Events
Check out the U.S. Commercial Service website for a full list of upcoming events locally, nationally and around the globe. Follow on Linkedin CS Pacific North to stay abreast of activities and programming.
Lunch and Learn Series
The Oregon District Export Council is pleased to bring a series of lunch & learn discussions, led by exporters and business people with in country, on-the-ground experience and stories to share. Benefit from their lessons learned the hard way! Better prepare yourself and your company for next steps and success in international markets. 2022 program recordings on How to Utilize U.S. Embassies, Maximizing International Distributors, Getting Goods to Market, Understanding Export Controls are listed below.
Stay tuned for the 2023 line up!
***UPCOMING EVENTS***
Journey to Export Success: Stories of Oregon Exporters
February 16, 4:30-6:30pm
Downtown Portland
REGISTER
Join us as seasoned Oregon exporters share stories about their path to export success! This moderated business panel discussion and professional networking event will focus on global trade. You are guaranteed to learn something new related to international business, meet peer practitioners active in trade, and have opportunity to discuss what it takes to be successful in the ever changing landscape of global business.
Celebrate Trade Award Gala and Scholarship Dinner
May 18, 2023 | Portland, OR
Support the Oregon Consular Corps and join us during Oregon's World Trade Week as we help build the next generation of international business leaders. The semi-formal event recognizes private sector companies that have made a significant contribution to Oregon's standing as a leader in international trade and investment. It also raises money for the Oregon Consular Corps (501c3) scholarship for international affairs focused students. Contact Oregon Consular Corp Celebrate Trade committee with questions (cyrillebmichel@gmail.com) and find Gala details Here!
** PAST EVENTS **
How to Utilize U.S. Embassies for International Business Development
December 8, 2022
REPLY RECORDING
This virtual panel discussion focused on how U.S. embassies can advance your int'l business activities, how to connect with embassy teams, and how to interface with local commerce, the SBA, and Business Oregon teams. Brought to you by the Oregon District Export Council and US Commercial Service, with a goal of helping local companies succeed in export growth!
HTS/Schedule B code Classification Training
November 15, 2022
Benefit from the annual Export Documentation Training, featuring Mike Allocca, back by popular demand. Accessible, practical guidance for exporters, this year focusing on Harmonized Tariff / Schedule B commodity classification systems. The codes you use impact import costs, customs clearance, and liability exposure. Are you doing it right?
International Distributors: Export Growth Lifetime
October 13, 2022
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.
Bureau of Industry and Security Compliance Briefing & Export Enforcement Priorities
October 25, 2022
World Trade Center, Portland Oregon
The Oregon DEC supported an export compliance briefing by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew S. Axelrod (bio). Remarks provided an update on BIS enforcement policies, actions, voluntary disclosure, and resent measures taken in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
View the recently updated "Don't Let This Happen To You" for useful framework, guidance, preventative measures, and sample violations.
Getting Goods to Market: Logistics
August 11, 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:
Export Sanctions: A Review in Light of Current World Affairs
June 9, 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:
International Shipping Documentation Training
February 10, 2022
This training featured how to property handle export documentation for all export shipments. Covering topics such as:
Northwest Trade Compliance Conference
Aug 10-12, 2021
This annual program covered updates and advice to assist Northwest companies in complying with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other related trade controls. Content will be appropriate for those with some knowledge of trade compliance programs. Companies new to export compliance will be provided a link to recorded foundational information to review before the program.
Strategies for Cross-Border eCommerce Success in China
July 29, 2021
This webinar focused on nutritional supplements, processed foods/beverages and cosmetics/personal care products. Designed for Oregon exporters. Supported by the Health Products Association - China. Topics covering:
International Market Intelligence for Rural Oregon Exporters
June 11, 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
International Business Networking Receptions! 2021 Virtual Reset !
March 31, 2021
Virtual networking for global trade professionals! This program returns in 2021 to foster connections among professional working in international trade. Expand your network of area partners, meet new peers, exchange best practices, identify strategies and new approaches to trade! Featuring facilitated themed breakout sessions on these fascinating topics:
Lunch and Learn Series
The Oregon District Export Council is pleased to bring a series of lunch & learn discussions, led by exporters and business people with in country, on-the-ground experience and stories to share. Benefit from their lessons learned the hard way! Better prepare yourself and your company for next steps and success in international markets. 2022 program recordings on How to Utilize U.S. Embassies, Maximizing International Distributors, Getting Goods to Market, Understanding Export Controls are listed below.
