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Conversations with Global Trade Experts and Partners
Connect with other global professionals and small business owners to discuss international trade with leading experts in the field. The OSBDCN Global Trade Center provides an opportunity to convene, and explore the global economy, and the path forward as businesses around the world reopen and recover.

UPCOMING EVENT

March 2023

March 9-16th, Trade Winds Mission and Business Forum: ASEAN
Trade Winds, the largest U.S. Government-led trade mission, and business development forum will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds features pre-scheduled meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from 20 countries throughout Asia, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking! The meeting scheduling platform will open to all paid registrants in early February.  Qualified U.S. businesses may customize their experience with optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners in Thailand, as well as Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. REGISTER

March 13-15th, Trade Winds: Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Join us in Bangkok, Thailand for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum, featuring meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from over 20 countries in Asia, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking. Activities include Matchmaking meetings and a Business forum in Bangkok. Waitlist for matchmaking meetings in optional mission stops in Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. MORE INFORMATION

March 27-30th Business Development Trade Mission Kenya
The International Trade Administration is excited to announce an executive-led Trade Mission to Kenya, with an optional stop in Tanzania. This mission will be focused on the following sectors: healthcare, information communications technology, and infrastructure. For questions and assistance, contact Larry.Tabash@trade.gov
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May 2023 

May 18th, 2023 Celebrate Trade Gala
We invite organizations and individuals active in international trade who bring those benefits to our local economy to be recognized. Application is open through Jan. 31, 2023, for four trade award categories! 
Celebrate Trade Gala honors student scholars and trade-sector companies that have made significant contributions to the region’s economic vitality and quality of life. Hosted by the Oregon Consular Corps and benefits the Corps academic scholarship fund for scholarships at five Oregon universities.  MORE INFORMATION