Wednesday, August 17, 2011

1st ARIZONA EXPORT COMPLIANCE SUMMIT - September 7th & 8th, 2011

REMINDER: This two-day high-quality low-cost program is at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale AZ 85258.

Further details and registration are available at http://www.regonline.com/azexportsummit or from contact Sally Chambers, 480-884-1658 or sally.chambers@trade.gov, U.S. Commercial Service, Arizona. Registration discounts are available for ICPA members and there is a special rate at the hotel for attendees.

For a two-page flyer on the program go to: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62509935/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Flyer-September-7th-8th-2011; and for a Detailed Agenda: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62510410/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Detailed-Agenda-September-7th-8th-2011.

Monday, August 15, 2011

October 20th ESSENTIALS of US EXPORT CONTROLS and TRADE COMPLIANCE for Practitioners and Counterparts in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC Area

Are you looking for an outstanding full day program of high-quality, low cost and unique hands-on practical application-oriented session focused on small and medium size organizations new to international trade or those considering business expansion globally? If so, this program will tell you exactly what you need to do and know to abide by the letter and spirit of the law in our demanding, dynamic and very competitive international marketplace.

This engaging, instructive and interactive program is a MUST ATTEND if you: Think your organization’s exports are not regulated; Are not sure your organization’s exports are regulated; Are certain your organization’s exports are regulated.

The agenda includes: An Overview of US Export Controls: the Essential Players, Policies and Processes, the Critical Importance of Jurisdiction, Consequences of Non-Compliance, Related Hot Topics and Case Studies, Export Control Reform: Impact and Implications, Interactive Trade Compliance Automation and Software Workshop, a local area Industry Panel with three representatives from diverse small, medium and large companies who will share best practices, lessons learned and how to most effectively navigate the demanding and regulation driven minefield. Q&A is included with each session and periodically during the program to ensure all your questions are addressed.

In the afternoon there are also free 30-minute individual sessions with the presenters to discuss your issues of interest. Sign-up for these (first-come first-served) when you register online. Do not miss this unique opportunity!

This valuable education and training is hosted by the US Commercial Service and the Virginia-Washington DC District Export Council and jointly sponsored by: Trade Compliance Solutions (TCS), Management Dynamics Inc (MDI), the law firm of Jones Day (JD), Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), Virginia Economic Development Partnership, (VEDP), The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).

A copy of the one-page flyer is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/62284732/Oct-20th-Export-Essentials-Flyer. For more information, please contact: Emily Thornton, Phone: 404-418-5490, Email: emilythornton@managementdynamics.com. Register now at http://bit.ly/usexportcontrol. There are discounts for DEC, NVTC and ICPA members.