| Increase
your exports to Mexico! |
| The
Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Center of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the
Centers for International Trade Development in Fresno
and Merced, are organizing the US PAVILION at Expo
Agro Sinaloa
2004, the premier agricultural trade show in
Mexico. This event will take place in Culiacan,
Sinaloa January 29-February 1, 2004. Abundant water
and fertile soil make Sinaloa one of Mexico’s top
agricultural producers. The main crops are grains
and vegetables, which are used in local processing
plants. Expo
Agro Sinaloa only takes place once a
year—do not miss this opportunity. To participate
in the U.S Pavilion, you must register before 9/15/03.
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| Expo
Agro Sinaloa is an agricultural exhibition,
organized by Fundación CAADES, A.C., Expo Agro Sinaloa
allows exhibitors to demonstrate their products,
equipment, machinery and technology inside the biggest
market for agricultural supplies around the country,
comprising nearly 30% of national market demand.
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| Contact
(559) 241-6566 |
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| Wednesday,
October 29, 2003 |
| REACH
PROSPECTIVE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS WITHOUT EVER
LEAVING YOUR OFFICE! |
| Speaker:
Christopher Werner, CEO, eSummits, Inc. |
| Everyday
companies are turning to Internet marketing to help
empower them with global reach and scope. This month,
Christopher Werner, eSummits, Inc. CEO, will take
the mystery out of Internet marketing. eSummits,
Inc., at www.esummits.com, is home to three successful
virtual trade shows, targeted to the food, hardware
and home improvement, and fresh produce industries.
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| Date:
Wednesday, October 29, 2003 |
| Location:
Piccadilly Inn - Shaw and Van Ness |
|
2305
West Shaw
|
| Fresno,
CA 93711 |
| Time:
6:00 p.m. – 8: 00 p.m. |
| Cost:
$15.00 (SJVITA members) |
| $25.00
(non-members) |
| R.S.
V.P (559) 241-6566 |
| Thursday,
October 30, 2003 |
| FROM
EURO TO YEN |
| International
Financial Strategies Seminar |
| The
Euro is up, the Yen is down, and you are not sure
what the effect is going to be on your client’s
payment. Many companies have lost money in international
trade by not having a financial strategy or by not
understanding and applying the effects of the world
financial market. The International Financial Strategies
Seminar will provide you with the elements necessary
to prepare your international financial strategies.
Areas of focus will include: foreign exchange strategy,
currency fluctuations, international payment considerations,
and payment methods. |
| Jerry
Field |
| Jerry
Field is a Senior Vice President in the Capital
Markets Division at Bank of the West. As manager
of Foreign Exchange, |
| Jerry
oversees all trading and corporate FX at the bank. |
| David
Rhee |
| David
Rhee is a Vice President in the Capital Markets
Division at Bank of the West. He specializes in
providing foreign |
| exchange
hedging and advice to companies involved in international
business. |
| Time:
9: 00 a.m. – 1: 30 p.m. |
| Cost:
$25.00 Lunch will be Provided |
| Location: |
| Center
for International Trade Development |
| 550
East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 |
| R.S.V.P |
| Phone
(559) 241-6566 or (888) 638-7888 |
| email:
info@exportcenter.net
|
|
| Wednesday,
November 12, 2003 |
| Basics
of Exporting |
| Curious
about the advantages and risks associated with exporting?
Need more information to take your next steps in
the international marketplace? Have questions about
your export activities? |
|
| This
introductory workshop is for those considering international
trade or for those interested in exploring the world
of international business. Discover how you can
receive industry/country information using state
of the art technology and consulting services that
the Center for International Trade Development offers
to help you with your international business. |
|
|
| When:
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 |
| Time:
9:00 a.m. - Noon |
| Where:
Center for International Trade Development |
| 550
E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA |
| Phone
(559) 241-6566 Fax (559) 227-6509 |
| Cost:
$35.00 each seminar |
| Importing
into the United States |
| Are
you familiar with the legal aspects of importing?
Know when and how to use a customhouse broker? U.S.
Customs causing delays in your shipment? Can your
product can be imported quickly, economically and
legally |
|
| Learn
the basic steps involved when importing products
into the United States. Discover how you can overcome
barriers to importing. Understand tariff classifications,
warehousing and basic laws affecting importation.
Discover the key elements of a successful import
operation. |
| When:
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 |
| Time:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where:
Center for International Trade Development |
| 550
E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA |
| Phone
(559) 241-6566 Fax (559) 227-6509 |
| Cost:
$35.00 each seminar |
|
| Wednesday,
December 3, 2003 |
| INTERNATIONAL
MIXER |
| Time:
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Where:
Piccadilly Inn University |
| (across
from California State University Fresno) |
| 4961
N. Cedar, Fresno, California 93726 |
|
| Please
join us for an evening of friendship and holiday
cheer. Welcome international students from California
State University Fresno, Fresno City College, Reedley
College and Fresno Pacific University. |
|
| This
is an excellent opportunity to network with professionals
and business owners from around the global market.
|
|
| RSVP
by November 28, 2003 |
| Center
for International Trade Development |
| State
Center Community College District |
| (559)
241-6566 or email: info@exportcenter.net |
| Cost:
$10.00 (Full Time Student with ID No Charge) |
|
| Please
contact our office for more |
| information
(559) 241-6566 |
| info@exportcenter.net
|
| *dates
and topics are subject to change. |
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