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SUMMARY:Exporter Roundtable: Global Business Insights & Resources
DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center Savannah\, in partnership with the Georgia District Export Council\, invites you to the 3rd Annual Exporter Roundtable: Global Business Insights & Resources\, a focused\, in-person forum connecting Georgia businesses with practical tools and expert guidance for international growth.  \n\n\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for both current and emerging exporters and will feature practitioner-led insights from: \n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Georgia Small Business Development Center: Market research and global readiness insights\, presented by Darrel Hulsey\, seasoned advisor in international business development.\n\n\n\nRegions Bank: Financial tools and strategies for exporters\, presented by Thomas Matthias\, an expert in global banking solutions and export finance.\n\n\n\nD.J. Powers: A practical guide to mastering Incoterms\, presented by Rhett Willis\, trusted leader in logistics and trade compliance\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will hear real-world perspectives\, learn about available resources\, and gain connections that can support more informed international business decisions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exporter-roundtable-global-business-insights-resources/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Banking,Business,Finance,International Markets,Logistics,Market expansion,Marketing,Trade
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SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone 101 – Boost Your Business with Strategic Insights
DESCRIPTION:In a world of shifting tariffs and evolving U.S. trade policies\, understanding the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program is more important than ever. Join World Trade Center Savannah and Sean Lydon\, President of ISCM Inc.\, for an in-depth seminar on how FTZs can help businesses reduce costs\, improve competitiveness\, and manage trade risks. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nFTZ 104 overview\n\n\n\nRisk management and cash flow benefits\n\n\n\nOpportunities for exporters and 3PLs\n\n\n\nWeekly entry savings\n\n\n\nApplication process and associated costs\n\n\n\nLatest program developments\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Importers\, exporters\, economic development professionals\, commercial real estate brokers\, customs brokers\, freight forwarders\, bankers\, and accountants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-foreign-trade-zone-101-boost-your-business-with-strategic-insights/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,International Markets,Trade
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SUMMARY:Developing a Global-Friendly Website – Key Strategies for International Success
DESCRIPTION:Is your website ready for international audiences? Join George Tracy\, retired Director of the U.S. Commercial Service\, for a dynamic session focused on optimizing your online presence for global reach. Learn budget-friendly techniques to attract international traffic\, improve engagement\, and expand your global footprint. \n\n\n\nKey topics include: \n\n\n\nCost-effective international marketing strategies \n\n\n\nMultilingual website optimization \n\n\n\nGlobal SEO best practices \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/developing-a-global-friendly-website-key-strategies-for-international-success/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:International Markets
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Trade Center Savannah for the inaugural Global Business Summit on Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\, at the Georgia Quickstart Advanced Manufacturing Center in Savannah\, Georgia. Hosted by World Trade Center Savannah and the Georgia District Export Council\, this premier half-day event will focus on the evolving landscape of international trade. \n\n\n\nExplore the latest trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping global commerce. Highlights of the summit include: \n\n\n\n\nKeynote Address by Dr. Eugene Laney\, President & CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers\n\n\n\nA dynamic panel discussion on the current state of trade\, tariffs\, and global markets\n\n\n\nAn exclusive briefing from the Georgia Ports Authority\, home to the fastest-growing port on the East Coast\n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to network and explore partnerships with a business delegation from Québec\, Canada\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nExpert Insights: Gain knowledge from leading business voices\, trade experts\, and international organizations.\n\n\n\nEngaging Dialogue: Participate in discussions on the future of global commerce.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders\, experienced exporters\, and international business stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-global-business-summit/
LOCATION:Georgia Quickstart Advanced Manufacturing Center\, 1500 Pine Meadow Dr\, Pooler\, Georgia\, 31322
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,International Markets,Networking,Trade
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SUMMARY:2025 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for the sixth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Thursday\, May 15\, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr. The regional event focused on international business will feature a author and journalist Peter S. Goodman and include the announcement of the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year. \n\n\n\nPeter Goodman is the author of three books\, including the recently released “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain\,” and the best-selling “Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World.” Over the course of three decades in journalism\, he has covered some of the most momentous economic transformations and upheavals. He has reported from more than 50 countries\, including stints in China and the UK\, and in conflict zones such as Iraq\, Cambodia\, Sudan and East Timor. Goodman appears frequently on major broadcast outlets including CBS News\, CNN\, MSNBC and CNBC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr\, Savannah\, GA\, 31421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Europe,International Markets,Latin America,Logistics,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone 101: Maximizing Financial Benefits
DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center Savannah and ISCM Inc. invite you to explore the benefits of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program\, how to get started\, and what you need to know to grow your business with an FTZ. The FTZ program is available to U.S.-based companies and can be established at a warehouse\, distribution or manufacturing facility. \n\n\n\nWho should attend this event? Importers and exporters\, commercial real estate brokers\, customs brokers and freight forwarders\, commercial bankers and accountants. Participants will earn 3 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have any questions\, please contact Antwone Mohammed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-foreign-trade-zone-101-maximizing-financial-benefits/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Export Profits with Tax Savings
DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center Savannah and J.L. Williamson Law Group invite you to an informative webinar on the Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC). An IC-DISC is a U.S. tax-exempt corporation designed to provide significant federal income tax savings for businesses exporting American-made products. Starting the IC-DISC early in the tax year allows you to plan and optimize your export sales strategy. \n\n\n\nThis seminar is open to all businesses interested in optimizing their tax strategies through IC-DISC. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have any questions\, please contact Antwone Mohammed. \n\n\n\nThis program is free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/maximizing-export-profits-with-tax-savings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Tax
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SUMMARY:Developing a Global-Friendly Business Website
DESCRIPTION:Developing a global-friendly website can help your company achieve several goals\, including generating new revenue\, fostering market diversification\, increasing cultural competence and attracting foreign investments. The internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn simple tips you can implement to drive international traffic to your website. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director George Tracy will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nOptimizing content for multiple languages\n\n\n\nImproving conversion rates\n\n\n\nEstablishing a competitive advantage\n\n\n\nInternational search engine optimization\n\n\n\nCost-efficient marketing\n\n\n\n\n*Bonus: Participants will receive free website reviews from the U.S. Commercial Service. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Antwone Mohammed for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/developing-a-global-friendly-business-website-4/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,International Markets,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Passport to Exports: Fostering Global Trade Success
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to grow your business and reach new markets? Do you want to learn how the U.S. government can help you succeed in international trade? If so\, you don’t want to miss this webinar! \n\n\n\nWorld Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service are hosting a webinar on how exporting can boost your company’s performance and competitiveness. You will discover how to access free resources\, identify and enter new markets\, find credible partners\, develop a digital strategy and much more! \n\n\n\nThe U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. They have a network of trade professionals in more than 250 locations worldwide who can help you navigate the complex international trade process. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nFree export services for U.S. companies\n\n\n\nTarget market identification and market accessibility\n\n\n\nIn-country partner identification and vetting\n\n\n\nMarketing/Sales\n\n\n\nCross-border digital strategy – website Gglobalization\n\n\n\nU.S. export controls\n\n\n\nInternational financial considerations/assistance/tools/strategy\n\n\n\nShipping/logistics\n\n\n\nIP protection and other legal considerations\n\n\n\n\nParticipation criteria: \n\n\n\nCompanies must be 95% American-owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services\, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants\, trading companies and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Antwone Mohammed for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/passport-to-exports-fostering-global-trade-success/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,International Markets,Market expansion,Trade,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Developing a Global-Friendly Business Website
DESCRIPTION:Developing a global-friendly website can help your company achieve several goals\, including generating new revenue\, fostering market diversification\, increasing cultural competence\, and attracting foreign investments. The internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn simple tips you can implement to drive international traffic to your website. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director\, Georgia Tracy\, will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. This event will be held virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nOptimizing content for multiple languagesImproving conversion ratesEstablishing a competitive advantageInternational search engine optimizationCost-efficient marketing \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/developing-a-global-friendly-business-website-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:International Markets,international relations,Trade
