Monthly Archives: July 2011

Transcript of Twitter tasting of Kosovar wines available

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Marideth

The Twitter tasting of five of Kosovo’s wines has just concluded. Attached is a transcript of the tasting notes in tweet form. http://sandlertrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Twitter-Transcript-of-Wine-Review-of-Five-Wines-from-Kosovo.pdf

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Live tasting of Kosovar wines 10am EDT July 28 @vawinetime

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Marideth

Today at 1000 ET, Sandler Trade will be presenting a live tasting of 5 Kosovar wines via Twitter in conjunction with the Embassy of Kosovo and reviewers at Virginia Wine Time. Please follow @vawinetime on Twitter.

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Sandler Trade LLC presents: Expanding Kosovo’s Exports to the United States

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Marideth

One of Sandler Trade LLC’s specialties is to provide to Embassies, Ministries, Chambers and others country-specific analyses of their current exports into the U.S. market (with tariff amounts), realistic export opportunities, applicable U.S. import regulations, potential U.S. importers, and cost-savings … Continue reading →

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GSP: Obama Administration and Congress will wait for the leaves to fall

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Marideth

We received unofficial word today that the Obama Administration will not submit before fall the trade legislation covering GSP, ATPA, the three free trade agreements and trade adjustment assistance. Two reasons appear to drive this unfortunate change: Senate leadership has not … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade LLC Microfinance Questionnaire

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Marideth

Attached to this post is the questionnaire we are using as part of our research into the potential for the expansion of micro- and small enterprises’ markets through exports.  It is downloadable on this website.  If you have any questions … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade Presents at the Buyers’ Market of American Craft in Baltimore

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Marideth

Sandler Trade attended the Buyers’ Market of American Craft at the Baltimore Convention Center on July 12th to give a presentation to a range of buyers, organisations, and retailers.  This event was hosted by World Craft Council.  Our presentation comprised … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade Using New Media to Boost Kosovar Exports

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Marideth

As part of our ongoing export expansion consultancy with the Embassy of Kosovo, we have met with Washington-based wine reviewer Warren Richard about his upcoming July 27 tasting of two wines produced by StoneCastle Vineyards and Winery (http://www.stonecastle.com/en/).  Mr. Richard … Continue reading →

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U.S. Congress “Mockingly” Moves Trade Bills

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Marideth

On Thursday, July 7, the House Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees held their reviews, called ““mock’ mark ups,” of the three bills to implement the Korea, Colombia, and Panama Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).  Both the House and … Continue reading →

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Sandler Trade Assists the World’s Newest Nation to Expand Exports

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Marideth

Kosovo is currently the newest nation of the 21st century.   Sandler Trade is preparing for the Embassy of Kosovo in Washington, several analyses of U.S. market opportunities for Kosovo’s exports, including an update of the webinar presentation CEO Marideth Sandler offered … Continue reading →

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