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TRADE BARRIERS IN CHINA: HOW THE US CAN HELP
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Greetings from the U.S. Commercial Service office in Minnesota.
Thank you for participating in the recent seminar ‘Trade Barriers in China, How the U.S. Government Can Help’ at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. This event was produced in partnership with US-China Business Connections, the Center for International Business Education and Research (University of Minnesota), and the Minnesota Trade Office. The video detailing the experience of Klinge Corp. shown during the presentation can be accessed by clicking here.
The U.S. Commercial Service staff in Minnesota, along with its local, state and federal partners, is committed to assisting your firm grow its international sales. Our team of specialists is uniquely positioned to leverage federal programs to support your exporting needs. If your company needs assistance in any of the following areas, we have the resources to help.
- Assessing overseas market potential for products and services
- International marketing
- Overseas market research
- Finding and qualifying international partners/buyers
- Identifying relevant international trade shows
- Competing in international tenders
- Export finance resources
- Export documentation and regulations
- Foreign tariffs and taxes
- International shipping and logistics
For assistance with these or other export-related needs or to schedule a one-on-one meeting at your location, please contact the Trade Specialist assigned to your company. For general inquiries, please call 612-348-1638 or send us an email.
Kind regards and happy exporting,
David Edmiston
International Trade Specialist, Minneapolis
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
100 North 6th Street, Butler Square
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tel: (612) 348-1644
Fax: (612) 348-1650
UCBC CELEBRATES NEW WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE OF LAW MOU
September 16
William Mitchell College of Law and the China University of Political Science and Law (in Beijing) are entering into a Memorandum of Understanding. Pursuant to this agreement, the two schools will share students, faculty and some resources and programs. We are extremely excited about this opportunity. Vice President and Professor Baosheng Zhang will be here from Beijing for the signing. President & Dean Eric Janus with CUPL Vice President Baosheng Zhang are featured in the photos to the right under the William Mitchell College of Law logo.
The signing was at 11:30a on September 16, 2011 in our Great Room area. UCBC President, Warren Vollmer attended.
UCBC CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
March 3, 2011
To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, a large group of US China Business Connections (UCBC) members and guests gathered on February 3rd, the first day of Chinese New Year, at Summit Brewery, St. Paul. Typically, they hold monthly meetings about doing business with China. But, at the brewery, which donated the space and beer, the group stepped outside their mode and celebrated the New Year.
CHINA’S AGRICULTURAL REFORMS
March 2011
The Long March From The Tang To Today
UCBC Guest Speaker, Kit Spangler with Ten Square International, has his article highlighted in the March edition of China Brief, which is published by the American Chamber of Commerce China.
HONG KONG AS A PARTNER IN CHINA
February 27, 2011
US-China Business Connections will hold its monthly Networking and Breakfast Presentation on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in McNamara Center at Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55403. Bridget Lee, Director, Chicago Hong Kong Trade Development Council, is the scheduled guest speaker who will present on the topic, “Hong Kong –Your Risk-Manager and Partner for Success in China.”
SELLING SHOES IN CHINA
January 26, 2011
The December meeting of U.S.-China Business Connections (UCBC) began as usual with a continental breakfast and some networking opportunities before the formal portion of the meeting started. Prior to introducing the guest speaker, Jim Smith, UCBC Director, invited the attendees to briefly introduce themselves to the group as is customary at UCBC meetings. At the conclusion of these introductions, Smith then introduced Wes Tang, Business Development Director, Pacific Rim, Red Wing Shoes, Inc., headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota, to make his presentation on Selling Shoes in China.
AJI CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE RESTAURANT GRAND OPENING & CIAC APPRECIATION DINNER
January 23, 2011
The evening of Jan. 23, 2011, marked the grand opening of Aji Contemporary Japanese restaurant, located on Main Street in Hopkins, a western suburb of Minneapolis. CIAC Travel also chose this occasion to host their 2011 Appreciation Dinner.
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