A Publication of the North Central Export Program

Christine Perneski ~ Export Marketing Director ~ ncexport@ncentral.com
Ruth Kosmiski ~ Export Administrative Assistant ~ rkosmiski@ncentral.com
Website:  www.ncentral.com

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Cancelled

 

Regrettably, due to the uncertainties with the Commonwealth’s FY 2009-2010 budget, we have received notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Office of International Business Development that this year’s Pennsylvania International Week (PIW) has been cancelled.   This cancellation means that North Central’s 11th Annual “Bringing the World to You” event scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at the Red Fern in Kersey, PA is also cancelled.

When the FY 2009-2010 budget is signed and contingent on DCED’s World Trade PA program being included in the budget, this event could be rescheduled.

Please be assured that the North Central Export Program is still available to assist you and the overseas offices are continuing to assist companies - 814.773.3162 or ncexport@ncentral.com.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of the North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission.
 

Seeking North Central Region Export Success Stories ~ The Office of International Business Development, Harrisburg, in partnership with North Central, has launched a “Regional Press Release Program.”  Companies that have worked with North Central Export and the Overseas Office Network, and have experienced export success, are invited to apply for a featured release. If interested, please complete the attached template and return to Christine Perneski – ncexport@ncentral.com or FAX:  814.772.7045. Click here for template.

Creating an Export Management Compliance Program - Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Comfort Suites, State College, PA ~ Presented by Allocca Enterprises, Inc. in cooperation with the SEDA – Council of Governments. Pre-register by October 6, 2009 – Cost $395 per person. Click here for additional information.

NAFTA Seminar Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Pittsburgh ~ This half day event will feature Commercial Service Officers from Ottawa and Mexico City, along with representatives  from PNC Bank and FedEx, to provide essential information on increasing or beginning to do business within the NAFTA Free Trade Zone! Registration is free.  For more information, visit https://www.buyusa.gov/pittsburgh/nafta_smart.html.

PA Pavilion at bauma 2010, Munich, Germany, April 19 – 25, 2010 ~ bauma is the world’s largest and most important trade fair for the building industry. Held every 2 years, bauma is a hub for international business and an important venue for gathering information and establishing contacts. It is where building and construction experts from all over the world can be informed about state-of-the-art technology. Each company will have a small “booth” within the Pavilion. Turnkey packages are available for a fee of $2,500.00. Click here for additional information.

The Northwest Industrial Resource Center ~ Marketing strategies for new and current markets focus on voice of the customer and utilize the latest in eCommerce marketing tactics, critical to an increased ROI. The NWIRC’s website assessment service can provide a complete strategy for improving the function of your website and moving your website up in position on all major search engines – driving more traffic to your business.

Assessments are done in confidence. Contact Erin Chorney, North Central District Manager at Northwest Industrial Resource Center at 814.590.1219, if you’re a manufacturer in the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean or Potter to find out how the NWIRC can work for you. echorney@nwirc.org To learn more about NWIRC services, visit www.nwirc.org.

The following are Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Coordinated Trade Missions:  Click on the event for additional information or e-mail: ncexport@ncentral.com for details.

Gateway Trade Mission III - Canary Islands – October 21-24, 2009 ~ Deadline for registration is September 15, 2009. Cost is $2,500 plus airfare and lodging. If interested, please contact our Pennsylvania Representative in Spain - Gloria Manchego at manchegoglo@hotmail.com.  Click here for details.

Industrial Expo – Bajamak 2009 – Tijuana, Mexico – Thursday, October 15, 2009 ~ Be part of the most successful Industrial Expo where Industry and Suppliers meet. Click here for details.

India Trade Mission - Mumbai and Bangalore
December 8-11, 2009. Registration deadline: September 25, 2009.

Arab Health 2010 - Dubai, U.A.E.
January 25-28, 2010.  Registration deadline:  November 20, 2009.

Global Petroleum Show - Calgary, Canada
June 8-10, 2010. Registration deadline: March 1, 2010.

Click here for International Trade Calendar of Events - July 2009 - June 2010.

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Phone:  814.773.3162
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