Global Initiatives Manager
Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569
Southern California relies on the global economy. The Chamber works to advance global trade in the region and help local businesses build international relationships and expand global reach.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONSThe Chamber hosts high-level appointed or elected officials, Ambassadors and trade ministers for informal and intimate discussions on trade issues and opportunities. |
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| 07/19/11 | Private Roundtable with Dr. Shankar Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to the United States | |
| 04/19/10
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Private Roundtable with Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade | |
| 11/24/09
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Luncheon with Amb. Duk-Soo Han, Korean Ambassador to the United States Agenda Speaker Bio Remarks |
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| 04/23/09 | Briefing with LTG (Ret.) Daniel Christman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Agenda Speaker Bio Presentation |
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| 02/25/09 | Breakfast with Francisco Santos Calderon, Vice President of Colombia Agenda Speaker Bio |
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01/09/09 |
Luncheon with Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Canada Agenda Speaker Bio |
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BUSINESS MATCHMAKING & TRADE MISSIONSThe Chamber arranges one-on-one meetings between foreign business delegates and local U.S. companies and supports trade missions that match Southern California businesses with potential partners overseas.
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| 09/12-09/16 | California - South Korea: Globalizing Trade & Investment | |
| 03/4-5/10 | Second Annual The Americas Business Forum | |
| 10/26-27/09 | California Spain Sustainability Forum | |
| 05/28/09 | The Americas Business Forum: Creating Jobs Through Exports | |
TRADE BRIEFINGSThe Chamber's Quarterly Country Business Briefings connect local businesses with export/import representatives and trade consuls from featured nations to give an overview of the market opportunities.
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| 09/28/11 | Business Opportunities in Latin America Program |
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| 06/02/10
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Investment Opportunities in Bicentennial Argentina Agenda Presentation Speaker Bio |
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| 04/23/10
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Special Briefing with Fred Hochberg, President & CEO of the Export Import Bank of the U.S. Agenda Speaker Bio Remarks |
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| 01/28/10 | China Import Export Fair Briefing Agenda |
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07/24/09 |
Briefing with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Presentation Speaker bio |
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07/21/09 |
Latin America Trade Market Overview Agenda Speaker Bios Presentation by Carlos Valderrama, L.A. Area Chamber Presentation by Jim MacLellan, Port of Los Angeles Presentation by Steve Jones, Los Angeles World Airports Presentation by David Josephson, EX-IM BANK Presentation by Julie Anne Hennessy, U.S. Department of Commerce |
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| Building a Green Community: A Conversation About Energy Planning Agenda Speaker Bios Presentation |
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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPSThe Chamber forms strategic alliances with organizations across the globe to explore mutually beneficial business opportunities and strategic alliances. |
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| 09/29/2011 | Korean Importers Association (KOIMA) Press Release View KOIMA Video |
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| 09/16/2010 | Korea International Trade Association, Seoul Press Release |
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| 09/28/2009 | AmCham Chile Press Release |
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| 10/26/2009 | High Council of Chambers of Commerce of Spain Press Release |
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| 02/14/2008 | Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior (COMCE) Press Release |
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| 09/05/2007 | Chungcheongnam-do Province, Republic of Korea | |
| 07/09/2007 | Export Import Bank of the United States (ExIm Bank) | |
| 07/05/2007 | Incheon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea | |
| 06/29/2007 | Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) | |
| 03/21/2007 | Gyeongsangbuk-Do Province, Republic of Korea | |
| Since 2007 | The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) | |
| Since 1959 | Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry | |