June
16-19 The Candira Auto Show 2004 is the most important specialized business forum for the automotive industry in Venezuela. This annual event promotes the U.S., European, Asian, and Latin American products and services on aftermarket, auto parts & accessories among others. The Automotive Aftermarket in Venezuela is among the top five largest markets in Latin America. There are opportunities for U.S. companies to bring new technology, services or products that are not generally available in the country. The automotive show is organized by CANDIRA, Camara Nacional e Industrial de Respuestos Automotrices (Association of Venezuelan Auto Parts Importers) and supported by U.S. Commercial Service Caracas. Email: Luis.Mulet@mail.doc.gov

25 The Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a Basics of Importing and Exporting seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Learning Center Classroom Office Depot - Palm Beach Gardens, 2420 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach. The seminar will cover basic information on regulatory requirements, freight forwarding, and payment mechanisms. To register or for more information: 1-800-801-6520, ttakahas@fau.edu

30 The Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center is sponsoring an Importing into the United States seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University in Ft. Lauderdale. Discussion will include the process of importing goods into the U.S., tariffs & the harmonized tariff schedule, customs clearance, necessary documents, restrictions as they relate to quotas, trademarks, copyrights and antidumping, labeling requirements, including acceptable and special markings, commercial invoicing, and more. Price: $30.00 For more information: 1-800-801-6520, ttakahas@fau.edu

July
20-22 The America's Security Expo in Miami will be filled with the latest products and services available to secure, protect and automate the world. The exposition will bring together an exciting, culturally rich, 3-day marketplace featuring security products, systems and services. As security has become a main issue for businesses, governments and citizens everywhere, USCS Caracas is promoting this event and trying to recruit a delegation to attend the show. For more information, e-mail Betty.Castro@mail.doc.gov

September
20-22 The International Shopa Show is an annual event held in the United States for the school and office product industry. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend this show in Orlando. The show is one of the 200 largest trade shows in the United States. The International Shopa Show is also the largest trade fair for the school and office products industry in the Americas. For more information, e-mail Helen.Simpson-Davis@mail.doc.gov or visit www.shopa.org

24-26 The annual Golf Show organized by the Golf Distributors Association of the Philippines (GDAP) features the latest products and services being offered by its member establishments, which represents most of the major golf- and other sports-related suppliers and service providers.For more information, contact Edu Niala, Edu.Niala@mail.doc.gov

28 Photokina - The world's largest photo and imaging technology trade fair will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3. There will be 1,546 exhibitors from 46 countries at the Photokina 2004, and 142 exhibitors represented the United States. For more information, contact Klaus Jonas, Klaus.Jonas@mail.doc.gov