Minnesota Trade Office

Calendar of Events - 2007 Archive

The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) and its many partner organizations organize a variety of export promotion and training events to assist Minnesota companies prepare for and effectively compete in the international market. Unless otherwise noted, events listed below are offered by the Minnesota Trade Office and will be held at the MTO Training Facility in St. Paul (map and driving instructions).

Programs related to China are annotated with a Minnesota-China Partnership icon ().

January 2007
January 5		Trade Director’s Roundtable – Duluth [PDF]
Jan 8-14		Food and Agriculture Mission to Taiwan [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
January 9		India Day – St. Louis Park [PDF] (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
January 18		Midwest Global Trade Association Annual Meeting and Reception – Golden Valley (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
January 19		Global Perspectives Seminar: Doing Business in Costa Rica (Sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.)
January 23		Doing Business the European Way - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
January 23		January 23 International Market Research – St. Paul [PDF]
February 2007
Feb 2		WorldQuest International Trivia Competition (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center)
February 6		Webinar: Selling Medical Equipment in Brazil (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
February 7		How Flat is YOUR World? Acquiring Cultural Competence in the Global Marketplace - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
February 7		American & Chinese People In Business: How We Differ & How We Are Alike - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
February 8		Great Decisions 2007: Mexico - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
February 11		Minnesota-Shaanxi New Year Celebration - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association - Minnesota Chapter)
February 13		The Export Process and Export Documentation (Offered in conjunction with Midwest Global Trade Association)
February 13		Webinar: Automotive Opportunities in China and Thailand (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
February 14		Webinar: Automotive Manufacturing Industry in Mexico (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
February 15		Webinar: 2007 European Automotive Shows (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
February 22		International Education and Exchange: The Centerpiece for Global Workforce Development - Minneapolis [DOC] (Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management, the Minnesota International Center, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators)
Feb 16-25		Trade Mission to South Africa [PDF] Trade Mission to South Africa [DOC]
February 27		Supply Chain Risk Management - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
March 2007
March 1		International Expansion: Building a Balanced Global Business Portfolio through Acquisition - Golden Valley (Sponsored by the Association for Corporate Growth)
March 6		What You Need to Know About UCP 600 to Expedite Payments and Save Money - Minneapolis [DOC] (Sponsored by Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank)
March 7		Selling to China Just Got Easier - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
March 7 - 9		VIV Asia - Bangkok, Thailand (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
March 8		Great Decisions 2007: Central Asia - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
March 8		Transportation Equipment Manufacturers’ Export Roundtable – St. Paul [PDF] (Industrial Market Manufacturers)
March 13		Webinar: Selling Medical Equipment in Chile (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
March 13-16		FoodEx Show - Tokyo, Japan (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
March 13		Free Trade Agreements and Preferential Programs – St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
March 15		CE Marking: What Manufacturers Need to Know - St. Paul [PDF]
March 16		Supply Chain Management: Delivering Innovation, Creating Value - St. Louis Park [PDF] (Sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)
March 20		Webinar: Screening & Responding to International Sales Inquiries (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
March 21		China Practicum – China’s First Five Years in the WTO – St. Paul [PDF]
March 22		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - St. Cloud [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
March 23		Investment and Trade Opportunities in the New Europe: Austria, the Expanding EU, and the Balkans - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Center for Austrian Studies and the Carlson School of Managment)
March 27		Webinar: Opportunities in the Russian Chemical Sector [PDF]
March 27		Ports of the World: Capacities, Capabilities, Costs - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
March 29		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - Worthington [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
March 30		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - Moorhead [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 2007
April 3		China Environmental Workshop – St. Paul
April 4		Webinar: Classifying Products for Import/Export (HS#) (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
April 4-18		Tour of Shaanxi, China - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Minnesota-Shaanxi Sister Relationship (Sponsored by the U.S.-China People's Friendship Association of Minnesota)
April 5		The Japan Practicum – St. Paul
April 10		UCP 600 for Americans - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
April 12		Great Decisions 2007: Middle East - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
