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2012
		Thursday, February 9,   10:00 am - 11:00 am 2012 International Trading Partners Series: Indonesia This six-part series provides your organization the opportunity to meet, in a small group setting, with top officials from California's top trading partners. Indonesia offers a variety of opportunities for your international business, especially in the areas of transportation, agriculture, chemicals and manufacturing. Indonesia imported over $800 million in goods in these areas from California in 2010, with that number projected to grow due to US-Indonesia relations being built through initiatives like TIFA, USAID Economic Growth Assistance Program as well as being named one of only six NEI Next-Tier Market focus countries. Consul General Asianto Sinambela of Indonesia will lead a discussion on the expanding international trade markets between the United States and Indonesia. Mr. Sinambela will also discuss recent developments in Indonesian trade policy that can benefit businesses here in California. VENUE: Northern California World Trade Center One Capitol Mall, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Northern California World Trade Center Contact information and registration
		February 14, 15 & 16 - Tulare, CA 45th Anniversary of World  Ag Expo "Growing World Agriculture" The world's largest farm equipment show brings California and U.S. manufacturers of farm (and industrial equipment); farm transportation equipment and other crop/environmental instrumentation equipment. Efforts will focus on creating inbound buyer delegations, targeting Canada, a top destination for U.S. agricultural machinery and equipment. Fifteen (15) companies will be trained and prepared for matchmaking meetings, and will be provided a minimum of 4 pre-screened meetings with potential buyers. VENUE: International Agri-Center 4450 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274 For more information, Jeanette Benson, Merced CITD, 630 West 19th Street, Room 113, Merced, CA 95340.  Tel: (209) 384-5892  Event URL: http://www.worldagexpo.com
		February 2012 - date/time tbd - Sacramento SEMINAR: International Trade Finance: Methods of Payment This seminar will cover the various methods of payment for export and import transactions, the different benefits and the associated risks. Participants will learn about letters of credit and the respective differences between revocable, irrevocable, confirmed and special types of credits like transferable letters of credit; commercial terms; insuring against possible risks; export financing; and addressing the foreign currency and exchange risks. Also an overview of SBA's Export Working Capital Program will be provided. VENUE: Center for International Trade Development 1410 Ethan Way, Room 205 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Sacramento Center for International Trade Development FLYER To register, contact the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or domingd@losrios.edu.
		February 2012 - date/time tbd - Sacramento SEMINAR: Start Your Own Import/Export Business Do you want to own a business where you can travel to foreign countries – tax deductible? Learn how to research what US products outside the US are in demand now. Explore ways to find an international buyer and supplier. Also learn what free local resources are available to start or expand your international business. VENUE: Center for International Trade Development 1410 Ethan Way, Room 205 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Sacramento Center for International Trade Development FLYER To register, contact the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or domingd@losrios.edu.
		February 2012 - date/time tbd - Sacramento SEMINAR: Advanced Management of an Import/Export Business This workshop offers a hands on approach to conducting market research. Identifying prospective customers and untapped markets. How to gain insight into global trade activities of a target country. Learn how culture impacts your business strategy, negotiating to penetrate cultural barriers. Discussion also includes tools that facilitate international trade transactions such as using contract manufacturing, NAFTA and other trade agreements. Prerequisite: Import/Export Business class or two years of experience in importing and/or exporting. Prerequisite: Start Your Own Import/Export Business seminar and/or previous import/export experience. VENUE: Center for International Trade Development 1410 Ethan Way, Room 205 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Sacramento Center for International Trade Development FLYER To register, contact the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or domingd@losrios.edu.
		Wednesday, April 18,   10:00 am 2012 International Trading Partners Series: Brazil Add this to your calendar now. This six-part series provides your organization the opportunity to meet, in a small group setting, with top officials from California's top trading partners. Guest speaker at the April seminar will be Consul General of Brazil. Details will be forthcoming. VENUE: Northern California World Trade Center One Capitol Mall, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Northern California World Trade Center Registration information will be posted soon.
		July 10 - 12 - San Francisco, CA Exhibition & Conference Intersolar is the world’s leading exhibition series for the solar industry. Intersolar North America takes place annually in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Intersolar focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies and the market in North America. Intersolar is an event where solar innovators and dealmakers meet to discuss the trends shaping the industry and personally have a look at the latest innovations for the solar industry. Networking events and evening receptions provide the many forums to lay the foundation for the solar industry’s next major deal. California Solar Energy companies are eligible to participate in Intersolar North America n partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and Team California. Activities will include matchmaking meetings with inbound foreign buyers . VENUE: Moscone Center 747 Howard Street San Francisco, CA For more information, Brooks Ohlson, Director, Northern California Regional CITD, 1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, Tel: (916) 563-3222
		Thursday, August 23,   10:00 am 2012 International Trading Partners Series: Korea Add this to your calendar now. This six-part series provides your organization the opportunity to meet, in a small group setting, with top officials from California's top trading partners. Guest speaker at the August seminar will be Consul General of Korea. Details will be forthcoming. VENUE: Northern California World Trade Center One Capitol Mall, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA SPONSOR: Northern California World Trade Center Registration information will be posted soon.
		WEBINARS AVAILABLE - Watch webinars from your computer covering a variety of export topics: The Export.gov website  has Market Information via Webinars that cover: Export Planning and Strategy Documentation and Regulations, and Country/Market Specific information. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Commercial Service partnered to bring you the following recorded videos on Export Basics. You can link to these webinars from the Export.gov website. Export Compliance Introduction A Quick Guide to Foreign Trade Regulations Classifying Your Commodity Registering for AESDirect Filing a Shipment in AESDirect Response Messages from AES Proof of Filing Citations (AESDirect) North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) NAFTA Certificates of Origin (Part I) NAFTA Certificates of Origin (Part II) Preference Criterion (NAFTA) NAFTA Rules of Origin Taxes and Tariffs What is a Freight Forwarder? Exporting Commercial Items: ECCNs and EAR99 Exporting EAR99 Items: Screening Your Transaction, Lists to Check and Red Flag USA Trade Online Elimination of the SSN in the AES The Commerce Control List and Self Classification This list last updated from Export.gov website 11/01/11