Dec
5
8:00 AM08:00

Riverside County Economic Summit - Dec. 5

  • Riverside Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As Riverside County continues to experience growth, the need to address housing affordability and transportation networks is key to elevating Riverside County’s economic profile and long-term prosperity that enhances the quality of life for our communities. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and hear from leading experts as they share what’s ahead for Riverside County.

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Dec
26
to Dec 30

Rose Parade-2025 Float Decorating Week (Dec 26th - Dec 30th)

  • Phoenix Decorating Co. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each year, approximately 34 organizations from around the world are selected to take part in the historic Rose Bowl Parade; University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and Coding for Veterans is returning for the second year following their award-winning float submission from 2024. The building of the USC Marshall - C4V float named "Coming Home to New Beginnings" began months ago and will conclude during “Decorating Week” with the installation of thousands of roses and other floral arrangements.

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Nov
7
4:00 PM16:00

Innovating by Design | Strategies for Success - Nov. 7

  • Art Center College of Pasadena (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

"Innovating by Design: Strategies for Success" is an exclusive event for Southern California’s most promising founders, taking place on Wednesday, November 7th, from 4 - 7 PM at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena.This unique event brings together key players in the innovation ecosystem—including founders, investors, corporate leaders, and design experts—for an afternoon focused on how design can fuel your startup’s growth.

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Oct
13
11:30 AM11:30

Canadian Thanksgiving with Canadian Expats - Oct. 13

Canadian Thanksgiving is back this year and is being celebrated at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach for the second time. Canadian Thanksgiving traditionally brings Canadians together to celebrate a bountiful harvest and other blessings of the past year. That, and being held in October, sets this tradition apart from the US celebration. However, similar to the US tradition, this is a family celebration, so bring your whole family to celebrate with us together again this year!

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Sep
25
2:00 PM14:00

CARM-CBSA's Assessment and Revenue Management Initiative - Sept. 25

Registration to the CARM Client Portal (CCP) is mandatory. All U.S. companies that export to Canada need to know about their obligations and U.S. companies that are registered as Non-Resident Importers must be compliant. Setting up on the portal and completing authority delegation now will help avoid the impact of anticipated challenges, including potential delayed shipments, return of goods or even financial penalties.

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Sep
24
1:00 PM13:00

USMCA Small and Medium Enterprise Best Practices Webinar for Women Entrepreneurs - Sept. 24

SBA Office of International Trade is partnering with U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Association of Women’s Business Centers and the Governments of Mexico and Canada to hold a virtual best practices discussion on tips for reaching women entrepreneurs and helping them to grow in North America. This training was the brainchild of Corinne Goble and is an opportunity to learn from organizations having success reaching women, rural entrepreneurs, and Latinas to scale through entrepreneurship.

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Sep
18
3:00 PM15:00

Empowering Tomorrow - San Bernardino State of the County - Sept 18

  • Ontario Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join San Bernardino County for this year’s “Empowering Tomorrow” State of the County event on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Ontario Convention Center and hosted by GOCAL – Greater Ontario California. This premier networking event brings together more than one thousand businesses, government, and community leaders to experience what makes San Bernardino County a leading choice for business investment and job creation

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Sep
18
1:30 PM13:30

SoCal Deep Tech Week and Symposium - Sept. 18

SoCal Deep Tech Week convenes groundbreaking technology and pioneering research across Aerospace & Defense, AI & Robotics, Computing, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, and Energy & Sustainability. Join visionaries — founders, researchers, engineers, investors, industry leaders, storytellers, designers, policymakers, and the Department of Defense — collaborating to solve today’s hardest problems and build a better future. Check out the full calendar of events.

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Sep
17
10:00 AM10:00

AI & The Future of Work in the Global Economy - Sept. 17

  • Consulate General of Canada Denver (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Is AI creating jobs and boosting human potential, or is it leading to massive job displacement? We’ll uncover practical strategies for entrepreneurs to navigate in this evolving landscape. Josephine Yam, CEO & Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI, will share personal experiences as an immigrant entrepreneur in Canada and the lessons she learned in launching her own business across North America as a woman founder and person of color. Audience members will uncover the diverse views on AI's potential to create or displace jobs, and gain actionable insights to stay ahead in an AI-driven economy.

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Sep
15
8:00 AM08:00

2nd Annual Colorado Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll | Canada Colorado Association - Sept. 15

From our friends at the Canada Colorado Association...The Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll has become an annual fall tradition in Canada for more than 40 years. Keep Terry's legacy alive by joining fellow Canadians and friends of Canada for a family-friendly 5K walk/run in support of cancer research. 

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Aug
14
2:00 PM14:00

Business Opportunities in Northern Canada and CanArctic Programs - Aug. 14

The objective of this FREE webinar is to introduce U.S. firms to key sectors of opportunity in Northern Canada, market entry strategies and the U.S. Commercial Service CanArctic Industry Days program.

The CanArtic Industry Days program presents an excellent opportunity to introduce your solutions to key stakeholders in Northern Canada.

