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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/
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T143000
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SUMMARY:Disruption in the Global Supply Chain Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The global supply chain has experienced disruptions since the start of the pandemic. This panel discussion includes importers\, manufacturers and industry experts on how they have operated their global supply chains\, managed freight disruptions\, adapted procurement processes and how they are strategizing their demand planning under volatile conditions. \nThe discussion will be led by Blue Tiger International Managing Director\, Tom Cook. Panelists will include \n\nJason Manganaro\, Sparx Logistics Vice President\nAnitra McCall\, Supreme Transportation Group CEO\nJoe Mantello\, Qosina Corporation Director of Logistics\nLuz Cazeneuve\, Dastech International Operations Manager\nMike Piza\, Apex Logistics International Vice President\nJohn Petrino\, Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing\n\nThis virtual program is sponsored by Sparx Logistics and is hosted by World Trade Center Savannah. Advance registration required. \nEarn credits! This program can earn 1.5 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disruption-in-the-global-supply-chain-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220908T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T135724Z
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SUMMARY:Disruption in the Global Supply Chain Virtual Panel: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The global supply chain has experienced disruptions since the start of the pandemic. This panel discussion includes importers\, manufacturers and industry experts on how they have operated their global supply chains\, managed freight disruptions\, adapted procurement processes and how they are strategizing their demand planning under volatile conditions. \nThe discussion will be led by Blue Tiger International Managing Director\, Tom Cook. \nPanelists include \n\nJason Manganaro\, Sparx Logistics Vice President\nAnitra McCall\, Supreme Transportation Group CEO\nMike Piza\, Qosina Corporation Director of Logistics International Vice President\nJohn Petrino\, Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing\n\nThis virtual program is sponsored by Sparx Logistics and is hosted by World Trade Center Savannah. Advance registration is required. \nThis program can earn participants 1.5 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disruption-in-the-global-supply-chain-virtual-panel-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Business,Supply Chain
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T110000
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in new global opportunities at the local level? Are you a U.S. exporter\, consulting company\, overseas project developer or interested in how the U.S. Trade and Development Agency creates jobs through exports? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar to learn more about the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Making Global Local Program\, which offers a full range of export promotion programs\, including reverse trade missions\, business briefings and overseas workshops. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency boasts an astonishing return of $117 in exports resulting from every $1 invested in their programming. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director for Public Engagement\, Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno\, will share how they do it and how you can work with them. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T113000
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunities in Canada: Regional Resources
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Canada is the largest export market for the State of Georgia and that the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) will take place in Savannah June 19-21? Since 1981\, Georgia has maintained representation in Canada\, facilitating trade and investment. There are now more than 80 Georgia companies with operations in Canada and approximately 325 Canadian facilities in Georgia. Additionally\, Canada is a World Trade Center Savannah target country\, and we work to grow trade between Southeast Georgia and Canada. \nJoin World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar to learn about trade opportunities and ways your company can engage. Guests will hear from the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta’s Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner Elizabeth Reid\, Export Development Canada Senior Regional Manager Michael Gonsalves and Associate Regional Manager Christelle Shirandi. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-opportunities-in-canada-regional-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Economics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in new global opportunities at the local level? Are you a U.S. exporter\, consulting company\, overseas project developer or interested in how the U.S. Trade and Development Agency creates jobs through exports? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar to learn more about the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Making Global Local Program\, which offers a full range of export promotion programs\, including reverse trade missions\, business briefings and overseas workshops. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency boasts an astonishing return of $117 in exports resulting from every $1 invested in their programming. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director for Public Engagement\, Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno\, will share how they do it and how you can work with them. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Finance,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220321T114031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T114031Z
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: International Regulations and Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that almost all countries require documentation for imported/exported products and have regulations to ensure safety\, quality and conformity? These requirements vary country-to-country\, and U.S. exporters sometimes face mandates including testing\, labeling\, or licensing requirements for their products before selling to foreign markets. Part three of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification will help you develop a time frame for your export plan that considers these factors in your international market research. \nTopics to include: \n\nForeign trade regulations and compliance\nCustom requirements and documentation\nProduct standards\nTariffs and free trade agreements\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-international-regulations-and-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,International affairs,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220321T113825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T113825Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for our third annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Tuesday\, May 3\, 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa\, 1 Resort Dr. More information coming soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available. \nThank you to our presenting sponsor Georgia Southern University. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Westin Savannah Harbor\, 1 Resort Drive\, Savannah\, GA\, 31421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T113000
