Events


Check out the U.S. Commercial Service website to search a full list of upcoming events local,  national, and around the globe.  Follow us on Linkedin to stay abreast of activities and programming. 
 
Featured Events! 
September 19, 4-6pm - Journey in Exporting: Vancouver.  A professional international business networking and peer panel discussion series.  Learn from Pacific Northwest producers on how they got started in exporting, connect with resource providers, and crowdsource tips for navigating exports and growing international business.  
October 17 - Discover Global Markets: The Americas (Portland).  Expand your business in South America.  This commercial briefing and one-on-one business consultations program features US Embassy based trade advisors, sharing export opportunities, strategies, and tactical business development approaches to expanding your sales in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Mexico. 

In Case you Missed It!  Recordings: 
Journey in Exporting:  Oregon Manufacturers Go Global  (View YouTube Channel for panel discussion global business insights)
  • Bend - July 9, 2024 with Kawak Aviation, Six Moon Designs, Earthfort, OnBoard Dynamics
  • Portland - April 4, 2024 with ZincFive, Flex Force Enterprises, Diglossia, Six Moon Designs
  • Salem - Nov 2, 2023 with Oregon Ballistic Labs, Rogue Brewery, Food & Beverage International Sales 
  • Sherwood - June 28, 2023 with Powin Energy, Theia Technologies, Allied Technologies International, Sam Medical
  • Portland - February 16, 2023 with Bob's Red Mill, Secret Aardvark, Sightline Applications, AIMCO

Lunch & Learn: ATA Carnet (2024)
REPLAY RECORDING
This webinar features Kiel Ursin, an ATA Carnet Specialist from Boomerang Carnets, delving into the many benefits of the internationally accepted customs document, the ATA Carnet. Learn how this "Merchandise Passport" can make exhibiting at an international trade show, demonstrating equipment or goods, carrying samples or touring with valuable instruments, equipment and gear easier and more affordable.

International Distributors: Export Growth Lifeline (2023)
REPLAY RECORDING
This webinar features a panel of exporters sharing how they found, signed, trained, and incentivized their international distributors. Peer practitioners discuss lessons learned, with honest answers to your tough questions. Brought to you by the Oregon DEC and US Commercial Service, with a goal of helping USA companies succeed in export growth!  Part of the Lunch and Learn global discussion series. 

Getting Goods to Market: Logistics (2022)
REPLAY RECORDING
Join three speakers from Expeditors International of Washington Inc. covering topics to help you plan and manage your shipping and logistics to get your goods to market as pain free as possible!  With nearly 70 years of combined experience, these logistics professionals will touch on the current state of affairs in the transport of goods: 
  • pain points and bottlenecks: labor/space/equipment shortages, longshoreman contracts, etc. 
  • how to manage shipping costs/timelines 
  • what will be the “new normal” for supply chains in a post-pandemic world?

​Export Sanctions: A Review in Light of Current World Affairs (2022)
​REPLAY RECORDING
As part of the Oregon District Export Council's Lunch & Learn series, this webinar will provide a recap on Sanctions, types, risk exposure and red flags,  and key market awareness considerations in light of current world affairs (i.e. Russia).  Bring your business concerns and questions for a productive dialog around complex issues impacting international trade. Discuss led by practicing legal export compliance experts.
Presentation and Discussion covered topics such as:
  • What Sanctions are/are not
  • Types of Sanctions
  • Impact to U.S. Exporters / Risks of Non-Compliance
  • Stakeholders (government agencies that impose and who they apply to)
  • Spotting Potential Issues / Red Flags
  • Recent Activities / Market Awareness (i.e. Russia)

International Market Intelligence for Rural Oregon Exporters (2021)
REPLAY RECORDING
Rural businesses are eligible for deep and actionable research to help find potential partners and access and prioritize best countries of opportunity for export markets. Put the U.S. Rural Export Assistance Center and their international trade research specialists to work for you! Learn more about the "Rural America's Intelligence Service for Exporters" or RAISE program here: www.trade.gov/raise
Listen to a recording about the program and Export Promotion Grants to cover research costs, hosted by the Oregon office of the U.S. Commercial Service, Business Oregon and OEDA. 
US Commercial Service - 01:51
Rural Export Assistance Center - RAISE intro - 05:08
Business Oregon resources + grant - 22:45
Client testimonial - 29:30
Q&A - 34:00

EVENT Archive - Our Past Programming
StopFakes Roadshow: Protecting Intellectual Property at Home and Abroad
October 24, 2023 |  Portland, OR
The STOPfakes Roadshow delivers critically important information about intellectual property to start-ups, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, independent creators, and inventors. The information is presented by experts from multiple government agencies that deal with intellectual property issues, including the US Patent & Trademark Office, US Copyright Office, Office of IPR/International Trade Administration, US Customs and Border Protection, National IPR Center.  Find other events, and resource at stopfakes.gov.

2023 Export Compliance Summit
July 27, 2023  | ​ WSU Vancouver
One Full day of In-Person Export Compliance training covered ITAR, EAR, OFAC. Discussion led by USG compliance officials and legal experts. Stay informed on current regulations, looming changes, and what it takes to stay compliant in export and global trade. 
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Celebrate Trade Award Gala and Scholarship Dinner  
May 18, 2023 | Portland, OR 
 Oregon's World Trade Week  helps us build the next generation of international business leaders. The semi-formal event recognized private sector companies that have made a significant contribution to Oregon's standing as a leader in international trade and investment. It also raised money for the Oregon Consular Corps (501c3) scholarship for international affairs focused students. 

Oregon-Mexico Trade Opportunities for Growth: Business Roundtable
May 19, 2023 | World Trade Center, Portland, OR 
Mexico is Oregon's 2nd largest export market, with considerable grow in the forecast. Senior diplomats spoke on market tends, trade development priorities, and commercial opportunities, featuring:
• Roberto Velasco Alvarez, Undersecretary for North America, Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy – Mexico 
Behind the policy are practicalities of expanding sales, building partnership, clearing customs, and getting paid.  This program also featured a business panel of Oregon companies actively exporting to Mexico. 

U.S. - Vietnam Business Forum
May 17, 2023 | Portland, OR 
Oregon hosted annual program in 2023.  The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) lead a delegation of about 15 Vietnam companies actively looking to build partnerships with Oregon and US companies, along with Vietnamese government officials.  Activities included a briefing and business-to-business meetings. Organized in cooperation with the Vietnam Consulate General of San Francisco. 
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HTS/Schedule B code Classification Training
November 15, 2022

Bureau of Industry and Security Compliance Briefing & Export Enforcement Priorities
October 25, 2022
View the recently updated "Don't Let This Happen To You" for useful framework, guidance, preventative measures, and sample violations.

International Shipping Documentation Training
February 10, 2022

Northwest Trade Compliance Conference  (ITAR/EAR/OFAC)
Aug 10-12, 2021

Strategies for Cross-Border eCommerce Success in China 
July 29, 2021

International Business Networking Receptions! 2021 Virtual Reset ! 
March 31, 2021
​Virtual networking for global trade professionals! Featuring facilitated themed breakout sessions on these fascinating topics:
  • Traceability in Product Safety, Compliance & IP Protection
  • eCommerce/Branding for Consumer Goods
  • Foreign Defense Sales during Covid19
  • International Banking & Trade Finance
  • US-UK Trade Relations & Brexit 
  • Global Logistics/Air Freight and Port of Portland Operations
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor- K&L Gates for their continuing support of Export Education Programming
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