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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO SAUDI ARABIA**

**March 16-21, 2007**

The Saudi economy is booming! Saudi Arabia is the top trading and
investment partner for U.S. companies doing business in the Middle East.
The U.S. is the Kingdom's largest trading partner, and Saudi Arabia is
one of America's largest trading partners. **The U.S. is the number one
investor in Saudi Arabia.** Total bilateral trade with the U.S. in 2006
is estimated at almost \$40 billion. As America's 17^th^ largest export
market, Saudi Arabia provides excellent growth opportunities for U.S.
companies in a number of diverse industries.

U.S. companies have the opportunity to make or increase sales and
generate new revenues in this booming market by joining the U.S.--Saudi
Arabian Business Council (USSABC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce
Assistant Secretary and USFCS Director General Israel Hernandez as we
lead a delegation of U.S. businesses on the **Business Development
Mission to Saudi Arabia.**

-   **Date:** March 16-21, 2007

-   **Cities to be visited:** Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam

-   **Targeted Sectors:** Multi-sector mission

-   **Participation Fee:** \$1,000

The participation fee is for one firm, which includes one
representative. The fee for each additional firm representative is
\$300. The option to participate in the Mission is also being

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offered to U.S.-based firms in Saudi Arabia or the region; the same fee
structure applies. Expenses for travel, lodging, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission participant.

**The application deadline is February 21, 2007. Click
[here](http://www.us-saudi-business.org/Files/BDTradeMissionFlyer.doc)
for more information about the scheduled events, objectives, application
process, and who to contact with any questions you may have. You may
also contact Janet Bauermeister at (509) 353-2625 or
<Janet.Bauermeister@mail.doc.gov>.**

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**2007 WORLD AG EXPO**

**February 13-15, 2007**

The **World Ag Expo** is celebrating its 40^th^ anniversary on February
13-15, 2007, in Tulare, California. The show is the world\'s largest
agricultural exposition, with 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space,
over 1,500 exhibitors, and over 100,000 attendees from over 60
countries. This is your opportunity to showcase or examine the latest in
agricultural products, equipment, and services. The U.S. Commercial
Service, the International Agri-Center, and the Centers for
International Trade Development offer you the best information and
assistance in helping your company break into global markets. **Talk to
the experts about your international business** When you attend the
**2007 World Ag Expo**.

You'll have the opportunity to discuss business opportunities in
**Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Brazil and Thailand** and other countries
with Commercial Specialists from U.S. Embassies and Consulates. They are
your representatives abroad and can help your company expand its
international reach and realize your company's global sales potential.
You also will have the chance to talk about export financing with
Specialists from the **Export-Import Bank of the U.S.**

-   Learn how to take advantage of free trade agreements

-   Hone in on the best sales opportunities

-   Discover how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you locate new
    business partners.

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**[Special to Exhibitors:]{.underline}** VIP Meetings available
Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 - 12:00 pm and from 1 PM to 3 PM to
accommodate your show schedule. Please indicate your booth number below
and that you\'re available for meetings in the morning or in the
afternoon. Click on the following link to complete the on-line
registration form and to schedule your meetings:
<http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/worldag2007.html>.

**For more information about the World Ag Expo and how the U.S.
Commercial Service can assist you at the show,** **please contact Janet
Bauermeister at (509) 353-2625 or <Janet.Bauermeister@mail.doc.gov>.**

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS (UCP) SEMINAR**

**February 16, 2007**

Does your company use Letters of Credit? Are you aware that a revision
to the governing rules for Letters of Credit (Uniform Customs and
Practice for Documentary Credits - UCP) will go into effect on July 1,
2007? The U.S. Export Assistance Center of Seattle and the United States
Council for International Business (USCIB), the U.S. affiliate
organization for the International Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to
sponsor an all-day seminar on the new UCP600. Scheduled for **Friday,
February 16, 2007,** and hosted by Expeditor\'s International, we
encourage you to take advantage of this educational opportunity.

**What makes this seminar different from others?**

Educational materials - including the official UCP600 and companion
book, \"Letters of Credit for Americans\" - are provided to each
registrant.

Instructors have extensive, real world experience, and are accomplished
lecturers and authors. One of the instructors, Mr. Donald R. Smith,
represented the United States during the revision process and was until
recently Vice President of Global Trade Finance for Citibank NA.

