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Upcoming Event: DFI Impact Investment Roundtable

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DFI Impact Investment Roundtable
06 Dec 2017
London, UK
EBRD

Senior-level Conversation with Development Finance Institutions on Investing for Impact.

As impact investing grows in scale and attracts greater investment flows, more fund managers and advisors are getting involved in sourcing, screening and reporting on investments that deliver measurable impact alongside financial returns.

Development finance institutions (DFI) are the original impact investors – we have been sourcing and managing commercial investments in emerging markets for economic and social impact over the past 70 years. In the process, we have developed substantial experience and expertise of relevance to impact investors, whether institutional investors, asset managers, philanthropic organizations or family offices. We also offer co-investment opportunities for investors seeking exposure to emerging market assets that offer measured impact, commercial returns, and rigorous attention to environmental, social and governance safeguards.

The EBRD is hosting a closed-door conversation between DFIs—EBRD, IFC, and CDC—and selected impact investors that will explain DFI approaches to investing for impact and identify opportunities for collaboration. The roundtable conversation will be held at EBRD’s London Office (1 Exchange Square) on 6 December, from 9:00am to 14:00pm, followed by a lunch.

This event is by invitation only.

Upcoming Event: Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is honored to celebrate Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, October 22-28, 2017.

The 2017 National MED Week observance, in conjunction with the National Minority Supplier Development Council 2017 Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange in Detroit, Michigan, will feature several Powered by MBDA workshops that focus on federal programs and honor the 2017 National MED Week Award winners.

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Upcoming Trade Events

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Trade EventsExpo MRO
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
October 11-13, 2017

This trade show is a popular option for companies who want to supply MRO materials to Mexican manufacturers. Several American companies exhibit at the event held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. MRO materials are quick sales and don’t need to comply with the lengthy, burdensome procurement process required for direct materials. Expo MRO is a great venue for companies to explore opportunities and to network with fellow manufacturers.

Trade Winds Business Forum
Southeast Europe
October 16-23, 2017

commercial specialists have identified the advanced manufacturing sector as one with top prospects for sales in Southeast Europe. With tens of billions of dollars in available EU funds for economic development, there are a number of opportunities for U.S. exporters in this dynamic and growing region.

Certified Trade Mission to Azerbaijan & Georgia
Oct 16-18, 2017

Azerbaijan, with a GDP of $37.5 billion, is a country on the move with countless opportunities for business. Georgia, with a GDP of 14.5 billion, has many trade agreements in place that provide opportunities for companies to access not only the country’s 4.4million residents, but the wider region without or with limited customs tariffs. U.S. companies may participate in one or both stops in order to: explore these markets for new business opportunities; meet with pre-screened distributors, customers and business partners; meet with government officials; and, network with key business people.

Webinar: International Additive Manufacturing Standardization
October 17, 10:00a.m. EDT, 2017

The global additive manufacturing market is booming. Due to recent statistics, Germany is at the forefront. The share of local firms already utilizing 3D-printing promises rapid growth in the future.
Topic 1 – Regulations relating to Additive Manufacturing in the US and EU: Get an insight into the appropriate regulations to export successfully.
Topic 2 – Snapshot of the Additive Manufacturing market in Germany/Europe Germany as the EU’s largest market offers U.S. additive manufacturers good potential.
Free webinar.

FABTECH 2017
McCormick Place, Chicago
November 6-9, 2017

FABTECH provides a convenient venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. The annual event will see more than 1,700 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. Join the U.S. Commercial Service at this event. Contact Allison Mello for details.

Plastimagen 2017
Centro Banamex, Mexico City
November 7-10, 2017

Plastimagen 2017 is the most complete and important U.S. Department of Commerce certified trade fair for the plastic industry in Latin America. With over 850 exhibiting companies from 20 different countries including Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and others. The show brings together more than 28,000 visitors with a large percentage of decision makers and industry leaders. The U. S. pavilion is booked up but spaces are still available in the machinery section.

Composites Meetings B to B event
Nantes, France
November 8-9, 2017

An international custom-tailored matchmaking program which in 2015 attracted 420 participants from 21 countries and generated 5200 b2b meetings. Unlike traditional exhibits, the event provides pre-arranged one-on-one meetings strictly reserved for professionals that pre-register. It is a great opportunity to be connected with decision-makers from major target industries, including aerospace, automotive, nautical construction, rail and energy.

Integr8 2017, Automation Alley’s Industry 4.0 Conference
Detroit, Michigan
November 9, 2017

Join Ian Steff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, U.S. Department of Commerce at Integr8 2017! Get inspired by the world’s foremost Industry 4.0 thought leaders as they discuss the smart technologies shaping our future. Meet us at Integr8™, Automation Alley’s one-of-a-kind, global conference focused on the eight technologies currently disrupting the manufacturing industry. Integr8™ aims to educate attendees on the advantages and benefits of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies on our factory floors.

