September 2020 | ISSUE No. 288| 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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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 current customs regulations.
This year Conference will cover logistics, transportation, and customs issues during COVID-19 as well as sanctions, 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.
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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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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Nikolai Belikov
Operations Director,
"NEK" JSC
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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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 Informational Collaboration
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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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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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LUKOIL and Perm Region Sign Cooperation Agreement
Lukoil.com, September 8, 2020: Vagit Alekperov, President of LUKOIL, and Dmitry Makhonin, Head of Perm Region, signed an Agreement on Social and Economic Cooperation for 2021-2025 today in Perm. It is designed to continue the sustainable economic development of the region and to implement local and regional social projects. As part of the agreement, LUKOIL will support construction, reconstruction, and repair of medical, educational, infrastructural, cultural, and sports facilities in the region. Read more...
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ExxonMobil Announces Redtail Discovery Offshore Guyana
Exxonmobil.com, September 8, 2020: ExxonMobil has made its 18th discovery offshore Guyana at the Redtail-1 well which will add to the previously announced estimated recoverable resource of more than 8 billion oil-equivalent barrels on the Stabroek Block. Redtail-1 encountered approximately 232 feet (70 meters) of high-quality oil bearing sandstone and was drilled in 6,164 feet (1,878 meters) of water. The well is located approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) northwest of the Yellowtail discovery. Read more...
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Russian Economy Recovering from Pandemic Impact – Putin
Rt.com, September 10, 2020: The Russian economy has withstood the damage of coronavirus-related restrictions better than other leading economies, and the country has been gradually recovering since June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. According to the president, Russia’s GDP fell 8.5 percent in the second quarter of the year, compared with a 9.5 percent decline in the US and the eurozone’s 15 percent plunge. Read more...
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Companies with Foreign Capital Will do Business in Russia Despite Crisis - Official
Tass.com, September 9, 2020: Large and medium-sized companies with foreign capital intend to develop their businesses in Russia, despite the crisis caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, President of Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin said on Wednesday. He was speaking during an online meeting of the Council of Heads of Chambers of Commerce of the CIS member-states. Read more...
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Russia Completes Tests for Space Advertising
“The laser assembly was launched to the stratosphere, to an altitude of about 30 kilometers, in order to confirm the calculated light source power in conditions, similar to those of space,” the company noted.
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Lukoil Head Speaks of Readiness to Develop Cooperation with Turkmenistan in Upstream, Petrochemicals
Interfax.com, September 10, 2020: Lukoil head Vagit Alekperov has informed Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow about development of oil and gas fields in the Caspian and spoken of the company's readiness to broaden business and partnership ties with Turkmenistan both in upstream and in production of finished products of the petro- and gas chemicals sectors, the Turkmenistan State News Agency reported. Read more...
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Russia's Rosneft Starts its First Solo Hard-to-recover Oil Project
Reuters.com, September 10, 2020: Russia’s largest oil producer, Rosneft, said on Thursday it had started to drill an exploration well at a hard-to-recover oil project, its first without any partners.Rosneft has started to drill a first exploration well at the hard-to-recover Domanik formation in the region of Orenburg, near the border with Kazakhstan. Read more...
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Russian Industrial Development Receives Red Dot Award
Sputniknews.com, September 7, 2020: Red Dot Design is an award for special achievements in product design. The award-winning gas moisture analyzer can be used in technological natural gas preparation processes, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical and petrochemical industries, microelectronics, and energy. Read more...
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◾ Houston-Tyumen Sister Cities
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Tyumen Authorities Sent 280 Million for Loans to Businesses in a Pandemic
Fedpress.ru, September 11, 2020: The authorities of the Tyumen region have allocated considerable funds to support businesses during the pandemic. In particular, the regional microfinance fund was replenished by a total of 280 million rubles in two rounds: first by 100 million and again by another 180 million. Read more...
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Real Sector of Kazakh Economy Has Continuous Positive Growth, Says Economy Minister
Astanatimes.com, September 10, 2020: The real sector of the Kazakh economy has experienced continuous positive growth due to production increase in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing over the first eight months of 2020, said Kazakh Minister of National Economy Ruslan Dalenov during a Sept. 9 government meeting. Construction increased 6.5 percent, agriculture – 4.9 percent, and manufacturing – 3.3 percent. Read more...
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US Int'l Development Finance Corporation Invested in 24 Business Projects in Azerbaijan
Azernews.az, September 10, 2020: The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested around $230 million in Azerbaijan across 24 business projects over the past two decades, Trend reports with reference to the US Department of State. Read more...
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Bellesbumprom Seeks Long-term Supply Contracts with USA
Eng.belta.by, September 8, 2020: The Belarusian timber, woodworking, pulp and paper industry concern Bellesbumprom hopes to sign long-term contracts on supplies to the United States, BelTA learned from the company. The first deliveries of furniture and plywood to the United States, despite the geographical distance, proved worthy and increased several times in the first seven months of the current year. Read more...
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◾ US-Russia Related News in Russia
◾ Новости недели
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Минниханов: Татарстан Предпочитает Реализацию Продуктов Нефтепереработки
Ria.ru, Сентябрь 10, 2020: Татарстан планирует получать основные доходы не от продажи нефти, а от реализации различных продуктов нефтепереработки с высоким переделом, заявил президент республики Рустам Минниханов в четверг в ходе прямого эфира, приуроченного к празднованию 100-летия Татарской АССР, в рамках проекта "Татарстан online". Читать далее...
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Аналитики Оценили Влияние Пандемии на Экономику России
Rbc.ru, Сентябрь 8, 2020: Российская экономика переживает пандемию коронавирусной инфекции лучше, чем большинство других крупных развивающихся рынков. Об этом сообщает Bloomberg со ссылкой на опрошенных экспертов. По словам экономиста «Ренессанс Капитала» по России и СНГ Софьи Донец, экономика страны подошла к пандемии в неплохой форме: с низкой инфляцией и безработицей, стабильным банковским сектором и значительными финансовыми резервами. Читать далее...
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Минфин Предлагает Бизнесу Платить Все Налоги Единым Авансом
Kommersant.ru, Сентябрь 9, 2020: Минфин разместил на regulation.gov.ru поправки к Налоговому кодексу, распространяющие механизм единого налогового платежа (ЕНП) на организации и на индивидуальных предпринимателей. Суть добровольной процедуры — уплата налогов, торгового сбора, страховых взносов одним платежным поручением без уточнения вида платежа, срока его уплаты, принадлежности к уровню бюджетной системы. Налоговики сами зачтут перечисленное в счет обязательств плательщика. Обычный порядок уплаты налогов при этом, разумеется, сохраняется. Читать далее...
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Титов Предложил Снизить Ставку по Программе Льготного Кредитования МСП до 6,25%
Tass.ru, Сентябрь 9, 2020: Займы по программе льготного кредитования субъектов малого и среднего предпринимательства (МСП) должны выдавать по ставке не выше 6,25% годовых. Такое мнение высказал в среду ТАСС уполномоченный при президенте России по защите прав предпринимателей Борис Титов. Программа льготного кредитования по ставке не более 8,5% была открыта по нацпроекту поддержки МСП в феврале 2019 года. Читать далее...
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Нефть по $25 и оды на Восстановление: ЦБ Рассказал о Сценариях и Рисках для Российской Экономики
Forbes.ru, Сентябрь 10, 2020: Банк России представил четыре сценария развития российской экономики в 2021-2023 годах: базовый и три альтернативных, отражающих возможные риски. Сценарии содержатся в проекте Основных направлений единой государственной денежно-кредитной политики на 2021 год и
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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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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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