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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118
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SUMMARY:2023 Cosmoprof Asia
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to exhibit within the USA Pavilion at 2023 Cosmoprof in Hong Kong. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nRegister Your Interest to Participate HERE. \nContact Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2023-cosmoprof-asia/
LOCATION:Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Cosmetics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231121
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230921T210533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T182255Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Fintech Mission
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to participate in 2023 FinTech Mission to Japan and Singapore with an optional stop in South Korea. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nContact Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2023-fintech-mission/
LOCATION:Japan\, Singapore\, South Korea
CATEGORIES:ICT and Digital Economy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230731T225458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T223329Z
UID:58377-1699833600-1700179199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:MEDICA 2023 CEO Program
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to participate in the US Commercial Service’s CEO Program at MEDICA 2023. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nContact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/medica-2023-ceo-program/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230829T183954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T161721Z
UID:58416-1699747200-1700179199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to register for the US Commercial Service’s  US Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland. Accepted California small businesses that qualify may receive STEP funding to significantly reduce participation fees. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\n\nContact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/aerospace-and-defense-trade-mission-to-romania-poland/
LOCATION:Romania and Poland
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230718T200528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T161325Z
UID:58349-1694995200-1695772799@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Mission 2023
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to register for the Cybersecurity Mission to Taiwan\, South Korea and Japan. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more. \nContact Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/cybersecurity-mission-2023/
LOCATION:Taiwan\, South Korea\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230718T200239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T183017Z
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SUMMARY:USCS Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is supporting up to 10 California small businesses to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USCS) Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico and Business Opportunities in the America’s Conference. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nOnce you have been approved by USCS\, please apply for the California STEP program HERE. (select Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico from the list of events) \nContact Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/uscs-trade-mission-to-canada-and-mexico/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, Canada\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:All Sectors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230713T151726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T225525Z
UID:58277-1693872000-1694131199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Green Expo Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to register their interest to exhibit within the California Pavilion at 2023 Green Expo in Mexico City. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nRegister Your Interest to Participate HERE. \nContact Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/green-expo-mexico/
LOCATION:Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
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SUMMARY:Infosecurity 2023 
DESCRIPTION:Join the California Pavilion at the 2023 Infosecurity trade show! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion at a significantly reduced cost. Join the CA Pavilion to elevate your business with key decision makers and buyers in the information and cyber security industry. The show is one of the few selected U.S. Government official partnership programs and it is the ideal venue to further U.S. cyber tech business development in the UK and Europe. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 5 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion:\nMariana.Guevara@gobiz.ca.gov and Emily.Desai@gobiz.ca.gov\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: christine.kratz@rxglobal.com \nPlease review the flyer to learn more.\nTo Register\, visit our STEP grant registration portal. Select “STEP Event” as the application type\, then select “Infosecurity” from the list of events.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/infosecurity-2023/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230124T181426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T185819Z
UID:50455-1687132800-1687737599@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Paris Airshow 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the California Pavilion at the 2023 Paris Airshow! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Paris Airshow. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. Paris Airshow provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the global aerospace and defense market. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 10 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana Dominguez\nContact for the A&D Market Intelligence: Jason Sproule\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: Nicole Sherwood \nPlease review the flyer and contact Diana Dominguez to learn more.\nTo Register\, visit our STEP grant registration portal. Select “STEP Event” as the application type\, then select “Paris Airshow” from the list of events.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/paris-airshow-2023/
LOCATION:Le Bourget Parc des Expositions\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20230228T155449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T155756Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmoprof Bologna 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the California Pavilion at the 2023 Cosmoprof Bologna trade show! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will provide $3\,000 in funding to five (5) eligible California small businesses to exhibit at Cosmoprof Bologna. Join the California Pavilion to elevate your business with pavilion build out\, trade support services\, and international buyer matchmaking. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to five (5) STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Mariana.Guevara@gobiz.ca.gov\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: kimberly@caltradealliance.org \nPlease review the flyer to learn more.\nTo Register\, visit our STEP grant registration portal. Select “STEP Event” as the application type\, then select “Cosmoprof Bologna” from the list of events.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/cosmoprof-bologna-2023/
LOCATION:Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cosmetics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20220909T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T175006Z
UID:47096-1678492800-1679183999@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Japan Trade Mission & World Smart Energy Week (Waitlist Open until November 30\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is planning an in-person clean energy trade mission to Japan from March 11-18\, 2023. The trade mission will be co-led by California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis and GO-Biz Director Dee Dee Myers and will anchor around the World Smart Energy Week trade show in Tokyo. The trade show exhibition cost will be subsidized by the California STEP program for eligible small businesses. Approved trade mission participants who are eligible for the STEP program may have the opportunity to co-exhibit at the California Pavilion at the trade show and promote their products and services to the Japanese market. Space is limited to eight small businesses and will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease review the flyer and contact Henan Li to learn more.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/japan-trade-mission-world-smart-energy-week/
LOCATION:Tokyo/Osaka\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20220929T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T190216Z
UID:47133-1678406400-1679011199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Trade Winds ASEAN
DESCRIPTION:Details: Access ASEAN: Exploring Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia and Beyond. Join this mission in Bangkok\, Thailand for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service\, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from over 20 countries in Southeast Asia and surrounding markets\, exciting conference programming\, and plenty of networking. Qualified U.S. businesses may customize their experience with optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers\, agents\, distributors\, or joint-venture partners in the land as well as Singapore\, Philippines\, Vietnam\, Indonesia\, and Malaysia. \nCalifornia STEP program will support up to 10 STEP-eligible small businesses to participate in this trade mission. Pre-registration with U.S Commercial Service and passed U.S Commercial Service vetting is required. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the Trade Mission: Jim Mayfield  Jim.Mayfield@trade.gov\nContract for the STEP program: Henan Li henan.li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/trade-winds-asean/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand (Mission stop options: Singapore\, Philippines\, Vietnam\, Indonesia\, Malaysia)
CATEGORIES:All Sectors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20221011T160649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T160649Z
UID:47165-1677542400-1678060799@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Avalon 2023 California Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:Details: Join the California Pavilion at Avalon 2023! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Avalon 2023. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. Avalon 2023 provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the Australian aerospace and defense market. It is supported by the Australian Defense Force\, the Royal Australian Air Force\, and the Defense Material Organization of the Department of Defense. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 8 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov\nContact for the Australia Market Intelligence: Jason.Sproule@trade.gov\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: MikeP@kallman.com
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/avalon-2023-california-pavilion/
LOCATION:Avalon\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20220929T145153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T190135Z
UID:47126-1676937600-1677110399@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:China Clean Beauty Product Showcase and Seminar
DESCRIPTION:China is currently the second largest cosmetics market globally and the top destination for U.S. cosmetics exports. It is estimated the Chinese beauty and personal care market will be worth more than $78 billion by 2025. Sophisticated consumers and increasing awareness of the skin-aging effects of pollution are driving more Chinese shoppers to opt for natural and organic personal care products. Join this event to learn more about this highly attractive market and to pitch your clean beauty products virtually to distributors across mainland China and Hong Kong. Program Benefits: \n\nU.S. brands will take part in a marketing campaign featuring well-known Chinese social media influencers.\nU.S. brands will be highlighted in a digital brochure sent to distributors and buyers across mainland China and Hong Kong.\nPitch your products virtually and participate in seamless follow-up meetings with buyers and distributors.\n\nCalifornia STEP program will support up to 10 STEP-eligible small businesses to participate in this event. Pre-registration with U.S Commercial Service and passed U.S Commercial Service vetting is required.  Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the event: Cindy Ma  Cindy.Ma@trade.gov \nContact for the STEP program: Henan Li henan.li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/china-clean-beauty-product-showcase-and-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cosmetics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20221006T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T171818Z
