TradePosts Issue:  April 17, 2017
Date: 
May 5, 2017
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Time: 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST

As part of the  Smart Cities NYC '17 Conference and Expo,  the U.S. Trade and Development Agency will be hosting a hands-on workshop discussing best practices on forming effective public-private partnerships to advance the development of smart cities in India. 
 
In this session, expert facilitators will present a case study of an ongoing smart city infrastructure project in India. Participants will provide recommendations for structuring the project to ensure a net gain for the city and a profit for industry. Input from participants will be featured in USTD A' s feasibility study analysis, as well as presented to the city.

We invite you to join us to meet new partners and lend your expertise to an ongoing smart city project!

Space is limited. Register to save your seat today!
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
USTDA Top Exporting States 
USTDA supports job creation all over America. Last week, the Agency kicked off the  " Top Exporting States " countdown to showcase how USTDA's programs help increase exports in states across the country.
 
This week we will be counting down to the #1 Exporting State! Will it be yours? 

Stay tuned and connect with us via Twitter and Facebook to find out!

USTDA would like to welcome its newest MGL member: World Trade Center Delaware ! WTC Delaware is a non-profit organization that helps small and medium-sized businesses navigate the intricacies of international trade. Through business roundtables, seminars, and one-on-one consulting, WTC Delaware equip s companies with the knowledge and connections need ed to expand in the global marketplace.

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MAKING GLOBAL LOCAL (MGL)
Making Global Local is an initiative designed to connect towns and cities across the country with USTDA's export-promoting programs. Over the past few years, U.S. companies have increasingly targeted emerging economies as export destinations. Given its unique role, USTDA is perfectly positioned to support U.S. businesses interested in entering or expanding their presence in developing and middle-income countries.
About USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.