August 2020 | ISSUE No. 285| USRCC Business Newsletter |
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There is no shortage of reasons why business investors choose the United States – from the business-friendly environment and quality of life considerations to specific technology, supply chain, infrastructure and workforce factors. The nation’s diversity and openness are what truly allow businesses from all countries and industries to find their place in the market – and thrive.
This event is targeted to assist foreign companies to learn about legal, tax, real estate, insurance, banking, operational, and economic development issues they should consider while starting operations in the U.S.A.
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EVENT REGISTRATION:
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Houston - 8am CST | Moscow - 4pm MST | Yekaterinburg - 6pm YST
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Cost: free
Simultaneous translation into Russian language is included.
Registration deadline: noon (CST) Monday, September 21, 2020.
Webinar details will be provided upon registration.
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Michael Treyger
Deputy Director,
Business and Community Development, Economic Development and Tourism,
Office of the Governor,
State of Texas
To read the full bio click here.
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Nyamusi K. Igambi
Director,
U.S. Commercial Service - Houston
To read the full bio click here.
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Andrew A. Pidgirsky
Partner,
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
To read the full bio click here.
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Rolando Garcia, JD, CPA
Shareholder,
Doeren Mayhew CPAs
To read the full bio click here.
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Oleg Efimochkin
Vice President,
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
To read the full bio click here.
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Mark H. Wood
Senior Vice President,
Moody Rambin
To read the full bio click here.
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Tom Ford
Vice President,
Moody Rambin
To read the full bio click here.
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J. R. Love, Jr., JD
Vice President,
Brightline Insurance
To read the full bio click here.
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Eric D. Geisler
President,
Economic Incentive Services, LLC (EIS)
To read the full bio click here.
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Piotr Galitzine
Former Chairman and CEO,
TMK IPSCO
To read the full bio click here.
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U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
participates
in the Summer NAPE 2020.
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Summer NAPE goes virtual this time on the new NAPE Network — the platform for connecting the energy industry online — and you’ll want to be front and center to it all.
Access the oil and gas prospects / producing properties, education, networking and dealmaking opportunities found only at NAPE — all at your fingertips.
Please find U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce at the Virtual Summer NAPE.
The virtual attendee pass includes 2-week access to all Summer NAPE content and NAPE Network features!
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More information about Summer NAPE 2020 and registration for the event are available via link above.
Join us online and register now.
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The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
Invites You to Attend
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The 10th Annual Welcome Reception
Honoring Russian and CIS Delegations
to the Breakbulk Americas 2020
Breakbulk Americas has been the established hub for the project cargo and breakbulk industry for more than 30 years. Based in Houston, it hosts more than 5,000 professionals from across the industrial supply chain based primarily in Canada, U.S. and Latin America, including the America’s largest EPCs and oil & gas companies. The conference provides shippers with the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the leading specialized carriers, forwarders, ports, terminals and packers who have the expertise and resources to handle oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements.
U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the welcoming Russian and CIS delegations to the 10th Annual Breakbulk Americas Reception. This annual event draws decision makers in U.S.- Russia trade and investment, including senior representatives from major shipping and logistics companies, leaders in the oil and gas industry, government officials, elected officials and more.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel, Whitney Room
1300 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010
USRCC Members - $30/Non-Members - $60
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Please note: Refunds will not be issued after November the 2nd, 2020 |
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For sponsorship opportunities please contact:
The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
2900 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 133, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: 713.429.4680 Email: info@usrussiacc.org
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Are you taking advantage
of your USRCC Member Benefits?
The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of Membership options to fit your business needs and goals. Renew your membership or join for the first time today!
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Lukoil Launches a Power Plant for Efficient Associated Petroleum Gas Use in the Perm Region
Lukoil.com, August 19, 2020: LUKOIL launched Chashkino gas-turbine power plant which generates electricity using the associated petroleum gas (APG) produced at the Company's fields in the Perm region. Governor of the Perm region Dmitry Makhonin and LUKOIL Vice President for Power Generation Denis Dolgov participated in the opening ceremony. Read more...