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SUMMARY:2024 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for the fifth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Thursday\, May 2\, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr. The regional event focused on international business will feature diplomat\, senior government leader\, economic developer\, business executive\, consultant and now ordained pastor Chris Young as the keynote speaker presenting on “Cliche\, Charisma and Courtesy: A Local Approach to Global Citizenship” and include the announcement of the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year. \n\n\n\nYoung has spent a lifetime building bridge of commerce\, civility and comity on behalf of his home state\, Georgia\, and country all around the globe. After a long\, successful career in government\, protocol\, politics and business\, Young is now an associate pastor in a metropolitan Atlanta congregation. His prior experience includes service as a managing director in Accenture’s state and local government strategy and consulting practice; Deputy Chief of Staff\, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Executive Director of a United Nations training arm for local governments in the developing world; Executive Director of The Protocol School of Washington; and Chief of Protocol and Director of International Affairs for the State of Georgia. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and his law degree from the University of Georgia. He is set to finish his Master’s in ministry at Richmont in May and thereafter begin a doctoral program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr\, Savannah\, GA\, 31421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Food,Trade
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Finance: Tools & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to finance your global sales\, access working capital\, and protect your supply chain? If so\, you don’t want to miss this upcoming event hosted by World Trade Center Savannah\, Regions Bank\, Export-Import Bank of the United States\, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. \n\n\n\nGlobal Trade Finance: Tools & Resources is an interactive in-person program highlighting the tools and resources you can use to grow your international business now. You will hear from experts in global trade finance\, such as Thomas Matthias from Regions Bank\, Susan Kintanar from the U.S. Export-Import Bank\, and David Leonard from the U.S. Small Business Administration. They will share their insights and best practices on leveraging financial solutions for your global expansion. \n\n\n\nThis event is ideal for exporters\, importers\, distributors\, manufacturers\, retailers\, and anyone who wants to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of doing business internationally. You will also have the chance to network with other industry leaders and potential partners. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to take your business to the next level. Register now and secure your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-finance-tools-resources/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:TradeBridge Ireland: A Gateway to the European Market for U.S. Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Individuals seeking new business opportunities in Europe are invited to join an exclusive webinar on the World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav)’s TradeBridge program. The program aims to connect U.S. businesses with potential partners\, customers\, and suppliers in Ireland. \n\n\n\nIreland stands out as one of the most attractive and accessible markets in Europe\, boasting a robust economy\, a skilled workforce\, and a favorable business environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to insights from WTCSav’s Director of Research and Trade Development\, Chris Ahearn\, who will elaborate on how the TradeBridge program can contribute to the growth of a global presence and local impact. \n\n\n\nFor those interested in sponsorship opportunities or with any questions\, please reach out to Antwone Mohammed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tradebridge-ireland-a-gateway-to-the-european-market-for-u-s-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Enter and Succeed in the Indian Market: A Guide for U.S. Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to grow your business in one of the world’s most dynamic and emerging economies? India is waiting for you! Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar where you will discover how to tap into the enormous potential of doing business in India. This webinar is brought to you by World Trade Center Savannah\, World Trade Center Washington\, D.C.\, and World Trade Center Delaware in collaboration with Crescendo Worldwide\, a leading business consultancy and financial advisory firm with a global network and clients in more than 150 countries\, offering a range of services\, solutions\, and products to help you grow your international trade and investment. \n\n\n\nGuests will learn how to be a part of the World Trade Centers Association’s 54th Annual Global Business Forum: “Empowering Progress through Innovation & Collaboration” happening Sunday\, March 3 to Wednesday\, March 6\, in Bengaluru\, India and how to make the most of this conference. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to gain experience from experts and connect with potential partners in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Register now and get ready to explore the possibilities of doing business in India. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-to-enter-and-succeed-in-the-indian-market-a-guide-for-u-s-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Business,India,International Markets,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T062322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T134116Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah and high-level officials for a special program on business opportunities in Vietnam\, one of the largest economies in the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam is a dynamic and fast-growing market with many potential sectors for trade and investment including logistics\, transportation\, manufacturing\, agriculture\, finance\, information and communication technology\, real estate and many others. \n\n\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to hear from officials who will share their insights and experiences on doing business in Vietnam. Speakers include: \n\n\n\n\nH.E Le Kim Toan\, Permanent Deputy Secretary\, Binh Dinh Provincial Party Committee\, Vietnam\n\n\n\nH.E Lam Hai Giang\, Binh Dinh Vice Governor\, Vietnam\n\n\n\nBill Dao\, North America Chief Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\n\n\n\nScott Ellyson\, Chief Executive Officer\, East West Manufacturing\, USA\n\n\n\n\nThis program is designed for supply chain executives\, importers\, exporters and industry business leaders. Lunch is provided\, and we kindly ask all participants to dress in business attire. \n\n\n\nThis program is free\, but space is limited and registration is required. Thank you to Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh and Becamex Binh Dinh\, leading industrial and urban real estate developers in Vietnam\, for sponsoring this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-gateway-to-southeast-asia-2/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade,Vietnam
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SUMMARY:Emerging Trends Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Bank of America\, Hancock Askew & Co.\, Hunter Maclean Attorneys and Sterling Seacrest Pritchard for the inaugural Emerging Trends Symposium on Wednesday\, Nov. 15\, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Technical College\, 5717 White Bluff Rd.\, Savannah\, GA 31405\, to learn from experts in the field of mergers and acquisitions. This is a unique opportunity to network with peers and specialists\, and to gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in the industry. \n\n\n\nThis program will include presentations from Bank of America Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Strategy for the Chief Investment Office Marci McGregor as well as C.J. Evans\, a Director with Hancock Askew who specializes in site selection and economic development consulting. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also hear from a panel led by Hunter Maclean Associate Matthew Repella on how to navigate the complex and dynamic mergers and acquisitions landscape. Panelists include Bank of America Investment Banking Managing Mark Doller\, HunterMaclean Partner Tom Cullen\, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Partner and Client Advisor Matt Cail\, and Hancock Askew Partner Stephen Leonard\, CPA. \n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and stay ahead of the curve in mergers and acquisitions. \n\n\n\nBreakfast will be included. Register today and secure your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/emerging-trends-symposium/
LOCATION:Savannah Technical College\, 5717 White Bluff Road\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T120000
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SUMMARY:Passport to Export: Fostering Global Trade Success
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn how exporting can propel your company to grow globally and prosper locally. The U.S. Commercial Service has 1\,800 trade professionals in 105 U.S. cities and 151 U.S. Embassies\, Consulates\, and Trade Centers worldwide to help companies navigate the complex international trade process. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director Georgia Tracy will share vital tools for international trade. \n\n\n\nThe United States is the world’s largest trading nation of goods and services\, and the opportunities for global success are unlimited. Becoming an exporter can help your company achieve economic success on the international stage by expanding the variety of products for consumers\, creating sustainable jobs\, and expanding your business network. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nFree Export Services for U.S. Companies\n\n\n\nTarget Market Identification and Market Accessibility\n\n\n\nIn-Country Partner Identification and Vetting\n\n\n\nMarketing/Sales\n\n\n\nCross-Border Digital Strategy – Website Globalization\n\n\n\nS. Export Controls\n\n\n\nInternational Financial Considerations/Assistance/Tools/Strategy\n\n\n\nShipping/Logistics\n\n\n\nIP Protection and Other Legal Considerations\n\n\n\n\nParticipation Criteria: \n\n\n\nTo participate\, companies must be 95% American owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services\, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants\, trading companies\, and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/passport-to-export-fostering-global-trade-success-2/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:Passport to Export: Fostering Global Trade Success