Stay tuned for the 2023 line up!
***UPCOMING EVENTS***
Journey to Export Success: Stories of Oregon Exporters
February 16, 4:30-6:30pm
Downtown Portland
REGISTER
Join us as seasoned Oregon exporters share stories about their path to export success! This moderated business panel discussion and professional networking event will focus on global trade. You are guaranteed to learn something new related to international business, meet peer practitioners active in trade, and have opportunity to discuss what it takes to be successful in the ever changing landscape of global business.
- Learn tips and techniques for international trade!
- Connect with professional peers and find new mentors!
- Gain inspiration to launch into new markets!
Celebrate Trade Award Gala and Scholarship Dinner
May 18, 2023 | Portland, OR
Support the Oregon Consular Corps and join us during Oregon's World Trade Week as we help build the next generation of international business leaders. The semi-formal event recognizes private sector companies that have made a significant contribution to Oregon's standing as a leader in international trade and investment. It also raises money for the Oregon Consular Corps (501c3) scholarship for international affairs focused students. Contact Oregon Consular Corp Celebrate Trade committee with questions (cyrillebmichel@gmail.com) and find Gala details Here!
** PAST EVENTS **
How to Utilize U.S. Embassies for International Business Development
December 8, 2022
REPLY RECORDING
This virtual panel discussion focused on how U.S. embassies can advance your int'l business activities, how to connect with embassy teams, and how to interface with local commerce, the SBA, and Business Oregon teams. Brought to you by the Oregon District Export Council and US Commercial Service, with a goal of helping local companies succeed in export growth!
HTS/Schedule B code Classification Training
November 15, 2022
Benefit from the annual Export Documentation Training, featuring Mike Allocca, back by popular demand. Accessible, practical guidance for exporters, this year focusing on Harmonized Tariff / Schedule B commodity classification systems. The codes you use impact import costs, customs clearance, and liability exposure. Are you doing it right?
International Distributors: Export Growth Lifetime
October 13, 2022
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.
Bureau of Industry and Security Compliance Briefing & Export Enforcement Priorities
October 25, 2022
World Trade Center, Portland Oregon
The Oregon DEC supported an export compliance briefing by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew S. Axelrod (bio). Remarks provided an update on BIS enforcement policies, actions, voluntary disclosure, and resent measures taken in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
View the recently updated "Don't Let This Happen To You" for useful framework, guidance, preventative measures, and sample violations.
Getting Goods to Market: Logistics
August 11, 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
June 9, 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 Shipping Documentation Training
February 10, 2022
This training featured how to property handle export documentation for all export shipments. Covering topics such as:
- Understanding how to correctly complete: Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Shippers Export Declarations (SEDs)/Electronic Export Information (EEI’s), Certificates of Origin.
- Understanding how to minimize delays in Customs by submitting the correct documents upfront.
- Identifying what other documents can be used to reduce delays, eliminate demurrage and shorten your product cycle.
- Understanding why companies should be using a Destination Control Statement on all invoices both domestic & international.
- USMCA “Certificates of Origin” – Common errors and when these Certificates should/shouldn’t be completed.
Northwest Trade Compliance Conference
Aug 10-12, 2021
This annual program covered updates and advice to assist Northwest companies in complying with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other related trade controls. Content will be appropriate for those with some knowledge of trade compliance programs. Companies new to export compliance will be provided a link to recorded foundational information to review before the program.
Strategies for Cross-Border eCommerce Success in China
July 29, 2021
This webinar focused on nutritional supplements, processed foods/beverages and cosmetics/personal care products. Designed for Oregon exporters. Supported by the Health Products Association - China. Topics covering:
- Activating your brand prior to Market Entry
- Use of Social Media and Live-Streaming
- Developing an Integrated Strategy for eCommerce Success in China
- Registration and Approval of Nutritional Supplements to expand into traditional retail commerce in China
International Market Intelligence for Rural Oregon Exporters
June 11, 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
International Business Networking Receptions! 2021 Virtual Reset !
March 31, 2021
Virtual networking for global trade professionals! This program returns in 2021 to foster connections among professional working in international trade. Expand your network of area partners, meet new peers, exchange best practices, identify strategies and new approaches to trade! 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 Sponsors - K&L Gates, and Port of Portland for their continuing support of the Oregon District Export Council!