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Aug
8
5:00 PM17:00

Financial Considerations for Women - Workshop Invitation - Aug. 8

From our partner and friends at Latincouver: “We are excited to invite you to our exclusive in-person workshop and networking event, at the newly opened Latin Plaza Hub office, "Financial Considerations for Women", is an opportunity to connect with other like-minded women and with other experts! brought for you by SHE LATINA Program supported by LCBC, In partnership with SunLife,  This is an in-person workshop + networking event.”

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Jul
5
6:00 PM18:00

Carnaval del Sol Opening & Main Event - July 5

The biggest Latin American Festival in the Pacific Northwest, plus exclusive content, workshops and concerts to celebrate the richness of Latin American culture, and its presence in British Columbia.

In 2024, Latincouver will embrace the Past, Present, and Future of Latin America´s roots in Canada, connecting all three levels and assembling them into one beautiful and magical chain.

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Jun
30
11:00 AM11:00

Canadian Expats' Canada Day at the Park 2024

This year's Canada Day celebration is at Cedar Grove Park in Tustin. Join us for a family-friendly picnic to celebrate Canada Day and kick-start your summer. Everyone's invited: Canadians and friends of Canadians!

The event starts at 11:00 and ends at 5:00. Pack your picnic basket, bring a cooler with something to grill, wear your favorite Canadian t-shirt, ball cap, face paint, or just wear some red and white.

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Jun
23
to Jun 26

SelectUSA Summit - June 23-26

  • Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.

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Jun
20
8:00 AM08:00

Select LA Investment Summit - June 20

Join us on June 20th in the City of Long Beach for our upcoming Select LA Investment Summit. Select LA is Southern California’s premier international trade event that brings together global investors with business and government leaders. Recognized as an official spin-off event of the US Department of Commerce Select USA Summit, Select LA is an essential platform for international business operators seeking practical intelligence to explore, start, or expand a business in Los Angeles.

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May
29
10:30 AM10:30

Denver World Trade Day - May 29

World Trade Day is a dynamic annual event dedicated to celebrating and promoting international trade and its myriad benefits.

This event brings together a diverse mix of professionals, industry leaders, and government representatives to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in global commerce.World Trade Day is not just an event; it’s a platform where ideas are exchanged, networks are expanded, and participants gain invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of international trade.

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May
23
5:00 PM17:00

Orange County World Trade Week Forum - May 23

Join us for an evening filled with world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and unparalleled business-to-business networking opportunities at 10th Annual World Trade Week Forum Event. This is your chance to connect with key trade organizations, international business groups, and extensive global resources available in Southern California.

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May
21
1:00 PM13:00

Save the Date: First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase - May 21

The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual celebration of the best early-stage teams commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California. This is the premiere gathering that celebrates research-based spinouts and connects them with top-tier investors and successful serial entrepreneurs with expertise to help them leap from the lab to market. 

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May
21
8:00 AM08:00

30th Annual Inland Empire World Trade Conference - May 21

  • Doubletree by Hilton by Ontario International Airport (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 30th Annual Inland Empire World Trade Conference highlights the significant contributions of local private sector companies in the U.S. export industry and serves as a platform for these companies to share their experiences,challenges, and strategies in navigating the global market. The IEWTC aims to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to the participants, helping them to improve their export operations and competitiveness.

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May
15
to May 16

USMCA Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue - May 15-16

  • Montreal, Quebec Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Small business stakeholders are invited to participate in the 3rd USMCA-CUSMA-TMEC SME Dialogue in Montréal on May 16, 2024, hosted by Global Affairs Canada and Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. This event provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stakeholders from Canada, the United States and Mexico, including those owned and led by traditionally underrepresented groups, to engage in productive discussions regarding regional trade and investment under the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA).

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May
13
to May 14

Los Angeles Retrospective of Award-Winning Canadian Film Director Patricia Rozema

Los Angeles-area movie goers will have a special opportunity to enjoy a theatrical retrospective featuring two films directed by the award-winning Canadian filmmaker Patricia Rozema. This retrospective begins with screenings of When Night is Falling on May 7 and May 8, followed by screenings of Mouthpiece on May 13 and May 14 – all at select Laemmle Theaters locations in Los Angeles.

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May
9
1:00 PM13:00

World Trade Week NYC Launch - May 9

World Trade Week NYC is an active network of more than 70 organizations in the New York metro region working together to underscore the importance of international trade, logistics and port operations to the region’s economy and to use their collective expertise to help the region’s businesses grow through international trade. World Trade Week NYC is hosted by the New York District Export Council.

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Apr
2
1:00 PM13:00

CARM - Are You Ready? (Webinar) - April 2

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS on April 2nd, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, to learn about CARM and the upcoming roll out of the second phase. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is preparing to roll out the second phase of its CARM (CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management) Client Portal (CCP). This CARM Release 2 will add new functionality to the CCP for customers managing customs transactions for shipments into and out of Canada.

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