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WORLD TRADE DAY: MAY 22, 2024! | |
Join us for the 38th World Trade Day, where participants from around New England and beyond will come together to hear from global business professionals and industry experts on today’s global challenges and how companies are creating new paths forward. | |
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Info Session: H20 Conference
April 18, 2024
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Learn about the opportunities to expand into the Canadian market for companies in the marine defense, marine energy (offshore extractive and renewable), marine environmental monitoring, marine transportation, aquaculture, fisheries and marine tourism. | |
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Providence Chamber International Outlook Breakfast
Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30AM
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Want to discuss about supply chain resilience while sipping a cup of coffee? Join The Chafee Center for the Providence Chamber International Outlook Breakfast! Building off the theme "Supply Chain Resilience: Navigating Uncertainty Through Strategic Insights", the Chafee Center will be a part of the event panel alongside Rhode Island business leaders. There will be discussions regarding recent trends, including nearshoring as a way to reduce supply chain disruptions and increase sustainable business practices overall. | |
RECAP: Oceanology Conference 2024
London, United Kingdom
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Trade Mission to the U.K.
June 10-14, 2024
United Kingdom
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Contact Cecilia Pirotto to learn about commercial opportunities in the UK in the sectors of marine technology, IT, and offshore wind. We will share market intelligence and business climate that focuses on these sectors for which Rhode Island is well positioned to succeed. This event is eligible for STEP funds. | |
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Credit Insurance:
As A Risk Mitigation Tool for International Trade
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
3-4 PM
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Gain valuable insight on effective strategies for leveraging credit insurance to support global sales transaction and help your business, or clients, achieve success in the global marketplace. | |
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Global Business Development
Summit
April 18-19, 2024
Washington, D.C.
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Connect with industry leaders, financial institutions, and government representatives and participate in interactive sessions covering key topics shaping global business development. | |
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Focused Trade Mission to Taiwan for Retail
and Foodservice
August 13-14, 2024
Taipei, Taiwan
Register early by April 12, 2024 - $425
| Taiwan has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. the total value of U.S. agricultural and related products exported to Taiwan reached a record US$4.4 billion, an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. | |
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Sweets and Snacks Buyers Mission
at the 2024
Sweets and Snacks Expo
May 13-15, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2024 - $250
| The Sweets & Snacks Expo convenes manufacturers, customers, and sales agents for an action-packed week. | |
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Foodservice Buyers Mission at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show
May 17-19, 2024
Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2024 - $250
| As the largest foodservice event in the Western Hemisphere, the NRA Show is an invaluable resource for foodservice and hospitality professionals. | |
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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grants
Reach out now to learn more about STEP grants and how it can boost your international exporting efforts. The Chafee Center is here to support your ventures with financial assistance, so don't wait any longer and let STEP fuel your success!
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Apply for the STEP Grant to start or expand your exports
The Chafee Center for International Business manages the STEP grant for the state of Rhode Island and will work with eligible small businesses to help them access funding that can be used to reimburse activities such as:
- Trade Shows and Trade Missions
- US Commercial Service activities
- Marketing/website optimization activities
To see if you qualify, or if you want to learn more about what activities are reimbursable, reach out to our Cecilia Pirotto or Benjamin Weinstein. Click HERE to view the guidelines for the grant.
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Trade Mission to Canada
Fall 2024
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RI and Dominican Republic Summit
September 27, 2024 | Bryant University
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XPONENTIAL - APRIL 22 - 25, 2024
XPONENTIAL is a yearly gathering of global leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Founded on the belief that cross-pollination drives innovation, it features opportunities to connect and problem-solve with experts across markets and domains.
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HANNOVER MESSE - APRIL 22 - 26, 2024
At the world’s leading industrial trade fair, companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and digital industries as well as the energy sector will come together to present solutions for a high-performance, but also sustainable industry.
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AUTOMATE - May 6 - 9, 2024
As North America’s largest robotics and automation event, this is the place to unlock the true potential of your company.
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NPE2024 - May 6 -10, 2024
In just 5 days at NPE2024, you’ll build new partnerships, experience the latest technology, and unlock new opportunities to drive exponential growth for your organization.
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