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
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 Meetings – JAPAN 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 Meetings – GREATER 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
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
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
