IL Small Business Development Center @ GSU

The Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) is one of the largest annual trade shows for the publishing industry in Asia. TIBE2013 will take place January 30-February 4, 2013 at the Taipei World Trade Exhibition Halls with a focus on: promoting books, digital content, audio/video content including film, as well as selling publishing & licensing rights. This is an excellent opportunity for U.S. publishers, authors, agents, booksellers, content providers and publishing service providers to promote their products and meet buyers in the region. If you are unable to attend, the USA Pavilion staff along with the American Institute in Taiwan will help in generating interest for your content. Registration Deadline: December 3, 2012; Display Materials Deadline: December 7, 2012.  For more information visit, http://export.gov/industry/paper/eg_main_042808.asp. Questions: contact Vicki Tolefree at vicki.tolefree@trade.gov<mailto:vicki.tolefree@trade.gov>.

Join the Commercial Service at the largest healthcare trade show in South America. In addition to providing exposure to Brazilian buyers, the trade show also attracts a high number of visitors from Mexico, Central and South America, as well as attendees from Europe, Asia and Africa.  The Medical Trade Mission to Brazil is intended to include a variety of U.S. medical/healthcare industry manufacturers (equipment/devices, laboratory equipment, emergency equipment, diagnostic, physiotherapy and orthopedic, healthcare information technology, and other allied sectors), service providers, and associations and trade organizations. The mission will introduce the participants to the government policies, end-users and prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are best suited to each U.S. participant’s strengths. Participation includes a tabletop display at the show as an exhibitor and a Gold Key Service. Fee: $3,850 for SMEs, $5,475 for large companies.  For more information, please contact Christian.Koschil@trade.gov<mailto:Christian.Koschil@trade.gov> or 312-353-3749.

Are you familiar with this symbol:    <http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/EU_food_contact_material_symbol.svg/150px-EU_food_contact_material_symbol.svg.png&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_contact_materials&h=151&w=150&sz=3&tbnid=gy-IabceWFLlCM:&tbnh=82&tbnw=81&prev=/search?q=european+food+symbol&tbm=isch&tbo=u&zoom=1&q=european+food+symbol&usg=__0RXL7e1uOAJsRSNnsfyNLuFoVKg=&sa=X&ei=DRBGUKbeOez26gGFrYHQDA&ved=0CB0Q9QEwBQ>    ? You may see it in Europe on consumer goods which are intended to come into contact with food. Conformity assessment is about good manufacturing practice, choice of material, testing of migration and issuance of a declaration of compliance. European Union legislation impacts a broad range of products and equipment such as raw materials, food processing machinery, containers (including bulk containers such as drums or bottles), cutlery, and more. Learn from the experts on how to meet the requirements. Live Webinar Moderated by the U.S. Department of Commerce Europe Team with: Ms. Rachida Semail, Partner, Keller and Heckman Law Firm. She will present an overview of the EU and national food contact legislation, and provide guidance  on how to navigate through the complex legal framework, highlighting the liability issues in the supply chain. Dr. Rob Veraart, Scientist, Keller and Heckman Law Firm. He will explain various ways to demonstrate compliance with food contact requirements and address technical issues (mainly migration testing). Ms. Sylvia Mohr, Standards Specialist at the U.S. Mission  to the EU in Brussels, Belgium. She will highlight the role of the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission  to the EU to help exporters and address  mandatory certification requirements other than (in addition to) food contact legislation. Cost: $75 payable by credit card. For more information & registration, go to: http://go.usa.gov/rRck   For questions, contact: Sylvia.mohr@trade.gov<mailto:Sylvia.mohr@trade.gov>

Mexico is the United State’s second largest export market, accounting for approximately $200 billion of U.S. exports in 2011. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Tony Wayne will highlight the $460 billion economic relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, and will discuss best prospects for U.S. exports to Mexico. Participants will also have the opportunity to converse directly with Ambassador Wayne. To register, please go to https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2QAD   For questions, contact: everett.wakai@trade.gov<mailto:everett.wakai@trade.gov>, john.howell@trade.gov<mailto:john.howell@trade.gov> or linda.abbruzzese@trade.gov<mailto:linda.abbruzzese@trade.gov>.