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn how exporting can propel your company to grow globally and prosper locally. The U.S. Commercial Service has 1\,800 trade professionals in 105 U.S. cities and 151 U.S. Embassies\, Consulates\, and Trade Centers worldwide to help companies navigate the complex international trade process. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director Georgia Tracy will share vital tools for international trade. \n\n\n\nThe United States is the world’s largest trading nation of goods and services\, and the opportunities for global success are unlimited. Becoming an exporter can help your company achieve economic success on the international stage by expanding the variety of products for consumers\, creating sustainable jobs\, and expanding your business network. \n\n\n\nTopics will include:– Free Export Services for U.S. Companies-Target Market Identification and Market Accessibility– In-Country Partner Identification and Vetting– Marketing/Sales– Cross-Border Digital Strategy – Website Globalization– S. Export Controls– International Financial Considerations/Assistance/Tools/Strategy– Shipping/Logistics– IP Protection and Other Legal Considerations– Participation Criteria: \n\n\n\nTo participate\, companies must be 95% American owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services\, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants\, trading companies\, and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/passport-to-export-fostering-global-trade-success/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:Reducing Risk and Leveraging Options in the Global Supply Chain: Focus on Foreign-Trade Zones
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for a seminar highlighting strategies to manage risks and spending in the global supply chain. Content to be covered includes: \n\n\n\n– Understanding post-pandemic supply chain issues– Eight primary options for reducing risks and spending in the global supply chain– The first sale\, consolidated freight\, demand planning\, HTS reviews\, alternative sourcing and near sourcing\, tariff engineering\, and Foreign Trade Zones \n\n\n\nBlue Tiger International Managing Director Tom Cook will facilitate this program\, bringing more than 35 years of experience in helping companies manage their supply chains and executive responsibilities with import and export operations. Tom serves on the New York District Export Council\, the National Association of District Export Councils boards and is the Director of the National Institute of World Trade. \n\n\n\nThis program is designed for supply chain executives\, importers\, exporters\, freight forwarders\, customs brokers\, third-party logistics companies and industry business partners. \n\n\n\nParticipants will earn 3 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. This program is free of charge\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Antwone Smoak via email asmoak@wtcsavannah.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/reducing-risk-and-leveraging-options-in-the-global-supply-chain-focus-on-foreign-trade-zones-2/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Logistics,Trade
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SUMMARY:Developing a Global-Friendly Business Website
DESCRIPTION:Developing a global-friendly website can help your company achieve several goals\, including generating new revenue\, fostering market diversification\, increasing cultural competence\, and attracting foreign investments. The internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn simple tips you can implement to drive international traffic to your website. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director\, George Tracy\, will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. \n\n\n\nTopics will include:– Optimizing content for multiple languages– Improving conversion rates– Establishing a competitive advantage– International search engine optimization– Cost-efficient marketing \n\n\n\n*Bonus: Participants will receive free website reviews from the U.S. Commercial Service. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/developing-a-global-friendly-business-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T120000
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah as we celebrate World Trade Month and highlight ways the U.S. Trade and Development Agency can help your company grow globally and prosper locally. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs by exporting U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries. Additionally\, USTDA generates an average of $136 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs toward advancing infrastructure projects in emerging economies. \nParticipants will hear from USTDA Director of Public Relations Paul Marin to learn more about leveraging USTDA opportunities for global business success. \nThis webinar will cover the following sectors and target markets:\n– Transportation\n– Agribusiness\n– Climate\n– Clean energy\n– Healthcare infrastructure\n– Information and communications technology\n– Indo-Pacific\n– Latin America and the Caribbean\n– Middle East\, North Africa\, Europe\, and Eurasia\n– Sub-Saharan Africa \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency-3/
LOCATION:Virtual event
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SUMMARY:2023 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for the fourth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Wednesday\, May 3\, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr. \nThis year’s luncheon will feature former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government and economic futurist\, Andrew Busch. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged Busch with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets and the economy. His job was to take all the news\, information and data on the economy and markets and filter it into condensed\, easily understood research and communicate it to the government and public. \nBusch provided economic and market briefings to White House\, U.S. House\, U.S. Senate\, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)\, the Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Treasury staff on a wide range of issues including interest rates\, inflation\, China’s influence on trade and the impact of technology on the economy. Prior to joining the CFTC\, Busch was CEO and founder of a boutique financial markets and policy research firm\, Bering Productions\, Inc (BPI). Before BPI\, he was the Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Chicago. He is author of the book “World Event Trading” covering large crises\, like infectious disease outbreaks and war\, and their impact on the economy and markets. Today\, Busch is a consultant and keynote speaker with a wide range of clients including chemicals\, financial services\, energy\, real estate\, manufacturing\, construction and agriculture. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2023-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:Savannah Convention Center\, 1 International Dr\, Savannah\, GA\, 31421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000
