July 2010 ITU
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- Building the Power Infrastructure of Tomorrow
- Haitian Relief Efforts Focus on U.S. Business Community
- Small Business Exporters Tell of Triumphs and Challenges
- Short Takes
- Trade Calendar
- Featured Trade Event: Energy and Infrastructure Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
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July 2010
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Building the Power Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Smart grid technology allows U.S. companies to better control their energy costs and to improve their competitiveness in the domestic and international marketplaces. The International Trade Administration has been working with industry and government groups to make sure that the details about this technology are given wide dissemination.
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Haitian Relief Efforts Focus on U.S. Business Community
Success in rebuilding Haiti’s economy will depend largely on investments made by the U.S. and Haitian business communities. Through a series of public events and outreach programs, the International Trade Administration is working to engage businesses in these rebuilding efforts.
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Small Business Exporters Tell of Triumphs and Challenges
The multiple challenges faced by small business exporters—from protecting intellectual property rights, to financing, to handling shipping logistics—were the topic of discussion during National Small Business Week ceremonies held in Washington, D.C., this May.
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Short Takes: News from the International Trade Administration:
- Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar Yields Positive Results for U.S. Exporters
- Opportunities for Small Companies Focus of Trade Mission to Jamaica and Dominican Republic
- Suggestions Sought for National Export Initiative
International Trade Calendar:
- Listing of Upcoming Events for July and August
- Featured Trade Event: Energy and Infrastructure Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
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