On December 7, 2021, Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel will kick off the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) Maritime Data Infrastructure initiative. Earlier this month, FMC Chairman Daniel B. Maffei appointed Commissioner Bentzel to spearhead the initiative which will focus on identifying data constraints that impede the flow of ocean cargo and add to supply chain inefficiencies....
The pet industry managed to maintain its reign in Brazil despite the pandemic, political turmoil, and economic crisis.In a country with more dogs than children, the pet products market has expanded. In the last five years, the pet food and accessories sector grew 87%. With people spending more time at home, they started to invest...
The 2021 South America Market Updates and Networking Event, organized by the Trade Americas Team (U.S. Commercial Service / U.S. Department of Commerce), offers U.S. companies the opportunity to explore eleven markets in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay. This virtual event will focus on: 1. Updates...
Please join WITA and the Asia Society Policy Institute, on December 9, 2021, to reflect on the 20th anniversary of China's 2001 accession to the WTO, and what that has meant for China, the U.S. and the global trading system. Guest speakers and panelists will also discuss the future of the multilateral trading system, and...
The U.S. Commercial Service in Canada is proud to announce our flagship virtual trade and business development event, USCANConnect 2021 being held on December 9, 2021. This virtual event is designed to provide U.S. export-ready, small to medium-sized companies, women-owned and minority enterprises with the most effective and efficient government assistance to U.S. businesses and...
The 2021 South America Market Updates and Networking Event, organized by the Trade Americas Team (U.S. Commercial Service / U.S. Department of Commerce), offers U.S. companies the opportunity to explore eleven markets in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay. This virtual event will focus on: 1. Updates...
The 2021 South America Market Updates and Networking Event, organized by the Trade Americas Team (U.S. Commercial Service / U.S. Department of Commerce), offers U.S. companies the opportunity to explore eleven markets in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay. This virtual event will focus on: 1. Updates...
Please join us Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM for our Holiday Professional Development Meeting. Presenter: Michele Siekerka, President and CEO of NJBIA Turning challenges into opportunities. How are NJ business leaders tackling the Human Capital crisis we are experiencing and what does the future of workforce and workspace look like. The workforce crisis...
The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama, with the support of the United States Embassy in Panama and PROPANAMA, extend you an invitation to the Webinar: "STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONNECTION, USA-PANAMA" to be held on Thursday, December 16, at 10:00 am (Panama time), through ZOOM platform. The presentations will be by PROPANAMA and the...
The U.S. and Guatemala enjoy a growing trade relationship, which became even stronger after implementation of the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The U.S. is Guatemala's largest trading partner. Learn about the Business Opportunities for U.S. companies in Guatemala.
Attention New Jersey Exporters of Machinery to the European Union, The European Union is in the process of revising one of their bellwether CE mark regulations, the Machine Products Regulation. The EU recently notified this regulation to the WTO (November 24, 2021) and is accepting comments from outside stakeholders such as U.S. exporters until February...
WBM Smart CES 2022: Latest Transformation that will Change Your Life ________________________________________ CES 2022 is the world's most inspiring event for the interconnected business world. From January 5-8, 2022 CES will bring the latest innovation in consumer technology to Las Vegas. The CES innovation award is an annual competition showcasing the latest designs and innovations,...
