow and understand bites. Topics include: Crossborder Business Law; International Taxation; Export Financing; Global Logistics and an interactive
Q&A session. 2:00 – 4:30 p.m., The Cervantes Institute, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL. Fee:
$50. For information & registration, please see:
http://ilchamber.org/policy-councils/international-business-council.
May
4
RECRUIT STUDENTS FROM VIETNAM. Virtual Education Fair/webinar, sponsored by the U.S.
Commercial Service, offers American educational institutions an opportunity to promote their
strengths and explain their offerings to Vietnam-based recruitment agents and education consultants.
The Commercial Specialists at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh
City will invite qualified agents and consultants to listen to your presentation and ask questions in
order to better identify Vietnamese candidates to study at your institution. This VEF is open to
graduate and undergraduate programs, community colleges, and English language schools, but
limited to only six institutions. Fee: $650. Deadline: April 10. For information & registration,
please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36022&InputType=EVENT.
May
5
EXPORT TO MEXICO. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Overview
of Mexico; Leaving the United States; Entering Mexico; Mexico Tariff Schedule; Non-Tariff
Regulations & Restrictions; Trade Promotions & Initiatives; Information Resources. 9:00 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. CST. Fee: $295 (by April 5; $345 thereafter). For information & registration, please see:
www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/export-to-mexico-documentation-procedures#schedule.
May
5
DEEMED EXPORTS. Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. If you employ foreign
nationals, work with foreign subsidiaries, foreign distributors or foreign buyers a U.S. Company
must be aware of and avoid violating the Deemed Export Rule. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20.
For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35970&InputType=EVENT.
May
5
US-ISRAEL BINATIONAL INDUSTRIAL R&D (BIRD) FOUNDATION FUNDING SEMINAR. Event
sponsored by the Madison Region Economic Partnership. Learn about a $1M funding opportunity
for a technology collaboration through the US-Israel Binational Industrial R&D (BIRD) Foundation.
A case study will be presented by recent BIRD funding recipient Virent, as well as an opportunity to
meet with a BIRD representative. 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., MGE Innovation Center, Room 50, 510
Charmany Drive, Madison, WI. No charge; advance registration required. For information &
registration, please e-mail: awilder@madisonregion.org, or call 608/443-1962 by April 28.
May
6
EXPORT TO CANADA. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: An
Overview of Canada; Exporting from the U.S.; Importing into Canada; Special Import & Duty
Reduction Programs; Enforcement – Administrative Monetary Penalties; Other Programs.
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $295 (by April 6; $345 thereafter). For information &
registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/export-to-canada#schedule.
May
6
FEDEX AEROSPACE CLEARANCE WEBINAR: AN OVERVIEW OF EU CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.
Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service and FedEx in advance of the Paris Air Show
(June 15-21), will address the common EU customs regulations aerospace companies face when
exporting to the EU. Topics include: End Use; Dual Use Licensing; ODS; and when relief applies
for Repair and VAT. 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For
information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35940&InputType=EVENT.
May
6
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, provides an
overview of: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
(DFARs); Types of contracts and the required bid format; Audits. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee:
$20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35971&InputType=EVENT.
May
6
VALUATION OF MERCHANDISE SERIES: ROYALTIES AND LICENSING FEES—DUTIABLE OR
NOT? Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will provide an overview of the
basics of royalties and licensing fees in order to help you better understand the potential duty
implications of such payments. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $225 (1 CCS credit). For information
& registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-Valuation-Merchandise-Royalties-Licensing-Fees-Dutiable-Webinar-050615.html.
May
6
GLOBAL MARKET RESEARCH & FINDING INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Workshop sponsored by the
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at College of Lake County. Learn about the many free and
low-cost global market research tools to help you target the best international market opportunities.
Use these tools to learn your product’s potential in a given market, where the best prospects exist for
success, and to find qualified foreign buyers for your business. 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., College of Lake
County, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Room R230, Vernon Hills, Illinois. Fee: $25. For
information & registration, please see:
www.eventbrite.com/e/global-market-research-finding-international-buyers-tickets-14809183667.
May
7
GO GLOBAL & GROW! Wisconsin International Trade Conference sponsored by the Metropolitan
Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association. Topics include: CHINA: A
strategic approach to effectively developing and executing your Chinese marketing plan;
Compliance & corporate strategy; Transportation modes and how they can affect your supply chain
in 2015; Best practices in getting paid – International accounts; Expanding your exports – Skills for
success; Business opportunity updates from around the world. Keynote: Jack Perkowski - Managing
Partner, JFP Holdings (Mr. China – Growing a Billion $ Business in China). 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.,
Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. WTA Members - $149; Nonmembers - $179. For information & registration, please see: www.wisconsintradeconference.org.
May
7
INCOTERMS. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Purpose and Scope
of Incoterms®; Structure of Incoterms®; Obligations and Proof of Completion; Case Studies.
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $295 (by April 7; $345 thereafter). For information &
registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/incoterms-rules#schedule.
