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SPECIAL FEATURES - December 15, 2011
Welcome to the Winter issue of Beyond Virginia. VEDP – International Trade had a busy Fall and is gearing up to kick off the new year with a host of group market visits, a new class of VALET participants, and the 2013 Beyond Virginia Calendar Contest. Featured in this edition is VEDP's new President and CEO, border agreement negotiations with Canada, market information on the countries we will be traveling to this Spring, and an update on international business compliance from Williams Mullen. Finally, I'd like to thank you for your support and attendance of the 63rd Virginia Conference on World Trade. We look forward to seeing you next year in Roanoke!
I hope you enjoy this issue of Beyond Virginia and welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.
Paul H. Grossman, Jr.
Director of International Trade & Investment
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
New VEDP President and Chief Executive Officer Selected
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) announced that it has unanimously selected Martin J. Briley as VEDP President and CEO following a six-month national search. Briley has served as Executive Director of the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWC ED) since 1997. Possessing 25 years of experience in national and international business development and management, Briley is a results-driven leader nationally recognized as a consensus builder, skilled negotiator, and deal closer. During his tenure at PWC ED, announced investment rose from an annual average of $20 million to $250 million per year, and currently totals $3.46 billion. At-place employment has grown 50 percent, adding 36,000 jobs. Briley succeeds Jeffrey M. Anderson, who served as VEDP President and CEO for six years.
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63rd Virginia Conference on World Trade
This year’s conference was held October 27 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott and was preceded by a golf tournament at the Riverfront Golf Club in Suffolk on October 26. With the theme of Closing International Deals—the Do’s and Don’ts of Getting to Yes, the conference attracted businesses from across Virginia to attend.
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Group Market Visit Schedule
VEDP – International Trade has identified the top hot markets for Virginia exporters and will lead Group Market Visits to these countries in the coming year. Starting Spring 2011, VEDP will travel to India, Saudi Arabia, China, South Africa and Brazil. VEDP will also attend the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. Read more to learn how to sign up and join us.
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Updated Fast Facts Available
Are you considering joining us on one of our Group Market Visits this Spring? Download short summaries about doing business in these countries - India, Saudi Arabia, China, South Africa, and Brazil.
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Border deal aims to reduce ‘tyranny of small differences’ in regulation
When Campbell Soup Co. makes canned vegetable soup, it has to run separate production lines, with different can sizes, for the Canadian and U.S. markets.
That’s because Canadian regulations specify that only 19-ounce cans of certain processed fruits and vegetable products can be sold in Canadian stores. The company would like to sell 16-ounce cans – the preferred size for U.S. consumers – but it is not allowed to sell them in Canada. In the United States, any can size is permitted.
That’s just one of a “tyranny of small differences” in regulation that drives up manufacturing costs and makes cross-border commerce incredibly complex, said Kelly Johnston, vice-president of government affairs at Campbell Soup Co.
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In search of a sustainable model for global banking
Change will require lighter balance sheets, cost cuts, and finding ways to grow safely in a more heavily regulated world.
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Update on International Business Compliance
The International Business Compliance Update from Williams Mullen covers everything from ITAR to EAR to OFAC to Customs and Trade Law, and boils it down into helpful, easy-to-read summaries.
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RESOURCES
If you’re planning on doing business abroad, you’re going to need more than just a pocket-size travel guide. Here are 9 useful tips about how to bring your brand abroad. 9 Tips For Doing Business Globally (Inc.)
Ten news articles to keep you thinking about ways to improve your business from McKinsey Quarterly.
The airlines you fly, the hotels you check into, and the gear you carry make the difference between a great trip and a grueling one. Here are Inc.'s top 50 picks for the best of business travel.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 20-24 Group Market Visit to India More
March 10-14 Group Market Visit to Saudi Arabia & Qatar More
April 16-20 Group Market Visit to China More
May 7-11 Group Market Visit to South Africa More
May 14-22 Trade Winds Asia – Business Development Conference and Trade Mission More
May 21-25 Group Market Visit to Brazil More
July 9-15 Farnborough International Airshow More
Visit us on the web: www.ExportVirginia.org
More VEDP - International Trade Information...
Questions or comments? Email Rebekah Vint, Marketing Manager at RVint@YesVirginia.org.
Did you know?
Exports of goods and services directly and indirectly support approximately 300,000 private-sector jobs in the Commonwealth.
2012 Beyond Virginia Calendars
The 2012 Beyond Virginia calendars are here and going quickly. If you have not already received your complimentary calendar, email Carolyn Jewell at cjewell@yesvirginia.org to get one mailed out to you today.
If your company is interested in having its exported products or services considered for the 2012 calendar, get your cameras ready! The next calendar contest starts January 15th and runs through May 15t. Details on how to enter and contest entry rules will be made available soon on our website.
Ask The Experts
Virginia International Trade Managers, provide various services to clients including counseling and market intelligence which helps them to prepare an export plan of action.
Contact your local Trade Manager for your export needs!
Jenee Andreev, Northern
Michael Howley, Northern
Roger Porter, Northwest
Stephanie Robinson, Central
Diane Thomas, Southwest
Paul Ehrich, South Central
Jordan Watkins, Eastern
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