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan will deliver a Jordan Health IT Webinar to discuss Jordan’s position as a regional healthcare and technology gateway to lucrative markets in the Gulf and emerging markets in Iraq and Libya. Jordanian health IT experts and U.S. Embassy officials, including U.S. Ambassador Stuart Jones, will present Jordan’s health IT sector in detail including trends and specific opportunities for U.S. firms. U.S. participants can learn of the advantages of Jordan as a regional health technology hub and how to connect with the October 8-12 Jordanian health IT trade delegation to the Bay Area sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and organized by the Jordanian Information and Communications Technology Industry Association (Int@j) and the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan.  For more information or to register, contact Christian.Koschil@trade.gov<mailto:Christian.Koschil@trade.gov> or click here to register for this free event: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2QB4.

This 90 minute program will combine expert data analysis and a tourism market brief by several Commercial Service China offices, Consular Affairs, and Chinese travel professionals for a broad perspective on the market.  An overall briefing on the China tourism market from U.S. Commercial Service offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenyang and Guangzhou will examine some of the regional differences that exist; the China Visit USA Committee China will provide an update on its activities; and U.S. Embassy/State Department representatives will discuss social media promotion of U.S. destinations, as well as provide an update the work that the State Department is doing to facilitate visas for Chinese travelers. Fee: $75.  Copies of presentations and a link to the webinar recording will be emailed to all paid registrants after the webinar. Please note that the content of this webinar will differ considerably from the June webinar entitled “Catering to the Chinese Tourist.” Please register on line at https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=1QAL For any questions please contact anastasia.xenias@trade.gov<mailto:anastasia.xenias@trade.gov> or mark.brown@trade.gov<mailto:mark.brown@trade.gov>

The U.S. Commercial Service is offering an opportunity to U.S. exhibitors at Graph Expo to participate in: Business-to-Business Matchmaking, Global Market Insight Program and On-site Counseling with Global Commercial Specialists.  This program imparts your company the valuable opportunity of holding a 15-minutes showcase of your products to CS International Specialists, as well as their respective international delegates that choose to attend the program or meeting one-on-one with perspective buyers.   The countries that have registered buyers attending the show and are able to advise you on their respective markets are from:  Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Nigeria, Philippines and Ukraine. For more information visit, http://export.gov/industry/paper/eg_main_048742.asp. Questions contact: vicki.tolefree@trade.gov<mailto:vicki.tolefree@trade.gov>.  For more information on the show itself, click to view<http://www.graphexpo.com/>.

Learn how and why many international companies use the Netherlands as location for their European supply chain operations, as point of entry into the EU market for intercontinental freight by sea and air, or as location for central, bulk or regional distribution centers. Short transit times, different time zones, balanced inventory levels, loaner kits or unused spare parts, VAT & Duty payments and International Tax Planning, are just several topics that will drive customer experiences and contribute to a successful product launch. The seminar is being organized by the University of Illinois at Chicago, the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service office in Chicago and the Holland International Distribution Council.  It will be followed by one-on-one appointments where Mr. Eric Willems from the HIDC will advise individual companies on possible logistics strategies for entering the European market.  The focus will be on life sciences companies, but attendance is open.  Seating and appointments are on a first-come basis.  Time: 9:00 – 12:30 pm. Venue: UIC Incubator Laboratory Facility at Chicago Technology Park, 2201 West Campbell Park Drive, Chicago, Il 60612. For more information, or to register and sign-up for private one-on-one meetings, contact Christian.Koschil@trade.gov<mailto:Christian.Koschil@trade.gov> or call 312-353-3749.

