U.S. Commercial Service:Make space on your March calendar for Exporter Events & Other News

 

Celebrating Women's History Month As a society, we've made great strides in removing obstacles and supporting the success of people from underserved groups. Women run many of the successful businesses benefitting from global trade, yet others need help to maximize their export potential. That's where we come in through our Global Diversity Export Initiative. Learn more about upcoming events and services. News   Country Commercial Guides Updated Our staff working in U.S. embassies have updated nearly all of the Country Commercial Guides. The CCGs are a must-read for you to understand the business environment and export opportunities in global markets. Search now. Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) Export Grants Up to $300k Through an annual competition, the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) selects a limited number of U.S. non-profit organizations to receive Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards. A recipient gets up to $300,000, matched one-to-one by its own resources, to pursue a 3- to 5-year project designed to remove trade barriers and help U.S. firms to export. In ITA, you gain a partner with more than 2,000 experts located in Washington, D.C. and through ITA's U.S. Commercial Service, nationwide and around the globe in more than 75 international markets. The opportunity notice will publish March 7 on grants.gov and applications are due May 6, 2024. Visit trade.gov/mdcp and watch our video to learn how to apply!  In-Person Opportunities   Building Bridges to Global Markets March 13 - Reservation Economic Summit 2024 in Las Vegas, NV American Indian businesses seeking international sales expansion will get reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. Register for this or other events. Trade Missions Check out these trade missions and apply by the deadline. Learn more about the benefits of trade missions. You'll get valuable support and connections in foreign markets.    Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia 2024 (Türkiye) May 13-15, 2024 The largest U.S. Government-led trade mission and business development forum features pre-scheduled meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from 26 countries throughout Europe, exciting conference programming and plenty of networking!  NEW! Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia (December 8-9, 2024) Trade Shows (Trade Event Partnership Program) Access CS support at the show to meet foreign buyers and get market insights from our commercial specialists working abroad.  MODEX 2024 - Atlanta, March 11-14 International material handling, logistics and supply chain industry ISC West 2024 - Las Vegas, April 9-12 Security & public safety industry  Contact your local office to learn about other shows. Upcoming Exporter Virtual Events      March 14 (9 am ET) - Rebuilding Ukraine: Procurement Workshop Agenda March 19 (11:30 am ET) - EBRD Corporate Consultancy Procurement Best Practices for U.S. Companies   March 20 (1 pm ET) - Veteran-Owned Companies: Grow Your Business in International Markets (with IBT online) March 20-21 - ACE/AES Export Compliance Webinar ($125) March 21 (11:30 am ET) - EBRD Project Procurement Best Practices for U.S. Companies March 25 (11:30 am ET) - EBRD Procurement Databases Tutorial for U.S. Companies (ECEPP, SMART) March 26 (11 am ET) - Mexico/Mastering the Market: Advanced Manufacturing ($25) March 26-27 - Spanish: ACE/AES Export Compliance Webinar ($125) March 28 (1 pm ET) - EMPOWER Asia: Access to Capital for Women-Owned Businesses    Looking ahead April 4 (11 am ET) - Brazil Tax/Tariff System and Exceptions for Agricultural Machinery May 6-10 - Making Global Markets Accessible Virtual Event ($149 early bird by 3/15) Listen live, or watch recordings.   Customize Your Trade Event Search

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The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 markets help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to global markets.