International Delegation Mixer 

DATE: Tuesday March 23, 2010

TIME:  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  Residence Inn by Marriott, Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
1121 15th Street , Sacramento , CA 95814

Please join the visiting Chinese Delegation, two leading international organizations, (NorCalWTC and WAC) and business leaders in the region for the 1^st International Delegation Mixer of this year.  By creating these unique networking opportunities, the NorCalWTC can leverage one of its greatest assets by providing our members and potential members the opportunity to meet some of the world’s future leaders and conversely, for our international visitors to meet with people from the Sacramento region in a casual environment. This event brings together those who are genuinely interested in sharing experiences of international travel or business practice with a group that they have a common interest with. We look forward to sharing this opportunity with you. 

This State Department-sponsored project is designed for three Chinese government officials tasked with managing provincial intellectual property (IP) departments and enforcing IP laws and regulations. While in the United States , they will examine public and private sector efforts to implement and enforce higher intellectual property standards.  Trademarks, copyrights and licensing will all be analyzed; however, special attention will be paid to patents.

Members & Students (with valid student ID): FREE | Non-Members (With Business Card): $10

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13th Annual Consular Corps Luncheon

DATE: May 18, 2010

TIME:11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION:  Freeborn Hall, UC Davis | Map

Northern California World Trade Center Hosts 13th Annual Consular Corps Luncheon

Speakers: Val Dolcini, State Executive Director, United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency and Alma Candelaria, the Director of International Visitors for the US Department of State

For more then a decade, this event has honored and recognized the international trade community, including the members of California ’s diplomatic corps, and has provided participants the opportunity to discuss the advantages of international trade. Additionally, this forum promotes business relationships and fosters increased international trade between California and its international partners. The theme of the 2010 Consular Corps Luncheon is “Increasing Global Commerce, Creating Jobs" and will provide information on how increased global commerce creates a positive impact on jobs domestically and specifically on 
the California economy.

Mr. Dolcini is a fifth generation Californian with deep roots in Yolo County. Prior to being appointed State Executive Director, he managed all government relations activities in the western United States for Accenture LLC, a global consulting firm. Val has also served in senior staff positions for the California 's governor and lieutenant governor and for California members of the House of Representatives. More recently, Val served as the chairman of the Yolo Basin Foundation and he currently serves as the chairman of the Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation Board.  

As the Director for the International Visitors Leadership Program for the Department of State, Ms. Candelaria oversees the approximately 5,000 foreign nationals, who visit the United States  each year.  These global guests travel from all over the world to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience America firsthand. The visitors, who are selected by American Foreign Service Officers overseas, are current or potential leaders in government, politics, the media, education, the arts, business and other fields.  The IVLP is a cornerstone of the NorCalWTC, as this program brings hundreds of international dignitaries to the Sacramento region, to further advance citizen diplomacy and global exposure for all those who participate in this unique program.  

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Goods Movement in the Central Valley Forum  

DATE: June 7, 2010

TIME:11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: University Union Ballroom, Sacramento State University 

Goods Movement in the Central Valley Forum

This program is the evolution of the NorCalWTC’s 2009 State of the Ports series.  Both the State of the Ports – Water and Airports – were very successful at highlighting regional assets and brought to light the fact that the central valley has the capacity and will be a goods movement and import/export hot spot on the west coast, as long as, as a region “we think big, act strategically and pursue bold projects.” ^{( Michael Faust , NorCalWTC president and CEO})

In 2010, the NorCalWTC is substantially elevating the dialog surrounding goods movement and the “international gateway strategy” through this featured event.  At the event we will highlight the goods movement opportunities in the Central Valley and the symbiotic nature of goods movement projects.  NorCalWTC will feature efforts being done throughout the region and demonstrate how they are critical to the futures of California import/export future capacity. This event will also feature an impressive trade show venue for organizations and business to highlight their resources and assts to the goods movement and the import/export community.

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International Trading Partners Series

DATES: 
March 23, 2010: Canada
May 25, 2010: China
June 22, 2010: South Korea

Sept 28, 2010: Hong Kong

TIME:

All events from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

All events will be held at 
One Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814   

International Trading Partners Series ~ Canada, China, South Korea and Hong Kong

             

The NorCalWTC is hosting the International Trading Partners Series as a means to provide an opportunity to learn from and interact directly with international trade representatives of some of Californians top international trading partners.   This setting allows for a personal environment for participants to directly network and discuss possible business opportunities with both US Government export executives and international governmental trading representatives.

In 2010 this series is made up of six events that each highlight one of the top 10 trading partners with California .  The NorCalWTC is working in conjunction with our local Department of Commerce office ensure attendees have the opportunity to learn about additional services that are offered to help American companies export. As an additional effort to help connect attendees with resources, each attendee will be offered the opportunity for a free Metro Pulse interview to help identify additional needs and connect them with economic development resources regionally. 

Registration is now open for the following events:
March 23, 9:00 am to 10:00 am:  Canada
May 25, 9:00 am to 10:00 am:  China
June 22, 9:00 am – 10:00 am:  South Korea
September 28, 9:00 am - 10:00 am:  Hong Kong
*All events held at the NorCalWTC Offices – One Capitol Mall, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95814

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Gateway California – International Import/Export Forum

DATE:  
Friday, October 29, 2010

TIME: TBD

LOCATION:  
South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco , CA 94080 (www.ssfconf.com)

Gateway California – International Import/Export Forum
This marquee one-day-fly in program is the leading import/export trade show and forum on the west coast of North America . The International Import/Export Trade Show features everything from countries, global regions, companies, organizations, domestic locations and information about assts and services which are critical to importing and exporting on the west coast of North America and through California into one trade show floor.  It is produced in a means that provides attendees and exhibiters the opportunity to make critical connections and increase their opportunity for future success globally.

In addition to the trade show, this featured event features a VIP Lunch.  This program will have in attendance international dignitaries and will present an incredible line-up of local, state and federal decision makers who will speak about “Increasing Global Commerce, Creating Jobs!”

In the Morning before the VIP Lunch, the NorCalWTC will offer The International Business Certificate Program (IBCP) to attendees.  The IBCP program is a comprehensive curriculum of international trade-related training seminars that provide experienced international business professionals with the opportunity to further their knowledge, skills and connections in order to successfully compete in a constantly changing global marketplace. This unique program is offered with assistance from qualified international consultants and professionals

"If it has to do with goods movement and importing or exporting through California or the West Coast of North America … this is the place to be. "  (Michael Faust, President and CEO, Northern California World Trade Center)

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