Go Global Reasons 6-10

March 26th, 2009 at 05:46pm Bob Trojan

ITAR, Commercial & Defense: This presentation will provide participants an understanding of the structure of the U.S. export control system, including the Commerce Department’s Export Administration Regulations and the Department of State’s ITAR.  The distinction between the Commerce Control List and Munitions will be explained.  Critical information for any exporter of defense articles will be covered.

IPR Infringement: With the increasing expansion of the global economy, international intellectual property rights have become a focal point for many large, mid-size and even small companies.  Because of the cost associated with and the varying rules that govern intellectual property rights in different countries, companies should make decisions about the best means for protecting intellectual property assets as early as possible.  The key to making prudent decisions is to identify the potential intellectual property rights, assess the value and scope of protection available for those assets, and then to weigh these considerations against the costs for protecting and enforcing those rights in individual countries or under available international treaties.

Transportation & Logistics in Global Trade: Exporters need some of external service providers to be successful at global trade.  This includes government, banking, law, and logistics.  Ric Frantz will tell you what to look for and how each provider will help you as he sites examples and stories from his own experience.  Mr. Frantz will focus on logistics as has over 35 years experience in logistics or global shipping and has set up representative offices, warehouses and distribution centers in 61 countries.  This presentation will be helpful to those new to global trade as well as very experienced multi-national companies and everyone between.

Xtreme Trade Intelligence Reports (Mining Your Own Customs Data):  Challenging economic times require superior decision making and more effective operations to create jobs, make profits, improve returns on capital and cultivate opportunities for individuals, companies and communities.  This presentation is designed as an executive wake-up call to alert business leaders to the financial opportunities available by investing in the optimization of global trade processes and by taking full economic advantage of trade policies and programs.   You will learn how to build a strong and compelling business case for your company to pay serious attention to and invest significantly in building sustainable and effective supply chains.

Export Compliance & Working With International Trading Partners:  Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC) has more than 50 major facilities worldwide and is among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. Come and learn about the fundamentals, strategies and challenges involved with building and maintaining a strong export compliance program from a company with a variety of products, worldwide locations and a large number of international customers and suppliers.

Register today because SPACE IS LIMITED!  www.GoGlobalRockford.com

Or contact:

Carrie Zethmayr,  Rockford Area Economic Development Council at Czethmayr@rockfordil.com
Marge Bevers,  Greater Rockford Airport Authority at mbevers@flyrfd.com
Megan McKinney,  SupplyCore at Megan.McKinney@SupplyCore.com

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