May. 20  OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MARKET IN THE PHILIPPINES   More

May. 20  PREPARING FOR C-TPAT   More

May. 21  BUILDING DUBAI''S DREAM: INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. COMPANIES   More

May. 21  EXPORT CONTROLS/LICENSING FOR THE AEROSPACE EXPORTER - MEET YOUR BIS OFFICERS   More

May. 21  IT SECURITY IN SAUDI ARABIA [& KUWAIT]   More

May. 21  GO GLOBAL SERIES: PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS TO EXPORT—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)   More

As a public service, the ITA/GC publishes a listing of international business events. The calendar is distributed to over 5,000 ITA/GC members and non-members. The Calendar is a collaborative effort among the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC), the Illinois Trade Office (ITO) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois District Export Council (IDEC) on behalf of The U.S. Export Assistance Center/Chicago (USEAC). Inclusion of an event does not imply endorsement by any of the sponsoring organizations.

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May. 20  OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MARKET IN THE PHILIPPINES

Teleconference sponsored by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State. U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Brian L. Goldbeck, will lead a discussion with members of the U.S. Commercial Service Philippines to discuss opportunities in liquefied natural gas and renewable energy sources in the Philippine market. 6:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/events/208860.htm.

May. 20  PREPARING FOR C-TPAT

Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Why C-TPAT?; Mechanics of C-TPAT Certification; C-TPAT Validation Process; Maintaining C-TPAT Certification. 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $395. For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/preparing-for-c-tpat.

May. 21  BUILDING DUBAI''S DREAM: INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. COMPANIES

Teleconference sponsored by the Bureau of Economic & Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State. U.S. Consulate General Dubai’s Consul General Robert Waller and executives from the Dubai Road and Transport Authority and the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will discuss infrastructure opportunities as well as the general investment and economic climate in Dubai. 10:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/events/208929.htm.