Essential Elements of Export Controls in the Enhanced Enforcement Environment - May 19th, 2009,  Tucson, AZ

The Arizona District Export Council, the Arizona Technology Council, Chase, The Export Practitioner, J.P. Morgan, Microbusiness Advancement Center, Snell & Wilmer, Trade Compliance Solutions, and the U.S. Commercial Service are pleased to present Essential Elements of Export Controls in the Enhanced Enforcement Environment.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 7:30 - 10:30am (breakfast included)
Location: Pima Community College / Downtown Campus, Community Room
1255 N Stone Avenue
Tucson AZ 85709
Cost: $75
Registration:http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona/exportbasics.html
   
This seminar will provide participants:
An overview of US export controls including, the players, policies and processes with emphasis on compliance and minimizing exposure, liability and risk for you and your organization;
Hands-on understanding of jurisdiction;  Discussion of hot topics including brokering, voluntary & directed disclosures, electronic licensing, third-country/dual nationals, dual-use and munitions, deemed exports, education & training opportunities, fundamental research considerations, merger & acquisition due diligence, red flags; and, an enforcement update and the latest consequences of non-compliance with lessons learned.

“This event is extremely timely” said Snell & Wilmer attorney Brett Johnson.  "In today's highly regulated export environment, companies of all sizes need to be aware of the risks associated with exporting to the global market and prepare accordingly.”

Registrants are also encouraged to register for free one-hour counseling sessions with the workshop presenters.

For more information about the workshop, please contact Matt Baker at the Arizona Export Assistance Center in Tucson (tel) 670-5809 or  mbaker@mail.doc.gov

Imports for Exporters: Keys to Compliance in the Global Integrated Supply Chain – May 21, 2009, Scottsdale, AZ

The Arizona District Export Council, the Arizona Technology Council, Chase, The Export Practitioner, Holland & Hart, J.P. Morgan, and the U.S. Commercial Service are pleased to present Imports for Exporters:  Keys to Compliance in the Global Integrated Supply Chain.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Schedule: 7:30am   Breakfast & registration
               8:30am – 5:00pm    Program
               5:30pm – 7:30pm    Reception
Location:    Orange Tree Resort
10601 North 56th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona  85254
Cost:  $175
Registration: http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona/exportessentials.html

Imports for Exporters is essential training for globally-oriented companies concerned with:
Repairs, returns and reverse flow logistics; Temporary imports/exports for further processing; and,
Multinational research and development programs.

This seminar will provide participants details about:
US Import Compliance: The players, policies, processes, and cornerstones;
Valuation, country of origin, classification, marking and recordkeeping;
Strategies & insights into minimizing duty exposure, liabilities and risks;
Documentary requirements such as invoice content, return authorizations, and proof of export;
Manufacturers’ affidavits, licenses and other government agency (OGA) reporting;
Industry panel on how to successfully integrate import & export compliance;
Compliance update and the latest consequences of non-compliance with lessons learned; and,
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available for attorneys.

For more information about the workshop, please contact Matt Baker at the Arizona Export Assistance Center (tel) 520-670-5809 or  mbaker@mail.doc.gov

Four Part Webinar Series on Selling in Mexico

Customs issues are one of the top market access challenges that U.S. companies face when exporting their products overseas.  Between 2006 and 2009, U.S. exporters made numerous customs errors when shipping to Mexico, including mistakes in classification, valuation, NAFTA Certificates of Origin, documentation, packaging and labeling, and product marks.  These errors had a significant impact on their bottom line.

Through these 90-minute webinars, we intend to set you up for success in Mexico by providing you with important information, knowledge, and resources in a simple, clear, and concise manner, so that you have more time to focus on your business.

Most of what we will cover in these webinars can be found on the internet or in a library if you spent enough hours searching for it.  However, as business people, time and money are two of your most precious resources, so we have done the research for you.  You can choose from any or all of the various sessions.  They are designed so that you can select the one(s) that best fit your company’s needs.  Or you can purchase the entire four-part webinar series package before April 30th, 2009, for $120, a savings of 25%.  For more information and to register, please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/mexico/en/increase_international_sales.html

Part 1 of 4: Five Most Common Mistakes to Avoid for New Exporters to Mexico
Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm CST
Cost: $40.00
Outline: Listen to firsthand experience from a Mexican customs broker and customs specialists about the most common mistakes to avoid.  Save your company time and money by knowing what pitfalls to avoid and where to go for assistance.
Speaker(s): Lic. Rafael Peña, Customs Broker/ International Commerce Specialist, Director General of Grupo Ei;, Laura Gimenez, U.S. Commercial Service Commercial Officer and Manuel Velazquez, Commercial Assistant, U.S. Consulate, Monterrey, Mexico 

Part 2 of 4: Essential Documentation for Exporting to Mexico
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm CST
Cost: $40.00
Outline: Take advantage of tariff-free exports by learning how to qualify your product as NAFTA-eligible, and learn about documentation requirements how to complete the NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
Speaker(s): Lic. Rafael Peña, Customs Broker/ International Commerce Specialist, Director General of Grupo Ei; U.S Department of Commerce Export Documentation Specialist: TBD

Part 3 of 4: Sending Samples to Mexico: Trade Shows and Temporary Imports
Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm CST
Cost: $40.00
Outline: Discuss temporary imports for manufacturing and for trade shows.  Topics include such topics as: ATA Carnets, Temporary Admission Permits, & CBSA’s International Events and Convention Services Program.
Speaker(s): International Courier Company Expert: TBD

Part 4 of 4: Benefits of Leveraging Inbound Warehouses and Trading Companies (Comercializadoras) When Selling to Mexico
Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm CST
Cost: $40.00
Outline: Learn about the benefits of inbound warehouses and trading companies/Comercializadoras in order to leverage your supply chain management and facilitate your exports into Mexico. 
Speaker(s): Lic. Leopoldo Prendes, Inbound Warehouse Specialist and Manager of ACCEL; Lic. Adriana Arreola, International Commerce Specialist, Director of Simpex(Trading Company)

ExporTech: Developing Strategies for International Markets, September 18, October 16 and November 20, 2009 at the Eller College in Tucson 

ExporTech leads companies through a facilitated process that prepares them for profitable growth in global markets.  Participants will gain an understanding of how exports can be a major growth driver, identify hurdles to expansion, and work with facilitators to develop a customized international growth plan for their company. 

