Resources for Going Global
Below are upcoming U.S. Commercial Service initiatives designed to connect you to business opportunities around the world. Please scroll down to learn more about each opportunity.
Webinar Series: A Basic Guide to Exporting Webinar Series: Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) – In Spanish Webinar: Caribbean Webinar Series: Bahamas Seminar: Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Webinar: Financing Solutions – Top Strategies for Success in Today’s Global Markets Webinar: Green Build and Renewable Energy Opportunities in Italy Event: Dueling Tigers: China and India – ..read moreProfits in a Down Economy!
From http://www.mass.gov/export/application/default.htm
Check this out! Exporting is the way to go….
Massachusetts exporting firms have benefited from significant growth in global markets over the past ten years: Latin America up 99.4%, Africa up 123.7%, Europe up 91.3% and Asia up 93.5%!
Studies consistently show that exporting firms are far healthier, more profitable and more competitive than their non-exporting counterparts. Even successful exporters can often expand their global reach by targeting new export markets or improving operations in existing export markets.
Do not be afraid ..read more
Exports are Up!
In the Worcester Business Journal of August 18, 2008, the article called “Cheap Flex Space Ready for Export Growth” offers an option for companies needing more space in order to export.
The author states that “with American exports experiencing their greatest period of growth in 20 years” flex space that can be easily adapted for office, warehouse, distribution or manufacturing use may be in demand. The cost is relatively inexpensive and there is no new construction in the MetroWest area.
Exports growing due ..read more
Ban on Imports to China – good info
ALERT: Ban on some imports into China
Due to concerns over terrorism during the upcoming Olympics China has been severely restricting certain imports and will continue to do so until the end of September. Some products are being stopped at the border and not being allowed entrance into China until October.
Here’s what being restricted:
1. Liquids in small packages- not being allowed into China at all.
2. Hazardous materials- very restricted ..read more
RESOURCES FOR GOING GLOBAL – July 28, 2008
Below are upcoming Commercial Service initiatives designed to connect you to business opportunities around the world. If you have any questions about these initiatives, please contact your local U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist. To find the trade specialist nearest you please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/home/us.html.
FYI: Understand and Comply with the New Foreign Trade Regulation (FTR) Requirements:Learn more: http://www.export.gov/logistics/aes/doc_eg_aes.asp Starting October 1, 2008, the Census Bureau will require mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or through the AESDirect for ..read more
Exporting Assistance
There are great exporting assistance programs offered through the Federal and State governments. The NH International Trade Resource Center has noticed an increase in requests for services this summer. My guess is that companies are realizing that a weak dollar internationally means that US goods are desired.
Innovation for Global Competitiveness – Workshop
The MA Alliance for International Business is having a workshop entitled “Innovation for Global Competitiveness” on Thursday, May 15 at Raytheon in Andover MA and then again on Friday, May 16, 2008 at Savage Arms in Springfield, MA.
The seminar will help companies:
identify obstacles and opportunitiees in global value chains; identify new international markets; and learn “best practices” from expertsThe cost is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information www.aimnet.org
Hope to see you there.
Wendy Pease
www.rapportintl.com
978-443-2540