April 12		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - Rochester [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 12		Malaysian Business Conference - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center and the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority)
April 12		Intellectual Property Protection for Medical Devices in the European Union – St. Paul (POSTPONED) (Details to be posted later)
April 16		Business Opportunities in the Nordic Countries - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center)
April 16		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - Duluth [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 16-17		Spain-US: Investment & Business Cooperation Forum - Chicago (Sponsored by the Trade Commission of Spain - Chicago)
April 16-18		Swedish-American Entrepreneurial Days (Sponsored by the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce)
April 17		Webinar: Selling Medical Equipment in Mexico (Sponsored by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service)
April 17		Business Opportunities in Central Asia - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
April 18		Webinar: Managing Transportation and Logistics (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
April 18-19		Prairie Provinces (Canada) Buyer Meeting - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 24		Looking East: Successful Business Ventures in China and India - Minneapolis (Sponsored by Minnesota CLE)
April 24		Spotlight on South Africa: A Business Networking Event - Minneapolis [PDF]
April 24		European Business Customs & Manners - Minneapolis (Sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College)
April 24		Exporting To China: Learning US Export Controls and China Import Regulations (Sponsored by U.S.-China Business Connections)
April 24-27		Korea Food Show - Seoul, South Korea (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 25		International Market Research – St. Paul [PDF]
April 25		Webinar: Ensuring Payment for International Sales (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
April 25		BioEnergy Business 2007: Evening Networking Reception [PDF] (Sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest)
April 25		BioEnergy Business 2007: US-German Opportunities for Cooperation in Biofuels and Biomass - Minneapolis [PDF] (Sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest)
April 26		Food and Agriculture Export Education Meetings - Mankato [PDF] (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
April 26		Finding and Motivating the Right Foreign Business Partner - Winona [PDF]
May 2007
May 2		Importing and Exporting to China: Best Practices for Best Results - Minneapolis (Sponsored by U.S.-China Business Connections)
May 2-3		Toward a Global Food and Agricultural Policy for an Open International Economy - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Humphrey Institute - University of Minnesota)
May 6-8		Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Show – Chicago (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
May 8		Export Management System – St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
May 9		Conducting Clinical Trials and Identifying Collaborations in Kobe, Japan - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by LifeScience Alley)
May 12		Minnesota International Center’s Annual Benefit Featuring Ireland – St. Paul (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center)
May 16		Webinar: Finding International Distributors and Agents (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
May 16-17		6th Annual MedTech Investing Conference - Minneapolis (Sponsored by LifeScience Alley & International Business Forum)
May 17		Immigration Seminar: Hot Topics in Immigration Law - Minneapolis (Sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.)
May 19-22		National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show – Chicago (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
May 22		Import Management System – St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
May 24-25		Governor's Global Trade Conference - St. Paul
May 30		International Trade Networking Cocktail - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service and the Minnesota District Export Council)
May 31		Webinar: Protecting Intellectual Property Overseas (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
June 2007
June 6		The Medical Industry in China: Advancing Electrophysiology - Minneapolis (Sponsored by U.S.-China Business Connections)
June 6-8		INDUEXPO 2007 - Guatemala City, Guatemala
June 13		"Friends, Allies and Neighbours: Reflections on the Canadian-American Relationship", the Honourable Michael Wilson, Canadian ambassador to the United States - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center, the Consulate General of Canada and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce)
June 14		Korea Practicum – St. Paul
June 21-24		Food Taipei - Taipei, Taiwan (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
June 24-28		Minnesota Reception at the American Waterworks Association Annual Conference – Toronto, Canada
June 27		Opportunities in the Korean Medical Technology Industry - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Korea Trade Center (KOTRA), Chicago)
June 28		Finding and Motivating the Right Foreign Business Partner - St. Cloud
July 2007
July 11		Marketing Research Resources for China - Minneapolis (Sponsored by U.S.-China Business Connections)
July 16-17		American & German Healthcare 2007: Healthcare Systems and Innovation - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Center for German and European Studies-University of Minnesota)
July 18		China Practicum: 10th Anniversary – State of the State’s Business with China – St. Paul -- Sold Out
July 19		Transportation Equipment Manufacturers’ Export Roundtable (Government and Defense Market Manufacturers) – St. Paul