May
7
TEXTILE AND APPAREL RULES OF ORIGIN: IN WHICH NATION WAS TRANSFORMATION?
Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will guide you through the maze of rules
of origin applicable to textile and apparel products, Including: non-preferential rules of origin; tariff
shift rules; ad valorem rules; accumulation; origin terminology. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250
(1.5 CCS credits). For information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-Rules-Origin-Textile-Apparel-Transformation-Nation-050715.html.
May
8
CYBER SECURITY. Class sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at College of
Lake County. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., College of Lake County, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue,
Room R230, Vernon Hills, IL. Fee: $15. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-friday-series-tickets-14984123918.
May
9
CHINA’S NEXT CHAPTER: FUTURE GROWTH ENGINE. Kellogg Greater China Business
Conference sponsored by the Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Speakers
and panelists will address what drives China’s next wave of economic growth in three sessions:
Technology and Innovation; Retail and Consumer Market; Sustainability. Keynote: Xuan Yan,
President, Nielsen Greater China. Panelists include: Alex Tze-Pin Cheng, Executive Director/GM,
Baidu US R&D Center; Ning Wang, Head of Business Development, Alipay.com North America, a
Division of Alibaba Group; Satish Gupta, Vice President for Technical Strategy, Lenovo; Allen Lv,
Vice President for LeTV, Head of LeTV Supercar, former head of Infiniti Asia-Pacific; Harry
Kraemer, Clinical Professor, Kellogg School of Management, former CEO, Baxter; Winnie Park,
Executive Vice President, DFS, a Division of LVMH Group; Nathan Stoner, Global Director of
Corporate Development, Cummins; Bill Bosway, Group Vice President, Emerson Climate
Technologies; Winnie Yang, Associate Marketing Director, Procter & Gamble North America;
Leigh Wedell, Chief Sustainability Officer, Paulson Institute; Bill Liu, North America Executive
Director, Hurun Report; Xiangming Wang, Vice President, Goldwind; Feng Xue, Head of China
Practice and Managing Partner, Katten Muchin Shanghai; James Reiman, CEO, Aeroffecient;
Michael Zakkour, Vice President, China/APAC, Tomkins International, and Author, China’s Super
Consumers. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Donald P. Jacobs Center, 2001 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL.
Fees vary. For information & registration, please see:
www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/conference/chinesebusiness/index.html.
May 10 15
CYBER SECURITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO POLAND AND ROMANIA. Executive-
May 10 12
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO TAIWAN FOR RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS. Mission
led mission, organized by the United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to Eastern and Central Europe's
information and communication technology (ICT) security and critical infrastructure protection
markets and to assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and services
to the region. The mission is intended to include representatives from U.S. companies and U.S.
trade associations with members that provide cyber security, critical infrastructure protection, and
emergency management technology equipment and services. Participating firms will gain market
insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the
goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and services to Eastern and Central Europe. The mission
will include customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers,
agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local government officials and
industry leaders; and networking events. The mission also will include a significant regional
component to expand the reach of the companies to at least 10 other potential markets (Bulgaria,
Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Slovenia) in Central and
Eastern Europe. For information & an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35549&InputType=EVENT.
to Taipei organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Products in demand include: Alcoholic beverages; healthy and specialty snacks; edible oils; fresh
and processed fruits and vegetables; meat products; natural and processed dairy products; ready-toserve organic and natural foods; ready-to-use food ingredients and additives. Participants may
receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom product research; Market
briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour; Table-top showcase and
trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company profile; On-site assistance
by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $600 (deadline: February 16). For information &
registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15TFR.
May 11 16
EAST AFRICA TRADE MISSION 2015. The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) is leading a
May 12
SMART SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR SAVVY COMPANIES. Breakfast program sponsored by
multi-sector trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania to assist small to medium sized companies from
the Great Lakes region export products and services to these markets. Mission participants will
receive: Customized one-on-one business appointments with interested distributors, agents and other
prospective business partners set up by the CGLG Africa Trade Office (average 2 – 4 appointments
per day); Brief market overview including industry sector information and target company profiles;
In-country business briefing; Services of CGLG Trade Mission representatives throughout the
mission; Group airport-hotel-airport ground transportation in all three cities; Assistance with hotel
bookings; Assistance with follow-up after the mission. For information & an application (deadline:
March 11), please see: http://www.cglg.org/projects/EAFRICA2015/index.aspx.
the Madison International Trade Association. Speakers include: Professor John McKeller,
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business; Roger Paulson, Customer Service and Sales
Practices Director, University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium; Harry Haney, Associate
Director for Supply Chain Customer Development, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.,
Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI. MITA Members - $25;
Non-members - $40. For information & registration, please see:
http://mitatrade.org/events/details/smart-supply-chain-management-for-savvy-companies.
