Local Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trade Events |
Doing Business with the World Bank: How to Identify, Track and Pursue Global Tender OffersAn International Business Series presented by the Washington, DC Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC Small Business Development Centers, and the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC U.S. Export Assistance Center Thursday, April 19th, 9-10:30am 506 9th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004
Learn how to tap into the World Bank’s $15 to $20 billion of lending each year to countries that fund projects for infrastructure, economic development and poverty reduction. This lending produces 40,000 contracts for goods, public works and consulting services annually. Guest speaker David Fulton, USDOC Commercial Service Liaison, World Bank, will lead a hands-on overview of the procurement process, where he will identify specific procurement opportunities in World Bank funded projects, and shed light on standard contract terms and conditions. Active industry sectors include water, health, power, renewable energy, education and more. Join us to learn how to register your company for consulting opportunities and engage the World Bank as a strategic business partner! To register go to: http://www.dcchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=473110 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Export Essentials: Financing Your Export Business
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
Bank of America
730 15th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
This seminar is the second in a 3-part series to move your business into the lucrative world of exporting. Learn how to conduct global market research on foreign customers and buying trends. Learn about Government resources that can help you create your export strategy!
Register Online: http://exportessentialmarketing.eventbrite.com
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A Small Business Summit: Building Bridges between Northern Virginia and Asia, May 8th 8:30am-Noon
Congressman Jim Moran will be hosting a Small Business Summit on Tuesday, May 8th from 8:30am-Noon at the James Lee Community Theater, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA. The goal of the event is to highlight the current economic outlook in Northern Virginia, provide entrepreneurs and those interested in starting small businesses the tools and networks to expand, and to help them build their relationships with Asian nations through trade.
The presentations will include an overview of the Northern Virginia economy and opportunities for small business growth by Dr. Stephen Fuller of George Mason University, and an update on the US Korea Trade Agreement and how Northern Virginia is affected. Delegate Mark Keam, a community leader and corporate executive, will moderate a panel discussion on the next steps for entrepreneurs based on the current state of trade and the economy of Northern Virginia. The discussion will include advice on business development, export assistance, small business lending, and a personal perspective from an entrepreneur. There will also be exhibitors present to provide additional resources on small business development and trade opportunities.
Register Online at: www.moran.house.gov
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Selling Online Internationally/ Global E-Commerce – Tuesday, June 5th, 9-10:30am
506 9th Street, N.W., WDC 20004
Google and search engines act as the Internet’s operating system. Controlling your digital footprint is mission critical, especially in the highly competitive field of exporting. Guest speaker Laszlo Horvath, founder of the global online search, advertising and media agency ActiveMedia, will explain how to optimize your use of all electronic media, recruiting the search engines as your virtual sales agents and putting you in direct touch with your customers.
Whether you’re an online novice or search engine expert, this seminar will help your business take advantage of the unparalleled targeting and marketing opportunities that the search and social media space represent. To register go to: www.dcchamber.org
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ExportDC Small Business Trade Mission to South Africa
June 11-15, 2012
ExportDC, a brand new office of the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, is organizing an exciting Washington DC Small Business Trade Mission to South Africa. This mission is designed to provide qualified DC small businesses the opportunity to expand operations in the booming South African Market. This Trade Mission is scheduled from June 11-15, 2012 and will provide opportunity for business meetings and matchmaking in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Qualified businesses may be eligible for State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) funding of up to $8500 to offset the costs of participation. For more information, contact:
GUSTAVO GARCIA-BENAVIDES, International Trade Manager
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
441 4th Street, NW | Suite 970N | Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-741-0809 | Fax: 202-724-3786 | Gustavo.Garcia-Benavides@dc.gov
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Old Dominion University Multi-Country Study on Innovation Management and National Environments
Old Dominion University has embarked on a multi-country, collaborative university effort, to study innovation management and national environments. The study will focus on firms located in three interdependent, but very different countries: Canada, the US and Mexico. If your company is interested in learning more about this study, please contact Eric McDonald – Eric.McDonald@trade.gov
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Trade Winds - Asia: Business Development Conference and Matchmaking Appointments
When: May 14-22, 2012
Where: Singapore, with Optional Missions Stops in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia
NOTE: Firms located in the Appalachian region will receive a subsidy toward registration, provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
As an official U.S. Department of Commerce conference and multi-sector trade mission, the Trade Winds Forum is your company’s connection to business opportunities in Asia! Singapore, an ideal launching point for expansion throughout the region, will be the host city for Trade Winds Asia.
- Participate in a focused business development conference highlighting opportunities and challenges in this extremely dynamic region.
- Access to high visibility business networking events with leading industry and government officials.
- Meet one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Service (CS) Senior Commercial Officers from the U.S. Embassies and Consulates of 14 countries in Asia for guidance on trade leads and market entry strategies. Countries of focus: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Customize your itinerary – Pre-screened business-to-business meetings with companies in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia (Select up to three countries for business appointments).
Click Here to Learn More or contact Judy Kornfeld at 703-235-0330 or judy.kornfeld@trade.gov
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SBA International Trade Finance Specialist Available to Meet with Local Companies
When: Ongoing
Where: Northern Virginia U.S. Export Assistance Center, 1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22201
Learn More: Contact Bill Houck at 202-557-4063 or william.houck@sba.gov