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SUMMARY:Developing a Successful International Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah\, in partnership with the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, for an immersive workshop to develop an international plan for your company. \nHave you considered growing your business globally? There’s no better time than now to leverage the resources\, benefits\, and opportunities of globalization. The United States is the world’s largest exporter of services with global competitiveness in audiovisual\, banking\, energy services\, express delivery\, information technology\, insurance\, and telecommunications. Likewise\, 97.5% of the 300\,000 U.S. companies that export are small and medium-sized businesses. The United States has free trade agreements with 20 countries to help U.S. companies access markets\, create jobs\, and compete on the global stage. International Trade Consultant Dimitris Kloussiadis will cover the following components of an effective import/export plan. \nTopics will include:\n– Organizational and product readiness\n– Market research\n– Guidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\n– Promoting your products in target markets\n– Complying with U.S. and foreign regulations \nPart one of this four-hour workshop will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know\, and considering all options before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and cost issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms\, and risk assessment. \nEach part is two hours\, with a one-hour lunch and networking break between sessions. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/developing-a-successful-international-business-strategy/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:international relations
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Finance: What it is\, how it works and the benefits
DESCRIPTION:International trade is the driving force of the world economy\, providing goods and services across borders to foster wealth and prosperity throughout the globe. Trade finance helps importers and exporters mitigate financial risks by providing exporters with receivables or payments according to the agreement while extending credit to importers to fulfill trade orders. Mitigating supply chain disruption\, ensuring business continuity\, and assurance of price and service are vital to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Senior Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard\, and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar. \nTopics to include: \n\nSupply chain financing\nIdentifying payment methods\nAccessing working capital\nStrategies to safeguard your supply chain\nBuilding resilient supply chain models\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-finance-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-the-benefits-2/
LOCATION:906 Drayton Street\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Finance: What It Is\, How It Works\, and the Benefits
DESCRIPTION:International trade is the driving force of the world economy\, providing goods and services across borders to foster wealth and prosperity throughout the globe. Trade finance helps importers and exporters mitigate financial risks by providing exporters with receivables or payments according to the agreement while extending credit to importers to fulfill trade orders. Mitigating supply chain disruption\, ensuring business continuity\, and assurance of price and service are vital to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Senior Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard\, and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar. \nTopics to include:\n– Supply chain financing\n– Identifying payment methods\n-Accessing working capital\n– Strategies to safeguard your supply chain\n– Building resilient supply chain models \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-finance-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-the-benefits/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Customs Duty Benefits in the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use duty benefits to reduce payments on merchandise imported through free trade agreements\, foreign-trade zones\, administrative protests\, litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT)\, preference programs\, and miscellaneous tariff bills. \nBarlow & Company\, LLC Customs Lawyers\, Myron Paul Barlow and Erik Autor\, will share tools companies can leverage to take advantage of duty benefits\, including how to calculate the duty for imported goods\, minimize or eliminate duty payments\, classify products in the U.S. tariff schedule and assigned duty rates\, value products subject to ad valorem duties\, and applying duties under trade remedies\, such as Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act. \nThis interactive webinar will help companies interested in importing to prosper locally by maximizing U.S. Customs duty benefits. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak at asmoak@wtcsavannah.org for more information. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-leveraging-customs-duty-benefits-in-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