Congressman Peter Roskam will be hosting the Korean Ambassador to the U.S., Choi Young-jin, for a morning roundtable to discuss the recently enacted US-Korea Free Trade Agreement and business opportunities with the Republic of Korea.  Venue: Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, IL.  Illinois firms currently or soon to be doing business with Korea should RSVP to Kitty Weiner, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, at Kitty.Weiner@mail.house.gov<mailto:Kitty.Weiner@mail.house.gov>

Part of the StopFakes.gov<http://StopFakes.gov> Road Show, this special workshop is sponsored by the Illinois District Export Council; International Trade Association of Greater Chicago; U.S. Commercial Service Chicago; and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Topics include: Top Intellectual Property Mistakes of Small Businesses; Intellectual Property & Trade; Intellectual Property & the Internet. Presentations by Susan Anthony, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Policy & External Affairs, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and Andrea Cornwell, International Trade Specialist, Office of Intellectual Property Rights, International Trade Administration. 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. (followed by one-one-one consultations), Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL. Members & clients of sponsoring organizations – $60; Non-members – $75. For information & registration, please see: Haley.Pitonyak@trade.gov<mailto:julie.carducci@mail.doc.gov> to schedule a consultation.

Expo Manufactura 2013 is the largest diversified metalworking and manufacturing industrial technology exhibition in Mexico with an expected number of 450 exhibitors representing over 600 brands and 9,500 visitors from 26 countries. The Commerce Department forecasts around 100 U.S. exhibitors at Expo Manufactura 2013 which focuses on meeting high level buyers. The show will include the latest machines and efficient technical solutions, product-related services, sustainability in manufacturing for modern metalworking technology. Mexico’s $3 billion metal working and machinery sectors, the largest in Latin America, offer a strong market for innovative U.S. materials and equipment. The market also offers good prospects for highly sophisticated or innovative U.S. peripheral instrumentation, equipment and machinery. Register for the U.S. Pavilion by July 30, 2012, and get a 5% discount. Benefits of the U.S. pavilion include: 5% off the 420 USD/ sqm booth regular price (9 sqm minimum) before July 30; The Mexico Industry Market Update CD; invitation to the USCS reception (your matchmaking opportunity); Pre-Show Gold Key service (ask for prices). For registration or more information, contact: John.Coronado@trade.gov or 312-353-4453.

MEDICA is the largest and most prestigious medical technology show in the world, with over 4,500 exhibitors, and over 137,000 international visitors. The Commercial Service’s CEO Program provides a unique way for U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this Show. Showcase your products and services to over 137,000 “trade only” visitors from 85 countries; meet the potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and close business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth. Space is limited and only four slots remain. For more information, see http://export.gov/industry/health/eg_main_032846.asp or contact Christian.Koschil@trade.gov or call 312-353-3749.

The Canadian Oilsands is one of the largest industrial engineering projects in the world with over $2.077 trillion in expected spending over the next 25 years to build and maintain the vast network of Oilsands projects and infrastructure. Thousands of workers and thousands of companies are positioning to support the Oilsands – a process that is quickly reshaping the Canadian Economy. The 2012 NBSF will bring energy companies and current and potential supply chain partners together. Buyers include Oilsands executives, procurement leaders, and EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) companies. The cost for non-members and buyers for the full conference is $1,195 (CAN) with an early bird discount of 300 dollars ending September 10, 2012. For more information, please contact CS Calgary Senior Commercial Specialist Crystal Roberts (403) 265-2116, email crystal.roberts@trade.gov.

The U.S. Commercial Service invites all wind industry professionals to join the U.S. Pavilion at CanWEA 2012, the largest Canadian conference and exhibition on wind energy.  Canada’s wind industry offers lucrative prospects in wind turbines, tower sections, rotor blades, casting, forgings, transformers, gears, generators, engineering, construction, and logistics services—attracting over 2,500 participants from all over the world to see the latest innovations and technologies in Canada’s wind energy industry.  Participating in this conference through the U.S. Commercial Service includes 1-on-1 meetings, key networking activities, pre-qualified meetings with potential partners, industry briefings held by experts, access to 10×10 booths, etc.  Fee:  USD$3,975.  For registration and more info, visit http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en or contact Connie Ierrera at Connie.Irrera@trade.gov or 514-908-3662.

