Local Trade Events

The U.S. Commercial Service in Portland, along with our local international trade partners, conducts on-going conferences, seminars, and events to educate our clients and promote international trade. Whether it's an executive briefing with a Commercial Service Officer from Australia or a videoconference with your distributor in Zurich, these events are designed to help U.S. exporters market locally and sell globally.

Important Note: You may be eligible to receive financial assistance for export training seminars through the Oregon STEP Grants or the Washington State Export Voucher Program!!! For program details and applications see the links to the right.

EXPORT STRATEGIES TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

This day-long seminar provides the information and resources needed to help established businesses develop an export market, supplies occasional exporters with the tools to begin/expand their international business, and offers current exporters a forum for discussing special issues in export business development.

For details and registration, click on the Register here link for the specific location. Advance registration is recommended.

Upcoming Seminars: Classes will resume in September, check back for dates and locations.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTIONS

Join us for this quarterly series -- meet and greet other professionals working in the exciting field of international business, expand your network of business partners and connections, exchange best practices, and discuss strategies for the continually changing economic landscape. While this event is free of charge, we request the favor of a reply confirming your attendance if you plan to attend.

World Trade Week Networking Reception and Gala

The culminating event in our quarterly Networking Reception series, celebrating World Trade Week!  Hosted beer and wine and light appetizers will be served, compliments of the Export Council of Oregon and our sponsors, Chase, UPS and Willamette Valley Vineyards. The event is free of charge; however, we do ask that you RSVP.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 4:30 -6:30 PM

Location: Portland World Trade Center, Skybridge Terrace

RSVP here

Sponsored by:

WORLD TRADE WEEK in Oregon

Monday, May 14 | Portland

Explore Exporting Seminar—Oregon 2012

Host: Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA)

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Two World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon, Flags Room, Portland 97204

Cost: $25/person

Online registration required by May 8, 2012

One-on-One Company Meetings

With Business Oregon Overseas Office Representatives from Europe, Greater China, Japan and Korea. Appointments available afternoon.

Location: Business Oregon, One World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon, Ste 205, Portland 97204

Cost: Free

Contact: Tom DiCorcia to request a meeting

Tuesday, May 15 | Portland

Annual International Business Awards and Scholarship Dinner

Presented by the Oregon Consular Corps and the City of Portland


This program recognizes private sector companies that have made a significant contribution to Greater Portland’s standing as a leader in international trade and investment and their ability to create family wage jobs in the region.

Date: Tuesday, May 15
Time
: 5:30 pm: Social hour/Registration
7:00 pm: Dinner
7:30-9:00 pm: Program
Location
: Portland Art Museum
Purchase Tickets
: click here

For questions please contact Chad Stover at 503-823-4027 or via email. Visit http://www.portland4biz.com for event updates.

Japan-America Society of Oregon Corporate Briefing: Doing Business with Japan -- One Year After 3/11- Portland

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm

Location: Food Innovation Center, 1207 NW Naito Pwy

Cost: 20/members, 25/non-members  

Contact JASO to register 

 

NW China Council China Business Network Luncheon and Presentation

Time: 12 - 1:30 pm

Location: U of O, George S. Turnbull Center (3rd Floor), 70 NW Couch St, Portland

Cost: $15-$35 Registration

Visit http://www.portland4biz.com for event updates.

Wednesday, May 16 | Portland, Bend and Medford

Doing Business with Qatar

Time: 7:15 am - 9:00 am

Location: Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland

Cost: $20/person Registration

Contact: e.cohen@pdx.edu

One-on-One Company Meetings - KOREA

Appointments available morning and afternoon

Location: Business Oregon, One World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon, Ste 205, Portland 97204

Cost: Free

Contact: Tom DiCorcia to request a meeting

One-on-One Company MeetingsJAPAN and EUROPE

Appointments available afternoon

Location: EDCO, 109 NW Greenwood Ave, Suite 102, Bend 97701

Cost: Free

Contact: Nate to request a meeting

One-on-One Company MeetingsGREATER CHINA

Appointments available afternoon

Location: SOREDI, 673 Market St, Medford 97504

Cost: Free

Contact: Colleen to request a meeting

Thursday, May 17 | Eugene and Portland

Exporting Clackamas County

Time: 7:30 am - 9:30 am, complimentary breakfast served

Location: Abernethy Center, 606 15th Street, Oregon City, OR 97045

Cost: Free

RSVP is required due to limited seating: email or call 503-742-4249

One-on-One Company Meetings - GREATER CHINA

Appointments available all afternoon

Location: Eugene Chamber of Commerce, 1401 Willamette Street, Eugene 97401

Cost: Free

Contact: Ben to request a meeting

World Trade Week Networking Reception and Gala

While this event is free of charge, we request the favor of a reply confirming your attendance if you plan to attend .

Location: Portland World Trade Center, Skybridge Terrace

Cost: Free

RSVP here

Sponsored by:

Friday, May 18 | Portland

Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA) Spring Conference

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: McMenamin's Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, 97211

Cost: $65 for OEDA Member; $80 for Non-OEDA Member

Conference Information and agenda

Online Registration

LOCAL PARTNER EVENTS

International Approvals Roundtable

What are the Current Global Regulatory Requirements?

Join us in Portland OR for a FREE International Approvals Roundtable: TÜV Rheinland, the leading provider of testing and certification services for global companies, is hosting an International Approvals roundtable discussion near you, on the Global Regulatory Approval of products. The purpose of this discussion will be to provide an overview of Global Regulatory Approvals processes, review potential roadblocks and regulatory changes, and give you an opportunity to have your questions answered by our IA Division expert - Bill Holz.

Who should attend:  Anyone involved in legal placement of products in global markets, including marketing, compliance and engineering staff.

 Please join us for an informative and interactive few hours!

Date: September 11, 2012

Time: 8:30--2:00pm

Place: Courtyard Portland

11550 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220

Cost: Free

To Register: Click Here


New Grants for Export Assistance!