Exporting to Canada is an obvious choice for companies looking to grow their international sales in a lower-risk market (it’s one of the top export destinations for U.S. companies). But there are challenges to be aware of before getting started, and, even if you’ve been exporting to Canada for decades, ways to make it a...
This webinar is for US companies to hear from senior level speakers from the Commerce and State Departments, Secret Service and FBI (speakers to be confirmed). This webinar will cover the latest trends in corporate espionage with an intelligence update & industry developments. The webinar will also provide an Overview of how to protect your...
Ongoing delays are shortages involving our nation's supply chain affect all areas of commerce. To discuss these issues and how they impact all of us, as well as potential remedies that could be utilized, we will hear from experts who are directly involved in the supply chain challenges we face.
How can you protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, or short story that you’ve created? • This session will explore the four types of intellectual property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets, including definitions, costs, time frames, examples, and where to apply. • Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered, also...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
Please join the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and the US Commercial Service (USCS) for a discussion about advancing inclusive economic growth for the LGBT community and resources and programs that are available to help underserved U.S. businesses succeed in exporting around the world. Topics to...