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**For more details and to register, please use the following link**

**<http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=3539> or contact the
Seattle Export Assistance Center at (206) 553-5615.**

*Beverages, continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided courtesy
of our host.*

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**ASIA / PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK CONFERENCE**

**Don't miss the premier networking event designed to expand your Asia /
Pacific Business Knowledge, Contacts, and Profits!**

**March 26-27, 2007**

Asia / Pacific Business Outlook, hosted by the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial
Service, is the longest running, most successful regional conference of
its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This conference has
made a difference for U.S. exporters, and has become the premier U.S.
commercial trade event focusing on the Asia / Pacific region.

APBO 2007 brings the experts closer to you with 14 Senior Commercial
Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the
following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. They will speak in small-group workshops
and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO
participants.

**Registration Details**

-   Early Registration: \$775 (until February 26)

-   Regular Registration: \$925 (after February 26)

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-   USDOC Registration Code: DOC2007

For more information on the conference or to register to attend, visit
[http://www.apbo2007.com](http://www.apbo2007.com/).

**For questions or general inquiries, contact Janet Bauermeister or
Curtis McCullough at (509) 353-2625 or
[Janet.Bauermeister@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov](mailto:Janet.Bauermeister@mail.doc.gov)
or
[Curtis.McCullough@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov](mailto:Curtis.McCullough@mail.doc.gov).**

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**CHINA INTERNATIONAL SPORTING GOODS SHOW**

**May 17-20, 2007**

**Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in China!**

The Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing is pleased to
invite American firms to participate in our U.S. Pavilion at **China
International Sporting Goods Show** to promote American sporting
products and services to China's fast-growing sporting goods market. The
exposition, with a 13-year track record, is the most established event
of its kind in Asia, showcasing an extensive array of sporting goods and
fitness related products and services. **China International Sporting
Goods Show** will be held from **May 17 - 20, 2007** at the New
International Convention & Exposition Center in Chengdu, China.

The 2006 show was a major success, with over 900 leading domestic and
international companies exhibiting, including top firms like Nike,
Adidas, North Face, and Lining. During this event, firms showcased
different products ranging from sportswear, fitness, stadium & gym
equipment, and other relevant products and services. We are eager to
work with you to promote your American products and services in China
and look forward to hearing from you!

**Exhibitors at the U.S. Pavilion receive:**

-   Fully furnished, nine m^2^ booth in a prime location

-   On-site counseling and networking assistance throughout the show

-   Pre-show region-wide marketing campaign to buyers

-   Welcome Kit and briefing from the U.S. Commercial Service Staff

-   Free full page advertisement in both show directory and U.S.
    Pavilion Exhibitor Directory

-   All for a reasonable exhibitor fee of \$2,000 per standard booth

For more information, contact **Mr. Shen Yan,** Commercial Specialist,
U.S. Embassy China: Tel: (86-10) 85296655 Ext.826, Fax: (86-10)
85296558, Email: <yan.shen@mail.doc.gov>.

**Official Show Website:
<http://www.sportshow.com.cn/English/default.asp>**

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**IDB BUSINESS SEMINAR SERIES 2007**

**"Sustainable Development: A Look at Projects in Environmen, Tourism,
Natural Disaster Prevention, Sanitation, Agriculture, and Rural
Development"**

**February 8, 2008**

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) would like to invite you to
attend the Bank's upcoming Business Seminar and accompanied
presentations on case studies. The seminar will be held at the IDB
Headquarters, Andres Bello Auditorium, 1330 New York Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The objective of this seminar is to provide information to companies and
individuals on the IDB group's efforts to support sustainable
development in the aforementioned areas in its borrowing member
countries both through public sector and private sector financing. The
seminar will cover the following topics: Current and pipeline projects;
case studies; the IDB project cycle, which describes how projects are
initiated and developed; procedures for procurement of consulting
services, goods and works; and recent procurement policy changes at the
IDB. The event will provide ample opportunity to network with IDB
project specialists and fellow participants during the lunch.

The IDB is the largest multilateral provider of development financing
for Latin America and the Caribbean, possessing an annual lending
capacity of \$8.5 billion and generates business opportunities in the
form of approximately 13,000 contracts for goods and services per year.
For detailed information about the IDB and its activities, please
visit [http://www.iadb.org](http://www.iadb.org/).

