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Sacramento Regional
Center for International Trade Development
Seminars, Events and Workshops...
The Sacramento
Regional CITD offers up to 30 seminars per year on topics related to global
commerce. The seminars and workshops train business personnel in
importing/exporting basics, conducting market research, developing foreign
agents and distributors, trade financing, freight forwarding, legal issues,
trade regulations and documentary requirements.
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International Trade Finance: Methods of Payment
(printable flyer)
This seminar will cover the various
methods of payment for export and import transactions, the different
benefits and the associated risks. Participants will learn about
letters of credit and the respective differences between revocable,
irrevocable, confirmed and special types of credits like
transferable letters of credit, commercial terms, insuring against
possible risks, export financing, and addressing the foreign
currency and exchange risks. Also an overview of SBA’s Export
Working Capital Program will be provided.
Fee: TBD
Dates: February 2012
Location:
Center for International Trade Development: 1410
Ethan Way, Room 205, Sacramento, CA 95825
To
register,
contact the Center for International Trade Development at
916.563.3200 or
domingd@losrios.edu |
Start Your Own
Import/Export Business
(printable
flyer)
Do you want to own a
business where you can travel to foreign countries – tax deductible?
Learn how to research what US products outside the US are in demand
now. Explore ways to find an international buyer and supplier. Also
learn what free local resources are available to start or expand
your international business.
Fee: TBD
Dates: February 2012
Location:
Center for International Trade Development: 1410
Ethan Way, Room 205, Sacramento, CA 95825
To
register,
contact the Center for International Trade Development at
916.563.3200 or
domingd@losrios.edu |
Advanced Management of an Import/Export
Business
(printable
flyer)
This workshop offers a
hands on approach to conducting market research. Identifying
prospective customers and untapped markets. How to gain insight into
global trade activities of a target country. Learn how culture
impacts your business strategy, negotiating to penetrate cultural
barriers. Discussion also includes tools that facilitate
international trade transactions such as using contract
manufacturing, NAFTA and other trade agreements. Prerequisite:
Import/Export Business class or two years of experience in importing
and/or exporting.
Prerequisite: Start Your Own Import/Export Business seminar and/or
previous import/export experience.
Fee: TBD
Dates: February 2012
Location: Center for International Trade
Development: 1410 Ethan Way, Room 205, Sacramento, CA 95825
To
register,
contact the Center for International Trade Development at
916.563.3200 or
domingd@losrios.edu |
STEP Trade Mission: WorldBEX
March 14-18, 2012 | Manilla, Philippines, Singapore
WORLDBEX or the Philippine World Building and Construction
Exposition is Asia's biggest and most attended construction
exposition. It has become an indispensable source of information and
technology for the past 16 years. The trade show is expected to
attract 130,000 visitors.
Products and Services
Products and services at WorldBEX include architectural services,
building products and services, engineering services, green building
products, building materials, controls and other products and
services.
Exclusive Benefits for California Companies
California STEP will work in partnership with the U.S. Foreign and
Commercial Service to create a bundle of export promotion services
to help California companies access opportunities in Asia to fulfill
its growing demand for physical infrastructure, which include:
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Participation at the WORLDBEX trade show with discounts for
exhibition space
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Matchmaking services in Philippines with potential buyers
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Matchmaking meetings and commercial briefing in Singapore
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Trade
booth and matchmaker services stipend of up to $2,500
To register for this event, please register at http://www.californiastep.org/registration.
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STEP Trade Mission:
Made in
America – Native American Products Trade Mission
May 18-28, 2012 | Germany & Italy
About Karl May Festival
and CHIBIMART
Karl May Festival is the one of the largest events of its type and
promotes Native American arts and crafts, and culture. The event
attracts 30,000 visitors annually and is held in Radebeul, Germany,
a town close to Dresden.
Products and Services
This
trade mission is designed to promote mainly Native American crafts,
fashion accessories, semi-precious stones and artisan products.
Exclusive Benefits for California Native Americans
California Native American artisans and producers will participate
in the Karl May Festival in Germany and CHIBIMART in Milan. The
trade promotion activities will be held in Radebeul, Germany. Karl
May Festival attracts 30,000 visitors annually, making this an
excellent venue to promote and sell Native American products from
May 18-21, 2012.
Companies will also have the opportunity to participate and exhibit
within a Native American branded pavilion in the CHIBIMART trade
show in Milan, Italy from May 25-28, 2012. Activities will include
matchmaking and Gold Key services in Italy and Germany as part of
the trade mission component.
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Eligible California companies qualify for an exhibition rebate of up
to $2,500
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Matchmaking meetings – working with the U.S. Commercial Service and
other marketing firms to arrange pre-qualified, screened meetings in
advance of your arrival.
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Native American international trade specialists from the California
Indian Manpower Consortium will provide pre and post mission and
show support for participants and in country trade mission hosting
support in Germany and Italy.
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And
much more!
To register for this event, please register at http://www.californiastep.org/registration.
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STEP Trade Mission:
Intersolar - North America
July 10-12, 2012 | San Francisco, CA
Intersolar is the world’s leading exhibition
series for the solar industry. Intersolar North America takes place
annually in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. In 2011, it attracted
around 1,600 visitors from nearly 80 countries and 834 solar
exhibitors from 26 countries. Intersolar focuses on photovoltaics
and solar thermal technologies and the market in North America.
Intersolar is an event where solar innovators and dealmakers meet to
discuss the trends shaping the industry and personally have a look
at the latest innovations for the solar industry. Networking events
and evening receptions provide the many forums to lay the foundation
for the solar industry’s next major deal.
Products and Services
Products and services at Intersolar include PV Cells and Modules
(Distributors, Service Providers, Project Planners, System
Integrators, Manufacturers); Balance of Systems; Components,
Mounting and Tracking Systems; Solar Thermal; and Wafers, Materials
and Equipment.
Exclusive Benefits for California Companies
California Solar Energy companies are eligible to participate in
Intersolar North America in July 2012 in partnership with the U.S.
Commercial Service and Team California. Activities will include
matchmaking meetings with inbound foreign buyers coming to the show
in San Francisco.
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Eligible California companies qualify for trade show and matchmaker
services rebates of up to $2,500
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Matchmaking meetings – working with the U.S. Commercial Service and
other marketing firms to arrange pre-qualified, screened meetings
during, before and immediately after the trade show.
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And
much more
To register for this event, please register at http://www.californiastep.org/registration.
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