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OTA Annual Board Retreat

Monday, January 11, 2016 - 9:00am to Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 5:00pm

OTA's Board of Directors will meet for two days of business meetings to conduct their annual strategic planning retreat. Contact Stephanie Jerger with questions. If you’re in the Bay Area, join them on Tuesday January 12, from 5:00pm-7:30pm for an OTA Networking Event at the Clif Bar Headquarters (1451 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608). 

 

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Expo West Reverse Trade Mission

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 9:30am to Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 5:00pm

OTA will sponsor ten buyers from all over the world to come to Expo West in Anaheim, California, March 8-13 to connect with U.S. organic companies. International buyer profiles are now available to view. For a small participation fee, OTA organizes one-on-ones with highly motivated buyers looking to bring U.S. organic products to their customers. OTA will also lead several education sessions on trade. 

Contact Monique Marez, OTA’s Associate Director for International Trade, to learn more. 

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Guelph Organic Conference

Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 10:15am to Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 5:15pm

COTA will be attending Guelph Organic Conference January 28 to 31, 2016.

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Join COTA at SIAL Canada 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 10:15am to Friday, April 15, 2016 - 5:15pm

COTA will be hosting an organic pavilion for Canadian companies at SIAL Canada 2016 April 13-15 in Montreal. Organizers are expecting 15,000 visitors from 60 countries during the show. This is an ideal show for companies wishing to do business with major retailers, distributors and food-service brands domestically and internationally. COTA is partnering with SIAL Canada to modify the show design to drive attendees interested in organic products to the COTA Organic Pavilion. COTA members will also receive major discounts under the pavilion.

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Trade mission to Switzerland

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 10:15am to Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:15pm

COTA is recruiting Canadian organic ingredients and commodities companies to attend a focused trade mission in Switzerland. The mission will take place the week prior to BioFach Germany, on Feb 4 – 5. This two-day mission includes B2B meetings, information sessions and a market tour.

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Organic Confluences Summit

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 9:00am

The Organic Center’s first-ever Organic Confluences Summit is co-located with OTA’s Organic Week D.C. The summit takes place Monday, May 23rd at the Hall of the States, Washington D.C., and aims to bring together organic stakeholders to turn evidence-based research on the environmental benefits of organic agriculture into policy practice. To learn more visit The Organic Center's website.

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OTA Media Briefing

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 8:30am

OTA will host its second annual end-of-year media breakfast for invited D.C. media on Dec. 16, from 8:30 to 9:30 at OTA headquarters in Washington. At the breakfast briefing, OTA's CEO and Executive Director Laura Batcha will update reporters on the latest issues impacting the organic sector and discuss what to watch for in the organic sector in 2016. 

This is a private event. If you are interested in learning more contact Maggie McNeil, OTA's Director of Media Relations.

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OTA Webinar: Brand Registration in China

Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm

The Chinese market has many opportunities but also presents some risks. We will focus on how to protect your brand in this co-led session. The webinar will include an overview of China’s organic market, and IPR environment especially in the F&B sector. We will cover China’s IPR enforcement system, including the most recent regulations and classifications. Participants will learn how to register the brand, including steps to take, estimated timeline and cost, and tips on how to choose Chinese trademark names. 

Please register for Brand Registration in China on Jan 7, 2016 2:30 PM EST at: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2359656777731176961

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Contact Monique Marez,  OTA's Associate Director of International Trade, for more information. 

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Organic in the Bay Area: OTA Regional Networking Event

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm

The Organic Trade Association Board of Directors and Clif Bar invite you to attend a free regional meeting and mixer for the San Francisco Bay Area organic community on Tuesday, January 12, at Clif Bar Headquarters in Emeryville, California. This event is held in conjunction with OTA's winter board meeting; it's a great opportunity to meet and engage with our organization's full board. We'll kick off the event with a tour of Clif Bar's 115,000 square foot LEED Platinum certified headquarters. Then we'll gather for a roundtable discussion about challenges and opportunities for organic farm producers and food processors in the region. We'll end the evening with a hosted reception featuring local organic fare. Register now!

 

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OTA Annual Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

OTA’s Annual Meeting is one of the many important events OTA has on tap for its members as part of Natural Products Expo East. OTA is your trade association, and we encourage you to come listen, share your ideas, and get involved in our work. Hosted by OTA’s Board of Directors, the Annual Meeting highlights Association accomplishments and invites members to weigh in on a collective vision for the future of the organic sector. The program is always productive, interesting, and interactive. Our Annual Meeting is also where we announce “OTA’s Member of the Year” award to recognize engaged long-time members who actively serve on OTA task forces and standing committees, participate in OTA events, and serve as overall ambassadors for OTA and the industry. You don’t need a ticket to come to the Annual Meeting, and stay for complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to our ticketed celebration honoring the 2016 Organic Leadership Award recipients. Both OTA’s Annual Meeting and the Annual Awards Celebration that follows will be held off-site in Baltimore’s Columbus Center.

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