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SUMMARY:Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Export Training
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz invites California business owners interested in participating in the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Export Training. \n  \nThe CGBP designation encompasses knowledge in Global Business Management\, Global Marketing\, Supply Chain Management\, Trade Finance\, Legal and Regulatory Compliance\, Intercultural Awareness\, Technology and Trade-related Resources. \n  \nSelect “2025 Certified Global Business Professional Export Training”
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/certified-global-business-professional-cgbp-export-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:STEP Export Training
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SUMMARY:Canada Expansion Bootcamp: Safety\, Security & Cyber Resilience Companies
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nLooking to grow your business in Canada? This high-impact\, interactive webinar is designed to help California companies fast-track their entry into one of the world’s most accessible and lucrative export markets. In just a few hours\, you’ll gain the insights\, tools\, and connections needed to confidently pursue sales opportunities in Canada’s rapidly growing safety and security sector. This program distills a proven multi-week training into a focused\, actionable session—built for companies ready to take the next step. \n  \nKey Details \n·         Format: Virtual\, interactive webinar \n·         Duration: ~2.5–3 hours \n·         Timing: May 13\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM PDT \n·         Cost: $50 per company \n·         Audience: California small and medium-sized businesses \n·         Focus: Safety & security \n·         Register HERE \n  \nWhy Canada? \nCanada is one of the easiest and most strategic international markets for California companies to enter. \n·         Strong Demand: A ~$10B safety and security market with active public and private investment \n·         Proximity & Integration: Deeply integrated supply chains and aligned business practices \n·         Government Opportunity: Ongoing procurement and modernization across federal and provincial agencies \n·         Low Barrier Entry: Familiar regulatory frameworks and strong U.S.–Canada commercial ties \n  \nWhat You’ll Gain \nThis is not theory—this is practical\, business-ready guidance. You will walk away with: \n·         A clear understanding of where your product or service fits in the Canadian market \n·         Step-by-step guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance \n·         A defined market entry strategy tailored to your business \n·         Tools to identify customers\, partners\, and distribution channels \n·         Direct insights from experts and companies already succeeding in Canada \n  \nWho Should Participate \nThis program is built for companies that are ready to explore or expand into Canada within the next 6–18 months. \n  \nIdeal participants include: \n·         Small and medium-sized California businesses \n·         Export managers and business development leads \n  \nOffering solutions in areas such as: \n·         Emergency response / wildfire / resilience \n·         Cybersecurity / data protection \n·         Defense or dual-use technologies \n·         Energy and infrastructure security \n·         Interested in government procurement and large-scale commercial partnerships \n  \nProgram Highlights  \nThis fast-paced session covers everything you need to get started: \n  \nMarket Opportunity \n·         Where the demand is—and how to target it \n·         Key provinces and sector-specific opportunities \nMarket Entry Strategy \n·         Direct sales vs. distributors vs. partnerships \n·         How to choose the right model for your business \nRegulatory Navigation \n·         Federal vs. provincial requirements \n·         Certifications\, compliance\, and logistics \nExecution Planning \n·         Budgeting and timelines \n·         Partner identification and vetting \n·         Sales and marketing strategies \nInteractive Elements \n·         Live polling and breakout discussions \n·         Guided exercises to build your entry plan \n·         Q&A with industry experts \n  \nExpected Outcomes \nBy the end of the program\, participating companies will: \n·         Identify viable opportunities in the Canadian market \n·         Develop a preliminary market entry roadmap \n·         Understand compliance and operational requirements \n·         Be better positioned to pursue sales\, partnerships\, and procurement opportunities \n·         Be prepared for potential participation in future Canada trade missions \n  \nWhat’s Included \nParticipants receive a full toolkit to support execution: \n·         Comprehensive training slide deck \n·         30-day access to webinar recording \n·         Sector-specific market entry checklists \n·         Partner vetting frameworks \n·         Market entry budget templates \n·         Curated resource directory (government + private sector) \n·         Access to vetted service providers \n  \nParticipation Fees \n·         $50 per company (two passes for company representatives) \n  \n  \nApply Now \nSave the date and register HERE.  \nSpots are limited to ensure an interactive\, high-quality experience. Downloadable flyer HERE. \n  \nInterested participants will be prioritized for consideration in GO-Biz’s upcoming Canada Trade Mission (October 2026)—a multi-city business delegation designed to connect California companies directly with buyers\, partners\, and government stakeholders across key Canadian markets. \n  \n  \nAbout GO-Biz \nThe California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the state’s lead entity for economic development\, supporting business growth\, exports\, and foreign investment. GO-Biz provides no-cost\, confidential services to help companies expand globally\, including market entry support\, connections to international partners\, and access to state resources and incentives. \n  \nAbout the Program Partner – Channel Architect \nFounded by Tom Hanson\, Channel Architect LLC is a certified small business with over 30 years of expertise guiding companies and governments to success in global markets. Tom is a former U.S. Commercial Officer with the Foreign Commercial Service\, where he served in international postings across the Americas and Europe\, advancing U.S. business competitiveness through export promotion\, investment attraction\, and trade advocacy. Fluent in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Romanian\, he has also worked extensively on North America’s trilateral trade policies. Channel Architect specializes in market entry strategies\, global sales partnerships\, and trade event facilitation—helping businesses expand internationally with confidence.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/canada-expansion-bootcamp-safety-security-cyber-resilience-companies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:STEP Export Training
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SUMMARY:Asia Tech x Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) is Asia’s flagship technology event. It unites six industry-defining trade shows and conferences under one roof: BroadcastAsia\, CommunicAsia\, SatelliteAsia\, TechXLR8 Asia\, The AI Summit Singapore\, and the Start-Up Arena. GO-Biz invites California small businesses in related tech sectors to join the CA pavilion at this signature event in May 2026 in Singapore. \n  \nFind event flyer here.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/asia-tech-x-singapore/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,ICT and Digital Economy
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