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Center for International Trade Development

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The Sacramento Regional CITD offers up to 30 seminars per year on topics related to global commerce. The seminars and workshops train business personnel in importing/exporting basics, conducting market research, developing foreign agents and distributors, trade financing, freight forwarding, legal issues, trade regulations and documentary requirements.

2010-2011 Special Project for California Dried Fruit Producers & Processors (printable flyer)
This special project for California Dried Fruit Producers and Processors consists of Export Training, Matchmaking Meetings, and Trade Show Preparation. Workshops will be conducted California wide, giving participants an opportunity to receive customized agricultural export training and consultations with industry trade and marketing experts. Participants have the chance to attend export readiness and  marketing workshops, and receive customized trade mission and trade show training.

Fee:          $0

Dates:       2010 - 2011

          

To register and for more information, contact Diana Dominguez at 916-563-3200 or domingd@losrios.edu.

The Importance of California Agricultural Exports for Our State Economy  (printable flyer)
California's economic revival is dependent on international trade expansion and promotion. This seminar will discuss current agricultural trends, emerging markets, export services, and California agricultural exports. Seminar topics include: Exporting Specialty Crops, Assistance with Export Business Access, Global Profile of California Ag Trade, Navigating the Asia-Pacific and European Policy Changes in Food and Agriculture, and California's Economic Revival's Dependency on International Trade Promotion and Expansion.

The keynote speaker for the luncheon will be Assembly member William Monning, of the 27th Assembly District. Featured speakers include: Candy Hansen-Gage, Director of the Center for Int'l Trade Development – Fresno; Brooks Ohlson, Director of the Centers for International Trade Development - Sacramento; Robert Tse, Deputy Secretary of Trade Development for the California Department of Food and Agriculture; Jerry Avila, Regional Manager for SBA's Export Express Loan Guarantee program; Paul V. Oliva, Founder and Principal, Oliva Global Communications.

Fee:          $30.00 - $60.00 Limited Seating is available; Reservations are required.

Dates:       Friday, March 19, 2010 - 10:00am - 1:30pm

                

Location:  Cathay House, 213 Monterey Street, Salinas, CA 93901

To register and for more information, contact the MBITA office at 831-335-4780 or email cristina@mbita.com. You may also register online at  http://www.mbita.org/events/calagexports-seminar.html

Start Your Own Import/Export Business (printable flyer)

Learn about common issues concerning international trade such as terms, documentation, trade agreements, trade shows, cultural issues, Customs, and market research. Obtain practical and valuable information, useful in creating trading possibilities and becoming a successful trading business in this growing global economy. Learn how to research what U.S. products are currently in demand overseas and what free resources are available to help you start or expand your international business.

Fee:          $74.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $79.00 for Non-Members

Dates:       Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:00am - 4:30pm

                

Location:  Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825

To register, contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also register online at www.learningexchange.com.

Advanced Management of an Import/Export Business (printable flyer)

Find the answers to complicated international trade issues such as market entry methods, agents and distributors, pricing, financing and getting paid, licensing, protecting intellectual property, ATA Carnets, and more. Guest speakers who are experts in specific areas of international trade such as transportation, finance, logistics, legal and import/export will share their experience and answer questions.

Prerequisite: Start Your Own Import/Export Business seminar and/or previous import/export experience.

Fee:          $74.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $79.00 for Non-Members

Dates:       Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:00am - 4:30pm

                

Location:  Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825

To register, contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also register online at www.learningexchange.com.

International Trade Finance: Methods of Payment (printable flyer)

This seminar will cover the various methods of payment for export and import transactions, the different benefits and the associated risks. Participants will learn about letters of credit and the respective differences between revocable, irrevocable, confirmed and special types of credits like transferable letters of credit; commercial terms; insuring against possible risks; export financing; and addressing the foreign currency and exchange risks. Also an overview of SBA's Export Working Capital Program will be provided.

Fee:           $20

Dates:        Friday, April 23, 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

 

Location:   Center for International Trade Development: 1410 Ethan Way, Room 115, Sacramento, CA 95825

To register, contact the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or domingd@losrios.edu.

 

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