UID:47143-1675036800-1675382399@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Arab Health
DESCRIPTION:Details: The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is supporting up to seven (7) California small businesses with $4\,000 each in funding to participate in Arab Health. Arab Health brings together key stakeholders to collaborate and make healthcare a more sustainable\, positive impact industry. Discover the way forward through sustainable and innovative solutions that will disrupt existing models\, revolutionizing healthcare for future generations. \nReview the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the Trade Show: Jodi Munzer jodim@kallman.com\nContract for the STEP program: Diana Dominguez diana.dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/arab-health/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Center
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20220809T024418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T195201Z
UID:39545-1668384000-1668729599@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Center Program at MEDICA 2022 (Registration Open Until October 7\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz welcomes California businesses to pre-register for the Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Center Program at MEDICA 2022\, taking place November 14-17\, 2022 in Düsseldorf\, Germany! This CEO Center Program offers a curated platform for participating companies seeking to promote their products and discover new opportunities for exports from a full-service office located on the show floor. GO-Biz is supporting a limited number of STEP-eligible California small businesses with up to $4\,000 in grant funds to attend this event in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service. Companies that express interest in participation by filling out the pre-registration form will receive details on STEP eligibility and the next steps in the approval process for joining this program. Please note that funding will be awarded based on availability\, so be sure to act quickly! To learn more please view the Event Flyer or contact Emily Desai.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/corporate-executive-office-ceo-center-program-at-medica-2022/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20221010T185703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T185703Z
UID:47162-1668038400-1668211199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Asia Summit on Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Details: The Asia Summit on Global Health brings together key players decisions makers and change drivers to address trending topics\, explore new opportunities and collaborate at the forefront of the healthcare industry. The Virtual Exhibition area is dedicated to showcasing exhibitors’ businesses and exploring business opportunities in the medical and healthcare sectors with investors and partners around the world via ASGH’s online platform. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 5 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event virtually. Pre-register with event organizer HKTDC is required. Resource is limited\, first come first serve. \nReview the flyer learn more. \nContact for the event: Carmen Lee  carmen.k.lee@hktdc.org\nContract for the STEP program: Henan Li henan.li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/asia-summit-on-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T050142
CREATED:20220414T210640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T173518Z
UID:39146-1667980800-1667995200@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Exporting 101: Pathways to International Markets
DESCRIPTION:The Fresno Center for International Trade Development (CITD) has partnered with the State Center Community College District\, the U.S. Commercial Service\, and GO-Biz to offer this introductory export training\, which will take place twice in 2022. Participants will learn about the process of exporting U.S. products\, keys for successful exporting\, the export documentation process\, and much more. Anyone who is considering exporting is encouraged to attend\, from entrepreneurs to business students. Members of any industry will benefit from this workshop\, but target industries include manufacturing\, equipment\, and food and beverages. Please contact Frank M. Nuñez with any questions regarding this event. Use code EXPORTGBIZ to receive a 25% discount on your registration fee.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/exporting-101-pathways-to-international-markets-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220929T190713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T190753Z
UID:47137-1667174400-1667606399@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Indo Defense Trade Mission to Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Details: Join the United States Dept. of Commerce International Trade Administration’s business development mission to Indonesia. The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. companies to Indonesia’s aerospace & defense ecosystem and assist delegate companies with finding business partners and exporting their products and services to the region. Participating companies will also be able to join the Indo Defense Expo & Forum. \nCalifornia STEP program will support up to 4 STEP-eligible small businesses to participate in this trade mission. Pre-registration with U.S Commercial Service by Sep.30thand passed U.S Commercial Service vetting is required. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the Trade Mission: Jason Sproule  Jason.Sproule@trade.gov \nContract for the STEP program: Henan Li henan.li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/indo-defense-trade-mission-to-indonesia/
LOCATION:Jakarta and Bandung\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220707T001305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T184541Z
UID:39211-1665964800-1666396799@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission (Registration Open Until June 26\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:This trade mission will assist U.S. businesses in the advanced manufacturing sector to identify export opportunities in Indonesia\, Singapore\, and Japan. These markets present excellent opportunities for U.S. businesses because of their strength and projected growth in advanced manufacturing\, as well as their strategic location in the Asia Pacific region. The event will include group interaction with government agencies and industry experts\, promotional opportunities at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) trade show\, and customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential agents\, distributors\, partners\, and buyers. Please contact Eve Lerman or Dusan Marinkovic with any questions regarding this event. Businesses who qualify for STEP funding may be eligible for funding to subsidize the cost of participation\, depending on funding availability. Please contact Henan Li to learn more.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/advanced-manufacturing-business-development-mission-registration-open-until-june-26-2022/