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: Working with Importers\, Exporters and Foreign Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join part two of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification for a comprehensive overview of how importing and exporting can help your company increase sales and profits to maintain sustainability within the domestic and international markets. World Trade Center Kentucky’s immediate past Executive in Residence and certified leadership development coach Tony Richards will lead this interactive program. \nTopics will include: \n\nOverview of importing/exporting\nInternational legal considerations\nShipping your product\nFinancing importing/export transactions\nRules of origin for free trade agreements\nGlossary of trade terms\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-working-with-importers-exporters-and-foreign-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220321T113405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T113405Z
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SUMMARY:Website Globalization: Driving More International Business to your Website
DESCRIPTION:The Internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. All businesses should have a website strategy to effectively market their products and services internationally. Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar featuring the U.S. Commercial Service Director in Atlanta George Tracy to learn simple tips and tricks you can implement to drive more international traffic to your website. This virtual Global Education Program will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. \n*Bonus: Participants will receive free website reviews by the U.S. Commercial Service. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/website-globalization-driving-more-international-business-to-your-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T190023Z
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SUMMARY:Develop a Successful Global Import-Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Expanding your business globally offers great opportunities but requires careful preparation and planning. \nThis workshop will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import / export plan. \nTopics include: \n\nOrganizational and product readiness\nMarket research\nGuidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\nPromoting your products in target markets\nComplying with U.S. and foreign regulations\n\nThis four-hour course is taught in two parts by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of World Trade Center Savannah. \nPart one 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 in length\, with a one-hour lunch and networking break between sessions. Hybrid option available. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-a-successful-global-import-export-business/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T110000
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SUMMARY:Mitigating Financial Risks in the Global Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:As markets reopen and companies return to “business as usual\,” U.S. companies will grow by exporting products through international markets. However\, 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 Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias. \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 \nAdditional speakers include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar. This program is sponsored by Regions Bank. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mitigating-financial-risks-in-the-global-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance,Supply Chain,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T180251Z
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: How to Lead and Manage in a Global Environment
DESCRIPTION:With nearly 96 percent of consumers living outside of the United States (U.S.)\, and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power in foreign countries\, leaders must develop the executive competencies needed to lead and manage effectively in today’s environment. Part one of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification will help you identify global skills\, navigate the ever-changing work environment\, embrace diversity and develop managerial best practices for regional businesses\, small and medium-sized enterprises and minority and women-owned businesses. \nTopics will include: \n– Keys of global leadership\n– Leadership preparation and adaption\n– Leadership attitude\n– Decision-making and cultural actions\n– Diversity in many shapes and forms \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-how-to-lead-and-manage-in-a-global-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220209T190840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T190840Z
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SUMMARY:Export Awareness for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar to learn how the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) helps minority and women-owned businesses grow internationally. EXIM is an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. \nEXIM has a dedicated group of specialists that supports minority and women-owned businesses with hand-on guidance on how to qualify and offers advice on trade finance that levels the playing field with foreign competition. EXIM Minority and Women-Owned Business Division Business Development Specialist Edens Duphresne and Export Finance Manager Aerek Stephens will share how they do it and how you can work with them. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-awareness-for-minority-and-women-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20220124T181335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T181335Z
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SUMMARY:Disruption in the Global Supply Chain: Planning Strategy for 2022
