Business Oregon and Prosper Portland have teamed up with the U.S. Commercial Service to lead a group of Oregon Athletic & Outdoor companies, virtually, through a European Market Trade Mission to provide customized business development appointments, matching US companies with European buyers.
In this virtual opportunity, each business will receive personal support to learn more about the opportunities in European markets and how to do business in this growing market sector. This is a cost effective way for local businesses to meet new wholesale business partners in new markets. Through this opportunity, participating companies can expect:
Applications are open now and reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. But there are limited appointments available. Apply as early as possible to get the service in your most desired market(s).
To register for this opportunity, please confirm your interest through Business Oregon:
Once we confirm your participation, we will issue an invoice for the $250 fee and send a Company Questionnaire for your completion.
Export Promotion Grants reimburse up to 75% of a company’s eligible expenses up to $10,000. Eligible applicants may apply to receive up to three grants per federal fiscal year. There is a cost per market, up to 3 markets. dependent on market availability and interest.
We will be hosting an open info session on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:30am to provide an overview of this opportunity, review expectations and answer any questions you may have about this international business development opportunity.
The UK market is the largest in Europe and is the largest market in the world for US service exports. This webinar, hosted by the US Commercial Service, will review the current UK market conditions, opportunities and challenges and provide practical advice from a panel of experts. Participants will receive a copy of the presentations and a link to the downloadable replay recording.
Join the US Commercial Service for a roundtable discussion with European Outdoor industry insiders to learn how to entry the market and take your outdoor gear company to the next level of sales success. Presenters, Jochen Schaefer (Legal Counsel, World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry – WFSGI) and Martin Koessler (Founder of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group) will discuss the new environment created by COVID19, B2B vs B2C channels, legal pitfalls/considerations, Amazon, IP issues, and VAT as well as take your specific questions.
Business Oregon:
Amanda Welker Amanda.Welker@oregon.gov
US Commercial Service
Kellie Holloway kellie.holloway@trade.gov
Prosper Portland:
Sue Bal SueB@prosperportland.us
The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, helping U.S. companies grow exports, via support of their staff located in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. To learn more visit: https://www.trade.gov/virtual-services
Business Oregon invests in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.
Prosper Portland creates economic growth and opportunity for Portland. Our vision is to make Portland one of the most globally competitive, healthy, and equitable cities in the world by investing in job creation, encouraging broad economic prosperity, and fostering great places throughout the city. We aspire to be a workplace of choice with passionate staff excelling in an open and empowering environment and sharing a commitment to our collective success.
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