The U.S. Commercial Service in Kansas City, Missouri and Wichita, KS, organize and support conferences, seminars, webinars, and events to educate our clients and promote international trade. Our goal is to help local U.S. exporters sell globally. A sampling of our events include:
By organizing trade missions and educational seminars; providing matchmaking or export counseling services at trade shows; and recruiting buyer delegations to U.S. trade shows; the U.S. Government helps U.S. exporters expand global sales at trade events.
Kansas Department of Commerce, through its STEP or KITSAP programs, provides grant funds to qualifying Kansas companies that can be applied towards the cost to participate in any the below events or trainings. For more information on the available funds, qualification requirements and how to apply, contact: Kansas (STEP or KITSAP) Chang Lu at cl@kansascommerce.com or 913-307-7378
● APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE PRESIDENT “E” AWARD FOR EXPORTING ENDS JANUARY 24 The President's “E” Award affords suitable recognition to persons, firms, or organizations which contribute significantly in the effort to increase U.S. exports. These awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. There are two types of “E” Awards: The President's “E” Award for Exports is awarded to exporters of goods or services. The President's “E” Award for Export Service is awarded to organizations that help others to export. For more information on this award please visit www.export.gov/exportawards. Applications will be accepted until January 24th, 2020.
● Infrastructure Export Guide Available The U.S. Commercial Service has put together a guide of U.S. government resources that support infrastructure projects abroad. U.S. companies should use this as a general guide to learn how the U.S. government can support individual projects. For a copy of this resource guide, visit: https://2016.export.gov/indopacific/build/groups/public/@eg_ip/documents/webcontent/eg_ip_129311.pdf
● Advice for U.S. companies on Preparing for Brexit The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) London office has created a new section on its website – “How to Prepare for Brexit.” This page provides a brief overview on Brexit as well as provides links to useful information to help US businesses prepare for Brexit. Visit - https://2016.export.gov/unitedkingdom/brexit/index.asp or http://bit.ly/BrexitPrep4USbiz.
● Selling your product to Europe or China? Here's what you need to know about the CE and CCC certification marks. Videos Provide Free Exporting Skills Training. If you aren't sure what the CE or CCC marks are, or how to get one for your product -- then our new videos are for you. The European Union and China have certification schemes covering numerous products. The process to qualify can be lengthy, involve testing in special labs, and potentially be expensive. However, it will also give you access to these large markets. To learn more, watch our new videos.
With the new Exporting Skills video series, you can master international sales using export.gov and U.S. Commercial Service assistance. Check out other videos in this series.
● HOW TO PUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO WORK FOR YOU January 24 ● 7:30am – 9:00am RSM ● 4801 Main St., Suite 400 ● Kansas City, MO 64112 Free parking is available in the Plaza Library Parking Garage. Enter the office building connected to the library and take the elevator to the fourth floor. Join the ITC for a light breakfast and heavy discussion on AI. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is all around us and quickly becoming an integral part of our world. Forget science fiction—AI is here, now, and it’s being put to use in the world of global trade. Who is using it, what are they doing, what are their objectives? More information and to register - https://itcgkc.org/event-3651985
● BERKLEY LECTURE: U.S. INTERESTS AND POLICY IN A TURBULENT MIDDLE EAST February 5 ● 11:30am – 1:00pm Grand Street Café ● 4740 Grand Ave. ● Kansas City, MO 64112 The IRC is proud to present Dr. Paul Salem as the 2020 Berkley Lecturer. President of the Middle East Institute, Dr. Salem will present on U.S. interests and policy in a turbulent Middle East. Tickets ($30, students; $40, IRC members; $50, general admission) are available through January 31. More information and to register - https://www.irckc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1318958&group=
● U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT March 3 & 4 ● 7:30am – Registration/Continental Breakfast / Program 8:00am – 4:30pm Commerce Bank ● Truman Room (6th Floor) ● 1000 Walnut St. ● Kansas City, MO Are your export activities in compliance? U.S. Commercial Service – Kansas City invites you to participate in a two-day seminar covering the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Census Foreign Trade Regulations, and putting in place an export management compliance program. This detailed two-day seminar, intended to help companies ensure their export activities are in compliance, will be presented by Kansas City Law firm Miller & Company. More information and to register: https://go.usa.gov/xpzQ7.
● CREATING A WEBSITE FOR TODAY’S INDUSTRIAL BUYER January 9 ● 11am Central Free to join - registration is required. ● WEBSITE GLOBALIZATION BEST PRACTICES FOR MANUFACTURERS January 14 ● 11am Central Free to join – registration is required. ● AGRICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES IN UKRAINE AND KAZAKHSTAN January 15 ● 8am Central Cost: $25. ● US-EUROPE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES January 22 ● 12pm Central Cost $25. ● INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE SALES WEBINAR SERIES: SPOTLIGHT ASIA – INDIA, MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE January 23 ● 12pm Central Cost: $25. ● BREXIT: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? February Cost: $50. ● NAVIGATING CHINA AND 301 FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY February Cost: $35. ● BUSINESS OPPORTUNTIES IN HAITI February 13 ● 12pm Central Cost: $35. ● OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE MARINE AND SHIPBUILDING SECTORS February 25 ● 12:30pm Central Cost: $25.
April 2020
TRADE EVENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TEPP) EVENTS ● THE SHOOTING, HUNTING, OUTDOOR TRADESHOW (SHOT) JANUARY 21 – 24 ● LAS VEGAS, NV ● INTERNATIONAL BUILDER’S SHOW JANUARY 28 – 30 ● LAS VEGAS, NV ● INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING EXPO JANUARY 28 – 30 ● ATLANTA, GA ● WORLD OF CONCRETE FEBRUARY 2 – 7 ● LAS VEGAS ● NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST MARCH 3 – 7 ● ANAHEIM, CA ● ISC WEST MARCH 17 – 20 ● LAS VEGAS, NV ● CONEXPO – CON/AGG MARCH 10 – 14 ● LAS VEGAS, NV
HANNOVER MESSE April 20 – 24 ● Hannover, Germany If your company is planning on attending HANNOVER MESSE 2020, the U.S. Commercial Service is here to help you capitalize on the opportunity — before, during, and after the event.
Seven Shows in One: More Opportunity for You HANNOVER MESSE is seven leading trade shows and an investment summit all in one, with industry pavilions for Automation, Motion and Drives; Engineered Parts & Solutions; Digital Ecosystems, Compressed Air & Vacuum, Energy Solutions, Logistics, and Future Lab, connecting exhibitors to potential customers across relevant industry sectors.
Questions - https://2016.export.gov/hannovermesse/ or more information can also be found at official show website: https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/.
● USA FAIR 2020 May 31 - April 2 ● Lago, Nigeria USA Fair 2020, will showcase American manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in multi sectors with exhibition, B2B and conference opportunities in the largest and most dynamic market on the African Continent. This three days of exhibition at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lago, Nigeria is only for U.S. businesses. For more details on additional value added services, please email Benedicta.Nkwoh@trade.gov or Ambrose.Thomas@trade.gov. • EXPORT INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY – Find the latest market intelligence, trade events, and trade leads for your industry. Visit: https://www.export.gov/industries
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