Event:
12th Annual Consular Corps Luncheon ,
5/19/2009
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| Event: |
12th Annual Consular Corps Luncheon |
| Speaker: |
Daniel Pearson, Vice Chairman , U.S. International Trade Commission |
| Description: |
For the past 11 years, the Northern California World Trade Center has been honoring Consuls and Trade Commissioners at this high profile luncheon in an effort to create and promote business relationships and foster increased international trade between California and its international partners. Last yearâs luncheon featured diplomatic representatives from over 40 countries and hundreds of business leaders from the Northern California region.
This year's Consular Corps Luncheon features premiere speakers who are not often in our region, but they are incredible contacts for any business involved in international trade:
Acting Assistant Secretary for International Trade AdministrationâStephen P. Jacobs:
Jacobs, a UC Davis graduate, and will highlight the actions of the Administrations mission of strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, of promoting trade and investment, and of ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. The International Trade Administration creates opportunities for U.S. workers and firms by promoting international trade opportunities and by fostering a level playing field for American business. He will also be presenting one local company the prestigious Presidentâs Award for Export Excellence
USDA foreign Agricultural Service AdministratorâMichael Michener:
The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is incredibly important to the greater Sacramento region as it works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. The Foreign Agricultural Service has the primary responsibility for USDAâs international activitiesâmarket development, trade agreements and negotiations, and the collection and analysis of statistics and market information. It also administers USDAâs export credit guarantee and food aid programs, and helps increase income and food availability in developing nations by mobilizing expertise for agriculturally led economic growth. The Foreign Agricultural Service also enhances U.S. agricultureâs competitiveness by providing linkages to global resources and international organizations.
U.S. International Trade Commission Vice ChairmanâDaniel R. Pearson:
Pearson is the Vice Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission and will discuss importing and exporting with the United States from the perspective of his globally influential position. The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent federal agency determining import injury to U.S. industries in antidumping, countervailing duty, and global safeguard investigations; directing actions against unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; supporting policymakers through economic analysis and research on the global competitiveness of U.S. industries; and maintaining the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
For the past 100 years, UC Davis has been an international beacon for cutting edge research that has served the region, the country, and the globe. In an effort to recognize these successes the 12th Annual Consular Corps Luncheon will be held on the UC Davis campus.
THIS JUST ADDED: Tour the UC Davis campus with Centennial Director and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning Bob Segar. Learn how the campus has changed over the last 100 years, see innovative projects and hear about what new plans are on the horizon. The bus tour will depart Freeborn Hall at 1:45 p.m. and return no later than 2:30 p.m.
Registration will open at 11:00 a.m. at Freeborn Hall on the University of California , Davis campus.
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| Starting date: |
5/19/2009 |
| Ending date: |
5/19/2009 |
| Starting time: |
11:30 AM |
| Ending time: |
3:00 PM |
| Event type: |
Presentation |
| Location: |
Freeborn Hall |
| Sponsored by: |
UC Davis Centennial
UC Davis Government and Community Relations
Northern California World Trade Center
Sac Metro Chamber of Commerce
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| Cost: |
Cost Varies |
| Event Website: |
http://www.metrochamber.org/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=7400 |
Contact if questions about this event: |
| Contact name: |
Northern California World Trade Center |
| Contact phone: |
(916) 319-4262 |
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