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Rosneft Starts Marketing Jet Fuel in Stuttgart Airport
Rosneft.com, August 20, 2020: Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, has launched its into-plane fuelling service in the airport of Stuttgart. Jet fuel sales in Germany are part of Rosneft’s long-term development strategy for this business. The Company is consistent in its jet fuel supply expansion across Germany. Read more...
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ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence Announces First Round of Research to Standards Projects
Astm.org, August 17, 2020: Global standards developer ASTM International announced its first round of funding for four Research to Standards projects that will promote the development of needed standards in exo technologies. This investment, totaling $129,000, will support ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) efforts to advance new standards and revise existing standards. Read more...
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Russia Fully Fulfills Obligations under Oil Production Cut Deal in August, Says Minister
Tass.com, August 19, 2020: Russia complies by 100% with its commitments under the OPEC+ deal in August, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Rossiya-24 television on Wednesday. "We are at a high level. In July, we fulfilled 97% of our level. This is a high figure for us. We have attained 100% in August. As of today, we are fulfilling 100% of the the obligations we assumed in August," the minister said. Read more...
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Gazprom, Cavagna Hope to Develop Localized Samples of Engine-compartment Equipment for NGV by 2021
Interfax.com, August 20, 2020: Gazprom Gas Engine System Gazomotornye Systemy LLC, a recently created joint venture (JV) between PJSC Gazprom and Italy-based Cavagna Group S.p.A, hopes to develop localized samples of engine-compartment equipment for natural gas vehicles (NGV) by 2021, the JV's CEO, Sergei Kolin, said on Thursday during an online conference on measures to promote and support the development of the NGV market in Russia. Read more...
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Washington Wants to Use ‘Sanctions Weapon’ Against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Professor Claims
Russiabusinesstoday.com, August 19, 2020: US lawmakers are ramping up threats against the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will carry natural gas from Russia to Germany, Russia Today reports. Boom Bust talks to Bill Hederman, of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy about the role of the Unites States in the Russia-EU energy project. Read more...
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Russia's Economy Ministry Says GDP down 4.7% y/y in July
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Russia on Track to Have One of its Largest-ever Grain Harvests
Rt.com, August 17, 2020: Grain production in Russia is expected to reach an all-time high this year, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with wheat production reaching 78 million tons. The USDA has raised its July forecast by 1.5 million tons (excluding Crimea), saying that Russian wheat exports are also expected to rise by another 1.5 million tons this year, to 37.5 million. Read more...
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Coronavirus Pandemic Rebalances Russia’s Corporate Landscape
Themoscowtimes.com, August 20, 2020: Russia’s younger technology companies have weathered the coronavirus pandemic significantly better than the country’s heavyweight energy and commodities giants, corporate results released during the summer earnings season has shown. Read more...
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◾ Houston-Tyumen Sister Cities
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5 Reasons for Foreigners to Enroll at Tyumen State University
Rbth.com, August 19, 2020: The Siberian city’s main educational center provides a creative approach for studies, gives an opportunity for integration into a strong, engaging community and lets students arrange their own individual educational trajectory. Read more...
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Startup Funds Experience Dynamic Growth in Kazakhstan, Offers Advanced Solutions to Modern Needs
Astanatimes.com, August 17, 2020: Startup companies in Kazakhstan showed a positive growth trend and have attracted about 5 billion tenge (US$11 million) of investments in the first half of 2020, Pavel Koktyshev, deputy chairman of the Zerde National Holding Board, told the Atameken Business Channel. Read more...
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FEZ Minsk Raises over $118m in Foreign Investment in H1 2020
Eng.belta.by, August 20, 2020: In January-June 2020 the free economic zone Minsk received more than $118 million in foreign investment, of which 85% was direct foreign investment, BelTA learned from the FEZ Minsk administration. Foreign direct investment on a net basis amounted to $69.4 million, a 76% increase over the same period in 2019. Switzerland, Cyprus and China were the key investors. Capital investment amounted to $50.8 million in equivalent, up 31% year-on-year. Read more...
