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Local to Austin:
Sept. 21, Introduction to Imports, International Trade Education Series Workshop. 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. If you are interested in learning how to import your goods to the U.S., this seminar is geared to assist you. Topics examined in this “Introduction to Imports” seminar will include selecting qualified suppliers, transportation, logistics and much more. 30 seats available. Registration: $35.
Oct. 19, Introduction to Exports International Trade Education Series Workshop. 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. If you are a manufacturer, service provider, entrepreneur or small business owner interested in exporting products or services, let us help you explore your export potential. This seminar will take the unknowns out of international trade. We will help you discover whether your company is export ready. Topics examined in this “Introduction to Exports” seminar will include resources available to help you go global, identifying the advantages of exporting your products or services abroad, and much more. 30 seats available. Registration: $35
*Oct. 22 to Dec.10, 2011, CGBP Certificated Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep Course, Saturday’s 9:15 am–3:00 pm. The International Business Institute at ACC is offering a course designed to help prepare students and business professionals to take the CGBP Exam. The NASBITE CGBP certification provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual’s ability to conduct global business. Topics include: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. Registration is currently open and ends October 12, 2011. For more information on this class or the exam email ibi@austincc.edu, call 512–223–0390
*Nov. 16, Small Business Global Export Access Forum, AM session on Export Finance and PM session on Export Readiness and Resources. Save the date, more details coming soon.
*Nov 29 and 30, BIS Complying with Export Controls. Save the date, more details coming soon.
*August 11, 2011, Maquila Supplier Day Program, El Paso, TX. 8:30 am The El Paso Economic Development Department will conduct the next Supplier Day on in the La Placita meeting room at the El Paso Airport. Two Maquiladoras will be taking brief meetings with USA suppliers at the event. Please contact Mayra de la Canal at the El Paso Economic Development Department to reserve a meeting time – delacanalmx@elpasotexas.gov
*Sept- Dec. 2011, Numerous International seminars, Dallas, Texas. Host by the SBDC International Trade Center
*Oct 12 & 13, AES Compliance Seminar and AES PClink Training by Census Bureau, Dallas, TX. How well do you know the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the Automated Export System (AES)? Are you up to date on recent clarifications? Do you understand how to classify your commodities? It is imperative that you understand the new requirements of the FTR so you can avoid possible penalties and seizure of your commodities. Attending this educational seminar and workshop will provide you with the information to assist you with the exporting process. Seminar Cost: $275 for seminar and $60 for training.
Oct. 27-28, US-MEXICO BORDER ENERGY FORUM XVIII, El Paso, Texas. The annual U.S.-Mexico Border Energy Forum brings together private sector and government leaders from all 10 border states, Mexico City, and Washington, D.C. This year the Forum starts Wednesday, October 26, in partnership with Re-Energize the Americas.
Oct 27-28, 4th Reenenergize The Americas Conference, El Paso, Texas.
Elsewhere in the US:
*Sept. 7-8, 2011, Arizona Export Compliance Summit, Scottsdale, Arizona. This hands-on, application-focused two-day event will review and update of the compliance challenges facing technology exporters, manufacturers, brokers, freight forwarders and academic institutions of all sizes. Insightful speakers will review a wide range of issues facing trade compliance executives, empowered officials and practitioners at all levels including: automation in trade compliance; best practices; export control reform; merger and acquisition due diligence; enforcement, disclosures and investigations; real world case studies, lessons learned from industry peers; and more. Cost: $495
Nov. 2–5, National District Export Council Conference: Exporting Creates Jobs. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. This event will focus on how to enable attendees and exhibitors to increase their exporting initiatives. An education track includes Export University certificate program, an International Pavilion Exhibition Hall, U.S. Commerce staff from around the world and Consuls General from more than 30 countries. This conference and trade show is solely dedicated to exporting U.S. goods and services and exchanging best practices with attendees.
International Events:
August 21– 27, TRADE MISSION: Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile. This Business Development Trade Mission will assist you company by providing matchmaking opportunities in both locations, networking events and site visits. Registration deadline: June 15. Cost: SME $3,500, large companies $4,200. Participants cover other costs for travel, lodging, meals, etc.
Sept. 19-23, EXECUTIVE-LED MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg & Cape Town. Representing one of the largest economies and most diversified industrial and service sectors, South Africa, provides major opportunities for U.S. suppliers Targeted Sectors will include: sustainable and efficient energy technologies (equipment and products), productivity enhancing agricultural technologies, and equipments, and educational services and skills development.. Cost: SME $2,125, large companies $2,565. Registration deadline: July 18. Participants cover other costs for travel, lodging, meals, etc.
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