The U.S. Commercial Service New York and the U.S. Mission to the UN invite U.S. companies to join us for an “Introduction to Doing Business with the United Nations” on Wednesday, July 13 from 11:00am-1:00pm EST. During the virtual event, Mr. Gregory Kuchler, Chief, Technology & Infrastructure Support Service at the United Nations Secretariat Procurement...
Sanctions only work when they can be effectively enforced. Especially global Sanctions regimen are hard to track and with that even harder to enforce. With the continuously evolving sanctions against Russia many companies and financial institutions find it difficult to ensure that their business activities are compliant. Fines for non-compliance are high and the reputational...
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success. This event will...
With the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) coming into effect, alongside of new European legislation, importers and exporters alike will face increased scrutiny with customs officials at US and European entry points. On both sides of the Atlantic multi-agency Forced Labor Enforcement Task Forces are developing strategies and have provided new guidance to importers...
This roundtable provides companies with information about the various products and services offered by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). DFC helps small and mid-size businesses gain footholds in emerging market countries and expand their business overseas. DFC provides financing options, political risk insurance, support for private equity, and technical assistance and feasibility study...
Please join SobelCo and the New Jersey District Export Council at our next Women in International Trade Roundtable. During this IN-PERSON conversation, Kim Keating, Director of Customer Success, and Gail Friedberg Rottenstitch, CEO and Co-Founder of Zago Manufacturing, will share their insights. Join us to hear Kim and Gail as they discuss: • Defining their...
About this event Are you looking to scale your business because there is just no additional opportunity in your current market? This is how you can take your business Global. In this webinar, SBDC consultant Reina Valenzuela will discuss: - Principal considerations before you set out to explore new markets - Assessments to make...
The U.S. Commercial Service, New Jersey District Export Council (NJDEC) and the Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) are pleased to offer an informative and timely webinar outlining the basics of what you need to know concerning export controls. You are responsible for the items you export, who you sell them to, and where you...
This complimentary virtual event will cover topics including: - “CBP 101” and current agency priorities - The future of customs and trade facilitation: 21st Century Customs Framework - An update on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) implementation - CBP’s recent “Green Trade Strategy” and how companies can “plug-in” - What’s on the horizon:...
As protectionism has been growing in Europe and the United States, countries in Asia and the Pacific have been expanding their economic ties. Regional governments have concluded the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and several important bilateral trade agreements in...
U.S. Customs says $5 billion in refunds go unclaimed each year. If you import goods that are later exported, some of that money could be yours. This webinar is geared toward businesses that operate in the global marketplace and want to improve their bottom line. We will discuss duty drawback, a law going back to...
Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program Now in its third year, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award $1.3 million in total grants and resources to support the long-term growth of Black-owned small businesses as they continue to navigate challenges including inflation, labor shortages, access to capital,...
