Global Design & Construction Team Initiatives & Upcoming Events
Upcoming WebinarsReconstruction Opportunities in Haiti for U.S. Companies Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Design & Construction Team, this webinar will feature U.S. Government and private sector speakers who will present practical, business-focused information on how to access contract opportunities arising from reconstruction projects. Learn more and Register at: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q3S |
Upcoming International Trade ShowsEcobuild – United Kingdom Ecobuild is the world’s largest exhibition and conference for the green build sector. Last year, 55,000 visitors from design and construction met with 1,300 exhibitors showcasing structures and micro-renewables to insulation materials and wáter management systems. Eocbuild combines this with a conference and seminar program with over 750 expert speakers presenting eco-construction projects from around the world and new industry trends. Exhibiting at the Official USA Pavilion at Ecobuild will provide US companies with excellent opportunities to market their products and services in the UK and Europe. The USA Pavilion exhibitors will also have free Access to a wide range of services provided by the US Department of Commerce. What you get when you exhibit:
For more information, contact Boris Murray: 514-802-2789 or bmurray@atlasmarketing.ca *************************** Why Saudi Arabia? Why Now?
To receive additional market information or to learn more about the trade mission, please visit: http://www.export.gov/saudiarabia/SaudiEnergy Or contact: Jen Derstine, International Trade Administration, USDOC *************************** China’s market for Hospital Design and Construction and Senior Housing has expanded rapidly in recent years. This mission is an excellent opportunity for U.S firms to access this market and meet influential people and companies that can help you to develop your China market. The Commercial Service in Beijing will work with the Beijing Municipal Government, China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, and the Shaanxi Provincial Government to arrange this mission. Participants will attend government meetings, make presentations, exhibit at display tables, and attend receptions. The target audience will be government officials, hospital managers, real estate developers, and local design institutes. Please fill in the application form and submit it by February 29th. April 18: Beijing, April 20: Xi’an, April 23: Dalian (optional, the Ambassador will not participate in Dalian) Selective Application: Sponsorships: *************************** Kazakhstan’s construction sector is expected to recover in 2012-2013 with further residential, office, commercial and mix-use projects development in the major cities of Astana, Almaty and Atyrau, and large infrastructure and industrial projects to be implemented in Western Kazakhstan. Kazbuild is an opportunity for US firms to get involved in this emerging market. The following types of products are appropriate for this show: CONSTRUCTION - tools, fittings, electrics, building materials and equipment, equipment to manufacture building materials, landscape design, cottage construction, roofing materials and technologies INTERIORS - finishing materials, window décor and decorative textiles, paints, floor coatings, lighting, interior doors, interiors and design WINDOWS, DOORS and FACADES – window technologies, glass technologies, aluminum technologies, facades & architecture, gates & automation, doors & locks, accessories CERAMICS AND STONE – ceramics, equipment and technologies for ceramics industry, stone and stone working For further information to participate please contact: Lincoln Rajendram |
BRAZIL WEBINAR SERIESAccessing the Brazilian Market for Architectural Design, Engineering & Construction Firms - What U.S. Firms Need To Know For Success Are you an architectural design, engineering, or construction firm interested in pursuing business opportunities in Brazil as the country prepares for two of the world’s most anticipated events – 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics? Does your company have international experience in markets other than Brazil and looking to expand your portfolio? Do you have a niche product or service that will complement the expertise of Brazilian firms? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is a webinar series that you cannot afford to miss! At the conclusion of the series, you will have insight into the opportunities that exist in the market including an understanding of the cultural, legal and liability differences, and insight into the government resources available from U.S. Department of Commerce and Export-Import Bank. This series will give you valuable insights from experts to help you develop your Brazil strategy.
If you missed this series, the recordings are available for purchase. If interested, contact Terri Batch at 310-882-1750 or Terri.Batch@trade.gov Cooperating Organizations: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, American Institute of Architects, American Council of Engineering Companies, Reed Exhibitions, Progressive Digital Media, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Fox Rothschild LLP, HKS Architects, BAP Design, and GE Corporate |
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U.S. Commercial Service is partnering with U.S. State Department to present U.S. exporters with opportunities to sell your green products to U.S. embassies abroad. Learn more about the program by watching the following video with U.S. Ambassador to Finland Ambassador Oreck. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8EA0063D85ADC101 For more information on this program, visit the website at: http://www.leagueofgreenembassies.org/ or contact Mark Cooper at Mark.Cooper@trade.gov |
Boost Your Service Exports by Connecting with Spanish Investors - ServiceSolutionsUSA
Expand your business opportunities originating from Spain. The total stock of foreign direct investment in the U.S. by Spain is approximately $47.5 billion, making Spain the ninth largest investor nation in the United States. This continuing trend is important to the US economy and provides untapped opportunities for US service exporters. Spanish investment focuses on clean energy, clean tech and infrastructure.
Sign up today at http://www.buyusa.gov/spain/en/joinus.html and begin receiving information and business leads on Spanish companies investing in the US. The online ServiceSolutionsUSA directory promotes the services of US-based firms and economic development agencies to investors in Spain. The directory gives US companies access and exposure to Spanish clients who seek US expertise in accounting, branding, banking, consulting, global logistics, trade finance, insurance, legal, regulatory, site selection, and other needs. The year-long basic membership fee is waived for companies that join the basic program.
Key Spanish partners supporting this initiative include the Spanish government's Institute of Foreign Trade, the Spanish Bio-tech Association, the Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain - the largest business association in the country, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Spain. ServiceSolutionsUSA is featured on the US Commercial Service webpage in Spain, which has over 35,000 hits per month. Subscribe now and boost your service exports to Spain! For more information, visit http://www.buyusa.gov/spain/en/usserviceinitiative.html. |
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative
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