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SUMMARY:Chatham County – Planning for New South Korean Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah in partnership with the four counties of the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority for a program and discussion in understanding how best to welcome our new South Korean neighbors to our local communities as the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is built at the Bryan County Megasite. As this enormous investment evolves\, our communities will host many South Korean nationals and their families through the design\, construction and production phases of making this state-of-the-art plant the premier EV production facility in North America\, along with their suppliers locating throughout the region. While many tasks lie ahead\, making these families feel welcome and helping them adjust to life in the United States\, Georgia and in our communities is essential. \nGuest speaker Jeanne Charbonneau\, who served for 17 years as the primary point-of-contact for South Korean families in the Montgomery\, Alabama River Region\, will share her experiences\, insights\, successes and challenges with our community leaders. We will benefit enormously from their “lessons learned.” Topics will cover educational placement\, housing\, access to medical care\, including vaccinations\, and the need to develop programs to address second-language proficiency for both students and adults. \nThe Chatham County program will take place Thursday\, Jan. 19 at the Georgia Quick Start facility\, 1500 Pine Meadow Drive\, Pooler\, Georgia 31322. Interested parties can choose to attend the 9 – 11 a.m. program or the 3 – 5 p.m. program. This program is also taking place in Bryan\, Effingham and Bulloch Counties on Tuesday\, Jan. 17\, Wednesday\, Jan. 18\, and Friday\, Jan. 20\, respectively. This program is free of charge\, but registration is required. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/chatham-county-planning-for-new-south-korean-neighbors/
LOCATION:Georgia Quick Start\, 1500 Pine Meadow Drive\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T170000
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SUMMARY:Foreign-Trade Zone 101: Show Me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Are you an importer? Do you pay customs duty? Would you like to defer\, reduce or eliminate that duty? If so\, join World Trade Center Savannah to lean the benefits of the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program\, how it can help your business and how you can get started\, as well as\, everything you need to know to grow your business through an FTZ. The FTZ program is available to United States-based companies and can be established at your warehouse/distribution center or manufacturing facility. \nParticipants will get an introduction to the U.S. FTZ program as well as learn about: \n\nWarehouse/distribution benefits\nOpportunities for 3PLs\nMPF savings for distributors\nSavings for exporters\nInverted tariff savings for manufacturers\nDemonstrating the value of your FTZ\nThe application process\nProgram costs\nSupply chain impact\nElectronic filing options\nLatest program developments\n\nThis program is free of charge\, but registration is required. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak for more information and with questions. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zone-101-show-me-the-money-2/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T062322
CREATED:20221014T184111Z
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SUMMARY:Passports to Exports: Launching a Successful Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar and learn how the U.S. Commercial Service can help companies export products and services globally. The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Depart of Commerce has 1\,800 trade professionals in 105 U.S. cities and 151 U.S. Embassies\, Consulates and Trade Centers worldwide to help companies navigate the complex international trade process. Learn how to do so from U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director\, Georgia Tracy and Savannah Director\, Todd Gerken. \nTopics will include: \n\nFree export services for U.S. companies\nTarget market identification and market accessibility\nIn-country partner identification and vetting\nMarketing/sales\nCross-border digital strategy – website globalization\nU.S. export controls\nInternational financial considerations/assistance/tools/strategy\nShipping/logistics\nIP protection and other legal considerations\n\nTo qualify for participation\, companies must be 95 percent American-owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51 percent of the product or service content should be American (based on cost of goods sold). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services\, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants\, trading companies\, and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export. Contact Antwone Smoak with questions. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/passports-to-exports-launching-a-successful-export-business/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
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SUMMARY:Discover Business Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Africa is home to six of the fastest-growing economies and the largest free trade area in the world. Similarly\, Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 80% of the world’s platinum supplies used in auto manufacturing\, 50% of the earth’s manganese used in steel and aluminum production and 40% of the world’s cobalt supply used to make lithium batteries for mobile devices. \nJoin World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar about business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa and learn how U.S. resources can help your company enter the African market. Registrants will hear from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Heather Lanigan\, Country Representative for West Africa Joshua Egba\, Country Manager for West Africa Jillian Foerster and U.S. Commercial Service Counselor in Accra and Liaison to the Ivory Coast Dean Matlock. \nBonus: Participants will learn how they can participate in World Trade Center Savannah’s April 2023 trade mission to Accra\, Ghana\, for the World Trade Centers Association 53rd General Assembly. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discover-business-opportunities-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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