The U.S. Commercial Service’s Global Publishing, Media & Entertainment team is pleased to offer U.S. publishers a chance to promote themselves worldwide AT NO COST in advance of the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair. Registration closes August 20, SIGN UP TODAY! CLICK HERE and fill out the registration form to be included in a website list of U.S. publishers attending the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair. We will distribute this website link via our U.S. Commercial Service Publishing Industry specialists prior to the show, and they will send to all their local publishing-industry contacts. Any interests in your company/products will be fielded to you.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Vicki.Tolefree@trade.gov or call: 312-353-3748.

Projected spending in Canada’s oil sands projects and infrastructure is estimated at over $2 Trillion in the next 25 years. Average spending is estimated at $1.2 billion per year for operations and maintenance of pipelines alone. IPE is a trade show offering U.S. firms a comprehensive introduction to the Canadian pipeline market, as well as exposure to a multitude of other international markets.  IPE 2012 will take place in Calgary, Canada, from September 25-27, featuring best prospects for pipeline integrity technologies, detection technologies, safety and security equipment and services, pipeline construction; valves, fittings, coatings just to mention a few.  U.S. firms are invited to discover the many benefits of participating in IPE 2012 and the numerous options for generating sales to Canada, either via exhibiting at the show and/or taking advantage of Gold Key Service appointments in conjunction with this event.  For more information, please contact CS Calgary Senior Commercial Specialist Crystal Roberts (403) 265-2116, email crystal.roberts@trade.gov.

This two-day international conference, hosted by the US Commercial Service and the Mid-Atlantic District Export Council, will show participants how to leverage trade opportunities both in established and emerging markets, mitigate risks, and overcome challenges in a region’s market.  DISCOVER 2012 features panel discussions, roundtable sessions, and networking events with top ranking U.S. government officials, U.S. diplomats, international business leaders, trade experts and foreign buyers with the sole purpose of helping U.S. businesses make new opportunities and new connections.  Space is limited, reserve your space today! Registration fee: $245. Registration ends August 1^st. For more information, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvwtbjab&oeidk=a07e5w9uafy469a4a2e. You may also contact event team members: Judy Kornfeld at Judy.Kornfeld@trade.gov or 703-756-1703; or Steven Murray at Steven.Murray@trade.gov or 412-644-2819.

MINExpo International is a premier mining show held every four years. The 2012 exhibition will have more than 1,500 exhibitors showing their products and services in more than 750,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The last show had over 37,000 attendees, including nearly 7,829 international attendees from 111 countries. Products and services for all sectors of the world mining industry are featured. In addition, this is the only mining show where major pieces of equipment are on display (shovels, haul trucks, drills, longwall mining systems, continuous mining systems, etc.). This show is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program, which means that U.S. Commercial Service offices around the world will be recruiting international delegations to attend, including from Saudi Arabia, India, Canada, Ireland, Australia, etc. U.S. exhibitors will have a chance to connect with these delegations via the Showtime and business matchmaking programs offered by the U.S. Commercial Service. Illinois companies that plan to exhibit at MinExpo should register their interest with John.Coronado@trade.gov For information on the show itself, see www.minexpo.com .

The U.S. Commercial Service is working to promote American mobile technologies to 23 of the most important European and Israeli mobile network operators through the Platinum Key Service. For a $750 fee, information on your company and its technology is distributed to all mobile operators for their preliminary review.  Subsequent matchmaking service is available for US firms targeted by the operators. Target matching may pre-date or be in conjunction with the next Mobile World Congress (Feb. 25-28, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain). Deadline for registration is August 20, 2012. For more information and registration, visit http://go.usa.gov/vdb.  Questions, please contact julie.carcducci@trade.gov.