May 12
GOING INTERNATIONAL: EXPANDING INTO THE GLOBAL MARKET. Seminar sponsored by the
Illinois Technology Association and IDA Ireland. This entertaining, informative and fast-paced
panel discussion is for those focused on international business development in tech. Panelists
include: Justin Finnegan, COO, Gorilla Group; Aurimas Adomavicius, President, Devbridge
Group; Andrew Caravella, Vice President of Marketing, Sprout Social; Mary McEvoy, Vice
President, Emerging Business Division, IDA Ireland. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., TechNexus, 20 North
Wacker Drive, 12th Floor, Chicago. ITA Members – No charge; Non-members - $20. For
information & registration, please see: https://www.illinoistech.org/events/going-international.
May 12
SECONDING EXPATRIATES TO CHINA – LEGAL, TAX AND VISA ISSUES. Webinar, sponsored by
Koehler Group, will provide an understanding of the common visa, tax and employment practices. It
is important for all companies and foreign employees to understand their rights in terms of
contractual agreements, hiring, terminating as well as other employment issues, such as the dangers
to the individual and company should tax evasion occur. 11:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance
registration required. For information & registration, please see:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4381948926079684353.
May 12
SITE VISITS, ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AND VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURES. Webinar, sponsored by
the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide practical guidance on how to handle site visits,
administrative, civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions, and evaluating whether to
voluntarily disclose potential or actual violations to the government. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee:
$20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35960&InputType=EVENT.
May 13 15
BIOTECH JAPAN 2015. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to Tokyo for BIOtech
2015 Japan, Asia’s largest BIO forum & expo. The program showcases cutting-edge advances in
biotech research and developments from around the world. Illinois will showcase its prominent
biotech community and R & D environment to attract biotech and life science companies to invest in
Illinois. This event is an excellent venue for Illinois companies to gain international exposure and
develop potential partnerships and business opportunities with related entities in this region. For
further information, please contact: terry.larocca@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-6035.
May 13
JAPAN’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC FORECAST. Luncheon program
sponsored by the Japan America Society of Chicago and J.P.Morgan. Presentation by Masaaki
Kanno, Managing Director & Head of Japan Economic Research, J.P.Morgan. 11:00 a.m. –
1:30 p.m., Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. JASC Members $50; Non-members - $60. For information & registration, please see:
www.jaschicago.org/events/?ee=143.
May 13
ABC’S OF IMPORTING: THE REAL BASICS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg,
P.A., focuses on the most frequently encountered issues facing importers and offers practical
information on how to protect your company’s interests. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $275 (2 CCS
credits). For information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-Importing-Basics-Importer-Interest-Protect-051315.html.
May 13
CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXPORTING TO CHINA. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial
Service, will address: ITAR and EAR regulatory restrictions on exports to China; How to “know
your customer” in China; How to spot red flags before an export occurs. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Fee: $20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35961&InputType=EVENT.
May 14
ROAD TO C-TPAT CERTIFICATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics
include: C-TPAT Basics; Why C-TPAT?; C-TPAT Mechanics; Validations and Revalidations; CTPAT Maintenance. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $295 (by April 14; $345 thereafter). For
information & registration, please see:
www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/preparing-for-c-tpat#schedule.
May 14
YOUR PLACE OR MINE? INCOTERMS® EXPLAINED. Webinar, sponsored by the Export
Compliance Training Institute, will provide an overview of the Incoterms® 2010, help you better
understand what Incoterms® are (and are not), as well as help you understand how to use them
correctly. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see:
www.learnexportcompliance.com/Webinars/Your-Place-or-Mine-Incoterms%C2%AE-Explained.aspx.
May 16 20
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, & TECHNOLOGIES MISSION TO EGYPT, JORDAN, AND
ISRAEL. Executive-led mission sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, to introduce
representatives from U.S. firms and healthcare related trade associations to the region and to
promote exports of U.S. healthcare products and services. Delegates will receive market briefings
and participate in customized meetings with prospective partners. Targeted sectors include:
Products and services for maternal and child health needs; Medical equipment and supplies,
including diagnostic, monitoring, and imaging equipment; Hospital and outpatient clinic design;
Hospital management; E-health: healthcare management systems/software/network design;
Laboratory and scientific equipment; Products for specialty areas such as oncology, cardiology,
wound care, and plastic surgery; Products and services for implementing quality standards and
accreditation; Robotics; Mobile clinics. For information & an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35264&InputType=EVENT.
May 16 19
FOOD SERVICE BUYERS MISSION AT THE 2015 NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW.
Organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast in
conjunction with the NRA Show, schedule one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified food service
buyers from: Brazil; Canada; China; El Salvador; Guatemala; Haiti; Hong Kong; Japan; Mexico;
South Korea; Vietnam. Chicago. Fee: $150 (by March 13; $225 thereafter until April 3 deadline).
For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/BuyersMissions/G15NRA.