DESCRIPTION:With shipping delays\, freight cost increases and lost sales looming\, businesses will need targeted strategies to ensure resilience and continuity in 2022. Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar panel discussion to explore the steps companies must take to boost efficiency\, manage the global freight market\, determine the best transportation method and implement short and long-term solutions. \nThis panel discussion will be led by Blue Tiger International CEO and Managing Director Thomas Cook. Additional panelists include Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing John Petrino\, Apex Logistics International Senior Vice President Mike Piza\, Qosina Corporation Director of Logistics Joe Mantello\, Dastech Chemicals Operations Manager Luz Cazeneuve and SPARX Logistics Vice President Jason Manganaro. \nThis program is sponsored by SPARX Logistics and STG Enterprises. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disruption-in-the-global-supply-chain-planning-strategy-for-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T093000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20211110T225033Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam: Asia's Rising Star -- Breakfast on Investment and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam: Asia’s Rising Star — Breakfast on Investment and Trade\nAs the world’s economic center of gravity shifts to Asia\, Vietnam is playing an increasingly vital role in shoring up global supply chains and helping multinational companies maximize their sourcing dollars and reach important consumer markets. \nWith its youthful population of 100 million\, an ample pool of motivated workers\, and a progressive business and trade environment primed to welcome foreign firms\, the country promises to be an exciting base for Georgia firms looking to enhance their growth by expanding production\, logistics\, or sales in the region. \nJoin Becamex Vietnam\, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States\, Global Atlanta\, the World Trade Center of Atlanta\, and the World Trade Center Savannah for an investment breakfast to learn more about opportunities in manufacturing\, health care\, education\, real estate\, food\, trade\, infrastructure\, services and much more. There are no costs for this event\, but please RSVP to secure your ticket. \nThis insightful conversation will help pave the way for a planned visit from a delegation led by Governor Vo to Georgia and the broader U.S. in May 2022.  \nProgram\nWelcome Remarks: \n\nTom Harrold\, Miller & Martin \nMax Sutherland\, World Trade Center Atlanta \nLeigh Ryan\, Vice President\, World Trade Center Savannah (virtual)\nDawn Townsend\, Division Director for Trade\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\nOpening Remarks/Presentation: \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\n*Presentations: \n\nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market\nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam — Vietnam business opportunities and incentive policies\nScott Ellyson\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, East-West Manufacturing — Testimonial on manufacturing in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province in conversation with moderator Trevor Williams\n\nClosing remarks: \n\nVILAF — Miller & Martin’s World Law Group partner law firm in Vietnam\n\nNote of thanks:  \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\nMeet the Speakers\n \nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam  \nMr. Vo Van Minh\, 49 years old\, holds a degree in electrical engineering\, a bachelor’s degree in politics\, and a master’s degree in economics. Mr. Minh has held many leadership and management positions in Binh Duong\, such as: Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union\, Chairman of Di An City\, Head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Provincial Party Committee\, Secretary of Communist Party of Thu Dau Mot City. \nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market  \nFor over 25 years at Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam\, Van has specialized and experienced many positions such as project appraisal\, project monitoring\, policy making and foreign investment analysis. She has been a dedicated member at the Foreign Investment Agency since its establishment.  \nBefore becoming Economic Counselor at the Vietnam Embassy\, she was the Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Foreign Investment Agency and lead several task forces and working groups promoting foreign investment and facilitating foreign investors doing business in Vietnam. She holds a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. Her other qualifications include Master and Bachelor degrees in Economic Development (National Economics University\, Viet Nam)\, Applied Economics for Policy Analysis (Fulbright University Vietnam). \nScott Ellyson is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of East West Manufacturing. As CEO and Co-Founder\, Scott has played a pivotal role in the Company’s growth. In addition to overseeing East West’s global operations\, Scott is well recognized in the industry and very active in the Company’s acquisition efforts. \nBefore co-founding East West\, Scott was VP of Offshore Manufacturing and Logistics for DiversiTech Corporation. Previously\, He co-founded ITS Ltd.\, an EMS manufacturer in Asia that makes automobile components and electronic assemblies and began his career as a manufacturing and industrial engineer producing medical instruments for Boston Scientific. He also worked for several years as a management consultant for PWC\, focusing on logistics\, strategy and operations. \nScott grew up just outside of Milwaukee on Pewaukee Lake and attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana. He holds a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida and has been working in global manufacturing and distribution for over 20 years. \n \nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province \nBill\, serving as North America Chief Representative for Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\, has over 25 years of experience of providing business consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in manufacturing and supply chains industries. Bill has been managing more than 30 Vietnam events in US and Canada and bringing many US companies to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. \nIn Vietnam\, Bill has worked for US Commercial Service as a Senior Gold Key Executive and Canada Trade Office as a Trade Commissioner to help many US and Canadian companies explore business opportunities in Vietnam. He has also worked directly with more than 500 companies in North America that are interested in Vietnam market. Bill has been bringing many Vietnam business delegations to US and Canada to explore business opportunities there and is an active speaker on Vietnam market. \nBill is also Vietnam & Southeast Asia Trade Ambassador and Director for World Trade Center Tacoma in Washington State. Bill holds a bachelor degree in business administration from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and another bachelor degree in international business from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. Bill has also got MBA degree from Brussels Liberty University (ULB) in Belgium and is living in Seattle\, Washington State. Bill can speak Vietnamese\, English\, French and Chinese (Mandarin). \n  \nHosted by:  \n \nPresented by:  \n\n   \n  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T170000
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SUMMARY:Foreign-Trade Zone 101: Show Me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Foreign-Trade Zone 101: Show Me the Money – World Trade Center Savannah \nAre you an importer? Do you pay customs duty? Would you like to defer\, reduce or eliminate that duty? If so\, join us to learn the benefits of the FTZ program\, how it can help your business and how you can get started – everything you need to know to grow your business through a Foreign-Trade Zone. 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– Inverted tariff savings for manufacturers\n– MPF savings for distributors\n– Demonstrating the value of your FTZ\n– Case studies in distribution and manufacturing\n– Program costs\n– Supply chain impact\n– The application process \nParticipants receive 2.5 National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America\, Inc. (NCBFAA) Educational Institute (NEI) credits. This program is free of charge\, but registration is required. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak (asmoak@wtcsavannah.org) for more information. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zone-101-show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T130000
