Calendar of Upcoming Events & Seminars
Briefing on the Forum on U.S.-India Commercial Relations: The Knowledge Economy
Sponsored by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater SeattleDate: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Location: 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2500, Seattle, WA
The U.S.-India Forum on Commercial Relations was recently held in Washington D.C. and featured very valuable information that pertains to our internationally tied region. Join us for a public program highlighting speakers and findings from the forum sponsored by the Jackson School of international Studies and Jackson Foundation in Washington D.C. Some of the key sectors discussed will include aerospace, agriculture, IT, biotechnology, health and pharmaceuticals. Regional patterns, the China-India relationship and prospects for the future will also be discussed.
More Info: http://www.seattletradealliance.com/blog/?p=7014
Betting on the Sun: The U.S. and India Connection in the Current Renewables Market
Sponsored by the Pepper Hamilton, LLPDate: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Location: Webinar
A Hot-Topics Discussion to Acquaint U.S. Investors and Developers with the Strong Renewable Energy Opportunities in India and to Learn the Latest on U.S. Market Conditions, Incentives and Tax Issues.
More Info: http://bit.ly/u2joqq
Marketing and Distributing Products in China
Sponsored by the Davis Wright TremaineDate: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Location: 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Distribution Counseling Group will present the second part of its two-part series designed to walk clients and friends through the process of introducing an existing North American manufactured product into China. They will focus on everything from building brand strength in China to product liability issues.
MANAGING COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL ARMS REGULATIONS (ITAR)
Sponsored by the US Commercial Service Portland, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, Trusted Trade Alliance, Export Council of OregonDate: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Location: Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, Suite #113, 2828 SW Corbett Avenue, Portland, OR
Learn about the laws and regulations governing defense articles and what you need to know to comply with the ITAR. Find out about the latest changes in the ITAR and how they affect your industry and your business. Get practical advice from experts on preparing license applications, using exemptions, and preparing successful agreements.
More Info: http://www.pndc.us/itar.htm
The Schmooze 2012
Sponsored by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater SeattleDate: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Antioch University, 2326 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Please join the Trade Alliance for a very special networking event! Kick start the New Year by visiting with old friends and making new business connections.
Trade your business cards with Trade Alliance members and local business professionals
Re-acquaint or introduce yourself to Trade Alliance Board members and staff
Advertise and display your company’s own promotional materials
Discover and get to know Antioch University
Enjoy great conversations, cocktails, and appetizers
More Info: http://seattletradealliance.com/blog/?p=7076
4th Annual International Washington Day Reception
Sponsored by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater SeattleDate: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Grounds, Olympia, WA
On behalf of the members of many of Washington state’s international organizations, the Trade Development Alliance invites you to come celebrate International Washington at the Governor’s Mansion with Governor Chris Gregoire and State Legislators.
This is a unique opportunity to remind ourselves of just how international our state is. We will note the hundreds of sister city relationships in our state, the foreign companies employing Washington state workers, the exchange programs with countries all over the world and all the contributions that international entities make to our economic, cultural and social welfare. This year we especially note the contribution of international firms with operations here in Washington state. Such companies employ an estimated 90,000 people in our state.
Governor Gregoire has opened up the Mansion for this special event and will be giving brief remarks.
More Info: http://seattletradealliance.com/blog/?p=7095
2012 Governor's Trader of the Year Awards Reception
Sponsored by the World Trade Club of SeattleDate: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Location: Seattle, WA
Save the date! More information to follow!
Each year, the World Trade Club proudly honors firms that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in international trade as Trader of the Year and Emerging Trader of the Year.
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
Dates: From Thursday, June 14, 2012 to Friday, June 15, 2012Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Holiday Inn, SeaTac International Airport
This two-day program is led by BIS’s professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know in order to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when you can export or re-export without applying for a license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; Export Management System (EMS) concepts; and real life examples in applying this information.
Presenters will conduct a number of “hands-on” exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company’s export activities.
This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR.
More Info: http://seattletradealliance.com/blog/?p=6694
Calendar of Events last updated on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 2:23:14 PM GMT.