May 18 20
SWEETS AND SNACKS BUYERS MISSION AT THE 2015 SWEETS AND SNACKS EXPO. Organized
May 18 19
AIRPORT SUPPLIERS ROADSHOW TO BRAZIL (RIO DE JANEIRO & SÃO PAULO). Organized by
May 19
EXPORT DOCUMENTATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include:
by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast in conjunction with the
National Confectioners Association, schedule one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified buyers from:
Brazil; Chile; China; Germany; Guatemala; Hong Kong; Japan; South Korea; Taiwan; United
Kingdom. Chicago. Fee: $150 (by March 18; $225 thereafter until April 7 deadline). For
information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/BuyersMissions/G15NCA.
the U.S. Department of Commerce, the roadshow aims to introduce U.S. airport suppliers and their
technology to the Brazilian market. The program includes meetings with industry experts, technical
site visits to Rio and São Paulo Airports and one-on-one meetings with potential agents, distributors
and partners. Participation is limited to 10 U.S. companies, and all applicants will be evaluated on a
first-come basis. The deadline for the application is April 3rd, 2015. For further information,
please see: http://www.export.gov/brazil/contactus/eg_br_077109.asp.
Structuring Export Sales to Foreign Markets; Negotiating Your Contract and Meeting Its Terms;
Incoterms® 2010, Product Transportation & Risk of Loss; Customs & Tariff Planning
Considerations; Export Controls; Freight Forwarders, Packing and Transportation; Export
Documentation. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $495 (by April 19; $545 thereafter). For
information & registration, please see:
www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/export-documentation-seminar.
May 19
COMPLIANCE AT TRADE SHOWS. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will show a
company how to prepare its employees for the export issues that will arise and are unique to Trade
Shows. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35972&InputType=EVENT.
May 20 22
DUTY DRAWBACK SPECIALIST PROGRAM. Workshop, sponsored by the Global Trade Academy,
May 20
LETTERS OF CREDIT. Webinar sponsored by the Global Trade Academy. Topics include:
leads to the Certified Drawback Specialist designation. This course will provide you with a detailed
understanding of the duty drawback program: Each type of drawback will be reviewed in detail, with
examples and exercises on filing claims and getting approved for accelerated payments; Drawback
regulations in 19 CFR 191 will be thoroughly covered; and a course exam will demonstrate the
participant’s ability to establish their company’s duty drawback program. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Holiday Inn Elk Grove, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove, IL. Fee: $1,995. For information &
registration, please see:
https://globaltradeacademy.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse?courseid=2875.
Introduction/The Payment Decision; Letters of Credit as a Method of Payment; Letters of Credit
Procedure; Types of Letters of Credit; Special Types of Letters of Credit; Uniform Customs and
Practice 600 & Commercial and ISBP; Export Transaction Review; Import Letters of Credit; Case
Study; Non-Traditional Payment Methods. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $495 (by April 20;
$545 thereafter). For information & registration, please see:
www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/letters-of-credit#agenda.
May 20
SECONDING EXPATRIATES TO CHINA – LEGAL, TAX AND VISA ISSUES. Webinar, sponsored by
Koehler Group, will provide an understanding of the common visa, tax and employment practices. It
is important for all companies and foreign employees to understand their rights in terms of
contractual agreements, hiring, terminating as well as other employment issues, such as the dangers
to the individual and company should tax evasion occur. 11:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance
registration required. For information & registration, please see:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4381948926079684353.
May 20
DEVELOPING A CORPORATE EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (EMCP).
Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will indicate what points an EMCP should
cover, best practices on how to roll out procedures on the ground, and how to make this document
relevant in your company. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration, please
see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35962&InputType=EVENT.
May 21
LETTER OF CREDIT DISCREPANCIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will
provide practical, step-by-step guidance and tips for minimizing discrepancies in international letters
of credit. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35851&InputType=EVENT.
May 21
ANTIDUMPING 101: MINIMIZING RISK, MAXIMIZING COMPLIANCE. Webinar, sponsored by
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will show you how to prepare for potential AD threats, protect
your bottom line and effectively manage the compliance risks resulting from AD duties and sourcing
difficulties. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see:
www.strtrade.com/events-Antidumping-Minimizing-Risk-Maximizing-Compliance-101-052115.html.
May 22
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include:
International Logistics Partners; Securing Your International Supply Chain; Ocean Bills of Lading
and Common Carrier’s Obligations Toward the Shipper; Ocean Transportation; Air Waybills of
Lading; Air Freight Transportation; Insurance; Incoterms® 2010 Product Transportation & Risk of
Loss. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $495 (by April 22; $545 thereafter). For information &
registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/international-logistics.
May 26
OPPORTUNITIES IN EL SALVADOR: INDIVIDUAL EXPORT COUNSELING. The Senior Commercial
Specialist from the U.S. Commercial Service office in El Salvador, Lidia Sosa, will be in Chicago to
meet one-on-one with firms interested in accessing the El Salvador market. Ms. Sosa is especially
knowledgeable on opportunities for U.S. exporters in the following sectors: travel and tourism;
education/student recruitment; hotel and restaurant equipment; medical equipment; pharmaceuticals;
and cosmetics. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 200 West Adams Street, Suite 2450, Chicago. To schedule an
appointment, please contact: haley.pitonyak@trade.gov.
