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Trade Connect Export Workshops

Trade Connect is an introductory workshop on the basics involved in exporting, including costs, risks and steps. In cooperation with other agencies and professionals, a summary of help and services available is presented, including:

- basics of the commercial transaction
- finding overseas markets
- trade financing
- documentation
- logistics

In addition to the provision of expert services, practical techniques of risk mitigation are presented at the workshop. This program connects businesses with the essential resources provided by the following governmental entities:

Federal
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Export Import Bank
U.S. Small Business Administration (Export Assistance Center)
U.S. Southern California Regional District Export Council

State
California International Trade Development Centers (California Community Colleges)

City
Port of Los Angeles (including overseas offices)
Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA)
Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC)

Trade Connect supports President Obama’s National Export Initiative at the local and regional level for small- to medium-size enterprises in the Greater Los Angeles region.

Articles on Global Trade

 

 

Golden State Opportunity - Jan/Feb. 2013
LA Style with Trade Connect - 12/06/12
Teaching Americans To Export - Wall Street Journal -10/29/12
More Us Companies Look Global - 9/3/11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade Connect Press Releases

• Consul General Barber De La Vega Speaks at the Port of Los Angeles Southeast Asia Trade Connect Workshop - March 2013
• Hong Kong Food Expo Report - August 2012
• Trade and Humanity: Business Opportunity and Need in India - June 23, 2011
• Trade Connect Workshop: Anheuser - Busch Brewery Conference Facility - August 4, 2011
• Pathway to Global Trade: Import Export Focus - October 7, 2011
  
  
  Webinars

Intro To Global Exporting - October 5, 2011 (click to view video)

 

An Introduction To Exporting Internationally for Businesses New and Old - January 26, 2012 (click to view video)

Upcoming Workshops & Trade Missions 2013

• CalAgX 2013: 6 Workshops 3/5/13 - 5/14/13 (Oakland, Clovis, and Camarillo, CA)
• Export Trade Finance & Insurance Seminar 5/08/13 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Free Export Workshop: 5/22/2013 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Free Export Workshop: 5/30/13 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Trade Opportunities with Latin America 6/07/13 (South Gate, CA)
• California Wine & Gourmet Food Products 6/20/13 (Solvang, CA)
• Export Workshop Series 08/15/13 through 11/21/13 (Irvine, CA)
  

Past 2013 Workshops

• International Workshop Series: 5/1/2013 (Sylmar, CA)
• Trade Connect Free Workshop Southeast Asia Markets: 3/14/13 (Garden Grove, CA)
• Trade Connect Free Workshop in Mandarin: 4/02/13 (San Gabriel, CA
• APBO Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference: 4/8-9/13 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Export Champions Program - UCLA Anderson School: 2/27/13 (Los Angeles, CA)
• 2013 US-China Trade Outlook: 2/26/13 (San Pedro, CA)
• The Border Ports and Trade: Southern Cal. and Global Markets 2/21/13 (San Diego, CA)
• China-Latin America Trade on the Pacific Rim: 2/20/13 (Los Angeles, CA)
• ExportTech™ - 12/13/2012, 01/24/2013 and 02/28/2013 (Ontario, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop 301 Series: 8 Workshops 1/29/13-5/7/13 (Santa Clarita, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop 301 Series: 8 Workshops 1/9/13-4/18/13 (Redondo, CA)
• The 2013 Export Workshop Series - 1/09/2012 (Redodnd Beach, CA)
  
• Hong Kong World Boutique 2013 - Jan. 14-17, 2013 (Hong Kong)
• Trade Connect Free Export Workshop 01/22/2013 (Huntington Park, CA)

Past 2012 Workshops

• Free Export Workshop -Trade Finance & Ins. November 28, 2012 (Santa Clarita, CA)
• Free Export Workshop For Fashion & Apparel - December 6, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Free Export Workshop October 17, 2012 (San Pedro, CA)
• Global Initiatives Messe Nagoya Trade Show Nov. 7-10, 2012 (Japan)
• Free Export Workshop, November 8 (Monterey Park, CA)
• Free Export Workshop, November 13 (Camarillo, CA)
• Canada Trade and Investment Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2012 (Canada)
• Free Export Workshop October 4, 2012 (Chatsworth, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop Sept. 27, 2012 (Wilmington, CA) In Spanish
• Access China 2012 Sept. 5-13, 2012 (China)
• Export Tech Sept. 7, 2012 (Irvine, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop September 18, 2012 (Santa Ana, CA)
• Free Export Workshop Aug. 23 NEW VENUE (San Pedro, CA)
• Hong Kong Food Expo Aug. 16-20, 2012 (Hong Kong)
• Free Export Workshop August 7, 2012 (Monterey Park, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop July 19, 2012 (Redondo Beach, CA)
• 5th Annual India Trade Conference June 28, 2012 (Cerritos, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop May 23, 2012 (Channel Islands, CA)
• CalAgX - 6 four hour sessions starts March 8, 2012 and ends May 17, 2012
  
• U.S.-Middle East/North Africa Global Trade Alliances May 5, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop April 18, 2012 (Des Moines, IA)
  
• Missions Planning Meeting March 6, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA)
• Global Initiatives Council Meeting March 21,2012 (Los Angles, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop March 30, 2012 (Riverside, CA)
  
• Trade Connect Export Workshop April 3, 2012 (Irvine, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop January 26, 2012 (Santa Clarita, CA)
• Trade Connect Export Workshop February 24, 2012 (San Gabriel, CA)

Past 2011 Workshops

• Doing Business in Korea: Understanding the US/Korea Free Trade Agreement - June 16, 2011
  
• Inland Empire Export Trade Seminar - August 31, 2011
• Procon and Export Initiatives- September 22, 2011
• Southern California Exporting Workshop October 5, 2011
• Trade Connect Pan African Global Trade Conference - October 13-15 2011
  
• Council District 15 Export Workshop October 27, 2011
  
• Trade Connect Export Workshop November 17, 2011
• KORUS FTA Conference November 30, 2011

Regional Market Conferences

Regional market conferences and seminars highlight important countries that are key trading partners. These events are held throughout the year and focus is on both export and import trade. Jointly organized with other professional and trade organizations, the following countries are currently the focus of these special annual conferences:

Business Counseling

The Port of Los Angeles is pleased to provide counseling to assist businesses on trade and shipping questions related to ocean cargo, including approaches to risk mitigation. Although, the Port cannot make specific recommendations as to service providers, it can provide introductions to appropriate professional associations.

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For more information on Trade Development, please contact either of those listed below: