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SUMMARY:Romania Aerospace and Defense Virtual Trade Mission (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz has joined with the U.S. Commercial Service\, the Economic Development Collaborative\, and Los Angeles SBDC Go Global to help California small businesses learn about business opportunities with Romania’s Ministry of Defense and Romania’s defense industry. Participating businesses will conduct virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business partners in Romania\, including government officials and prime contractors. A customized schedule of up to four meetings per business will be prepared and held online. Interested businesses should also register for the virtual conference on Defense Opportunities in Romania that will be taking place prior to the beginning of this trade mission [link to event above once both are available on website]. 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/romania-aerospace-and-defense-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Romania; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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SUMMARY:2022 California-China Virtual Trade Mission: Medical Devices (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:As a California China Trade and Investment Network (CTIN) member\, the City of Sacramento China Trade Office has teamed up with GO-Biz and the US Commercial Service to offer California businesses a virtual trade mission designed to link California exporters directly with buyers\, potential partners\, and distributors in the Chinese market through one-on-one online matchmaking meetings. Key opportunity sectors include medical diagnostics\, imaging equipment\, orthopedics and consumables\, surgical equipment\, and therapeutic products. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2022-california-china-virtual-trade-mission-medical-devices/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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SUMMARY:2022 California-China Virtual Trade Mission: Food Processing Machinery (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:As a California China Trade and Investment Network (CTIN) member\, the City of Sacramento China Trade Office has teamed up with GO-Biz and the US Commercial Service to offer California businesses a virtual trade mission designed to link California exporters directly with buyers\, potential partners\, and distributors in the Chinese market through one-on-one online matchmaking meetings. Key opportunity sectors include brewery equipment\, dairy processing equipment\, hygienic food processing\, and snack food processing and packing. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2022-california-china-virtual-trade-mission-food-processing-machinery/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Manufacturing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
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SUMMARY:2022 California-China Virtual Trade Mission: Beauty and Personal Care Products (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:As a California China Trade and Investment Network (CTIN) member\, the City of Sacramento China Trade Office has teamed up with GO-Biz and the US Commercial Service to offer California businesses a virtual trade mission designed to link California exporters directly with buyers\, potential partners\, and distributors in the Chinese market through one-on-one online matchmaking meetings. Key opportunity sectors include skincare products\, sun care products\, personal care products for children\, and haircare products. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2022-california-china-virtual-trade-mission-beauty-and-personal-care-products/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cosmetics
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Promotional Catalogue for California Medical Technologies (Registration Open Until March 25\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The US Commercial Service is recruiting US companies to be included in this pitchbook\, which will be promoted directly to Hong Kong’s leading medical device and healthcare product distributors and purchasers. Each featured business will receive a free customized International Market Check Report\, which will include direct feedback from Hong Kong-based companies on the market potential of their product or service. Full matchmaking services are also available for participating firms who want to arrange direct\, one-on-one meetings with potential partners. Target sectors include senior care\, rehabilitation\, pain treatment\, brain and cognitive-related diseases treatment and assessment\, oncology\, heart and vascular treatment\, joint treatment\, and digital health solutions. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/hong-kong-promotional-catalogue-for-california-medical-technologies/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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SUMMARY:FIDAE 2022 in Chile (Registration Open Until March 16\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz is organizing a California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at FIDAE 2022\, the leading aerospace and defense trade show in Latin America. The show will build on its well-earned reputation to present a vital and growing international aerospace event that addresses the full scope of commercial\, military\, and space interests. The 2018 edition hosted 500+ exhibitors from 50 nations whose products and services\, including 138 aircraft on the flight line\, attracted 120\,000+ professional visitors\, including 525 delegations from 40 countries. Organizers anticipate even more exhibitors and delegate visitors in 2022\, all looking for extra insight and access to decision-makers and buyers in this dynamic and influential marketplace. We invite interested California small businesses to submit their application to exhibit within our California Pavilion. Please contact Diana Dominguez with any questions regarding this event. Participation costs up to $5\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/fidae-2022-in-chile/
