Below is a list of upcoming events in Ohio. For more information or to register, please use the links below. Thank you. January 28, 2014 – The Columbus Council on World Affairs will be hosting a Signature Luncheon in Columbus. The title of this luncheon is OH2O: Local Companies and the Battle against the Global Water Crisis. It will feature Jessica McGlyn, Director for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development; Scott Griffin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Greif, Inc.; and Allison Tummon, Manager, P&G Childrens Safe Drinking Water Program. To register for this event, please visit the Councils website: columbusworldaffairs.org/2014/january-28-2014/. January 29, 2014 – The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the event Are You Certifiable? A Primer for Women Entrepreneurs in Cincinnati. This event will educate women entrepreneurs on how to promote their company to major corporations who are actively seeking to conduct business with a woman/women owned business. To register, please contact John Melvin at 513-576-5000. January 31, 2014 – The Columbus Council on World Affairs will hosting a Signature Luncheon in Columbus. This event will feature His Excellency Mauro Vieira, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States. To learn more and to register, please visit here. January 31, 2014 – The SBDC at Kent State and Braintree Business Development Center will be hosting their annual Groundhog Day International Trade Forecast Breakfast in New Philadelphia. This event will feature Michael Weidokal of International Strategic Analysis (ISA) who will provide valuable information about current trends and the status of markets and economies of potential export targets. To register, please contact Bob Cohen at 419-525-1614. January 31, 2014 – The Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2014 New Year Gala in Cincinnati. This event is a celebration of the Lunar New Year and will feature a silent auction, entertainment, and an excellent networking opportunity. To register, please visit here. February 5, 2014 – The Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA) in conjunction with Kegler Brown will be hosting Exports to India: An Overview of Market Opportunities in Columbus. This event will discuss market opportunities in India, key legal and tax issues to consider in exporting and importing goods and services internationally, and information about DSA’s upcoming trade mission to India. To register, please contact Ashton Lahman at 614-255-5515. February 5, 2014 – The U.S. Commercial Service of Northeast Ohio will be hosting the Canada-Northeast Ohio Energy Summit and Business-to-Business Forum in Independence. This event will give participants the opportunity to learn more about Canada-Ohio energy relationship, as well as a chance to meet with procurement officials from the leading OEMs. Sales opportunities include supplying both services and equipment required in the mining, production, and support infrastructure. For more information and to register, please contact Melissa Blackledge at 216-522-4740. February 12, 2014 - The International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) at Wright State University, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will host their monthly Exporter Forum from 7:30am-9:00am at Rike Hall on the WSU campus. This month’s topic will be Protecting Your Products Before Exporting: Patents and Intellectual Property. For more information and to register, please go here. March 11, 2014 – The Columbus Council on World Affairs will be hosting the 2014 International Awards Ceremony in Columbus. This annual event recognizes the outstanding global contributions of local leaders and K-12 educators. This year’s event will feature Anthony Precourt, Chairman and Investor/Operator for the Columbus Crew. To register, please visit here. March 12, 2014 – Technology First will be hosting the 11th Annual Ohio Information Security Conference (OISC) in Dayton. This event focuses on three areas/tracks: management, technical, and implementation. To learn more and to register, please visit here. March 18-21, 2014 – Xavier University and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be hosting the PharmaLink Conference in Cincinnati. This event will give attendees the opportunity to interact with regulators from around the world and other companies in the medical industry. To learn more and to register, please visit pharmalink2014. March 19-21, 2014 – The John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University will be hosting Big Data Future Conference in Columbus. This FREE event will explore the possibilities for new enterprises grounded in big data to improve economic, social, and political life. To register, please visit here. March 20, 2014 – The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) in partnership with the Ohio Development Services Agency, U.S. Commercial Service, Dayton Regional Manufacturers Association (DRMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting Practical Tips for Suppliers of Civil Aircraft and Aircraft Parts to Increase Exports in Dayton. This conference will educate attendees about regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and foreign aeronautical authorities to help speed shipments to overseas customers. To learn more about this event and to register, please visit here. March 20, 2014 – The Ohio Development Services Agency in partnership with Kegler Brown will be hosting a Doing Business in Singapore and Indonesia Seminar in Columbus. More details and registration information will be coming soon. April 23-24, 2014 – The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Development Services Agency will be hosting the Ohio Business Matchmaker in Dayton. This premier event will feature matchmaking and training sessions. Additional details will be provided in the coming weeks. May 20, 2014 – The Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs will be hosting the 3rd Annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference in Athens. This FREE day-long conference will address the region’s current status and opportunities in the manufacturing sector by bringing together national leaders and industry experts to discuss recent trends and developments. More information and registration details will be coming soon. SBA Export Express Program – The Small Business Administration (SBA) has suspended the guaranty fee and on-going fee for loans under $150,000. This guaranty fee suspension will remain in place until September 30, 2014. Basically, this provides a savings for the small business of the 2% guaranty fee and a savings for the lender of the 52 basis points on-going fee. For more information, please contact Mr. Patrick Hayes, International Trade Finance Manager-Eastern U.S. at [email protected] or 216-522-4731. Small Business Seminars – The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College offers many seminars and workshops to small businesses in the region. Topics include certifications, mentoring, social media, business strategy, finance, and more! To learn more about these events, please visit here. Upcoming International Trade Missions – The Ohio Development Services Agency provides numerous opportunities to companies interested in participating in international trade missions. To see a list of upcoming missions and how to register, please visit here.
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