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                            October 2015
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Global Access Program
Exporting to Europe Webinar Series
PA Supply Chain Forum
Supply Chain Catalog Opportunity
N.E. PA Defense Transition Partnership
Upcoming Trade Shows & Missions
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Pennsylvania International Week Update

Pencil Friday, March 4, 2016 in your calendar!  We're planning this exciting annual event with a hopeful eye on the state budget.  Plan to join us as we host Pennsylvania's Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) for one-on-one meetings with companies. 

Your international trade partners, ATRs are business consultants located in-country that provide guidance to get your products or services into their respective markets. Their consulting services are provided free of charge to Pennsylvania companies.  

This year we'd like to introduce your company to the ATRs even before the event.  Getting you in touch with the ATRs now will help facilitate your meetings in March and have your questions answered before the rush. Contact us for more information.  



This event is supported by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of International Business Development funded in part through World Trade PA.  

Global Access Program
Grants Available for International Business Development Activities

The Pennsylvania Global Access Program (GAP) is a grant designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized companies to increase export sales.  GAP offers up to $3,500 per year in grant assistance to qualifying Pennsylvania companies to reimburse 100% of eligible expenses associated with specific export promotion activities.  

Program funding has been secured through September 29, 2016, and your company's upcoming international business trip or other export promotion activity may qualify.  Contact us today to learn more and to be first on the list to receive the new application when it is officially released.  
Grow Your Exports and Business in Europe Webinar Series
B2B and B2C Ecommerce Development in Europe
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Click here for more information and to register.

 
Brought to you by IBT Partners, PA's Authorized Trade Representative in France, this webinar will offer participants insight into the European online world; case studies; and practical guidelines for online presence building, marketing, and ecommerce.  
 
This webinar is part of a series focusing on how PA companies can use country-specific websites to grow their exports, connect and manage distributors and end-clients, and optimize upcoming European trade show attendance.  There is no cost to register.  Click here for more information on the remaining webinars: 
 
Scandinavia and Europe's Paid Search Marketing
November 11, 2015
 
Get Return on Investment (ROI) from European Websites
December 2, 2015

Pennsylvania Supply Chain Forum  
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Holiday Inn, Wilkes-Barre
 
Join NEPIRC for an excellent, no-cost opportunity to identify and develop a localized, responsive, Pennsylvania-based supply chain. Both buyers and suppliers are invited to attend.
  • As a participating buyer: You will receive free booth space and meet one-on-one with prospective Pennsylvania-based suppliers in a "speed dating" style, consisting of 15 minute meetings. 
     
  • As a participating supplier: You will have the opportunity to meet with buyers who are eager to source their materials, parts or products from a local, Pennsylvania-based supplier.
For more information contact Colleen Reardon, NEPIRC Events Manager at 570-704-0018.   
Supply Chain Catalog - Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas Industries

 

As part of the CORE PA Global initiative, we are looking for companies that supply the mining and construction equipment and/or the oil and gas industries.  Interested companies can submit their information to be included in Pennsylvania-specific Supply Chain Catalogs that will be featured at upcoming international trade shows. 
 
Catalogs will be distributed at the 2016 Australasian Oil & Gas Show in Australia and at Bauma 2016 in Germany, two of the world's largest shows for these industries. 
 
Click here to view the required information, or contact Mike Horvath or Debbie Phillips for more information.  There is no cost to participate in the supplier catalogs.  

Northeast Pennsylvania Defense Transition Partnership News

 

The N.E. PA Defense Transition Partnership is a collaboration between the PA DCED, the NEPA Alliance, NEPIRC, MRC, The University of Scranton SDBCWilkes University SBDC, and 8 regional Industrial Development Corporations (CCEDC, SLIBCO, CAN DO, BIDA, PMEDC, SEDCO, and WEDCO). The initiative provides support for businesses and displaced employees directly impacted by recent Department of Defense spending cuts. Specifically, it offers support for the development of Market Diversification Plans and Innovation Vouchers that range between $15,000 and $25,000 to assist in the implementation of the recommendations that are included in the plan. 

 

Request for Qualifications Issued - Business Development Consultants

NEPA is accepting qualification statements from business development consultants.  Click here for more information.

 

International Business Survey

Please take a moment to fill out this quick 8 question survey. After your survey is received, you will be contacted to discuss the international business assistance available to you. 

 

 

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment.

 

 

Upcoming Trade Shows & Missions


Trade Mission to Germany & the United Kingdom

March 1-9, 2016

Mission Participation Fee (per person): $995

Deadline:  December 9, 2015

Organized by the Council of Great Lakes Governors

 

Trade Mission to China

May 7-14, 2016

Organized by the Council of Great Lakes Governors

Mission Participation Fee (per person): $995

Deadline:  March 1, 2016

 

Contact Michael Horvath or Debbie Phillips to request a flyer or additional details on any of these activities.

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