Explore E3 The next 50 years in Economic Development, Energy and Entrepreneurship.The Pacific Northwest has refined its focus and strengths. The PNEDC Economic Development Summit offers opportunities for collaboration, coordination and keen insights from experts.Join colleagues and guest presenters to chart a course for another prosperous 50 years. Learn about the interplay of economic development, energy and entrepreneurship for the challenging times in the 21st century
For registration now to take advantage of early bird savings at: http://www.pnedc.net/conferences.htm
First Annual Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium
The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition will co-host the Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium on July 22/23 at the Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton Harborside. Guy Stitt, AMI International is set to emcee the event. Rear Admiral Symons will be the keynote breakfast speaker.
August 4, 9am-12noon
Join us for a 3-hour workshop focusing on specific resources and tools for professional service firms currently doing or interested to pursue international business activities. This program is designed for architects, engineers, consultants, marketing/PR Firms, attorneys, translators, professional service providers interested in international markets. Topics will include:
- Finding and qualifying a foreign buyer. - Structuring payment terms and negotiating terms under a contract. - Export Finance tools available for service providers. - Credit Insurance to protect your service receivables against non-payment. - Legal Considerations for service providers.
For more information and to register, go to: http://servicesexportworkshop.eventbrite.com and/or contact Troy DeFrank 206-256-6145.
Analytical technology and instrument companies can apply for an expense paid (airfare, booth, hotel accomodation) invitation program to exhibit at a premier show in Japan, offered by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization). Deadline to submit applicatinon is 4/21. This is a great opportunity to meet with potential partners arranged by Washington State Japan Office and JETRO, at a low cost. A Washington State booth is also available. For a flyer with more information, click here or contact June Chino at 206-256-6144.
Tokyo International Gift Show is one of the premier and largest international gift and decorative accessory trade shows in the world. With over 4,000 booths and 196,000 visitors last year, it is an ideal venue to showcase your products. Washington State Japan Office can set up meetings with potential distributors/buyers and assist during the show. For more information and a flyer, click here or contact June Chino at 206-256-6144.
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit and meet with Japanese pharmaceutical companies at Bio Japan. The exhibition had 23,681 visitors and 339 booths last year in addition to workshops and business partnering events. Washington State Japan Office will be on site to assist you during the show as well as to set up matchmaking meetings with Japanese pharmaceutical companies whether you are exhibiting or just walking the show. BioJapan2009 will revolve around four main themes: 1) Health (Pharma), 2) Environment, 3) Food, and 4) Clusters & Bio-ventures.For more information and a flyer, click here or contact June Chino at 206-256-6144.
JETRO is now accepting applications for the JETRO pavilion at Green Device Expo. Broad areas of interest for Green Devices are high-tech lighting and advanced energy. JETRO sponsors a large portion of the costs to participate in this trade show, so Washington companies with interest in the Japanese market are encouraged to apply. If a company is selected as a invitee for this program, JETRO will cover a number of expenses for the invitee, such as roundtrip airfare (economy class) and program related transportation within Japan (1 person/company); accommodation in Japan at a hotel designated by JETRO for the duration of the invitation program (1 person/company); an interpreter working exclusively for each invitee; and booth space and booth stand with basic equipment and decorations. For more information and a flyer, click here or contact Feliz Ventura at 206-256-6117.
Join Washington State and the Evergreen Building Products Association (EBPA) at the Japan Home and Building Show 2009. JHBS is the largest annual residential construction and building materials trade event in Japan and a must for US companies and their Japanese agents creating brand awareness, test marketing new products or seeking distribution partners. Last year’s JHBS featured 600 exhibitors in 1,050 booths and attracted 91,859 visitors.
Booth space and catalog displays are both available in the Pavilion. Once again, companies reserving booth or catalog space within the Pavilion will have the opportunity to give brief presentations or live demonstrations showing the installation, application or use of their products during the show. These well attended on-site demonstrations and presentations are a proven method to showcase your company's products and increase foot traffic to your booth. Priority will be given to EBPA/Washington State companies at the event. Companies are guaranteed a minimum of 15 minutes for presentations.
Deadline to reserve space at the WA State/EBPA Pavilion: July 10, 2009.
For more information, contact Troy DeFrank at 206-256-6145 or click here for more details.
Washington State invites you to MEDICA 2009. We are offering low-cost access to the world’s largest and most prestigious medical trade fair. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with potential partners and market your company worldwide.For more information, click here or contact June Chino at 206-256-6144.