IMTEX Forming 2018
Bengaluru, India
January 25-30, 2018

Organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), IMTEX and the concurrent Tooltech 2018 is one of the largest international machine tools expos in Asia. The show will feature all aspects of forming technologies, predominantly sheet metal forming. It attracts visitors from a wide spectrum of manufacturing and ancillary industries, including key decision and policy makers as well as industry captains who are keen to source latest technologies and manufacturing solutions for their product lines. The Commercial Service will be happy to provide counselling on market opportunities in India and matchmaking services for exhibiting/participating U.S. companies in and around the show dates.

ACMEE 2018
Chennai, India
June 21-25, 2018

This show is held once every two years and is one of the premier expos of machine tools. It is organized by the local manufacturing association of Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association (AIEMA). The last show in 2016 had 465 exhibitors including 125 from overseas and 45,000 visitors.

AICC Madagascar branch and the Madagascar Youth for Development Association held a joint meeting.

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September 30, 2017, the AICC, American International Chamber of Commerce Madagascar branch and the Madagascar Youth for Development Association held a joint meeting.

“Malagasy Youth for Development Y4D” is an association which regroup malagasy young people in Madagascar island. The association has its representant in 22 regions of Madagascar and has thousands of members.


According to Y4D member boards in national and regional levels, they have decided to have partnership with the American International Chambre of Commerce branch of Madagascar. They have asked Mr José RAMAHERISON to be the Honor President of the Malagasy youth for Development association.

The AICC Madagascar is helping Malagasy youth. The development comes from youth, So the reason why AICC Madagascar gave an office, a meeting room and materials and furnitures to Malagasy Y4D association.

Upcoming Event: 2017 MED Week Conference

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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is honored to celebrate Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. at the 2017 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange.

The 2017 National MED Week celebration, recognized at the NMSDC Conference, will feature several Powered by MBDA workshops and seminars that focus on federal programs and recognize the 35th Annual National MED Week Award Winners in Detroit, Michigan

Sunday, October 22, 2017 to Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Upcoming Event: International Franchise Expo 2018

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THU MAY,31 – SAT JUN 02,2018
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, U.S.A.

Description
The International Franchise Expo (IFE) is the premier annual event for the franchise industry. From domestic or international expansion to selling single units, area developments or master franchises, the International Franchise Expo is THE industry’s one stop franchise event.

The IFE event will be promoted worldwide to over 120 countries and visitors have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with executives of the exhibiting franchisors. The IFE continues to gain recognition as a first-class international show, where foreign attendees have a chance to make one-on-one contacts with the top brands in franchising and develop dynamic business relationships. 

The International Franchise Expo is a 3 day event which has featured over 400 franchise exhibitors, with investments ranging from $5,000 to $1M+ and a wide range of product categories. Franchising is a strategy proven to grow businesses quickly -a strategy used by more than 100 industries to develop national brands. Millions of people have opened their own businesses by buying a franchise. 

The opportunities at IFE cover multiple markets and industries. The event brings together expanding and developing franchise concepts with the highest qualified franchisee candidates in the USA and around the world.

Automotive & Ground Transportation Upcoming Events

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APTA EXPO, Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta – October 9-11, 2017:
Held every three years in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Annual Meeting, EXPO is public transit’s premier showcase of technology, products and services. Be at the center of the growing public transportation industry where innovation and technology converge to accelerate every mode of public transportation.
Event details here.

Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Conference Las Vegas, Nevada – October 29 – 31, 2017:
The AWDA Conference brings the leading manufacturers and wholesalers of the industry together to engage in productive and profitable business and networking opportunities.
Details here.

ITS World Congress Montreal, Canada – October 29 – November 2, 2017:
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America for exhibits, demonstrations and industry-leading education on transformational transportation and integrated mobility. Last year’s Congress drew 11,000 participants from 70 countries. 
Event details here.

Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Las Vegas, Nevada – October 31 – November 2, 2017:
As the annual, trade-only showcase for the $356 billion automotive auto care market, the AAPEX engages more than 132,000 professionals from around the globe.
Event details here.

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show ,Las Vegas, Nevada – October 31 – November 3, 2017:
The annual, trade-only SEMA Show features 2,400 exhibiting companies that offer the latest automotive specialty products related to enhancing a vehicle’s performance, appearance, safety, or comfort. Approximately 25 percent of the buyers that attend SEMA are from outside of the United States. On October 30, U.S. companies can participate in three roundtable discussions regarding SEMA’s overseas trips to China, Australia, and the Middle East, and hear tips from buyers and experienced exporters about selling to these regions.
Event details here.

Automotive Meetings Bursa, Turkey – November 14 – 16, 2017:
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Advanced Business Events for the only auto supply chain event in Turkey for the automotive and aftermarket industry. AM Bursa is a unique venue for suppliers and service providers interested or doing business in Turkey to secure direct meetings with large Tier I and Tier II automotive companies. Engineering, procurement, supply chain, fabrication, commodity teams, suppliers and service providers will meet through pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings, without the distractions found at traditional exhibitions. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate!
Event details here.

