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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220615
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SUMMARY:California Agricultural Export Training Program (CalAgX) Training Series
DESCRIPTION:The Fresno Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is partnering with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)\, State Center Community College District\, the U.S. Commercial Service\, and GO-Biz to launch a ten-part export training program for California food and agriculture companies. This training program\, focusing on new-to-export agricultural businesses\, will help companies prepare and succeed in international markets. Attendees will learn from industry experts on issues related to logistics\, finance\, documentation\, and import regulations. CalAgX will hold this live online training for two hours every Wednesday\, from May 12 to July 14\, 2022. In order to be eligible to participate\, businesses must be in business for at least one year\, based in California\, and with product(s) grown and produced in California. Visit the CalAgX website or see the flyer below for more information regarding this event. Use code CALAGXGBIZ to receive a 25% discount on your registration fee.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-agricultural-export-training-program-calagx-training-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Food and Agriculture Value Chain
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SUMMARY:California-Mexico Aerospace Business Summit (Register by April 29\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:California small businesses who attend the California-Mexico Aerospace Business Summit will have the opportunity to meet with an inbound business delegation of Mexican buyers\, potential partners\, and buying authorities from major aerospace clusters of Mexico. After first meeting in a group setting to learn about the plans\, priorities\, needs\, and procurement processes of the Mexican delegation members\, California delegates will meet one-on-one with relevant authorities to present their products/services. California participants will also have the option to request one-on-one meetings with U.S. embassy officials to gain insights into real-time market access. Key opportunity sectors include civil and commercial aviation\, aircraft maintenance\, airport equipment and services\, aircraft components\, aviation and helicopter services\, and defense. Please contact Diana Dominguez with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses who qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-mexico-aerospace-business-summit-register-by-april-29-2022/
LOCATION:Downtown Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522
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SUMMARY:Minority Business Focused Trade Mission to Italy\, Spain\, and Portugal (Registration Open Until March 25\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this executive-led trade mission is to connect minority US businesses and trade associations in the ICT\, safety and security technology\, environmental technology\, and energy sectors with pre-screened business prospects in these Southern European markets. Participants will have the opportunity to receive market insights from US International Trade Administration experts and US companies already operating within the region. They will also conduct appointments with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, and joint venture partners\, as well as with local government officials and industry experts\, where applicable. This mission is being organized by the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Please contact Jonathan Zeigler with any questions regarding the event. Participation costs up to $3\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/minority-business-focused-trade-mission-to-italy-spain-and-portugal/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy; Madrid\, Spain; Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries,Environmental Technologies,ICT and Digital Economy,Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
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SUMMARY:Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 (Registration Open Until April 8\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Kallman Worldwide is organizing a US Pavilion at Milipol Asia-Pacific\, the region’s leading international event for homeland security. Participants will be able to connect with high-level law enforcement\, counterterrorism\, and public safety delegations from the APAC region and 10\,000 security industry professionals from around the world. Benefits for participating businesses include an individual Turnkey Booth within the US Pavilion\, an entry in the Official Milipol Asia-Pacific Catalogue\, and access to US Pavilion events such as the opening ceremony\, networking mixer\, and market briefing. 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/milipol-asia-pacific-2022/
LOCATION:Sands Expo and Convention Centre\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
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SUMMARY:Resilient Workplace Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit\, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have teamed up to provide this free webinar that will teach you how to reduce potential disaster losses for your business\, keep your doors open when disasters strike\, and prioritize your operations to make better strategic decisions post-disaster. Participants will learn to use the easy\, interactive\, step-by-step toolkit and new mobile tool to ensure that their businesses can survive and thrive through any interruptions – no experience necessary. Invite your team to plan your resilience together! Please contact DRB Toolkit with any questions regarding this event.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/resilient-workplace-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Showcasing the International Success of Asian and Pacific Islander-Owned and Led Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Commercial Service for the fourth event in its ‘From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity’ event series\, which celebrates May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this free webinar\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how Asian and Pacific Islander-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-asian-and-pacific-islander-owned-and-led-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Activity
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