ExporTech offers concrete benefits:

• The content is customized to the specific learning needs of the participants;
• The program delivers an “account team” of resources for each company that helps them rapidly move from planning to actual sales and payment;
• The global strategies and success factors covered are based on real-world company research;
• Speed to market is accelerated as a robust plan is developed in three months;
• Quantifiable cost savings are achieved as participants connect with reputable resources; and,
• Participant will be matched with a qualified Eller College intern throughout the course

Registration and more information will be posted to our website (www.buyusa.gov/arizona) soon.  For immediate questions, contact Eric Nielsen at (520) 670-5808 or enielsen@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Webinar Series for New-to-Export Companies Looking to Export to Canada

Participants will be introduced to the featured province or region and receive a briefing on the current economic environment. Commercial Service trade specialists will then highlight leading market opportunities for US products and services, discuss current consumer trends and examine related spin-off opportunities for U.S. suppliers. Major investment projects will also be covered. Webinar participants will then learn of upcoming trade events scheduled for the featured province or region. Lastly, our trade specialists will examine the unique challenges over doing business in the province or region.

Each session will last one hour. Presentations are scheduled for 45 minutes to be followed by a 15-minute Q& A session. This is an exciting opportunity to learn what is happening in Canada.

1)  Webinar:  Canada Regional Webinar Series - BC & the Prairie Provinces

Date:  May 7, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7B Featured speakers: Commercial Specialists Cheryl Schell, Judy Simonite, and Crystal Roberts

2)  Webinar:  Canada Regional Webinar Series - Quebec

Date:  May 13, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q79 Featured speakers: Commercial Specialists Pierre Richer, Connie Irrera, Gina Bento and Sue Irrera

3)  Webinar:  Canada Regional Webinar Series - Ontario

Date:  May 20, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Price:  $35
Register:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7A Featured speakers: Trade Specialists Lucy Latka, Scott Bozek, and Madellon Lopes.

REPCAN 2009 – Realize Your Full Export Potential in Canada

Canada represents the number one export market in the world for large and small U.S. firms in virtually every state of the union. Therefore, if you are ready to start exporting, or simply want to grow your export sales in Canada, the U.S. Commercial Service invites you to participate in RepCAN 2009, the ideal event to explore and realize your full market potential in Canada.

Toronto,  Ontario  – September  28–29,  2009
Montreal,  Quebec  – September  30  – October  1,  2009
Vancouver,  British  Columbia  – October  5–6,  2009 

REPCAN offers: 

- One-on-one business meetings with potential business partners at each stop
- Opportunities to display and distribute your promotional materials
- Networking events with key Canadian business, industry and government contacts
- National market exposure for your product and services in Canada
- Visibility on CS Canada's Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE) webpage
- Assistance with logistics and customs
- Expert business counseling before, during and after your participation.

For more information, visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/repcan2009.html

Catalogue Option at Hospitalar, Sao Paolo, Brazil, June 2-5, 2009

Hospitalar is the most important healthcare sector show in Latin America and the 2nd largest in the world.and is being held in Sao Paulo, Brazil from June 2 to June 5. It has been constantly growing in both total exhibitors, as well as visitors. Many leading companies launch new healthcare products and services at the show. If you are not exhibiting or visiting the show, you can still be present by having your catalogs displayed in the U.S. Commercial Service’s booth. Fee:  $400.  If you would like to sign up or receive more information, please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/philadelphia/hospitalar2009.html

Brazilian Mining Show – EXPOSIBRAM,  September 21-24, 2009

Brazil has one of the largest markets in the world for mining equipment and services and despite current economic challenges; Brazil continues to offer strong opportunities for US exporters. This is the biggest mining industry trade show in Brazil.   The US Embassy will be organizing a US Pavilion at the show for US companies interested in the Brazilian market.

For more information please contact:  Mauricio.vasconcelos@mail.doc.gov

U.S. International Trade and Trade Enforcement Policy Under the Obama Administration -- Webinar,  June 19, 2009 

The webinar will focus on the evolving international trade and trade enforcement policies of the Obama administration in light of the current financial crisis.  Expert, Washington DC-based speakers will address issues that affect importers and exporters on a day-to-day basis, including: What are the trade enforcement priorities of the Obama administration?  How will trade policy changes affect my company’s U.S. and international manufacturing operations and service offerings?  Who are the new key players and what policies will they pursue?  What is the status of pending trade legislation and how could that legislation affect my company’s operations?  What can we do to ensure that our company and industry’s voice is heard in formulating new rules and policies?  

Date:  June 19, 2009 Webinar @ 10:30 CST (11:30 EST)
Cost:  $35.00
Learn more/register: http://www.buyusa.gov/northtexas/obamatradepolicy.html

For more information and questions please call 817-310-3744

Locke Becomes Secretary of Commerce

The United States Senate confirmed Gary Locke as the nation’s 36th Commerce Secretary by unanimous consent. Secretary Locke will be a key member of President Obama’s economic team and will work to foster and promote American economic development at home, and will be an influential ambassador for American business and industry abroad. Locke is the first Chinese American to serve as Commerce Secretary.  For full article, visit: http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_007824