May 28
GO GLOBAL IN THE DIGITAL AGE! TAKING ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET. Luncheon
program sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville. Presentation by Laurel Delaney, entrepreneur, author (Exporting Essentials: Selling
Products and Services to the World Successfully), speaker, educator, blogger and columnist. 12:00 –
2:00 p.m., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Barnard Birger Hall, Edwardsville, IL. Fee:
$15. For information & registration, please see: http://www.siue.edu/business/itc/events.shtml.
May 31 June 2
MCC AND DOC ENERGY SECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO TANZANIA. The
United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and the Department of Commerce’s
(DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) are organizing the Joint Millennium Challenge
Corporation and Department of Commerce Energy Sector Business Development Mission to Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania. The mission will focus on U.S. firms in the energy sector, including oil, gas, and
renewables that can help Tanzania and neighboring countries develop and manage energy resources
and systems and build out their power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Mission
participants will range from fully integrated energy solutions companies to equipment, technology
and ancillary service providers. In addition, organizations such as project developers and those
seeking to supply complementary services are eligible for participation. For information and an
application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36020&InputType=EVENT.
June 1 2
MINING SECTOR TRADE MISSION TO ZACATECAS, MEXICO. The U.S Commercial Service
June 2
TEMPORARILY MOVING GOODS & TOOLS ACROSS THE [CANADIAN] BORDER. Webinar,
Monterrey is coordinating with the Energy Team and the State of Zacatecas to organize this business
development mission. The mission will promote U.S. exports to Mexico by helping export-ready
U.S. companies launch or increase their business in this best prospect sector: Mining Equipment and
Mining Services. Participating firms will gain market information, make business and government
contacts, solidify business strategies, and/or advance specific projects. In each of these targeted
sectors, participating U.S. companies will meet with pre-screened local partners, agents, distributors,
representatives, and licensees. The agenda will also include meetings with high-level local
government officials, networking opportunities, country briefings, and seminars. For information &
an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35789&InputType=EVENT.
sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, addresses the process to move equipment and tools into
Canada successfully and return them back to the U.S. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance
registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36024&InputType=EVENT.
June 8 9
FOOD & BEVERAGE BUYERS MISSION AT THE 2015 FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE CONNECT
SHOW. Organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast, this
mission at the FMI Connect show provides an opportunity to meet with international buyers selected
based on their interest in sourcing a broad range of products and representing a variety of key retail
channels in their respective markets. Products of interest include: Bakery products; Better-for-you
products; Beverages; Convenience products; Confectionery; Dairy products; Deli products; Ethnic
and specialty foods; Frozen foods; Meat and poultry; Mixes and retail ingredients; Natural and
organic products; Prepared foods; Snacks. Chicago. Fee: $150 (by April 7; $225 thereafter until
April 28 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/BuyersMissions/G15FMI.
June 10
THINK ASIA, THINK HONG KONG. Conference sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council with the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. The first ever
Midwest program of its kind connecting those involved in U.S Exports, Selling to China,
Technology, Chinese Outbound Investment, and Finance. At the heart of Asia and on the doorstep
of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong is the place for businesspeople from around the world to
realize opportunities through partnerships, innovation and creativity. This one-day conference
brings together business leaders and practitioners from Hong Kong, mainland China and North
America for sharing insights and experience, networking and business matching activities. Hong
Kong’s special relationship with both mainland China and North America, as well as its status as
Asia’s international trade and financial center, make it the ideal platform for North American
companies seeking new markets and business opportunities in Asia and China. Attendees will
include: Corporate leaders; Small and medium-sized businesses; Service providers and
intermediaries; Economists, academics and opinion leaders. McCormick Place West, Chicago.
Limited seating; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.thinkasiathinkhk.com/2015/en/index.html.
June 14 17
QUÉBEC TRADE MISSION 2015. The Council of Great Lakes Governors is leading a multi-sector
trade mission to Montréal, Canada. The mission is being held in conjunction with the Governors’
and Premiers’ Leadership Summit that will be held in Québec City from June 12-14, 2015. The goal
of this mission is to assist small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
region to export products and services to this exciting market. For information & an application
(deadline: April 9), please see: http://www.cglg.org/media/1479/cglg-canada-mission-flyer.pdf.
June 15 21
PARIS AIR SHOW. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce &
June 16 19
EXPO PACK [MEXICO CITY]. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of
June 18 26
TRADE MISSION TO MOZAMBIQUE, KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA. The U. S. Department of
June 21 26
TRADE MISSION TO CENTRAL AMERICA. Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this
July
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO EL SALVADOR FOR RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE. Mission to San
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Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to Paris for the Paris Air
Show, the largest exhibition in the world serving the aviation industry. As a key event for the
aviation sector, this show provides an opportunity for Illinois companies to meet all the main
industry players, seize new business opportunities, present expertise and innovations to the world
and forge technology partnerships throughout the weeklong airshow. For further information, please
contact: iwona.bochenska@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-6029.
Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to Mexico
City for EXPO PACK, showcasing the latest solutions in packaging and processing machinery,
materials, containers, and other related goods and services. This event offers direct access to the
packing and processing industries in Latin America, attracting approximately 29,000 customers from
over 30 countries, and more than 1,000 company exhibitors from over 20 countries. For further
information, please contact kelsey.schrenk@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-8531.
Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing a Trade Mission which will be led by a
senior executive of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The mission is designed to help U.S.
firms find business partners and sell equipment and services. Target sectors holding high potential
for U.S exporters include: Transportation Infrastructure and Equipment; Energy Equipment and
Services; Agricultural Equipment. Participants will receive: one-on-one business appointments with
pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with national
and regional government officials, chambers of commerce, and business groups; and networking
receptions. For information, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35419&InputType=EVENT.
mission is being held in conjunction with the Trade Americas - Opportunities in Central America
Conference in Guatemala. Trade mission participants will attend the Conference on June 22.
Following the morning session of the conference, trade mission participants will participate in oneon-one consultations with U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) Commercial Officers
and/or Economic/Commercial Officers from the following U.S. Embassies in the region: Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Nicaragua. The following day, June 23, trade
mission participants will engage in business-to-business appointments with companies in Guatemala.
A limited number of trade mission participants will then travel to either, El Salvador, Honduras,
Costa Rica, Belize, or Nicaragua (choosing only one market) for optional additional business-tobusiness appointments. Each business-to-business appointment will be with a pre-screened potential
buyer, agent, distributor or joint-venture partner. The mission is open to U.S. companies from a
cross-section of industries with growing potential in Central America, but is focused on U.S.
companies in best prospect sectors such as: safety and security equipment; automotive parts/service
equipment; food processing & packing equipment; renewable energy technologies; and hotel and
restaurant equipment. For information and an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35618&InputType=EVENT.
Salvador organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom product
research; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour; Tabletop showcase and trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company profile;
On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by March 5; $600
thereafter until April 16 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/M15ETM.
July 12 14
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO HONG KONG FOR FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS. Mission organized
July 14 17
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO NORTHERN CHINA FOR FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS. Mission to
July 19 22
BIO WORLD CONGRESS 2015 [MONTREAL]. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois
Aug. 1 3
MEDICAL FAIR CHENNAI. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce &
Aug. 11 13
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO MEXICO FOR PRIVATE LABEL AND RETAIL PRODUCTS.
Aug. 11 13
AQUATECH 2015 [NEW DELHI]. The Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of
by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast. Participants may
receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom product research; Market
briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour; Table-top showcase and
trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company profile; On-site assistance
by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by March 11; $600 thereafter until April
22 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15HFS.
Shenyang and Beijing organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export
Northeast. Participants may receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom
product research; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour;
Table-top showcase and trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company
profile; On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by March 11;
$600 thereafter until April 22 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://eweb.foodexport.org/eweb/ProfilePage.aspx?WebCode=CSCEventInfoSC&Site=MIATCO&
evt_key=3f3b54df-6978-48db-bd7d-f280f551485c.
Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois
firms to Montreal for the 2015 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
The event is expected to draw more than 1,200 high-profile scientists, executives, investors and
government officials to discuss trends in bio-based products, partnerships and financing
opportunities. This trade show will allow Illinois participants to showcase their latest technologies,
bio-based products and research, as well as receive ongoing logistical assistance, market research
and support. For further information, please contact: tom.hagle@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-4959.
Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to Chennai, India.
Medical Fair Chennai is India’s premier hospital needs and equipment expo, bringing the latest,
appropriate and affordable technologies under one roof for the benefit of all hospitals and physicians
setting up group practices. This trade show will provide Illinois companies with an opportunity to
showcase their products and services to industry-related professionals from around the globe. For
further information, please contact: terry.larocca@illinois.gov, or call 312/814-6035.
Mission to Mexico City organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export
Northeast. Participants may receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom
product research; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour;
Table-top showcase and trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company
profile; On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by April 7; $600
thereafter until May 19 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15MXS.
Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for qualified Illinois firms to New
Delhi, India, for India’s leading water technology event. Participants will showcase the latest
products and innovations. Because of the great potential the Indian market offers to water
technology companies, this show will attract leaders in the water industry from all across India and
the world. The 2015 show is expected to attract about 7,000 visitors and decision makers, rendering
this a prime opportunity for Illinois companies to showcase their products to the industry leaders
from around the world. For further information, please contact: terry.larocca@illinois.gov, or call
312/814-6035.
