August 15, 2008 - According to The Oklahoman, the technology behind a geothermal heating system used on the same field as the Olympics opening ceremony was developed at OSU's College of Engineering and promoted by the Stillwater-based International Ground Source Heat Pump Association.
The Oklahoman explains that geothermal technology works by using underground pipes that take advantage of the earth's constant temperature to heat and cool buildings, in this case China's National Stadium. Chinese engineers bored 104 holes to depths of 250 to 300 feet that provide the natural heating and cooling for the stadium and the nearby aquatics center.
Petroleum Exhibition & Conference of Mexico (PECOM 2008) Set for Nov. 11-13 in Villahermosa, Mexico
July 30, 2008 -- PECOM is a pivotal event for the petroleum industry in Mexico. The 2008 event promises to deliver more content, more exhibitors, more networking, and more customer opportunities than any other petroleum event in Mexico.
Since 1994, PECOM's exhibition and technical workshop program has attracted more than 5,000 delegates annually, including engineers and executives from Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX).
Mexico is exploring change and new initiatives for the oil industry. Mexico's President Felipe Calderon is discussing potential initiatives to give PEMEX access to foreign investments, technology ,and alliances. July 25, 2008 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce invites you to participate in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) November 3-6 at the National Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Global Business Services Division will coordinate the participation of Oklahoma companies by hosting a turnkey pavilion at ADIPEC 2008. July 2, 2008 -- The U.S. Census Bureau has issued the final rule, which is requiring mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or through the Redirect for all shipments where a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is required, effective July 2, 2008. There will be a 90-day implementation period, which ends September 30, 2008. After that, you must file your export information electronically through the AES or Redirect.
These new regulations, published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2008, have tougher penalty provisions that affect everyone in the export process. Penalties may be imposed per violation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) from $1,100 to $10,000 both civil and criminal. Anyone submitting paper SEDs after September 30, 2008, will be in violation and subject to penalties.
For further information, please visit: http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/. Venturing overseas? The U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Agreements Compliance Program Can Help You through Stormy Seas
June 23, 2008 -- The contract has been signed and you're ready to ship your product to a new international customer. Then your customs broker tells you the duty on the merchandise is double what you understood it to be because of "some new problem at the border."
You're notified by your distributor that costs will triple and time to market will be delayed for months due to the new testing and labeling requirements that "appeared out of nowhere" from the foreign government.
The foreign government tender you've eagerly awaited specifies a mandatory domestic content requirement.
What do you do? June 13, 2008 -- The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has created a new program designed to help small-to-medium manufacturers expand their markets overseas.
ExporTech helps companies enter or expand in global markets, by assisting in the development of a customized international growth plan, vetted by experts, and by building a team of organizations that helps companies move quickly beyond planning to actual export sales.
The program is being offered to companies with assistance from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce. The video, Global Business Services Reaches Out to the World, details the many free export services and trade opportunities offered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
- Make instant contact with potential partners, distribution agents, or suppliers around the world;
- Get a customized international business strategy that meets your company's needs;
- Find new markets where your products and services are in demand;
- Attend key international conferences and trade shows to market your company worry free and at reduced costs. Let Commerce handle all in-country travel arrangements, provide translation services, and set up meetings with industry decision-makers ready to do business with your company.
Watch Global Business Services Reaches Out to the World now, and turn your local venture into a global player. | A new online course called Creating and Increasing International Sales and Profits is designed for people in small or medium-sized firms wanting to explore the potential of improving sales and profits and people in large firms who need to better unerstand all disciplines in international business. Click the link for the course brochure.
Creating & Increasing International Sales and Profits Trade Talk, a free online publication, includes comprehensive articles on events shaping U.S. trade policy, quick facts, and upcoming events. To sign up, visit www.ustr.gov and click on "Receive USTR e-mail updates" on the right side of the home page. Your e-mail address is all that's required to receive the twice-monthly electronic publication.
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently published this year’s Export Programs Guide, a complete overview of federal programs for exporting companies. Organized by industry needs and targeted region, the report covers more than 75 export assistance programs provided by 19 federal agencies. Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters
Written to help U.S. companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), learn the fundamentals of trade finance to turn their export opportunities into actual sales. Eleven concise, two-page chapters offer the basics of numerous financing techniques, from open accounts, to forfaiting, to government assisted foreign buyer financing.
International Trade Statistics 2006
Provides comprehensive, comparable and up-to-date statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services worldwide.
Protecting Intellectual Property
Learn how your company can protect its trademarks, patents, and copyrights overseas, or to file an intellectual property-related trade complaint.
The Global Top 20
The Foreign Policy Globalization Index assesses the extent to which the world's most populous nations are becoming more or less globally connected.
Do You Need Export Control Documentation for your Product?
The Bureau of Industry and Security offers local seminars to help companies understand critical US export control requirments. Click here for the 2007 seminar schedule to find an event near you.
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Are You a Defense Product or Services Exporter?
Need help understanding U.S. goverment ITAR regulations? Visit the Directorate of Defense Controls website for Licensing and Registration requirements.
FITA - The Federation of International Trade Associations
The FITA website provides excellent online and free resources on doing international business including information on featured countries, trade news and statistics, and access to an online business-to-business marketplace. Sign up for their bi-weekly e-newsletter at www.fita.org.
Buyusa.gov - USDOC Gateway to Worldwide Business Information
Buyusa.gov features regularly updated individual web pages on all the countries served by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service as well as links to market research and other useful services. If you're looking for more information on a new market, this site is an excellent resource. http://www.buyusa.gov/home/
U.S. Government Export Portal
From current trade news and information on the basics of exporting, to trade events, trade leads and market research tools, the U.S. Department of Commerce is a convenient and reliable source of information. Go to the main portal page at www.export.gov.
Or, follow these links to your specific area of interest:
Trade Events
Industry Specific Information Requests
Export Finance
Trade Statistics
Click here for more useful links.
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