55th Annual National RV Show Louisville, Kentucky – November 28 – November 30, 2017:
As the sole “trade only” recreational vehicle (RV) industry show currently held, there is no public attendance. The show provides an important marketplace for recreational vehicle dealers, owners of accessory stores and campground operators to view the products of numerous RV manufacturers and suppliers of OEM parts, services and accessories in one location. The show provides exhibitors an excellent opportunity to expand product lines into new regions, domestically and internationally; see competing products; and strengthen distribution networks.
Event details here.

Automechanika Shanghai, China – November 29 – December 2, 2017:
Automechanika is one of the leading international meeting places for the automotive sector. It spotlights innovations and solutions in the fields of parts, systems, tuning, workshop equipment, bodywork & paintwork, car wash, IT & management and the latest automobile services. U.S. companies can exhibit anywhere on the show floor or in the U.S. Pavilion.
Event details here.

BIS Update 2017: Conference on Export Controls and Policy

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October 3 – October 5, 2017
Washington, D.C.
BIS 2017 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
BIS 2017 Export Control Policy Conference
Protecting American Technology, Growing American Industry

The Bureau of Industry and Security’s annual Update Export Control Policy Conference gives the exporting community the opportunity to learn first-hand from senior U.S. Government officials about current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. This major outreach activity draws business and government representatives from around the world to learn and exchange ideas about export control issues. It provides attendees with the opportunity to network with colleagues in the export control industry, interact with U.S. Government officials, and learn about programs and services offered by U.S. Government and industry exhibitors. It is one of the Department of Commerce’s most notable international trade events.

Exhibit opportunities are available. The exhibit hall will be open during the entire conference: on Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, October 5 from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Update will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Confirmation receipts will be sent after the registration process has been completed.

For additional information on Update 2017, please contact BIS’s Outreach and Educational Services Division at updateconference@bis.doc.gov; or (202) 482-6031.

Outlook on Ukraine 2017 Investment Conference

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09 Oct 2017
London, UK
EBRD, Emerging Europe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Emerging Europe are co-hosting the EBRD-Emerging Europe: Outlook on Ukraine 2017 investment conference at the EBRD Headquarters in London on Monday 09 October.

The free to attend event will bring together policymakers, investors and prominent business people to discuss the economic outlook on Ukraine. It will also offer you opportunities to have one-to-one meetings with decision makers from the Ukrainian government, international financial institutions and business representatives.

During the conference, EBRD will explore investment opportunities in three fast-growing areas of the Ukrainian economy: energy, manufacturing and ICT.

Special guest speakers and panellists include:

Daniel Bilak, CEO, UkraineInvest / Advisor to Prime Minister
Sevki Acuner, Country Head of Ukraine, EBRD
Ivan Mikloš, Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine and Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Group for Support of Ukrainian Reforms
Natalia Boyko, Deputy Minister of Energy and Coal Industry on European Integration
Oleksandr Sayenko, Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers (tbc)
Sergiy Savchuk, Head, State Agency of Energy Efficiency
Maxim Timchenko, CEO, DTEK
Elias van Herwaarden, EMEA Service Leader, Deloitte Global Location Strategies
Stepan Veselovskiy, Director, Lviv IT Cluster
Volodymyr Zhenchak, CEO, Lviv IT Park

Registration opens at 1500hrs and then the business session will begin punctually at 1530hrs in the Auditorium, with a coffee break at 1710hrs between the panel discussions. Then the event will conclude with a cocktail networking reception starting at 1830hrs.

Looking forward to seeing you at EBRD Headquarters on Monday 09 October!

Cosmoprof Asia 2017

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Asia World Expo and Hong Kong Convention Center
Hong Kong
Nov 14-17, 2017

Launched 22 years ago, Cosmoprof Asia has grown into the largest most comprehensive international beauty trade show in the entire Asia Pacific region. Thanks to its strategic positioning, Hong Kong has become the beauty capital of Asia Pacific and increasingly represents a launch pad into the entire Asian market.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 attracted 2,504 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions around the world, including 22 national and group pavilions. Close to 60,000 buyers from over 100 countries and regions attended the event.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 was also extensively covered by trade media across the world. At Cosmoprof Asia all the categories represented will definitely benefit from a customized visitors flow as well as the tailor-made business environment. 

To accommodate the strong demand of exhibition space and to offer a wide range of novelties and trends to visitors, Cosmoprof Asia will expand the show floor to ASIAWORLD-EXPO in 2017. With the “1 Fair 2 Venues” concept, ASIAWORLD-EXPO will host all kinds of Pack & OEM suppliers in 5 halls: Ingredients, Machinery & Equipment, Packaging, Contract Manufacturing and Private Label.

The HONG KONG CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE will host all finished cosmetics: Cosmetics & Toiletries, Natural Health, Beauty Salon, Hair Salon, Nail & Accessories.