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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About ITA/GC’s Partner Sponsor Organizations
The Illinois Trade Office (ITO) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the State of Illinois’ lead international advocate in promoting job retention and creation in Illinois through International Trade and Investment. The ITO motto of offering assistance to the business community by being “State Focused - Globally Connected” is accomplished through a three-tier international network consisting of: International Trade/NAFTA Opportunity Centers regionally located throughout Illinois to provide local export training; Statewide counseling and assistance provided through the ITO Chicago headquarters’ staff and foreign State of Illinois Regional Trade Offices providing in-country assistance for Illinois businesses. To contact the ITO of DCEO, please call (312) 814-2828 or e-mail: info@illinoistrade.org.

The Illinois District Export Council is comprised of 28 volunteers who are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The council supports, assists and advises the U.S. Export Assistance Center Chicago in its mission to increase the exports of the United States. For further information, please e-mail: info@illinoisdec.org.

The U.S. Export Assistance Center Chicago is part of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is committed to assisting U.S. firms in realizing their export potential. We do this by providing expert counseling and advice, information on markets abroad, international contacts and advocacy services. In Chicago and around the world, the 1,400 men and women of the Commercial Service promote and protect U.S. business interests abroad. The Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States offer a full range of export programs and services under one roof. Here in Chicago, we are co- located with the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Export-Import Bank to provide export financing assistance to companies in Illinois and throughout the Midwest, and also the U.S. AID Global Technology Network. To contact the U.S. ExportAssistance Center, please call (312) 353-8040.