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!
Oregon DEC is Pleased to Promote SIDO’s New to Export Training Program
The Oregon Department of Economic and Community Development (Oregon DEC) is excited to share the State International Development Organization's (SIDO) New to Export Training Program, a valuable opportunity for small businesses looking to expand into international markets. This virtual training program offers expert guidance, hands-on coaching, and actionable tools to help companies craft a strong export strategy and unlock global opportunities.
Program Highlights:
For more details visit: SIDO New to Export Training
Registration link: https://sidoamerica.org/new-to-export-training/
Journey in Exporting: PNW Producers Go Global - September 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Garden Ballroom as seasoned PNW exporters share stories about their path to export success! This moderated business panel discussion and professional networking event will focus on global trade, how these producers got started, what they think it takes to succeed, and how they've grown their business through exporting. You are guaranteed to learn something new related to international business and meet peer practitioners active in trade.
A US Commercial Service trade advisor will be joined on the panel by:
Tariff Strategies for Global Trade-Online Training - September 17, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Is your global supply chain in need of an overhaul? How can you legally eliminate, delay or recover some of these once-in-a-lifetime duties?Although there is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all solution, there are strategies you can employ to help get you though these current tariff wars. Join us and learn how to ensure you are doing everything possible to help your company stay on top of your tariff strategy options.
Trade Winds: The Americas - April 7-9, 2025
Join us in São Paulo for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from 20 countries in The Americas, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking. Additional B2B mission stops for B2B matchmaking available in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile.
Journey in Exporting: Oregon Businesses Go Global - April 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us in Beaverton, OR for a moderated business panel discussion and networking event that will focus on why these professionals jumped into global trade and the insights they gained along their international trade journeys. You are guaranteed to come away with new, practical information on the current international business landscape and meet peer practitioners active in trade. The panelists will share their best practices, mistakes to avoid and colorful highlights of their paths to export success.
A US Commercial Service trade advisor will be joined on the panel by:
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!
Oregon DEC is Pleased to Promote SIDO’s New to Export Training Program
The Oregon Department of Economic and Community Development (Oregon DEC) is excited to share the State International Development Organization's (SIDO) New to Export Training Program, a valuable opportunity for small businesses looking to expand into international markets. This virtual training program offers expert guidance, hands-on coaching, and actionable tools to help companies craft a strong export strategy and unlock global opportunities.
Program Highlights:
- Training begins March 9, 2026
- Weekly sessions throughout April 2026
- Final coaching session on May 4, 2026
- Cost: $1800 for two company participants
(Training fees may be eligible for reimbursement through your state’s STEP Grant Program)
For more details visit: SIDO New to Export Training
Registration link: https://sidoamerica.org/new-to-export-training/
Journey in Exporting: PNW Producers Go Global - September 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Garden Ballroom as seasoned PNW exporters share stories about their path to export success! This moderated business panel discussion and professional networking event will focus on global trade, how these producers got started, what they think it takes to succeed, and how they've grown their business through exporting. You are guaranteed to learn something new related to international business and meet peer practitioners active in trade.
A US Commercial Service trade advisor will be joined on the panel by:
- Brenda Stelly, Oil Center Research International
- Tom Cook, Blue Tiger International
- Jonathan Szucs, Advanced Superabrasives, Inc.
- Tom Dustman, Sunnen Products
- Young Kim, Digital Harvest
Tariff Strategies for Global Trade-Online Training - September 17, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Is your global supply chain in need of an overhaul? How can you legally eliminate, delay or recover some of these once-in-a-lifetime duties?Although there is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all solution, there are strategies you can employ to help get you though these current tariff wars. Join us and learn how to ensure you are doing everything possible to help your company stay on top of your tariff strategy options.
Trade Winds: The Americas - April 7-9, 2025
Join us in São Paulo for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from 20 countries in The Americas, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking. Additional B2B mission stops for B2B matchmaking available in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile.
Journey in Exporting: Oregon Businesses Go Global - April 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us in Beaverton, OR for a moderated business panel discussion and networking event that will focus on why these professionals jumped into global trade and the insights they gained along their international trade journeys. You are guaranteed to come away with new, practical information on the current international business landscape and meet peer practitioners active in trade. The panelists will share their best practices, mistakes to avoid and colorful highlights of their paths to export success.
A US Commercial Service trade advisor will be joined on the panel by:
- John Anwesen, a top-notch international trade attorney at Lighthill PC
- Steve Norgaard, EVP of Operations at Diamond Foundry (semiconductor industry)
- John Harkness, founder of Rewire AI (biomedical software)
- Jennifer Bonner, director at MALL (creative architecture)
Discover Global Markets: The Americas (2024)
This U.S. Commercial Service led business form, held in Portland October 2024, provided South America focused business insights and trade counsel, designed to help position you for export success in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Mexico. Find USCS market briefing materials to help you assess potential!
This U.S. Commercial Service led business form, held in Portland October 2024, provided South America focused business insights and trade counsel, designed to help position you for export success in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Mexico. Find USCS market briefing materials to help you assess potential!
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