September 2020 | ISSUE No. 287| 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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John P. Dennis, III
Managing Partner,
WoodRock & Co.
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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USRCC’s Logistics, Transportation and Customs Conference provides opportunities to learn more about transportation, distribution, logistics, customs, shipping, risk management, insurance and most currents customs regulations.
This year Conference will cover logistics, transportation, and customs issues during COVID-19 as well as industry response and future outlook.
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EVENT REGISTRATION:
Friday, October 2nd, 2020 | 8 am CST
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Cost: complimentary
Registration deadline: noon (CST) Thursday, October 1st, 2020.
Please note: Refunds will not be issued after September 30th, 2020.
Webinar details will be provided upon registration.
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John A. Moseley
Chief Commercial Officer,
Port of Houston Authority
To read the full bio click here.
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Rick Shannon
President,
Member of the Board of Directors,
Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers, Inc.
To read the full bio click here.
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Nikolai Belikov
Operations Director,
"NEK" JSC
To read the full bio click here.
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Matthew Borman
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce,
US Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Industry and Security
To read the full bio click here.
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Anton Posner
Chief Executive Officer,
The Mercury Group
To read the full bio click here.
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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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U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
participates
in the Summer NAPE 2020.
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SUMMER NAPE HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
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.
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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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U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
participates in
SpaceCom Conference & Exposition
OCTOBER 19-29, 2020
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SpaceCom Conference & Exposition is the unrivaled global space event designed for those serious about the immediate and long-term opportunities of space commercialization.
Join us for SpaceCom 2020 online providing eight days of unprecedented innovation, superior thought-leadership, and forward-thinking strategies all for FREE.
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Top business leaders, investors, government agencies, engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs unite to share strategic solutions, navigate challenges, boost intelligence, create partnerships, and collaborate as a worldwide force. |
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◾ USRCC Business Community Outreach
◾ USRCC - IRS Information Collaboration
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As we celebrate American workers on Labor Day, IRS encourages you to learn more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for your business: www.irs.gov/wotc
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IRS will offer a free webinar on "Section 199A, Qualified Business Income Deduction." Register to join us on September 17 at 2 p.m. (ET): www.irs.gov/webconference
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Millions miss the IRS Earned Income Tax Credit because they don’t know about it. As we celebrate American workers this Labor Day, spread the word that it’s not too late to claim the EITC: www.irs.gov/eitc
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IRS announcement: Fourth quarter interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2020. https://go.usa.gov/xGbxU
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Resources for taxpayers who file Form 1040, Schedules C, E, F or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.
Get information on coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief available for individuals and families, small and large businesses, and tax-exempt organizations.
The IRS is now offering critical information in multiple languages. Select from the languages below to view the available information.
Information about federal taxes - Russian
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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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Sulzer is Restarting its Customer Seminars on Separation Technology and Equipment
Sulzer.com, September 2, 2020: Sulzer, the leader in separation and mixing technology, places great emphasis on activities aimed at sharing technical expertise with its customers. By offering personalized seminars, the company helps businesses improve their knowledge in mass transfer technology and equipment design. In addition, they can address specific challenges or technical issues experienced in their facilities. Read more...
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UHD Earns National Honor Again for Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion
Uhd.edu, September 2, 2020: For the second consecutive year, the University of Houston-Downtown is being recognized nationally as a leader in diversity, inclusion and academic achievement. Once again, UHD has been named a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from "INSIGHT Into Diversity" magazine, the largest and oldest diversity-focused publication in higher education. Read more...
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Investors in Big Projects in Russia's Far East to be Able to Sign Electricity Contracts for Period of More than 20 Years
Interfax.com, August 31, 2020: The Russian government has decided to allow investors in large-scale projects in the Far East to sign long-term contracts for electricity and power for a period of more than 20 years. SIBUR and RusHydro will be able to take advantage of this opportunity within the framework of implementing the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (GCC) project. Read more...
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Aeroflot to Receive 70 Billion Rubles in Subsidies
Russiabusinesstoday.com, September 3, 2020: Aeroflot Group has obtained state guarantees to enable it to secure two loans totaling 70 billion rubles ($940 million), and has also received a subsidy worth 7.9 billion rubles, Flight Global reported. The Russian operator has turned in a net loss of 58.3 billion rubles for the first six months of the year, under international accounting standards, after revenues more than halved to 149 billion rubles. Read more...
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Russian Economy’s Dependence on Oil and Gas Revenues Declining Gradually, Says Kremlin
Tass.com, September 2, 2020: The dependence of the Russian economy on oil and gas revenues is falling gradually, though not so fast as one would wish, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday when asked to comment on the statement by the country's President Vladimir Putin that Russia is not a "gas station country." Read more...
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Russia Upgrades Economic Outlook on Strong Data
Themoscowtimes.com, August 31, 2020: The Russian government expects the coronavirus to inflict significantly less damage on the country’s economy than it first feared. The Economy Ministry is now predicting GDP will fall by 3.9% in 2020, up from its previous forecast of a 5% contraction, Kommersant reported Monday. Russia’s economy has not taken as big a hit from the pandemic as other European economies, recording a contraction of 8.5% in the second quarter of the year, according to official statistics. Read more...
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Russian Government to Allocate $163.4 mln to Support Small IT Companies
Tass.com, September 1, 2020: The Russian government will allocate about 12 bln rubles ($163,4 mln) during four coming years to support small IT companies, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Tuesday. "This is a rather good, sound support program" for small companies working in the artificial intelligence sphere, the Prime Minister added. Read more...
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◾ Houston-Tyumen Sister Cities
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Tourist Information Center "Visit Tyumen" Started Working in the Center of Tyumen
T-l.ru, August 31, 2020: The Tourist Information Center Visit Tyumen opened in Tyumen on the first floor of the Central Department Store on August 30. Here you can get offers on excursions, tours, find out information about events, recreation centers, thermal resorts and holidays, according to the Department of Consumer Market and Tourism of the Tyumen Region. Read more...
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Arab Company to Invest $100 Million in Silicon Plant in Ekibastuz
Astanatimes.com, September 2, 2020: The ANSA Silicon company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will invest $100 million in a silicon plant in the Ekibastuz town in the Pavlodar Region. The project will be implemented with the support of the Kazakh Invest national company and is currently at the design and budget documentation stage – a public hearing will follow next. Read more...
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Asian Development Bank to allocate $780 million to Azerbaijan
Azernews.az, September 1, 2020: The Asian Development Bank will allocate $780 million to Azerbaijan as part of the business plan approved for Azerbaijan for 2021-2023, local media reported with reference to the fund. According to the business plan, it is planned to allocate the country $85 million in 2021, $370 million in 2022 and $325 million in 2023. Read more...
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Importance of long-term stable Belarus-Russia relations in trade in oil, natural gas emphasized
Eng.belta.by, September 3, 2020: It is important for Belarus and Russia to have stable relations in trade in oil and natural gas. Russian Energy Minister Aleksandr Novak made the statement after negotiations of the Belarusian government delegation and the Russian government one in Minsk on 3 September, BelTA has learned. Read more...
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◾ US-Russia Related News in Russia
◾ Новости недели
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Российский Бизнес Получил Помощь по Налогам Почти на 300 млрд Рублей
Iz.ru, Сентябрь 1, 2020: Российский бизнес на фоне пандемии коронавируса получил помощь в размере 294 млрд рублей в виде отсрочек и рассрочек по уплате налогов, сообщили в пресс-службе Федеральной налоговой службы 1 сентября. Пострадавшим от пандемии предприятиям малого и среднего бизнеса, а также социально ориентированным НКО, автоматически списаны налоги и страховые взносы за II квартал на 75 млрд рублей. Читать далее...
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Титов Попросил Продлить Каникулы для Бизнеса из-за Проблемы «Конца Года»
Rbc.ru, Сентябрь 3, 2020: Уполномоченный по правам предпринимателей Борис Титов предложил правительству продлить ряд антикризисных мер поддержки бизнеса, введенных во время пандемического кризиса. По данным бизнес-омбудсмена, 67% российских компаний отмечают падение спроса на товары и услуги. Титов предупреждает о риске всплеска банкротств и дальнейшего сжатия экономической активности. Читать далее...
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Минфин Готовится Внести Проект об НДД в Правительство
Kommersant.ru, Сентябрь 3, 2020: Минфин готовится в ближайшие дни внести законопроект о корректировке налога на дополнительный доход в правительство, рассказали источники “Ъ”. С его помощью министерство хочет дополнительно изъять из нефтяной отрасли 200 млрд руб. за счет повышения налоговой нагрузки. По словам собеседников “Ъ”, Минфин форсирует процесс, чтобы даже после сложных и, вероятно, длительных обсуждений в правительстве Госдума успела принять проект в осеннюю сессию. Читать далее...
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Бюджет России Может Дополнительно Получить 21,5 млрд Рублей от Нефти и Газа в Сентябре
Tass.ru, Сентябрь 3, 2020: Ожидаемый объем дополнительных нефтегазовых доходов федерального бюджета прогнозируется в сентябре 2020 года в размере 21,5 млрд руб. Об этом говорится в материалах на официальном сайте Минфина. Минфин РФ также сообщает, что федеральный бюджет в августе недополучил 75,5 млрд рублей нефтегазовых доходов из-за превышения базовой цены нефти над фактической. Читать далее...
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Российские Нефтяные Компании и "Белнефтехим" Ведут Переговоры по Условиям Контрактов на 2021 год
Finmarket.ru, Сентябрь 3, 2020: "Белнефтехим" и российские нефтяные компании уже начали переговоры по условиям контрактов на 2021 год, российская сторона предлагает оставить неизменной формулу ценообразования, действующую в 2020 году, сообщил журналистам министр энергетики РФ Александр Новак. Он отметил, что цены на нефть для Белоруссии формируются на основе коммерческих договоренностей между российскими нефтяными компаниями и "Белнефтехимом". 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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