LOCATION:Jakarta and Batam\, Indonesia; Singapore; Tokyo\, Japan (optional)
CATEGORIES:Advanced Manufacturing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221216
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220920T194015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T193402Z
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SUMMARY:California STEP Program Application Webinar with Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) administered by GO-Biz will provide free training to California small businesses alongside federal\, state\, private\, and non-profit organizations by conducting practical webinars that guide eligible California small businesses through the STEP grant portal and instructional materials that help guide successful applications.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-step-program-application-webinar-with-live-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220519T161831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T161925Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for U.S. exporters. The forum features a dynamic mix of plenary sessions\, topical round-tables\, prescheduled one-on-one meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats\, buyers\, and ministry officials from key markets around the globe\, and plenty of networking! Participants will have the opportunity to gain market insights from industry experts from U.S. Embassies around the world\, including Australia\, Brazil\, Canada\, France\, India\, Italy\, Japan\, Korea\, Mexico\, Singapore\, Spain\, the Netherlands\, Norway\, and the United Kingdom. Please contact Maryanne Burke or Keith Yatsuhashi with any questions regarding this event. The registration fee is $495 through May 31\, 2022\, after which it will increase to $645.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/discover-global-markets-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Providence\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220414T210512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T173444Z
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SUMMARY:Exporting 101: Pathways to International Markets
DESCRIPTION:The Fresno Center for International Trade Development (CITD) has partnered with the State Center Community College District\, the U.S. Commercial Service\, and GO-Biz to offer this introductory export training\, which will take place twice in 2022. Participants will learn about the process of exporting U.S. products\, keys for successful exporting\, the export documentation process\, and much more. Anyone who is considering exporting is encouraged to attend\, from entrepreneurs to business students. Members of any industry will benefit from this workshop\, but target industries include manufacturing\, equipment\, and food and beverages. Please contact Frank M. Nuñez with any questions regarding this event. Use code EXPORTGBIZ to receive a 25% discount on your registration fee.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/exporting-101-pathways-to-international-markets/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220826
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220707T002410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T002410Z
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SUMMARY:SuperZoo
DESCRIPTION:SuperZoo is a U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP)-supported event\, and the most attended pet industry trade show in North America. Since its establishment in 1950\, the show has served as a key event for the entire industry to connect\, learn\, and do business\, and it now boasts more buyers and education hours than any other industry event on the continent. With its rich education offerings\, easy-to-shop show floor\, and fun-filled atmosphere\, SuperZoo has earned its reputation as North America’s premier pet retail event – and the industry’s most productive and vibrant trade show of the year.  Please contact Daniel Giavina with any questions regarding this event. Participation fee varies by type of attendance.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/superzoo/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay\, Las Vegas
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220707T001937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T001937Z
UID:39218-1656500400-1656500400@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:Webinar: Showcasing the International Success of LGBTQ-Owned and Led Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Commercial Service for the fifth event in its ‘From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity’ event series\, which celebrates June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In this free webinar\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how LGBTQ-owned and led Southern California-based companies have successfully grown their businesses internationally.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/webinar-showcasing-the-international-success-of-lgbtq-owned-and-led-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220519T161026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T161026Z
UID:39194-1656374400-1656633599@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:AmCham Business Summit 2022: U.S.-East Africa Trade and Investment Forum
DESCRIPTION:This Summit aims to expand markets for American\, Kenyan\, Ugandan\, Tanzanian\, Rwandan\, and Ethiopian businesses. The AmCham Summit Program will take place within the United Nations Complex\, Gigiri and offers U.S. companies the following benefits: in-person or virtual matchmaking B2B meetings and facilitated B2G meetings; private one-on-one meetings to discuss business needs with private and public sector representatives; access to deal rooms\, both in-person and virtual\, to engage with buyers and sellers from across Kenya\, East Africa\, and the U.S.; and panel discussions and roundtable forums that will be accessible through live streaming and “on demand” for up to four weeks after the Summit. Please contact George Tastard or Leone Mutoka with any questions regarding this event. The fee for participation is $250 (in-person) or $210 (virtual).
