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Seminars & Workshops ...
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.
CITD Seminar Schedule (printable flyer)
December 2008 – April 2009
Doing Business in Mexico- An International Trade Survival Seminar
Topics of discussion
include the legal system, fiscal matters, accounting controls, and how
import/export strategies work in Mexico. You will also learn about the range
of suppliers, the benefits to your company, and the best way of conducting
business with Mexico. On hand to address your questions will be
representatives from the offices of the Secretariat of Economic Development,
the Industrial Development Commission of Mexicali, Price Waterhouse Coopers,
Genesis de Baja California, and Industrial Group IAMSA. You will also hear
from Mexican Customs Brokers, U.S. Customs Brokers, Mexican Corporate
Attorneys, and Mexican Public Accountants.
Fee:
FREE - Limited to 20 people - Lunch included
Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Times: Registration 9:30
a.m.
Program 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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
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 /
$89.00 for Non-Members
Dates:
Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 10:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 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 / $89.00 for Non-Members
Dates: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 10:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 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.
2009 Information & Communication Technology Convention - CeBIT 2009
For the first time ever,
a state has been asked to partner in the world's largest information and
communication technology conference. The State of California is actively
seeking companies that are interested in participating in the world’s
largest ICT convention.
In past years
CeBIT has had designated Partner Countries, but for the first time, a US
state has been recognized with this status and Governor Schwarzenegger has
accepted the invitation to have California step into the spotlight. This
program -- which will consist of forums and presentations, exhibit displays,
sponsorship opportunities, and more -- will place California and its
participating companies on a global stage as never before.
Fee:
Special rates apply.
Dates:
March 3 - 8, 2009
Location:
Hanover, Germany
For California Partner Program Information, contact
Jennifer Grutzius, State of California, at (916)324-7543 or
jgratzius@bth.ca.gov. For
Exhibition and Sponsorship Information, contact Jim Charos, Hanover Fairs
USA at (813) 996 -5359 or
jcharos@hfusa.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: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 – 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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