Aug. 25 26
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO KOREA FOR SPECIALTY AND NATURAL PRODUCTS. Mission to
Sep. 1 4
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION (AIMEX). The Office of Trade &
Sep. 9 10
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO CANADA FOR SPECIALTY AND NATURAL PRODUCTS. Mission to
Sep. 13 21
TRADE WINDS - SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this
Sep. 13 16
U.S. INDUSTRY PROGRAM AT THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY CONFERENCE.
Seoul organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom product
research; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour; Tabletop showcase and trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company profile;
On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by April 20; $600
thereafter until June 1 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15KTM.
Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, is organizing a mission for
qualified Illinois firms to Sydney for AIMEX, the most important mining exhibition in Australia and
the Asia Pacific region. AIMEX 2013 attracted 178 international exhibitors from 19 countries and
nearly 13,000 visitors attended. As Illinois’ fifth largest export market, this show offers an excellent
environment for Illinois companies to develop potential partnerships and business opportunities with
related entities in this region. For further information, please contact: terry.larocca@illinois.gov, or
call 312/814-6035.
Toronto organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers; Pre-event custom product
research; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail store tour; Tabletop showcase and trade reception; Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing company profile;
On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by May 6; $600
thereafter until June 17 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/M15CNT.
trade mission to Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania
will include the Trade Winds - Sub-Saharan Africa business forum in Johannesburg, South Africa on
September 16-18, 2015. U.S. trade mission members will participate in the Trade Winds – SubSaharan Africa business forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is also open to U.S. companies
not participating in the trade mission. Trade mission participants may also choose to participate in
their choice of trade mission stops based on recommendations from the U.S. Foreign & Commercial
Service (USFCS), including in Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa
and Tanzania. Each trade mission stop will include one-on-one business appointments with prescreened potential buyers, agents, distributors or joint-venture partners. Trade mission participants
participating in the Trade Winds – Sub-Saharan Africa business forum may attend regional and
industry-specific sessions and consultations with USFCS Senior Commercial Officers and other
government officials representing the Sub-Saharan Africa region during the business forum in
Johannesburg, South Africa. For additional information, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35652&InputType=EVENT.
The United States Department of Commerce’s (DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA),
with participation from the U.S. Departments of Energy and State, is organizing the 8th Annual U.S.
Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, to be
held in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA General Conference is the premier global meeting of civil
nuclear policymakers and typically attracts senior officials and industry representatives from all 162
Member States. The U.S. Industry Program is part of the DOC-led Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative, a
U.S. Government effort to help U.S. civil nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial
civil nuclear opportunities around the world. The purpose of the program is to help the U.S. nuclear
industry promote its services and technologies to an international audience, including senior energy
policymakers from current and emerging markets as well as IAEA staff. For information & an
application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35783&InputType=EVENT.
Sep. 21 22
EAR & OFAC CONTROLS. Seminar, sponsored by the Export Compliance Training Institute,
Sep. 21 28
U.S. EDUCATION MISSION TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. The U.S.
Sep. 23 24
ITAR DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS. Seminar, sponsored by the Export Compliance Training
Sep. 29
EVOLVING EXPORT CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT. Program hosted by the:
provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education
on export control regulations administered by the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce & Treasury.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites, 198 East Delaware Place, Chicago,
IL. Fee: $1,075. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.learnexportcompliance.com/Seminars/Seminar-Schedule/Chicago-2015.aspx.
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing an education mission to
Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom (UK) with an optional stop to France. This trade mission
emphasizes U.S. higher education, focusing on undergraduate programs and community colleges.
Institutions seeking to participate should be accredited by a recognized accreditation body listed in
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Accrediting Council for Education and
Training (ACCET), in the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA), or any
accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The mission will include student
fairs organized by EducationUSA, individualized meetings in the selected markets, U.S. Embassy
briefings, site visits, and networking events. Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, London, and Paris are the
cities targeted for recruiting students to the United States. For information, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35679&InputType=EVENT.
Institute, provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth
education on export control regulations administered by the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce &
Treasury. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites, 198 East Delaware Place,
Chicago, IL. Fee: $1,075. For information & registration, please see:
http://www.learnexportcompliance.com/Seminars/Seminar-Schedule/Chicago-2015.aspx.
Illinois District Export Council; International Trade Association of Greater Chicago; U.S.
Commercial Service Chicago. Sponsors include: Livingston International; Alston+Bird LLP; MB
Financial Bank; Trade Compliance Solutions. Topics include: Overview of Current Defense Trade
Controls; Export Control Reform; Financing Defense Exports; Jurisdiction & Classification; FCPA
& OFAC; Automation: Essential Software and Record Keeping Requirements; Practical Tips;
Industry Panel on Best Practices. Keynote: Craig Healy, Director, Export Enforcement
Coordination Center, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Washington, D.C. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Reception follows), Embassy Suites O’Hare – Rosemont,
5500 North River Road, Rosemont, IL. Members of hosting & sponsoring organization - $275 (by
September 15; $325 thereafter); Non-members - $325 (by September 15; $375 thereafter). For
information & registration, please see: http://calendar.itagc.org/docs/ITAGC_Calendar_6921.pdf;
e-mail: rsvp@itagc.org, or call 773/725-1106.