**Who would benefit from this seminar:** Any firm interested in doing
business in Latin America and the Caribbean through IDB funded
projects.\* There is an abundance of project opportunities in these six
sectors. In the environment sector, there are opportunities for work
providing the Environmental Impact Assessments. Companies dealing with
infrastructure projects would benefit greatly.

**\*PLEASE NOTE:** This seminar is NOT recommended for companies new to
exporting. However, it is highly recommended for more experienced firms
looking for new markets.

To register, please go to <http://www.iadb.org/biz/>. The registration
fee of \$225 covers the breakfast, the seminar sessions, publications, a
briefing book, the IDB phone directory, as well as a networking
luncheon.

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**COMMERCIAL SERVICE'S TOP 10 EXPORTING TIPS**

With its network of offices across the United States and in more than 80
countries around the world, the U.S. Commercial Service utilizes its
global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S.
companies sell their products and services worldwide. Exporting Tips
from the U.S. Commercial Service include:

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**SEMICON CHINA 2007**

**March 21-23, 2007**

The Commercial Section of the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai is pleased to
support the **Semicon China 2007** show. The goal is to promote the
export of American products and services, and the Chinese semiconductor
market holds great promise. The exposition, with a track record of over
ten years, is one of the most established events of its kind in Asia,
showcasing an extensive array of companies dealing in semiconductor
equipment and materials, semiconductor manufacturing services, and
electronic design automation (EDA). SEMICON China 2007 will be held at
the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from **March 21-23,
2007**. The show is expected to draw more than 1,100 exhibitors,
including foreign firms from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and
Europe, and over 25,500 business visitors. **For more information,
please visit <http://www.semi.org/semiconchina>.**

China's semiconductor industry is growing quickly, and recent industry
updates include the following:

-   According to SEMI China, it is expected that China's total capital
    investment in the semiconductor industry will reach \$9.8 billion
    from 2006 to 2008.

-   At present, China's semiconductor production meets only about 10% of
    China's domestic needs -- primarily low and mid-level consumer
    products.

The U.S. Commercial Service will have a booth space close to the IC
Manufacturing & Design Automation Pavilion and will provide the
following on-site services to American exhibitors:

-   Pre-show **region-wide marketing campaign** to buyers

-   **One-on-one briefing** from a U.S. Consulate commercial
    representative

-   **On-site counseling** throughout the show

-   **Gold Key Service (GKS)** designed to help you find distributors,
    agents, or business partners in China

-   A number of other tailored services provided by the U.S. Commercial
    Service (<http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/programs.html>)

For more information, please contact **Lisa Tang**, Commercial
Specialist in Shanghai:

> **Telephone:** (86-21) 6279-7630, ext. 6226 **Fax:** (86-21) 6279-7639
>
> **Email:** <Lisa.Tang@mail.doc.gov>

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**LASER.WORLD OF PHOTONICS CHINA 2007**

**Commerce Department partners with Munich Trade Fairs to showcase U.S.
companies at the Laser.World of Photonics China 2007 trade show**

**March 21-23, 2007**

U.S. companies in the laser, photonics, and optics industry can expand
their business in China by exhibiting at the Laser.World of Photonics
China 2007 trade show in Shanghai, China. The show, held at the Shanghai
New International Centre on March 21-23, 2007, is the leading laser,
photonics, and optics industry exhibition, attracting over 6,000
visitors from over 18 countries. In China, the market opportunities in
the area of photonics are developing at a very rapid rate. Over the past
five years, the Chinese market for optoelectronic products grew by an
average of 30%.

China is the "gateway to Asia", and Laser.World of Photonics China 2007
offers U.S. companies excellent opportunities to sell laser, photonics,
and optics products and service technologies in a market that is
forecasted to grow at enormous rates. One important advantage for U.S.
exhibitors is that Laser.World of Photonics China is held simultaneously
with Electronica & ProductronicaChina 2007 and SEMICON China 2007. This
offers U.S. companies more exposure to key buyers and greater
opportunities to make sales and meet potential business partners.

