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San Diego CITD Update
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August 2014
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International Trade Day at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Convention
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The CHCC annual convention will bring more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, small business advocates and corporate representatives together to Garden Grove August 13-15th. The goal of the CHCC's Annual Convention is to elevate discussion and participation among Hispanic business owners, corporate business leaders, community leaders, and government officials to address issues of relevance to the Hispanic business community.
This year's convention will feature an International Trade Day with panel discussion on international business opportunities for small businesses.
International Symposium Agenda at the CHCC Convention - August 13th, 2014
First-hand Experiences Doing Business Across the Border (1:15 PM - 2:15 PM)
Cross Border Trade Matters: Opportunities, Logistics, International Law, and Accounting (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Financial Sources for Cross Border Business (3:45 PM - 4:45 PM)
Click here for more information...
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SBA Export Resources
Did you know that 95% of consumers live outside the United States? And a whopping two thirds of the world's purchasing power is in foreign countries!
Exporting can mean big things for your small business, and SBA has resources and information to help you succeed!
- Financing Programs - SBA has three core export loan programs specifically designed to help you develop or expand your business' trade and export activities.
- Expert Guidance - U.S. Exporting Assistance Centers (USEACs) are staffed by professionals from the SBA, the Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank and other organizations. They'll help you understand the global marketplace and get you organized.
- Planning Tools - Perfect for the small business owner exploring exporting, the Export Business Planner is a free, customizable tool that helps you work through the critical processes of export readiness and planning.
Additional SBA exporting resources and information can be found at http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/exporting-importing
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EXPORTECH is a comprehensive program designed for manufacturers to expand their global markets. The program brings together all of the elements to assist manufacturers in developing export plans that include assistance with logistics, distribution, country
selection, fees, regulations, best products to export and much more.
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) works with a variety of partners to deliver this comprehensive training program with proven results. On average, participating manufacturers generate $770,000 in new export sales.
Upcoming EXPORTECH Sessions:
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Save the date for BajaMak 2014 on October 23rd in Tijuana, Mexico.
The trade show and expo emphasizes the maquiladora supply industry in the Baja California border region and is an important venue in Northwest Mexico for companies looking to tap into the $11 billion suppliers market within the region's manufacturing industry.
Click here for more information...
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The Fall 2014 Seminar Schedule for the Global Business Strategy Certificate Program at USD has just been released. CITD clients, affiliates, and students are eligible for a 15% discount on enrollment in any individual seminar(s) or the comprehensive certificate for Fall 2014.
The Ahlers Center for International Business at the University of San Diego offers the Global Business Strategy Certificate Program - a collection of 6-hour and 9-hour seminars designed to give you a cross-functional approach to global business strategy, and strengthen your ability to manage complexity, enhance collaboration, and employ innovative solutions in a highly-competitive international business landscape. Take advantage of small class sizes, access to industry experts, networking opportunities and professional growth and enrichment. All seminars include catering and materials.
Below is the Fall 2014 Seminar Schedule:
Cross-Cultural Negotiations
August 26, 28 & September 2 (9 hours total)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Strategic Growth, Financial Profitability and Free Cash Flow Valuation
September 4, 11 & 18 (9 hours total)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Global Business Strategy, Leadership and Competitiveness
September 25 & October 9 (6 hours total)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Global Demographic Trends and Marketing Opportunities
October 15, 22 & 29 (9 hours total)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Venture Financing
November 4, 6 & 13 (9 hours total)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Please contact Erin Kellaway at (619) 260-6809 or ekellaway@sandiego.edu for the discount code.
For more information on these seminars, click here.
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About the CITD
Expand your business through International Trade!
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:
Chula Vista
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Building 660
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Otay Mesa
SWC Higher Education Center Otay Mesa
8100 Gigantic Street
Building 4500
San Diego, CA 92154
National City
National City
Chamber of Commerce
901 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
Mission Valley
San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center
4007 Camino del Rio South
Room 210
San Diego, CA 92108
East County
East County EDC
1908 Friendship Drive
Suite A
El Cajon, CA 92020
For appointments, call
(619) 482-6393 or visit
The CITD initiative was awarded the prestigious Presidential "E" Award for its significant contribution to helping expand export trade.
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International Trade Counseling
Need assistance with import/export documentation? Want to find foreign buyers for your products/services?
Get free assistance with international trade!
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CalSTEP Border Export Program
Want to increase your sales by supplying to major international manufacturers?
Our CalSTEP Border Export Program can help match you with manufacturers looking for your products and services.
California STEP, funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, facilitates export promotion activities, serving targeted industries to drive exports for small business. |
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Reference in this newsletter to any specific commercial products, brand names, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the San Diego CITD, or its officers, employees or agents.
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