Hawaii Pacific Export Council

Mission statement: The mission of the Hawaii Pacific Export Council (HPEC) is to promote U.S. exports from Hawaii and the American Pacific Islands by supporting the activities of the US Commercial Service and Hawaii Export Assistance Center, counseling businesses on the exporting process, and conducting trade education programs.

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Seminar: "Doing Business with Canada"

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

The Voice of Business in Hawaii

In partnership with Consulate General of Canada & U.S. Department of Commerce

Chamber’s NEW Export/Import seminar series, focusing on doing business in other markets.

Limited Space Available! Register Today!

Export/Import Seminar - Doing Business with Canada

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

8:00am-11:45am

7:30am Registration

Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre

The Chamber established this new seminar series for businesses looking to expand globally and for those who may not be familiar with the potential opportunities other markets offer. Each seminar will focus on a different market and provide valuable information, contacts and resources regarding expansion into other markets

Canada is the United States’ largest trading partner and closest ally. It is a market of 34 million consumers and a highly attractive destination for foreign direct investment with competitive business and regulatory advantages. Join us for a discussion on various options and considerations for commercial partnerships with Canada and hear success stories from Hawaii and Canadian businesses.

Opening Remarks By:

Brian Schatz, Lt. Governor, State of Hawaii

Cassie Doyle, Consul General, Canada

Presentations By:

John Zimmerman, Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada

John Holman, Director (Pacific Islands), Hawaii Export Assistance Center, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

Panel discussion with Hawaii and Canadian firms

Companies include:

Mark Mukai of Kona Deep, Alvin Ty Law of Fat Law Farms

Cost:

$25 chamber member, $45 Non-member(Includes Light Continental Breakfast)

FREE parking at the Honolulu Design Center

Registration deadline is January 11, 2013

Late fee of $15.00 will apply after deadline

Click here to register online

Click here to download form or visit www.cochawaii.org

Watch "Export University 202: Leveraging an International Trip to Increase Sales" on ‘Olelo!

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Export University 202: Leveraging an International Trip to Increase Sales will be broadcast on ‘Olelo on four dates in late November to early December. Export University is an export training program that has greatly helped numerous companies in identifying and exporting their goods or services to a new market. The course, Export University 202, teaches participants of strategies of how to maintain and nurture international business relations by making the most out of their trade show attendance, leverage the Gold Key matchmaking meetings to produce sales, and finance potential export sales. The video concludes with a panel discussion with knowledgeable experts.

This video broadcast of Export University 202: Leveraging an International Trip to Increase Sales is made possible through ‘Olelo Community Media and will be available for viewing online at a later date.

Local small businesses can play big role in exports

Export U speaker and the Honolulu Small Business Development Center Director Joseph Burns discusses the importance of small business export in a recent Pacific Business News article. He explains, "From 2002 to 2007, the value of small-business exports has increased 180 percent to $311.7 billion." Additionally, the article discusses export opportunities for local companies in Hawaii as well as ways to start the process of exporting. Click on the link below to read the full text.

Pacific Business News

Export U 202

Register for Export University 202 Post Trip Seminar today! Leverage your international trip to produce sales!

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Export University has helped Hawaii businesses to expand their international sales by offering a comprehensive course on all things export-related.

Participants will learn the keys to nurturing strong international business relations while maintaining budding clientele contacts abroad.

Join expert speakers and panelists to ensure that your international trip leads to future opportunities.

Panelists and Speakers Include: Kevin Kraft of Tradewinds Global, Neal Arakaki of Menehune Mac, and John Holman of the Hawaii Export Assistance Center who will provide strategy to continue the momentum of your international trip; in addition Mary Dale of the Small Business Adminsitration and David Sikkink representing the Ex-Im Bank who will present information to help your company finance new international sales!

Neighbor Islands: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view the Seminar online! To register for distance viewing contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

When:September 27^th, 8:45am-12pm

Where: Foreign Trade Zone, 521 Ala Moana Boulevard #214

Cost:$15/person for new participants. $5/person for previous Export U & STEP participants.

Export U and STEP participants are eligible to register at a reduced rate!! Don't miss out!

General Registration: Export U 202 Registration

For reduced rate registration contact Matt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More info:

Oahu Export U 202 Flyer

Funded in part through a grant award with the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.