LOCATION:Arturo Merino Benitez Airport\, Santiago\, Chile\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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SUMMARY:China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) Shanghai (Registration Open Until January 28\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:California small business exporters in the healthcare industry supply chain who join the USA Pavilion at the biannual CMEF trade show will be able to connect with industry leaders from around the world. This event will feature scientific and technological innovation\, new product launches\, business matching\, brand promotion\, academic exchanges\, trend insights\, education\, and training. Every CMEF attracts 7\,000+ manufacturing enterprises from 30+ countries and regions\, 600+ key opinion leaders and entrepreneurs\, and 200\,000+ government officials\, hospitals\, end-users\, agents\, and distributors from 110+ countries and regions. Due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding travel restrictions\, businesses interested in participating should have a local representative in China who can attend the event in person. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation costs up to $5\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/china-international-medical-equipment-fair-cmef-shanghai/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Center\, Shanghai\, China\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220414
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SUMMARY:Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit (A&DSS) Seattle (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:This is a supply chain event that brings together aerospace and defense primes\, tier suppliers\, and contract-manufacturers. Suppliers and service providers\, as well as engineering\, procurement\, supply chain\, fabrication\, and commodity teams\, will meet through pre-arranged one-on-one meetings. The 2021 virtual A&DSS brought together 1\,000 delegates from 550+ companies representing 25 countries\, and each company landed an average of 14 pre-arranged meetings. Please contact Diana Dominguez with any questions regarding this event. Participation costs up to $1\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/aerospace-and-defense-supplier-summit-seattle/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T211627Z
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SUMMARY:United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The USMCA SME Dialogue is convened by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative\, the U.S. Department of Commerce\, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, together with the Global Affairs Canada and Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service\, and the Development Productive Unit and the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economy of Mexico. The Dialogue brings together small- and medium-sized businesses and stakeholders\, including those representing underserved communities\, with government officials to discuss strengthening regional trade and investment with USMCA\, enhancing cooperation on issues of mutual interest to SMEs\, and helping more small businesses benefit from the USMCA\, which will foster economic growth and jobs in communities across North America. Topics for discussion include USMCA small business trade resources for exporting and importing under USMCA; SMEs sharing their best practices for trading across the U.S.\, Canada\, and Mexico; and small business COVID-19 recovery resources. Participation in this free virtual event is open to SME stakeholder communities in the U.S.\, Canada\, and Mexico\, but space is limited online and inclusion is not guaranteed\, so early registration is encouraged. Please contact the USTA SBDC International Trade Center with any questions regarding this event.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement-usmca-small-and-medium-enterprise-sme-dialogue/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220428
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SUMMARY:National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show
DESCRIPTION:This year’s NAB Show will offer an entirely reimagined experience to help discover the innovations and solutions driving the future of the media and entertainment industry. Attendees will be able to pick from among three collections of exhibits and networking opportunities: Create\, Connect\, and Capitalize. Participants who are looking for international buyers\, market intelligence\, or other export-related knowledge should visit the International Trade Center hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service. International Trade Specialists will be in the lounge located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center\, eager to answer your questions free of cost. Stop by to learn more on how to connect with the international buyers from 20+ countries that have been recruited by the U.S. Commercial Service to attend the show – no appointment necessary! Please contact Christina Parisi with any questions regarding the International Trade Center or the NAB Show itself. Attendees can receive a free Exhibits Pass and $100 off a Conference Pass with discount code ID116.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/national-association-of-broadcasters-nab-show/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T120000
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CREATED:20220414T212231Z
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SUMMARY:Showcasing the International Success of Arab and Middle Eastern-Owned and Led Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Commercial Service for the third event in its ‘From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity’ event series\, which celebrates April as National Arab American Heritage Month. In this free webinar\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how Arab and Middle Eastern-owned and led Southern California-based companies have successfully grown their businesses internationally.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/showcasing-the-international-success-of-arab-and-middle-eastern-owned-and-led-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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