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SUMMARY:World Trade Center Savannah Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:World Trade Center Savannah’s annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon will take place on Wednesday\, October 20\, at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa\, 1 Resort Dr. \nRon Insana\, Financial Journalist & Bestselling Author\nTickets are now on sale for the World Trade Center Savannah’s annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon. This year’s luncheon will feature financial journalist and bestselling author Ron Insana as the keynote speaker this. Insana has covered some of the most important economic stories over his nearly four decades on television. Currently a senior analyst and comentator with CNBC\, Insana hosts The Market Score Board Report\, a thrice-daily nationally syndicated radio program. As a financial journalist\, Insana is unique as someone who ran his own hedge fund – an experience that makes his insights even more valuable. He’s also written for Money magazine\, USA Today and authored four bestselling books on investing and reading the financial markets. \nWorld Trade Center Savannah will also present the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award\, sponsored by Georgia Southern University\, to a regional company demonstrating excellence in international trade. This award is presented to encourage and recognize exemplary corporate leadership for international business or trade that advances relations between the U.S. and other nations as well as creates quality jobs in the region. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-trade-center-savannah-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa\, 1 Resort Dr.\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31421
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Doing Business in African and Developing Countries
DESCRIPTION:Africa is home to six of the fastest-growing economies in the world with a rapidly growing middle class. The continent holds great opportunities for U.S. innovative products and proven solutions. \nJoin the U.S. Commercial Service’s South Georgia U.S. Export Assistance Center Director Todd Gerken for a free webinar to learn why Georgia exporters should look to Africa for their next market opportunity and strategies for doing business on the continent. \nThis program is free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/strategies-for-doing-business-in-african-and-developing-countries/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20210811T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T204356Z
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SUMMARY:Exporter Roundtable: Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:What are the most important factors to consider when expanding your company\, product or service abroad? What resources do you need to export successfully? Join World Trade Center Savannah for a virtual roundtable featuring Expeditors International to learn best practices and build a network of companies that have entered the foreign market successfully. \nGain valuable insight on factors including: \n\nMarket entry strategies\nExport compliance\nTariff rates\nRisk mitigation\nDestination requirements\n\nFeatured speakers include Expeditors International Export Manager of Air and Ocean Johnny Garcia and District Trade Compliance Manager Sue Upchurch. This program is free\, but registration is required. For questions\, please contact Antwone Smoak. \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exporter-roundtable-ask-the-experts-2/
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054049
CREATED:20210609T184931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T184931Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Export Sales and Business Development Post-Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with Blue Tiger International \n$25 | WTCSav partners receive a 25 percent discount. \nThis webinar will review the opportunities\, challenges\, and processes companies need to have a robust export operation in 2021. Blue Tiger International CEO and Managing Director Thomas Cook will lead this program. \nTopics will include: \n\nAreas for U.S. export\nExport supply chain\, logistics and trade compliance\nGrowth areas for export by region and country\nCase study\nResource development\nGovernment programs\nUtilizing technology\n\nParticipants receive one National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America\, Inc. (NCBFAA) Educational Institute (NEI) credit. Please contact Antwone Smoak for the discount code and/or registration questions. \nAbout the Presenter: \nThomas Cook is CEO and Managing Director of Blue Tiger International\, (BTI) a premier international business and management consulting/training company on leadership\, general management\, supply chain\, freight operations\, port and terminal services\, risk management\, trade compliance\, purchasing/sourcing\, global trade\, E-Commerce\, logistics and business development/sales. \nIn May of 2019\, Blue Tiger International won the President’s “E” Award for Export Service\, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. \nBlue Tiger International is the parent company of National Institute of World Trade (NIWT)\, a nonprofit\, 30+ year corporate training school on global trade and supply chain management based on Long Island. Tom serves as the director of NIWT. \nTom was former CEO of American River International in New York and Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in Los Angeles. He has over 30 years’ experience in assisting companies all over the world to manage their business models\, supply chain risk and spend and import/export operations. \nTom has authored over 19 books on business management\, global trade and business development. He has written an eight-book series\, “The Global Warrior; Advancing on the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade.” Tom is also a veteran advisor\, developer and instructor at AMA\, American Management Association. \nTom is a frequent lecturer and keynote speaker at various management\, leadership\, transportation\, supply chain\, insurance and business development conferences and symposiums in the United States and abroad. He is also a professor\, teacher and course developer at State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island\, Baruch College and the Fashion Institute of Technology both in New York City. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/managing-export-sales-and-business-development-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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