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Azerbaijan's Trade Operations Hit $15.3bn in 2020
Azernews.az, August 17, 2020: The volume of Azerbaijan’s trade operations amounted to $15.3 billion in the period between January and July, local media has reported with reference to the State Customs Committee. Some $5.9 billion of trade operations fell on imports and $9.1 billion on exports. Read more...
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◾ US-Russia Related News in Russia
◾ Новости недели
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Минфин Предложил Налоговые Послабления для Переезда в Российские САР
Kommersant.ru, Август 19, 2020: Минфин подготовил поправки к Налоговому кодексу (НК), меняющие практику налогообложения международных компаний. Проектом закрепляется ставка на прибыль в размере 5% по дивидендам непубличных международных холдинговых компаний и освобождаются от налогообложения в РФ зарубежные филиалы международных компаний, получающие в основном активный доход или участвующие в добывающих проектах, концессионных, лицензионных соглашениях. Читать далее...
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Минэкономразвития Заявило о Замедлении падения российского ВВП
Rbc.ru, Август 20, 2020: В июле сокращение ВВП России по сравнению с аналогичным периодом прошлого года составило 4,7%, говорится в макроэкономическом обзоре (*pdf) Минэкономразвития. По сравнению с июнем темпы падения внутреннего валового продукта сократились. В июне падение ВВП год к году составляло 6,4%. В целом за семь месяцев с начала года ВВП России упал на 3,8% год к году. Читать далее...
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Правительство Выделило 1,25 трлн Рублей на Восстановление Экономики
Vedomosti.ru, Август 20, 2020: Правительство выделило 1,25 трлн руб. из резервного фонда на предотвращение негативного влияния на развитие отраслей экономики и устранение последствий, вызванных распространением коронавирусной инфекции. Такие данные приводятся в оперативном докладе Счетной палаты за первое полугодие 2020 г. об исполнении федерального бюджета. Читать далее...
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Кабмин Одобрил Законопроект об Иностранных Инвестициях
Tass.ru, Август 21, 2020: Правительство на заседании в среду одобрило законопроект об иностранных инвестициях, совершенствующий процедуры аккредитации филиалов и представительств иностранных юридических лиц, сообщается на сайте кабмина. Читать далее...
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В 1-м Полугодии Инвестиции в Основной Капитал в РФ Сократились на 4%
Finmarket.ru, Август 20, 2020: Инвестиции в основной капитал в РФ в 1-м полугодии 2020 года упали на 4,0% по сравнению с 1-м полугодием прошлого года, следует из данных Федеральной службы госстатистики РФ (Росстата). В номинальном выражении инвестиции оцениваются за 1-е полугодие 2020 года в 6 трлн 916,6 млрд рублей. Читать далее...
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GET INVOLVED
The USRCC is looking for new team members!
Volunteers play a key role and the contributions they make impact the day-to-day functions of the chamber and shape the future of the relationship between Russia and the U.S.
There are many ways you can get involved with the USRCC. Whether you are an experienced leader or a student, there is a place for you. By volunteering you can be at the very center of our high-profile events held in Houston, Chicago and New York City and interact with influential leaders in the U.S.-Russia trade and investment.
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To learn more about the position
call 713.429.4680
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U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
2900 Wilcrest Drive
Suite 133
Houston, TX 77042
713-429-4680
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The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce (USRCC) is a 501(c)(6) not for profit corporation with its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in the Midwest and the Northeast. The USRCC was established in 2009 to promote trade and investment between the Russian Federation and the U.S.A.
The information contained in this newsletter is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. USRCC does not accept any responsibility for any loss that may arise from reliance on information contained in this newsletter. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the USRCC or its members. Links within this newsletter lead to other websites, including those operated and maintained by third parties. The linked sites are not part of the USRCC newsletter. USRCC includes these links solely as a convenience to the newsletter subscribers, and the presence of such links does not imply a responsibility for the linked site and its operator. USRCC cannot certify the accuracy of the material provided by the original source.
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