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| NEWS - June 1, 2007 The Chinese government enacted a levy on imports and exports |
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MARKET WATCH How China is impacting the market
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China's Largest Trade Show Opens to US Exporters Register Here for the Canton Fair
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LUMIERE CONSULTING, LLC
a Colorado Company
ABOUT ASIA SPECTRUM
To best provide a complete solution to the complexity of business in Asia, the members of Asia Spectrum have brought together a consortium of experienced consultants that cover your business needs from A to Z. The members of Asia Spectrum have the knowledge, experience and range of capability to bridge the gap and provide a smooth road.
Working together, we are able to provide more to the client than uncoordinated consultants working apart. Our areas of expertise cover the Spectrum of business transactions for Sourcing, Exporting, Importing and Product Development.
International Business involves complex issues such as cultural understanding and marketing differences that are not common knowledge. To truly understand multicultural business you must first understand your target market and how to effectively reach them. This can only be accomplished with effective market research and an understanding of the competition and the market place. Lumiere Consulting can help you with your international business issues as well as assist with the export financing
International sourcing can also provide significant savings for many small businesses and a way to stay priced competitively against larger opponents vying for the same business
Office of Economic Development & International Trade1625 Broadway, Suite 2700 The Colorado International Trade Office is the state government agency responsible for assisting Colorado companies with all aspects of exporting including:
Additional International Trade Office Information: World Trade Center DenverJames Reis, President & CEO The World Trade Center Denver is the premier international business resource in the Rocky Mountain region. As a member of the World Trade Centers Association headquartered in New York, The World Trade Center in Denver is part of a worldwide network of nearly 300 World Trade Centers in 75 countries. The World Trade Center Denver also provides international business skills training through its World Trade Center Institute and international programs and services for both members and non-members. World Trade Center Denver members play a key role in shaping our region’s position within the global community. Export Assistance CenterSelina Marquez, International Trade Specialist The US Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the US Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. The US Commercial Service has 108 offices located throughout the country and 150 around the world, covering 96 percent of US export markets. Their mission is to create prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of US industry, promoting trade and investment and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. Canadian Consulate General in DenverStephen Davis, Trade Commissioner The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service is the first stop in finding Canadian solutions to the challenges faced by local organizations: assistance in sourcing from Canada, building your business in Canada and networking with Canada. The Canadian Trade Commissioners working with the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States are stationed at the Consulate General of Canada in Denver’s office. The Canadian Consulate General in Denver, Colorado is part of a network of Canadian Government representation in the United States, which includes the Canadian Embassy in the Washington DC, ten Consulates General and three Canadian Consulate Trade Offices. While the Embassy is responsible for the overall bilateral relationship with the United States, the Consulates General operate in specific areas in the US. The Denver Canadian Consulate General's office covers the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. British Consulate Denver/UK Trade & InvestmentVicky Lea, Business Development Associate The UK Trade & Investment office in Denver closed on November 17th. All UK Trade & Investment matters for the Colorado region are now managed by the UK Trade & Investment team at the British Consulate General in Chicago. Please direct your commercial enquiries to Rob McNeill, Vice Consul Trade & Investment, or his associate Sara Benson, at the British Consulate General Chicago: Rob.McNeill@fco.gov.uk, Sara.Benson@fco.gov.uk. The British Consulate in Denver remains open, and handles all other enquiries for the Colorado region (for consular or public affairs please contact Rebecca Carlson: Rebecca.Carlson@britcondenver.com). Northern Ireland Technology and Development CenterMargaret McMahon, Director The Northern Ireland Technology and Development Center in Denver is the only foreign government office in Colorado devoted exclusively to international trade. They focus on linking Colorado companies with Northern Ireland companies for the purpose of increasing business for both parties. The goal isn't to just have Colorado companies move to Northern Ireland or vice versa but is to form partnerships between companies on both sides including customers, distributors, strategic partnerships as well as offering a European presence to Colorado companies including joint projects, joint ventures, technology licensing opportunities and contract manufacture among other types of partnerships. Since opening in November, 2003, the Northern Ireland Technology and Development Center has brokered approximately $40 million in business partnerships between Northern Ireland and Colorado entities in sectors such as Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Aerospace, Energy, Software, Telecommunications, Sustainable Development, Natural Resources and Engineering. Upcoming Events:
Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany - DenverBernhard Jürgen Bleise, Honorary Consul of Germany The Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Denver is part of the network of German Government representation in the United States which includes the German Embassy in Washington DC, eight German Consulates General and thirty six German Honorary Consuls. While the Embassy is responsible for the overall bilateral relationship between Germany and the United States, the Consulates General and the Honorary Consuls operate in specific regions in the United States. The Honorary Consul Office in Denver is responsible for developing public diplomacy and science and technology relationships within Colorado and Wyoming. The duties of the German Honorary Consul include further fostering and promoting trade and investment between Germany and Colorado and Wyoming by assisting Colorado and Wyoming companies wishing to establish a presence in Germany and German companies seeking business opportunities in Colorado and Wyoming. Website Resources Regarding Trade and Investment in Germany:
Asian Chamber of CommerceJohn Wright, Executive Director The mission of the Asian Chamber of Commerce is to promote awareness of the Asian business community and to assist in its Economic Development efforts. The Asian Chamber of Commerce provides workshops, business networking, business consulting, financial planning and international trade leads. Economic Mission of Israel in Los AngelesShai Aizin, Consul for Economic Affairs The Government of Israel's Economic Mission in Los Angeles focuses on a wide range of activities and services aiming at the promotion of trade and joint ventures between Israel and the states of California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. |