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Upstate NY Trade Conference May 11 - 14 2010
Annual Trade Dinner Concludes Conference May 13

Keynote Speaker: David koretz, President&CEO BlueTie, Inc

conference Information

 
National Export Initiative
 
Mission
The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY (IBC) is a collaborative association established to promote and expand international opportunities by developing and enhancing the expertise of its members.
 
The IBC of Greater Rochester NY is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the trade community programs, assistance and opportunities to enhance international trade practices. Among the services IBC can provide are:
 

  IBC hosts specialized seminars and other events on key issues of interest to those businesses engaged in the global marketplace.

New York State ranked No.1 of total US Exports for 2008 ahead of California and Texas
Top Trading Partners:
Canada
Mexico
China
Germany

                                                                                    

ROCHESTER METRO EXPORT DATA

2005

2006

2007

$4,374,035,851

$4,602,871,342

$5,069,881,503

Source: U.S. Census, AES Filings, 5 county Rochester metro region



 
Benefits of Joining The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY

 - "Although Rotork is part of an international company based in the UK, we routinely use valuable resources from the IBC to include training of new employees, compliance checks and assessment and credit control. The IBC provides opportunities to meet with local companies doing business in other global markets, provides advice and information on political news and economic trends that effect our global business practices and decisions." 
    - Robert Arnold, President, Rotork Controls USA

  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Assistance and Feasibility
  • Answers to trade questions
  • Networking opportunities with fellow international trade executives
  • Member pricing on IBC consulting services, select networking events, education programs and seminars.
  • Opportunities to promote your membership association with the IBC as a public relations tool for your business or yourself (Affiliate Program).
  • Visibility among international trade executives.
  • Assistance with finding State and local grants to assist exporters
  • Trade Notices
  • Training, seminars and programs on pertinent trade topics to increase your trade potential (onsite training available)
  • Compliance Assessment (EAR / ITAR)
  • Letter of credit assistance (processing and advisement) and alternative payment method assistance
  • Documentation preparation and assistance
  • Referral network: staffing, trade leads, other business resources
  • Your membership supports the work of the IBC of Greater Rochester in building economic vitality for the 10 county Finger Lakes Region.

- "The IBC routinely partners with Higher Education to provide opportunities, experiences and education not only for students here and abroad, but visiting delegations as well. We are proud to have this on going relationship with the international business community."
 - Jerry Zappia, Dean, School of Management, Nazareth College


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Contact US: 
IBC of Greater Rochester NY
100 Chestnut St, Ste 1910
Rochester NY 14604
(585)530-6220 ph
(585)546-8477 fx
info@IBCRochester.com

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Ranked 1st for Utility Patents Issued
• Ranked 1st for Utility Patents Issued to Companies or Individuals per 1,000 Workers. Rochester boasts 2.33 patents per 1,000 workers - the U.S. average is only 0.40 patents per 1,000 workers. Metropolitan New Economy Index: Benchmarking Economic Transformation in the Nation's Metropolitan Area, 2001
University of Rochester ranked 17th for total R&D expenditures
• University of Rochester reported $375 million in R&D expenditures, making it 17th on National Science Foundation's list of the top 20 private universities and colleges for FY 2008.
"Most Unwired Cities"
• Ranked 67th in Intel's "Most Unwired Cities" survey that ranks the Top 100 U.S. cities and regions with the greatest wireless Internet accessibility. Intel, 2005



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