• FMN vs. Temporary Residence Visa
• Practices Related to Foreigners Working in Mexico but not on Mexican Payroll
• Practices related to Proof of Employer
• Obtaining Permanent Residence

The U.S. Commercial Service, in cooperation with NASA, will host a dynamic, three-day business forum in Silicon Valley, February 9-11, 2015, focused on opportunities for U.S. companies to meet global demand for sustainable solutions. Countries and companies worldwide are implementing standards, developing new technology, and implementing business practices to conserve energy, preserve clean air and water, and use land more efficiently - and U.S. companies can take advantage of these trends by offering world-class technologies, services and products.

What to Expect

Mexicali, Mexico is home to over 500 national and international companies with manufacturing and assembly operations utilizing over $350 million in parts and components in the region annually. The Mexicali Supply Expo 2015 is a great opportunity to connect with the Aerospace, Metal Mechanic, Medical Device, Automotive, Electronic and more, professionals who are looking for suppliers to meet their fabrication needs. At this annual, international event manufacturers and suppliers will:

• Meet one-on-one to discuss demand and supply needs and opportunities
• Participate in an Expert Panel Discussion to examine international operations and discuss doing business in Mexicali
• Tap into government, developers and educational institution opportunities in specialized pavilions
• Attend a special presentation by Dr. D. Dresser: Mexico: Competitiveness, Competence and Growth
• Network with key company leaders at an industry-wide reception

If you are interested in participating in this event, you can 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.

More information at www.mexicalisupply.com

Through a multi-year collaborative process, San Diego Regional EDC, Biocom, City of San Diego, CONNECT, GO-Biz, Port of San Diego, Qualcomm, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, San Diego State University, and UC San Diego have been working together with nearly 400 local businesses as part of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase, to develop a global trade and investment plan for the San Diego region. 

On March 11, the San Diego Regional EDC and its partners will jointly release the plan and announce a series of programs to assist in maximizing San Diego's global competitiveness.

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The San Diego Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium for Workforce Development serves as the regional framework to implement "Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy's" statewide initiative, to connect industry sector employers, community college career technical program providers, and students with current and easily accessible information, and to respond as a central point of contact.  The Consortium facilitates alignment of the nine colleges in the region with the workforce needs of the seven priority and emergent sectors and encourages high level industry-education partnerships.   

The Consortium recently launched a new website which will serve as a clearinghouse of information and resources on career pathways and educational/training programs relevant to the region's identified priority and emergent sectors. Visit the consortium website at www.myworkforceconnection.org. 
 

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: