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eCertify, the efficient way to process Certificates of Origin, saves you time and money.
The Chamber was recognized last week at the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2011 Convention for being one of the first chambers of commerce in the country to use eCertify and for processing one of the largest quantities of Certificates of Origin online in the country. The Chamber is proud to offer eCertify technology as our standard to process Certificates of Origin. With eCertify, exporters and freight forwarders have a seamless and streamlined electronic solution providing real value in cost savings and efficiency gains. Get started today.
Read more on the process behind issuing Certificates of Origin.
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Trade Connect
The Port of Los Angeles coordinates Trade Connect, an export seminar that assists small-to-medium-size businesses interested in exporting. This three hour workshop brings experts out to brief and meet local businesses in the Los Angeles region. The seminar covers:
• Selecting overseas markets
• Finding finance and insurance
• Arranging documentation and logistics
• Air and ocean cargo services in L.A.
• Further export education
Trade Connect is an integral part of the new Los Angeles Export Council's initiatives to increase exports with the goal of assisting the Los Angeles region's economic growth. Contact Jean Coronel.
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Trade news from around the world
Twice a month, the L.A. Area Chamber produces an email brief that includes trade news from around the world. The brief is a Global Trades Council exclusive email benefit that is later published online. Read more.
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CHAMBER CO-HOSTS BINATIONAL MAYORS CONFERENCE
Last month, L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Under Secretary of International Trade Francisco Sánchez hosted the Binational Mayor's Conference at the Chamber. The discussion focused on promoting trade between the United States and Mexico, and the challenges and opportunities of the U.S.- Mexico border. "Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner and second largest export market," said Sánchez. "In order to achieve full economic recovery, it is imperative that we continue to strengthen this relationship and to ensure it provides both greater opportunities and benefits for all of our peoples." Nine mayors representing cities in California and Baja California were in attendance. Above from left: Mayor of Tijuana Carlos Bustamante, Cynthia Ruiz, Port of Los Angeles, and Sánchez. Contact Carlos J. Valderrama, 213.580.7570. (Photo courtesy of Business Conexión)
Chamber meets with Dean James Ellis on the future of global leaders
University of Southern California Marshall School of Business Dean James Ellis discussed the entrepreneurial challenges in the global world at the Global Initiatives Council session in November. "Every single trend, as negative as they are, provides the opportunity for our business leaders to capitalize and turn them around," Ellis said. He also touched upon the current curriculum changes USC is implementing to encourage international experiences for their students and foster future global leaders.
Opportunities for careers in international trade
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The importance of careers in international trade was highlighted last month when the World Trade Week Education Committee, in partnership with the Los Angeles World Airports, hosted an event at the Flight Path Learning Center for high school educators and counselors from public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and other regional school districts. Counselors were introduced to occupations and job opportunities related to the field of international trade and business — ranging from logistics and transportation to specialized fields in global management.
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The Chamber and the World Trade Week Committee also recently released a new version of the Roadmap to Careers in International Trade. The publication provides a comprehensive resource of practical information regarding employment opportunities in the field of international trade and showcases individuals who are active in world trade in the Los Angeles region. We appreciate the generous contribution of Microsoft Corporation for their support of this printed publication. View the publication.
Chamber co-hosts U.S.-Korea FTA passage celebration
The Chamber recently participated as a key partner in the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) Conference, co-hosted by KOTRA - Korea Business Center, Los Angeles and the Korea Ministry of Strategy of Finance. The conference provided an in-depth analysis of the FTA agreement, including anticipated customs and regulation changes. The FTA will add $10-$12 billion to the annual U.S. GDP and around $10 billion to annual merchandise exports to Korea — making this the U.S.' most commercially significant FTA in more than 16 years.
Chamber participates in Washington Post Live Forum on exporting
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Earlier this month, the Chamber participated in "Exporting for Growth," a Washington Post Live forum at the AT&T Center. Carlos J. Valderrama, senior vice president of Global Initiatives, participated as a panelist for the program, which focused on how small businesses can most efficiently move their products abroad to expand business opportunities. Mary Jordan, editor of Washington Post Live, talked to those who have succeeded in exporting and asked leading experts how small businesses can most efficiently move their products abroad. View highlights from the conference.
For more information on any of these issues, contact Carlos J. Valderrama, 213.580.7570.
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December Session: Trade Commissioners Networking Group tours USC Health Sciences Campus
Last week, the Chamber's Trade Commissioners Networking Group (TCNG) received a briefing and tour of USC Health Sciences Campus. Mitch Creem, CEO, Keck Medical Center of USC, discussed the growing international partnerships the USC Health Center has formed in the last year. The group also received an update on the major campus expansion project and met with researchers to discuss biomimetic Micro Electronic Systems.
Learn more about the Trade Commissioners Networking Group.
TCNG was established to provide the infrastructure and venue where foreign diplomats, including trade commissioners, can develop their own international trade strategies and programs as they perform their professional responsibilities. The Chamber is committed to working closely with countries who are actively promoting trade and economic opportunities. Contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569.
New perishable center opens at LAX
Apollo Freight, whose parent company is Mercury Air Group, Inc., recently opened a state-of-the-art 15,663-square-foot facility, which is part of a new 37,000-square-foot warehouse facility at the Los Angeles International Airport. The perishable center significantly expands capacity for refrigerated goods that travel to and from the Southern California area. The facility, on average, will handle approximately 100 tons of produce daily with an estimated market value of $90 million annually. Pictured from left: Victor Adducie and Ivo Skorin of Apollo Freight; Libby Williams, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Read more. (Photo courtesy of Mercury Air Group)
Global Initiatives Council, Jan. 18
Join newly appointed Global Initiatives Council Chair Maria Contreras-Sweet, ProAmerica Bank, for the council's first session of the year. Ambassador Mickey Kantor, partner, Mayer Brown LLP will provide an update on the future impact of the passage of the KORUS FTA and trade relations with the Pacific Rim. Prior to joining Mayer Brown, Kantor was the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (1996-1997) and the U.S. Trade Representative (1993-1996). He has been called "arguably the finest trade negotiator in the world" (Chambers Global 2006) and is said to be "blessed with fantastic political insights and connections" (Chambers USA 2007). He was recently recognized in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers - Trade & Customs 2009. This is open to Chamber members only. Register now or contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569.
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