July 19		Doing Business in Russia: Beyond the Stereotypes - Maplewood (Sponsored by 3M Company and the U.S.-Russia Business Council)
July 24		Webinar: Doing Business in Australia
July 26		International Market Research – St. Paul
July 31		Invest in Xiangtan, China: A Business Seminar for Exploring Chinas Inland Frontier - Golden Valley (Sponsored by Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP)
August 2007
August 1		Managing Projects in China - Minneapolis (Sponsored by U.S.-China Business Connections)
August 2		Export 101: Food Products - Bloomington (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Food Export Association of the Midwest)
September 2007
September 1-15		Tour of Shaanxi, China - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Minnesota-Shaanxi Sister Relationship (Sponsored by the U.S.-China People's Friendship Association of Minnesota)
September 5		US-China Business Connections Monthly Breakfast Meeting - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
September 9-11		Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference - Tokyo, Japan
September 11-14		World Biofuels Symposium - Shanghai, China (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
September 11		Country of Origin and Marking - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
September 12-20		China Meat Tour - Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
September 13		International Trade Networking Cocktail - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center and the Minnesota District Export Council)
September 20		Using the Internet to Increase Export Sales - St. Paul
September 20		China and the Middle East: From Revolution to Stability...to Challenge? - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the University of Minnesota China Center)
September 25		Doing Business in South Africa - St. Paul
October 2007
October 2-6		World Dairy Expo - Madison, Wisconsin (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
October 3		Marketing in China - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
October 4-6		Pan-African Trade & Investment Summit - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Pan-African Business Alliance)
October 6		Lecture: Shaanxi and its Glories in Chinese History and Culture - St. Paul (Sponsored by the Shaanxi Association of Minnesota and the Hamline University East Asian Studies Program)
October 9		Valuation - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
October 15-16		International Business Forum 2007 - Minneapolis (Sponsored by Faegre & Benson LLP)
October 16		Managing Chinese Quality - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections and the Manufacturers Alliance)
October 16		North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Completing the Certificate of Origin – St. Paul
October 20-27		Minnesota Mission to India led by Governor Tim Pawlenty
October 22-23		Biofuels, Carbon, and Trade: Leadership Challenges for the Interdependent Americas - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the University of Minnesota)
October 22-24		Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Annual Conference - Toronto, Canada
October 23		Japan Practicum - St. Paul
October 29-31		Americas Food & Beverage Show - Miami, Florida (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
November 2007
November 1		Webinar: Software & Telecom Sales in China: Looking Beyond Beijing & Shanghai (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
November 3		Lecture: Shaanxi and its Glories in Chinese History and Culture - St. Paul (Sponsored by the Shaanxi Association of Minnesota and the Hamline University East Asian Studies Program)
November 3-11		Minnesota-Shaanxi 25th Anniversary Celebration Events (Sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association)
November 7		China Practicum - St. Paul
November 7		China's Medical Device Regulatory Approval Process - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
November 7		Norway/U.S. Relations: Presentation and Luncheon with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S., Ambassador Wegger Strømmen - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce)
November 8		Mexico/US Border Crossings: Demystifying the Mexican Border - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)
November 13		Harmonized Tariff Schedule & Workshop - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
November 14-16		Food and Hotel Show - Shanghai, China (Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
November 14-17		Medica Trade Show – Germany
November 19		CEO Briefing: Governor's Trade Mission to India - Eden Prairie (Sponsored by the Minnesota High Tech Association)
November 20-21		Korean In-House Sample Promotion - Seoul, South Korea (Sponsored by the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA) Registration Form
November 23-December 1		Mission to UAE: Big 5 Trade Show - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
November 29		Webinar: Mexico's National Infrastructure Plan: Opportunities for U.S. Firms (Sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service)
December 2007
December 4		International Trade Networking Cocktail - Minneapolis (Sponsored by the Minnesota District Export Council and the Minnesota International Center)
December 5		China Logistics-Shipping To, From and Within China - Minneapolis (Sponsored by US-China Business Connections)
December 6		6th Annual LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo - St. Paul (Sponsored by LifeScience Alley)
December 6		International Market Research – St. Paul
December 11		Import Documentation & Incoterms - St. Louis Park (Sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association)
December 12-14		World SME Expo – Hong Kong
December 13		Finding and Motivating the Right Foreign Business Partner - St. Paul -- POSTPONED - Early 2008 Date TBD