WEBINARS & TELECONFERENCES:

May 23, 2013 @ 9:00AM (CST): Environmental Market Opportunities in Europe – Free Webinar
Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Pollution Control & Remediation Team, this webinar will address environmental sector opportunities in Europe highlighting market overviews from Russia, Portugal, Czech Republic and Austria. 9:00 a.m. CST. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, click here.

May 28, 2013 @ 7:00PM (CST): China’s E-Commerce Revolution! Understanding Ecommerce Retail Fulfillment in China – Webinar
Looking to grow your on-line sales in China?  China's explosive ecommerce growth makes online retailing one of the most effective ways of reaching customers. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing e-commerce retailers from industry leaders such as FedEx, Amazon China and the American Society of Transportation & Logistics. Together they will highlight aspects of China’s fragmented logistics channel and the future of logistics and ecommerce in China.  Participants will gain insight into China’s:

The webinar will feature a Q&A enabling you to ask specific questions to the experts.  The webinar also introduces the Sino-American Logistics Conference held this year in Chicago from October 27th to 30th. Register today and gain practical knowledge in online retail fulfillment and answer your China e-commerce questions! Cost: $10. Learn more and register click here. For questions, contact: Kellie.Holloway@trade.gov.

June 4, 2013 @ 6:00PM (CST): U.S. Food and Beverage Export Opportunities in the Philippines – Webinar
The Philippines is the largest U.S. food and beverage market in Southeast Asia, with exports doubling over the past three years to $950 million. Despite the success of U.S. exports to date, the future looks even brighter. With 70% of total food and beverage sales in the Philippines still occurring in small "Mom and Pop" stores, there are tremendous opportunities for most U.S. products. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr., will be on hand with members of the Foreign Agricultural Service to discuss these exciting opportunities and answer questions about the food and beverage market in the Philippines. Please RSVP here by May 30.

June 5, 2013 @ 1:00-2:00PM (CST):  Basic Guide to Exporting: Satisfying International Product Certification Requirements – Webinar
Sponsored by the Trade Information Center, U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn how to go about international product certification for international sales. 1:00–2:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $15. For information & registration, click here.

June 10, 2013 @ 6:00-7:00PM (CST):  [About the] Energy & Environment Trade Mission to Thailand, Malaysia, & the Philippines – Webinar
Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, featuring the U.S. Commercial Officers from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila describing their respective markets and the benefits of joining the trade mission (September 15 – 21). 6:00–7:00 p.m. CST. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, click here.

September 24, 2013 @ 12:00-1:00PM (CST): Go Global Series: Understanding Export Administration Regulations – Free Webinar
Sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau, this webinar will introduce you to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which regulates the export and re-export of commodities, software, and technology, commercial and military in nature. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, click here.

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