Center for International
Trade Development - CITD
California-Mexico Trade
Assistance Center - CMTAC
of Citrus College

The CITD & CMTAC is
proud member of:

Events

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TOOLBOX LATELY?
ARE YOUR TOOLS ...  SHARP?  RUSTY?  BROKEN?  MISSING?
The Business California Connection © - Export/Import Tools seminar series of the CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College will help you to have the right tools and keep them sharp! check our schedule here

To see the extensive agenda of topics to be covered during the April 22nd FDA workshop, click here

Special Opportunity for California Businesses to Export to China
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Certificates of Origin - How To for Chambers of Commerce
Coming in 2010; date, time and location

Certificates of Origin - How To for Businesses
Coming in 2010; date, time and location

SPECIAL EVENTS

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Trade Mission to Canada, May 2007 - Photo Gallery

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Trade Mission to Mexico, November 2006 - Photo Gallery

PAST/RECENT EVENTS

CeBIT - Future Match 2010
The California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, in cooperation with the Centers for International Trade Development are working with The ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK To Expand California business linkages through:
Future Match 2010” at CeBIT
March 2-6, 2010
Hannover Messe, Germany
more information

Second Annual - The Americas Business Forum (Creating Jobs Through Exports) March 3-4, 2010
more information

The Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour is coming to Citrus College; October 23, 2009. more

We Greatly Appreciate the Support of Our Co-Sponsors for the EET @ Citrus College:
 fresh&easy Neighborhood Market
355 N. Citrus Ave.
Azusa, CA  91702
626-334-0973

Plaza Produce of Glendora
303 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA  91741
626-914-1520

International Business Faculty Development
Various dates in 2008 Program of Centers for International Business Educational Research - CIBER. More Information 

PREDICT/ITACS
Seminar for importing food, dietary supplements, medical devices, diagnostic and radiation-emitting products, October 2, 2009, at Citrus Community College. more information

International Business Expo & Conference
Presented by the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce June 19th - 21st 2009. For more information and to register:  http://ibeconf.com/expo

Americas Business Forum - Creating Jobs Through Exports. May 27-28, 2009. Learn about market opportunities and entry strategies from 14 U.S. Senior
Commercial Officers stationed at U.S. Embassies in Canada and Latin America.
This is the first time that a conference of this nature will be held in Los Angeles.More information

2009 California-China Trade & Investment Conference
Presented by the US-DOC District Export Council & the American Chinese CEO Society. May 21st, 2009. For more information and to register:  www.scrdec.org/

Veterans' Job Expo - May 06, 2009
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Renewable Energy in the Emerging Markets (REEM09) of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean; April 27-29 2009. More information

NASBITE International 22nd Annual Conference; April 19-21, 2009
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California Agricultural Export Training Certificate Program (CalAgX); April 7-9, 2009. More information

CeBIT - The World's No. 1 Marketplace for Digital Business with California as the Partner State; March 3-8, 2009. More information

Special Programs for California Exhibitors at World's No. 1 Marketplace for Digital Business CeBIT 2009 - Partner State California
March 3-8, 2009  Hannover, Germany. More info

Export Compliance Workshop - Learn & Understand U.S. Export Compliance Essential Requirements
Presented by The CITD of Citrus College in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the U.S Department of Commerce - Thursday Feb. 26th, 9:00AM to 12 Noon. More information.

Developing Your Global Competitive Edge
The CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, and The U.S Department of Commerce present a two series workshop of the essential mechanics of international business (import & export) and international business planning. Jan 15 and Jan 22, more info

Seminar on Hong Kong as a Regional Distribution
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Center for International Trade Development (CITD) present a seminar on Hong Kong as an international logistics hub, Tuesday, November 18, 2008. More info.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will lead a trade mission to India - Date Rescheduled
The Governor's Trade Mission to India originally scheduled for November 11 - 16, 2007 is being rescheduled for a time after the new year.  To learn more about this opportunity for developing trade with the growing economy of India, please click here

Certificates of Origin for Exporters, in Partnership with the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce: Friday • October 24, 2008

Mexican Cooking Show
Week of November 3, 2008 - Filmed Statewide Opportunity to feature Food Products on Mexican Television Suitable Products:  Consumer Ready, Dried Fruit, Frozen Food, Seafood, Wine, and Produce.
Deadline:  TBA

Europe Ingredients Buying Mission
October 6, 2008 - San Francisco
October 7, 2008 - Tentative Sacramento or Chico
October 8, 2008 - Fresno
Suitable Products:  Dried Fruit and Nuts
Deadline:  TBA

California State Board of Equalization, Small Business Fair, September 24, 2008, Valencia
ABCs for Small Business Success. More info

Southeast Asia Chef Training (Food Service)
Week of September 8, 2008 - Location Open
Suitable Products: Confectionary Products, Condiments/Dressings,
Natural/Organic Products, Dried Fruits and Nuts
Deadline:  TBA

Mexican Inbound Produce
Week of August 25, 2008 - Salinas/Fresno (Tentative)
Suitable Products: Fresh Produce
Deadline:  TBA

WUSATA Branded Seminar
August 13, 2008 - Oakland (Port of Oakland Exhibit Room)
August 14, 2008 - Los Angeles (Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Cost:  $40 (includes lunch)
Deadline:  Two weeks prior to event
Download Branded Flyer Here

Korean Retail Buying Mission
August 6-8, 2008 - Los Angeles/San Francisco
Suitable Products:  Grocery Products, Dried Fruits/Nuts, Canned Food, Frozen Food, Condiments/Dressings, Snack Foods, Seasonings, Beverages
Deadline:  TBA

India Inbound Retail Buying Mission
July 14, 2008 - San Francisco (table tops)
July 15, 2008 - Sacramento (site visits only)
July 16, 2008 - Fresno (table tops)
Suitable Products:  Fresh Produce, Retail Grocery Items, Processed Foods
Deadline:  July 11, 2008
Download India Flyer here

Doing Business with Korea - Understanding US-Korea FTA
Joint program of the U.S. Department of Commerce-Commercial Service, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, and the CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College, Wednesday, July 23rd 2008. San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Board Room. For more information click here

ISCe 2008 and ICSSC 2008 – A Joint Conference Program
June 10th –12th 2008 @ San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.
A comprehensive joint industry program featuring the increasing opportunities for satellite and hybrid network solutions between commercial satellite operators and the military and U.S. government.
More Information.

CALED's Growing Local Economies Conference
April 30th - May 2nd 2008 @ Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim CA More Information

Economic & Workforce Development -Through the California Community Colleges
Annual Conference - Next Generation Tools for Success
April 23rd - 25th 2008 @ Marriott Hotel & Spa, Newport Beach
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Ninth Annual Global Automotive Conference - B2B MatchMaker Invitation
April 22nd - 24th 2008 @ Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington, KY
Program of Global Advanced-Leadership Center
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USC Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference 2008 - April 7 & 8, 2008
Save-the-Date and learn more about this informative annual event, please click here for more information or e-mail cglobe@marshall.usc.edu

Export Training Program for California Farmers and Ranchers
Announced February 29th 200 Registration Deadline
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Executive Forum Leadership Series:  Best Practices for Accessing Capital
Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Program of the Advanced Technology Incubator @ College of the Canyons More information

Assistant Director, Trade Operations - U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Keynote Speaker at Annual Membership Dinner Meeting of Southern California Foreign-Trade Zone (SCFTZ) Association
Say the Magic words "CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College" to receive 33% discount.

"Hong Kong - Your Best Partner and Risk Manager in China"
special luncheon meeting presented by the Hong Kong Association of Southern California and Invest Hong Kong; Mr. Mike Rowse, Director General - Invest Hong Kong - HKSAR Government is the speaker.
Participation in this informative meeting is being provided at No Charge to businesses in Southern California that RSVP No-Later-Than January 28, 2008.  Please contact Renee Ma at 213-622-9446 or by email:  info@hkasc.org
For more information: http://www.citd-citruscc.com/HongKong.doc

Save The Date:  Economic Alliance of San Fernando Valley and the Valley International Trade Association (VITA) present the annual Southern California Global Trade Summit - November 30, 2007
Don't miss this opportunity to Explore the Latest global trends, products and services. For more information on the latest edition of this annual event, please go to:  www.vitainternational.org.

KOREA: THE GATEWAY TO NORTHEAST ASIA
USA/Korea Free Trade Agreement - implications and opportunities.
The Korean government, with the participation of all related ministries and organizations, cordially invites you to a comprehensive lunch seminar - Tuesday, November 13th @ 11:30am – 2:00pm
For more information go to: http://www.citd-citruscc.com/Korea.pdf
Please RSVP before Friday November 9th at http://www.arcusplus.com/registration/LosAngeles.asp

KFWB NEWS 980 International Business Breakfast Series
Emerging Markets: Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam
Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
www.kfwb.com/pola

"CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE TO CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN"

  What Chambers of Commerce need to know about issuing Certificates of Origin
  What does “Origin” mean and how to determine it
  Practical advice about issuing Certificates of Origin to Chamber members, and non-members"
Friday, November 2, 2007; 11:00a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.
4900 Rivergrade Road, Suite A310, Irwindale, CA 91706

Save-The Date:  California State Board of Equalization presents the San Gabriel Valley Small Business Fair - Tuesday, October 9, 2007. 
From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort, One Industry Hills Parkway in the City of Industry. For more information, please contact: Sandy Schopflin sandy.schopflin@boe.ca.gov
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/tpsched.htm

The “BITS” (Building International Trade Skills - 建立國際貿易專業能力) program of the CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College provides practical and useful Export/Import Trade skills, for small to medium sized businesses and dedicated entrepreneurial start-ups.  The next series will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin.  這一系列講習課程，將以國語進行，但講義大部分為英文。

SFS Business Trade Show - Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Presented by the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce & Industrial League, Inc.

Legislative Update hosted by Industry Manufacturers Council (IMC) - August 24, 2007
Assemblyman Bob Huff - Update on business-related legislation currently under consideration in Sacramento. More Info.:  Contact IMC @ 626-968-3737
http://www.cityofindustry.org/chamber/cham_1.html

Workshop in Mandarin starts on June 2, 2007 at El Monte Chamber of Commerce
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Workshop in English starts on May 9, 2007 at L.A. Valley College, more...

Import Export Seminar/Seminario de Importación y Exportación

The Port of Los Angeles in cooperation with The CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College and the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a breakfast seminar:
Introduction to Import and Export Trade
(Presentations will be delivered in Spanish)
Tuesday – April 24, 2007

El Puerto de Los Angeles en cooperación con el CITD & CMTAC de Citrus College y la Cámara de Comercio Estados Unidos-México cordialmente le invitan a un seminario de:
Importación y Exportación
(Presentaciones en Español)
Martes – 24 de Abril, 2007

USC APBO 2007 Conference
The CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College is a proud sponsor of the USC APBO 2007 conference:
MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - University of Southern California
March 26-27,2007 in the Davidson Conference Center
For Full Conference Information, Please See:  http://www.apbo2007.com/index.html

The Power of Help²
Contributions, (tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current tax laws), to support the CITD & CMTAC of Citrus College in providing assistance to California businesses in international trade can now be made in the name of “Global Patrons’ Circle” to the Citrus College Foundation.
Please contact Gene Bohatch for information.