Our next Meet the Traders

We are pleased that Buck Knives will be hosting our next Meet the Traders on April 9, from 2:30 - 4:30.  The earlier start time will allow us to see knives in production.  This is a free event, but pre-registration is required.  Contact Jenifer Priest at 509-459-4124 or jpriest@intrade.org.

Exporting in a Flat World

This fantastic seminar only comes to Spokane every other year.  Don't miss Jim Foley's outstanding class that covers all the basics about exporting.  April 9 - 11.  Click here for complete details.

International Sales Round Table

This event is reserved only for those in sales and marketing.  Our next Round Table is April 18 from 11:30 - 1:00.  Contact Jenifer Priest for more information at 509-459-4124 or jpriest@intrade.org.

Japan Week - Business Round Table

Whitworth University presents a Japan Business Round Table on April 23, 12 - 1:30 at the Fosseen Room at Mukogawa.  Join regional business people who will share their experiences and tips on doing business in Japan.  For reservations, call 777-3242.

Join the ITA on the June 2008 Business Development Trip to New Zealand:

If you are an Ag Company or have a product/service used in agriculture, you'll want to participate in Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural products tradeshow, June 11 - 14.  For more information, contact Monica Holland at 509-459-4123 or by email at mholland@intrade.org.

Other Events of Interest

China Sales Mission - Housing and Building Materials Industries

This sales misssion is May 12 - 16 and will visit Chongqing, Changsha and Shenzhen.  This program will give American companies an opportunity to present information to China builders about the benefits of building American-style and using American-made materials.  Click here for more details.

Japan Sales Mission - Housing and Building Materials Industries

This sales mission is May 19 -- 23 and will visit Niigata, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui and Kyoto.  For 12 years, this sales mission has proved to be a very cost-effective way for housing and bilding materials manufacturers and exporters to get their products in front of qualified Japanese buyers.  Click here for more information.

Market of the Month


The ITA and U.S. Commercial Service partner together to offer the latest information on "hot"markets. Check back monthly for information.

Market of the Month:
Chile

Read more about the opportunities in Chile.  With prudent economic policies and an open attitude toward trade and investment, Chile offers a stable and attractive market.  Read More.