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/amcham-business-summit-2022-u-s-east-africa-trade-and-investment-forum/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya; Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220519T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T184658Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ U.S.-Mexico Travel and Tourism Forum (Registration Open Until May 31\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Commercial Service is partnering with Brand USA\, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)\, and the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) to organize this virtual event that will promote inclusion\, economic development\, and travel to the U.S. Travel and tourism represent one of the top service exports for both the U.S. and Mexico\, and its benefits reach a wide array of industries and subsectors. Additionally\, multiple studies show that LGBTQ+ individuals are often considered strongly entrepreneurial\, own businesses\, and dedicate a significant amount of resources to leisure activities such as tourism. This forum represents an unparalleled opportunity to support post-pandemic economic recovery and promote the development of minority communities within the United States and Mexico. Please contact Diana Dominguez with any questions regarding this event. Participation is FREE for California tourism authorities and small businesses\, but spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/lgbtq-u-s-mexico-travel-and-tourism-forum-registration-open-until-may-31-2022/
LOCATION:Mexico; Virtual
CATEGORIES:Travel and Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220414T212359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T162339Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Select LA Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center LA and the LA County Economic Development Corporation will be jointly hosting the 2022 Select LA Investment Summit\, the region’s only event focused on attracting and connecting international companies to the LA area. The 2022 event will focus on global sustainability with special emphasis on hydrogen\, electric vehicles\, climate infrastructure\, and the circular economy. Select LA provides international and local businesses with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s investment ecosystem with actionable insights that can guide key business decisions. Through matchmaking technology and over four hours of networking\, Select LA offers the perfect environment to create and foster new relationships that result in investment opportunities. There will be an array of opportunities to match international investors with local partners\, such as table exhibits\, one-on-one interactions\, plenary panels\, and breakout sessions led by local and international executives. Just as important as a connection is understanding the local processes and protocol to ensure successful transactions\, which is why attendees will include state and local government officials in addition to private businesses.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2022-select-la-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220322T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T004541Z
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SUMMARY:Enlit Africa (Registration Open Until May 9\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The US Commercial Service is partnering with Power Africa to recruit US energy and water technology companies\, along with international buying delegations from Sub-Saharan Africa\, to attend Enlit Africa 2022. Formerly PowerGen Africa – African Utility Week\, Enlit Africa 2022 is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power\, energy\, and water professionals. The Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program is available to qualified US businesses that are seeking to enter or expand their share of the Sub-Saharan Africa energy market. It offers a unique\, cost-effective way for these businesses to attend the show and benefit from pre-scheduled meetings and other value-added support services. Please contact Jonathan Zeigler with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/enlit-africa/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260405T050143
CREATED:20220519T161509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T161543Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Cooking Demonstration and Recipe Development – Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA)\, in partnership with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)\, is working with a small group of select chefs in Mexico who each have 4\,000-45\,000 followers. Businesses who participate in this event will be paired with the chef best fit for the market\, after which the selected chef will work to develop a recipe with their product and conduct a virtual cooking demonstration for online followers. Once a chef has completed a social media post and cooking demonstration\, WUSATA’s in-market representative will conduct social media advertising on select online platforms to boost the reach of each post. In addition to the virtual demonstration and social media campaign\, WUSATA will also create a digital recipe book of the developed recipes\, complete with high-resolution pictures and product information\, to promote via social media and include in future promotional outreach events. Following the conclusion of the program in November/December 2022\, participants will receive a 1-2 page summary of social media results\, an online copy of the cooking video\, and a link to the digital recipe book. Please contact Josh Eddy with any questions regarding this opportunity. The fee for participation is $150 USD\, but eligible businesses may receive partial reimbursement via the WUSATA FundMatch program.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/virtual-cooking-demonstration-and-recipe-development-mexico/
LOCATION:Mexico; Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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