Oct. 18 19
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO SINGAPORE FOR RETAIL AND FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS.
Mission organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: Buyer/Seller introductions and scheduled meetings; Distribution analysis
or importation analysis; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail
store tour; Table-top showcase and trade reception; Free product promotion and background checks
on leads; On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by June 15;
$600 thereafter until July 27 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15FRS.
Oct. 19 23
CERTIFIED CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM. Certificate program, sponsored by the
Oct. 20 21
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO THE PHILIPPINES FOR RETAIL AND FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS.
Oct. 22 23
FOCUSED TRADE MISSION TO CAMBODIA FOR RETAIL AND FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS.
Mar.
EDUCATION MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA, GHANA, AND COTE D’IVOIRE. The U.S. Department
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Global Trade Academy, has been developed to offer companies the opportunity to train multiple key
personnel together to ensure a systematic approach is taken to properly classify all product lines.
The Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) is the only program offered in the U.S. and overseas
that covers the entire Harmonized System (HS), and offers a testing plan to confirm your knowledge
and understanding of classifying merchandise. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Holiday Inn Elk Grove, 1000
Busse Road, Elk Grove, IL. Fee: $2,995. For information & registration, please see:
https://globaltradeacademy.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse?courseid=2847.
Mission organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: Buyer/Seller introductions and scheduled meetings; Distribution analysis
or importation analysis; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail
store tour; Table-top showcase and trade reception; Free product promotion and background checks
on leads; On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by June 15;
$600 thereafter until July 27 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15FRSI.
Mission organized by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Food Export Northeast.
Participants may receive: Buyer/Seller introductions and scheduled meetings; Distribution analysis
or importation analysis; Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service and retail
store tour; Table-top showcase and trade reception; Free product promotion and background checks
on leads; On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-market Representative. Fee: $400 (by June 15;
$600 thereafter until July 27 deadline). For information & registration, please see:
https://www1.foodexport.org/ProgramsAndActivities/FocusedTradeMissions/G15FRSII.
of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing an education mission to South
Africa and Ghana, with an optional stop in Cote d'Ivoire. Department of Commerce is partnering
with the Department of State’s EducationUSA Advising Centers. This trade mission is designed to
be led by a senior Department of Commerce official and the emphasis will be on U.S. higher
education, focusing on, in order of importance, community colleges, undergraduate and graduate
programs. For information and an application, please see:
http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=35354&InputType=EVENT.
About the Sponsoring Organizations…
Founded in December 1977, The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC) was incorporated in
January 1979 as an Illinois not-for-profit, voluntary business association dedicated to promoting international commerce
in all its forms by providing a forum for the exchange of practical information and insight within the international
business community. Annual membership dues are: Individual - $150; Consular/Diplomatic - $75 (up to 3 members);
Academic/Faculty - $200 (up to 8 designated faculty members); Student from a participating academic institution - $25;
Regular student - $50; Associate/Non-resident (more than 150 miles from O'Hare International Airport) - $50; Retired/Job
Transition - $50; Corporate (up to 8 designated members) - $300. For a Membership Application, please call 773/7251106; e-mail: info@itagc.org; or visit: www.itagc.org.
The Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
(DCEO) is the State of Illinois’ lead international advocate in promoting job retention and creation in Illinois through
International Trade and Investment. The OTI motto of offering assistance to the business community by being “State
Focused – Globally Connected” is accomplished through a three-tier international network consisting of: International
Trade/NAFTA Opportunity Centers regionally located throughout Illinois to provide local export training; Statewide
counseling and assistance provided through the OTI Chicago headquarters’ staff; and foreign State of Illinois Regional
Trade Offices providing in-country assistance for Illinois businesses. To contact the OTI of DCEO, please call 312/8142828 or visit: www.illinoisbiz.biz/bus/ito/index.html.
The U.S. Export Assistance Center Chicago is part of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce
and is committed to assisting U.S. firms in realizing their export potential. We do this by providing expert counseling and
advice, information on markets abroad, international contacts and advocacy services. The U.S. Export Assistance Centers
in Chicago, Peoria, Libertyville and Rockford are part of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Around the world, the 1,400 men and women of the Commercial Service promote and protect U.S. business interests
abroad. The Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States offer a full range of export programs and services
under one roof. Here in Chicago, we are co-located with the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Export-Import
Bank to provide export financing assistance to companies in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. To contact the U.S.
Export Assistance Center, please call 312/353-8040 or visit: www.buyusa.gov/uppermidwest.
Comprised of 27 volunteers appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the Illinois District Export Council supports,
assists and advises the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago in its mission to increase the exports of the United States. For
further information, please see: http://export.gov/illinois/ildistrictexportcouncil/eg_us_il_022908.asp.
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