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CalChamber International Overview
Going global? The California Chamber of Commerce has a wealth of global resources and international contacts to get you started. From trade issues, federal legislation, and everything you need to know about the import/export business, chances are you'll find what you need to take your business to new levels.
California is one of the 10 largest economies in the world with a gross state product of over $1.8 trillion. International related commerce accounts for approximately one-quarter of the state’s economy. Read more trade statistics or about the impact of foreign direct investment in the U.S economy.
Dozens of international articles, videos and reports are generated by the CalChamber annually. These messages and events are featured on the CalChamber website, publications, and email newsletters. The weekly Trade Update provides the latest international headlines, trade policy updates, and calendar of international events. More than 50 frequently asked questions and answers are included in the Trade FAQs.
Recent Events
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CalChamber Forum Highlights Asia Pacific, Exports, Economic Development |
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| Pictured Left to Right; Joel Ayala, Executive Director, Assistant Secretary Suresh Kumar, Direcor-General for the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Susan Corrales-Diaz, Chair, CalChamber Council for International Trade and President, Systems Integrated, and Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Asia and Africa.
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International Activities
- Looking out for Business — Through our lobbying team and committees, we monitor state and federal legislative issues, as well as multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations on behalf of Californians doing business abroad.
- Making Connections — We work as a clearinghouse of information for international trade. We encourage our members to share their international expertise, while also bridging the gap between government agencies and private companies, here and abroad.
- Getting Involved — We give you as many chances as possible to grow your international business. Each year, we sponsor/co-sponsor trade and investment missions, educational programs and conferences, as well as trade and catalog shows. Click here for a partial listing of our past International Trade Forums.
California Chamber Trade and Investment Missions
As California steps further into the international market, we’ll be there. Over the years, CalChamber delegations have participated in the state’s trade and investment missions.
Members and CalChamber officials often participate in trade events such as International Expos and the World Economic Forum. CalChamber Board members and officials have accompanied four California Governors to various worldwide destinations, including Mexico City to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and various trade missions.
Consular Corps - Welcome to California Info Packet
Information for newly posted California consular corps members in one handy packet.
Additonal International Resources
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 Trade Update |
| August 17, 2010 - Featured Headlines, CalChamber companies in the News, Trade Update, California, US congress, and more International headlines. |
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Commentary: Trade Exports Help Build Strong Economy
 (May 14, 2010) The third week of May marks World Trade Week, a good time to reflect on the importance of trade in light of recent natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions that have disrupted the flow of international trade across the globe, and caused the flow of imports and exports to slow. |
Councils
Coalitions
California Trade Coalition
A collection of trade- and freight-related
industries operating throughout California
 that actively seeks to re-establish California's competitiveness as the lead gateway for
international trade.
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