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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the International Business Community –

The US Department of Commerce is organizing a major international conference in Detroit, titled DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS Leveraging Free Trade Agreements: Opportunities and Challenges, September 9-10, 2014, at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. The conference will highlight opportunities to expand export sales and business activities in countries where the United States has signed Free Trade Agreements.

This two-day program is expected to attract approximately 300 people and will include participation from 18 of our Commercial Diplomats stationed at US Embassies and Consulates around the globe.

DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Leveraging Free Trade Agreements
Compete. Win. Grow.

Participate in DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Leveraging the Free Trade Agreements to:

· Identify and gain access to emerging markets and opportunities

· Obtain the tools necessary to succeed in foreign markets

· Leverage government contacts and resources to compete successfully

What to Expect:

· Dynamic market exploration sessions

· Excellent networking opportunities throughout the conference

· Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with international trade diplomats
Private Consultations will be available with US Commercial Diplomats from U.S. Embassies and Consulates:
Australia
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Israel
Jordan
Mexico
Morocco
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Singapore
South Korea

Sessions to Include:

Industry panels featuring companies and individuals sharing their experiences in the 18 markets listed above
Market entry and risk mitigation strategies
Basic and advanced sessions on qualifying for FTAs and creating an FTA compliance program
High-profile keynote speaker(s)

Event Dates: September 9-10, 2014
Location: Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226 USA
(313) 442-1600

Discounted Conference Hotel Rate:

$169 Group Rate available until 5:00 PM August 24, 2014

Group Name: Discover Global Markets Detroit

Book Here: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/discoverglobalmarketsmain

Cost:
$325 – Early Registration
$375 – After August 8, 2014
Cancellation Fee: $45 – Cancellations accepted until 5:00PM August 24, 2014

To Register click here!

For More Information:

Richard Corson, (248) 975.9604, Richard.Corson@trade.gov

Jennifer Moll, (313) 212-8693, Jennifer.Moll@trade.gov

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U.S. Commercial Service:
A global network of trade professionals located
across the United States and in the U.S. Embassies
and Consulates in over 70 countries. Their
services include export counseling, market intelligence
and international business matchmaking.

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District Export Councils are organizations of business leaders from local communities, whose knowledge of and expertise in international business provides a source of professional advice for their region’s local firms. Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Assistance Centers and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, the 59 DECs that exist throughout the country support the U.S. Government’s export promotion efforts. – See more at: http://districtexportcouncil.org/about#sthash.FgkeGe18.dpuf

ScaleUP America is a Small Business Administration (SBA) initiative that supports community efforts in assisting high-potential entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed. The U.S. Small Business Administration wants your input to decide which communities to deliver ScaleUp America programs to. The initiative’s objective is to provide the necessary support to assist these small businesses expand, thus strengthening the community’s economic stability.

The SBA is seeking proposals to identify which communities would best be served through the implementation of ScaleUp America. The SBA will be conducting a webinar about the solicitation process in order to promote interest and provide additional information to all interested parties. The webinar will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm ET.

Anyone interested in submitting a proposal should plan to join the webinar 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start by clicking HERE.  If you would like to submit a question to be answered in the webinar, please email it to tonihoskinson@sba.gov.  Emails should be sent no later than 3:00pm ET on June 30, 2014. All other questions and solicitations cab be emailed to tonihoskinson@sba.gov no later than 5:00 pm ET on July 2, 2014.

For information on solicitation for the ScaleUP America initiative, please follow the link to Intensive Entrepreneurship Curriculum and Service Delivery provided by www.fedbizops.com

Veterans Small Business Forum Contracting Opportunities at DOD

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 10 am – 12 pm

hosted by

The Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs
Pentagon Conference Center
Washington, DC 20301
(Seating is Limited – You MUST register by July 1st)

See Registration Link and Announcements Below

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the Contracting Opportunities for Veteran Business Owners when DOD hosts our next Veterans Small Business Forum at the Pentagon Conference Center on Tuesday, July 8th from 10 am – 12 pm.

Our last Veterans Small Business Forum was hosted by the SBA’s Office of Veterans Small Business Development and once again proved to be very informative for many of you.  We learned about the Certification requirements for the Women Owned Small Business Program, the Veterans Financial Planning Guide and how SBA plans to extend its Boots2Business program to selected states.

Since the July 8th Forum will be held in the Pentagon Conference Center – Room B1 there are certain requirements which much be met in order for you to attend.

Visitor Badges:

In order to access the Pentagon Center, each attendee must provide their full name, date of birth, and social security number.  You may enter this information directly into the registration form provided in the link below.  We have to get this information to the Visitor Access Office by July 1.

For attendees arriving via Metro:

The Pentagon Circulator shuttle bus service from the Pentagon Transit Center is provided for visitors attending PCC meetings.  The shuttle bus departs from upper level of the Pentagon Transit Center at bus stop U8.  The Pentagon Circulator will operate on weekdays from 6:00 am and run every 20 minutes.

Parking:  Parking will be requested for those who have returned their parking form no later than July 2.  Visitors will park in North parking in lane 47.  They will proceed up the stairs where escorts will be waiting.  Guests will be escorted into the Pentagon Conference Center where they will receive their visitor badges and then escorted to conference room B1.

Click Here for Parking Request Form

So Don’t Delay

You MUST Register by July 1st.

Click Here to Register for the Veterans Small Business Forum!

If Participating by Phone, use the number and code below

(619) 326-2772

Code 4197542#

(Call lines will open up at 955 am)

Please be mindful to mute your phone using *6 when listening then you may press *6 again to unmute when you are speaking.

Thank You!

Are you utilizing social media to help your business succeed? If you’re not, it’s a good bet that your competition is. Social media is one of the best marketing tools at your disposal. Social Media Marketing Made Simple is the second installment in the SBA’s webinar series for small businesses. The webinar, on June 24, 2014 at 2:00 EDT, will provide you with proven success tips that are easy, and that you can use right away. The SBA wants to help you build your own social marketing plan and get answers to your questions. At the conclusion of this one hour webinar, you will know:

  • How Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+ -can help your business
  • How to win new customers and drive them to your business
  • Simple ideas to help you communicate with your potential, new and established customers

To register, please click here. There is no charge for the webinar.

Veterans Small Business Forum

‘Overcoming Barriers to Becoming a Successful Veteran Entrepreneur in the Federal Marketplace’

Tuesday, June 10, 2014
1 pm – 3 pm

hosted by

The Small Business Administration (SBA)
Office of Veterans Small Business Development
409 3rd Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20416

(All are Welcomed – You Must Register to Attend)

You Must Register to Attend Click Here to Reserve Your Seat!

If Participating by Phone

use the number and code below

(805) 399-1200

Code 877589#

(Call lines will open up at 945 am)

 

Please be mindful to mute your phone using *6 when listening then you may press *6 again to unmute when you are speaking.

Thank You!

IBM