With this in mind, the U.S. Commercial Service has granted Laser.World
of China 2007 its Trade Fair Certification status, establishing a U.S.
Pavilion for small and medium-sized exporters. Trade Fair Certification
assures the Laser.World of Photonics 2007 exhibition of U.S. Commercial
Service support in both the U.S. and in Asia. Companies exhibiting in
the U.S. Pavilion have an excellent venue to establish or expand
overseas distribution, generate sales leads, meet with existing clients,
and work with Commerce trade experts to find the right buyers and
partners.

For additional information about **exhibiting or attending Laser.World
of Photonics China 2007,** contact **Silke Eidam** at (646) 437-1012 or
by email at <seidam@munich-tradefairs.com>. You can also visit the
show\'s official [website](http://www.global-electronics.net/?id=45532).

For more information about the **Trade Fair Certification Program,**
contact **Mark Wells** at (202) 482-0904 or at
<Mark.Wells@mail.doc.gov>.

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**FIBCA 2007 -- INTERNATIONAL FAIR FOR CAPITAL GOODS IN LIMA, PERU**

**April 18-20, 2007**

FIBCA 2007 has recently been certified by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. ShoWorks Inc. is the US agent for recruitment. This is an
excellent time to export to Peru, primarily because:

-   On December 27, 2006, the Peruvian Government eliminated the tariffs
    on 2,894 products, most of which are capital goods. Why? There are
    50,000 companies in Peru that need to purchase machinery to increase
    production and improve the quality of their final products. The
    sectors that will benefit from this measure include mining,
    construction,

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> textiles, transportation, information technology, and agribusiness.

-   Peru\'s GDP grew 7.5% in 2006 and is expected to maintain or
    increase this rate in 2007.

-   The U.S. Export/Import Bank is interested in providing financing
    support to qualified U.S. Exporters already operating or planning to
    enter the Peruvian market.

This could not be a better time for your company to explore
opportunities for doing business in Peru! Please visit
[www.allianceforbiz.com](http://www.allianceforbiz.com/) for details and
registration, or give us a call if you are an interested company or just
have questions about the event.\
\
**Cathy Doerr,** ShoWorks Inc., (509) 838-8755, <cdoerr@showorksinc.com>

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***International Trade Publication -- February 2007***

**OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS & INFORMATION**

**[AFGHANISTAN AMBASSADOR TO VISIT SPOKANE MARCH 1, 2007]{.underline}**

On **Monday,** **March 1, 2007,** the Ambassador to the United States
from Afghanistan will be visiting Spokane as guest of the World Affairs
Council. His Excellency Said Tayeb Jawad will be giving a talk titled,
\"Afghanistan: Investing in Security.\" This event is open to the public
and will run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Barbieri Room of the Gonzaga
Law School. If you have questions or would like to participate in this
rare and exciting opportunity, please contact **Kathleen Mackenzie**,
[World Affairs Council of Spokane](http://www.wacspokane.org/), at (509)
448-8412 or
[kathleen@N0SPAM.wacspokane.org](mailto:kathleen@wacspokane.org).

In addition to his talk on Monday evening, the Ambassador would like to
meet with businesses in the region that are involved in exporting to
Afghanistan or are seriously interested in doing so. If you would like
to arrange a private meeting with the Ambassador on March 1, please
contact Kathleen Mackenzie using the contact information provided above.

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**[AGRICULTURAL TRADE MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA MAY 14-18,
2007]{.underline}**

Exhibit your company in the NAMPO Harvest Day show in South Africa and
meet prescreened potential business partners so you can get your
products into the \$171 million agricultural equipment market in South
Africa. For more information, contact Janet Bauermeister at (509)
353-2625 or <Janet.Bauermeister@mail.doc.gov>.

**ONLINE RESOURCES**

-   [Commercial News USA](http://www.thinkglobal.us/)

-   [Export.gov](http://www.export.gov/)

-   [International Trade Administration (ITA) International Trade
    Calendar](http://www.trade.gov/press/publications/newsletters/ita_1006/trade_calendar_1006.asp)

**For more information regarding the above events, or if you are a small
business seriously interested in exporting, please contact Janet
Bauermeister, Director of the Spokane Export Assistance Center, or
Curtis McCullough at (509) 353-2625. As we are sometimes unreachable via
telephone, emails are encouraged at <Janet.Bauermeister@mail.doc.gov> or
<Curtis.McCullough@mail.doc.gov>.**