REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and our partners from US Commercial Services (USCS) and the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) for a lunch and learn about the free services and grants available to help achieve new sales in international markets for both new-to-export and experienced […]

EDPNC is planning a trade show/trade mission to Poland and is open to five North Carolina companies providing building materials and machinery.   After initial briefings and meetings in Warsaw, the companies will exhibit in the North Carolina booth at the Rebuild Ukraine trade show in Warsaw from November 14-15. The focus will be on […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us Tuesday, January 9, for a free webinar to learn how to file an Electronic Export Information (EEI) using the ACE system. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to answer what an EEI is, how to complete one, and if you should be filing directly to manage […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us for an Export Education webinar on Tuesday, March 12, on Incoterms® and how to use them. The most recent update to Incoterms® went into effect on January 1, 2020. If you haven’t been to an Incoterms® training in a while, or at all, now would be a great time […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us Tuesday, April 14, for a free webinar overviewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Learn about the new agreement that went into effect July 1, 2020, including and its provisions that include certificate of origin requirements, updated preference criteria, increase in the de minimus amount, and much more. You will […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Now that you have the international sale, how do you get paid? Pre-payment is nice, but it can put you at a competitive disadvantage. Are you aware of all of your options; letters of credit, cash against documents, open account, and prepayment?   Join us Thursday, May 9 for a free […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us for a free webinar to learn how to file an Electronic Export Information (EEI) using the ACE system. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to answer what an EEI is, how to complete one, and if you should be filing directly to manage risk and exposure. […]

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us Thursday, June 13 for a webinar to help you understand how to use the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) for imports and the Schedule B listing for exports. We will learn and review the 6 General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) used to classify every product. We will go through instructor […]

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) international trade team has folks in overseas offices who help N.C. companies export. Once a year, these folks come to North Carolina and go on the road.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   The Go Global Road Show is a chance to meet these foreign trade representatives, ask […]

The Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) alliance was established in 2007 to formally advance a common interest in enhancing economic ties between the two regions. The alliance is a strategic trade and investment-focused partnership between six southeastern states and six provinces.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Procurement managers from organizations in the ocean […]

Join us for an Export Education webinar on International Documentation on Thursday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.   Program Overview: This program will help you understand when and how you should be filling out the international documents listed below. We will go through each document, step by step, to help you identify where […]

Join us for our next Export Coffee Talk, “Making the Most of International Marketing” on August 28 from 10-11 a.m. EST. Led by the EDPNC’s Mexico Office, this webinar will share a mix of quick tips and longer term perspectives for marketing your business internationally.   Building brand awareness, product recognition, and communicating our value […]

In this webinar, you will gain insights about North Carolina’s export-related grants that are offered through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Service providers and prior grant recipients from North Carolina companies will walk through multiple STEP offerings and provide examples of how they have used the STEP grant to boost exports. The EDPNC’s International […]

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is specifically designed to help small businesses in North Carolina fund costs associated with international trade. Qualifying exporters are eligible for up to $12,000 in reimbursements for international business building activities. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina with the next round […]

Grow your Japanese business connections this October when the Southeast U.S./Japan Conference comes to Charlotte.   The 46th Annual Joint Meeting between the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) and its Japanese counterpart, the Japan/U.S. Southeast Association (Japan/USSE), the conference is intended to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japanese companies, as well as strengthen export ties […]

Milipol Qatar is known for the professionalism, the quality of attendees, and for showcasing the latest innovative products and services in all fields of public and industrial security. The event provides access to the Middle East security markets and enables key international industry players to meet in a fast-developing environment with medium- to long-term economic […]

Join us in-person or virtually Thursday, October 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ET for a special hybrid Export Coffee Talk in RTP. The panel will provide drug development and market entry insights focused on Japan’s biotechnology industry. The information would benefit biotech companies that aim to enter Japanese and Asian markets and contract […]

There is no other trade show on the planet where you can see thousands of product innovations from new and iconic exhibitors, experience the latest custom vehicle trends, get access to 99+ free professional skill-enhancing education sessions and make career-changing connections.   REGISTER TO ATTEND

North Carolina will lead a group of five North Carolina manufacturers to Warsaw, Poland in November 2024. The trip will include personalized B2B meetings with Polish companies and exhibition space at the Rebuild Ukraine trade show. North Carolina will have dedicated space for our manufacturers at the Rebuild Ukraine trade show. The focus of the […]

Are you eager to strengthen the transatlantic business relationship between North Carolina and the United Kingdom? Join the EDPNC’s International Trade team at Trophy Brewing (622 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601) on March 6 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm for an exclusive panel discussion with UK Trade Director Philipp Clarke. Discover how North Carolina and […]

With over $1 billion in Dutch investment supporting North Carolina’s economy, join the EDPNC for an engaging panel discussion with the Consul General of the Netherlands and private sector leaders at Trophy Brewing (622 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601) on April 2 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Discover how North Carolina and Dutch companies can […]

Defense Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) hosts the international defense industry alongside the major Greek defense companies, with exhibitors presenting an equal split across land, air, sea and cyber security. Τhe giants of the global defense industry are present as exhibitors, with presidents, senior vice presidents, and top executives from leading international companies attending each DEFEA. The […]

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen. The SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 5,000 attendees! You can expect to meet EDOs representing the U.S. states and territories, more than 2,500 […]

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the most glamorous, immersive, unmissable boating lifestyle event in the Southern Hemisphere — from the luxury lifestyle of the superyacht set to the family fun of messing around with everything on, under and around the water. The latest-and-greatest boating tech and equipment, best-in-class superyachts, fishing boats, trailers, watercraft, […]