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Trade Connect Export Workshops

Trade Connect is an introductory workshop on the basics involved in exporting, including costs, risks and steps. In cooperation with other agencies and professionals, a summary of help and services available is presented, including:

- basics of the commercial transaction
- finding overseas markets
- trade financing
- documentation
- logistics

In addition to the provision of expert services, practical techniques of risk mitigation are presented at the workshop. This program connects businesses with the essential resources provided by the following governmental entities:

Federal
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Export Import Bank
U.S. Small Business Administration (Export Assistance Center)
U.S. Southern California Regional District Export Council

State
California International Trade Development Centers (California Community Colleges)

City
Port of Los Angeles (including overseas offices)
Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA)
Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC)

Trade Connect supports President Obama’s National Export Initiative at the local and regional level for small- to medium-size enterprises in the Greater Los Angeles region.

Webinars

Intro To Global Exporting - October 5, 2011 (click to view video)

 

An Introduction To Exporting Internationally for Businesses New and Old - January 26, 2012 (click to view video)

Upcoming Workshops

• CalAgX - 6 four hour sessions starts March 8, 2012 and ends May 17, 2012
• Trade Connect Export Workshop January 26, 2012 (Santa Clarita, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop February 24, 2012 (San Gabriel, CA)
  
• Trade Connect Export Workshop March 30, 2012 (Inland Empire, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop April 18, 2012 (Des Moines, IA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop May 23, 2012 (Channel Islands, CA)

Past 2011 Workshops

• Doing Business in Korea: Understanding the US/Korea Free Trade Agreement - June 16, 2011
  
• Inland Empire Export Trade Seminar - August 31, 2011
• Procon and Export Initiatives- September 22, 2011
• Southern California Exporting Workshop October 5, 2011
• Trade Connect Pan African Global Trade Conference - October 13-15 2011
  
• Council District 15 Export Workshop October 27, 2011
  
• Trade Connect Export Workshop November 17, 2011
• KORUS FTA Conference November 30, 2011

Trade Connect Press Releases

• Trade and Humanity: Business Opportunity and Need in India - June 23, 2011
• Trade Connect Workshop: Anheuser - Busch Brewery Conference Facility - August 4, 2011
• Pathway to Global Trade: Import Export Focus - October 7, 2011

Articles on Global Trade

• More Us Companies Look Global as Domestic Demand Drops - September 3, 2011

Regional Market Conferences

Regional market conferences and seminars highlight important countries that are key trading partners. These events are held throughout the year and focus is on both export and import trade. Jointly organized with other professional and trade organizations, the following countries are currently the focus of these special annual conferences:

Business Counseling

The Port of Los Angeles is pleased to provide counseling to assist businesses on trade and shipping questions related to ocean cargo, including approaches to risk mitigation. Although, the Port cannot make specific recommendations as to service providers, it can provide introductions to appropriate professional associations.

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For more information on Trade Development, please contact either of those listed below:

Jim MacLellan	Norman Arikawa
Director of Trade Development	Trade Development Manager
Tel: (310) 732-3870	Tel: (310) 732-3838
jmaclellan@portla.org	narikawa@portla.org