Mexicali Supply Expo brings together the local, regional, and international suppliers that support the strategic industries established in Mexicali, Baja California. Manufacturing companies established in Baja will have the opportunity to present their current commodities and services needs to potential suppliers.

The following industry sectors will be represented at the event: Renewable Energy, Plastic, Electronics, Medical, metalworking, automotive and aerospace companies comprised maquila industry showing its needs for supplies for its plants located in Mexico. It will also feature special pavilions for sectors: Government, Developers and Educational Institutions.

For more information and to register to participate, go to http://mexicalisupply.com/index.php/en/.

If you are interested in participating in this event, you can also contact the CITD by phone at (619) 482-6393 or email at support@sandiegocitd.org and we'll be glad to assist you with the registration process to participate as an attendee, exhibitor, or for matchmaking meetings during the event.

Join the Center for International Trade Development in Sacramento and the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Sacramento, Alameda County, and San Jose on a trade mission to Mexico.

Mexico is currently the state's largest export market, with $26.3 billion in exports in 2012 and selling over 16 percent of the state's total exports to Mexico. Over 75,000 California companies exported to Mexico in 2011. Of these, 96% were small- and medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 500 employees.

This two-fold mission is designed to build trade relationships and to enhance the ability of California's small- and medium-sized businesses to prosper in Mexico. Opportunities during the trade mission include:

• Site visits with potential buyers looking for California suppliers
• Business networking events
• On-site interpreters to assist with matchmaking meetings

For more information and to register, click here.

Baja California is a center of innovation and dynamism along the U.S.- Mexico border.  Tijuana, Baja California's largest metropolis, is on track to double its population to four million by 2030.  With improvements in the security situation and realizing the benefits of nearshoring, companies are once again setting up shop in Baja California rather than turning to Asia.  Tijuana and San Diego are a model of cross-border collaboration, particularly in promoting the area as an economically integrated mega-region and in addressing border infrastructure projects.

US-Brazil Connect offers a paid fellowship program that takes outstanding U.S. students and emerging professionals to Brazil. The program is not your typical travel experience - it's a mutual exchange that encourages Fellows to take on new challenges and build relationships that last a lifetime.

The San Diego Center for International Trade Development (CITD) assists small and medium-sized enterprises expand internationally by providing low and no-cost programs and services including, one-on-one technical assistance and consulting, market research, training and educational programs, trade leads and special events.

International trade counseling is available by appointment at the following San Diego CITD Locations: