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Join World Trade Center Savannah to learn more about doing business in Canada and the upcoming business trade mission to Winnipeg Canada for Centrallia 2016. Presented by the President and CEO of World Trade Centre Winnipeg. Registration is required. Click HERE to Register
Facilitated by George Tracy, Director of the Atlanta U.S. Commercial Service, this program will share insight about the low-cost to no-cost modifications to internationalize your website. The U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, promotes U.S. products and services abroad. The information provided is offered by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Task Force […]
Topics included in this program: Finding new global markets and customers Moving your freight in foreign markets Utilizing letters of credit and documentary collections Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment Accessing vital working capital Understanding how to use government resources Q&A with speakers The speakers will provide information about tools, resources, available trade products […]
This one-day seminar will focus on the U.S. export regulations a U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) must comply with to demonstrate supervision and control over their exports and will discuss the new focus on compliance enforcement presented by the expansion and implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) program. Government visibility has been expanded to […]
Learn from regional experts in international business insurance, banking, and logistics on how to successfully grow your business through foreign markets. Our presenters will cover topics including accessing working capital, identifying international transaction risks and utilizing available government resources. Participants will also learn about options for possibly reducing your company’s tax burden for goods that […]
Join the World Trade Center Savannah as they host this program free of charge. Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. World Trade Center Savannah has secured a grant to ensure exclusive access to this federal program for warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities in the region. Introduction to the U. […]
Did you know… 96% of global consumers reside outside of the United States? You could be missing out on a world of potential customers. The Internet knows no boundaries— and neither should your website. It is imperative for small businesses to have a website strategy to effectively market their products and services internationally. This program […]
Please join World Trade Center Savannah in welcoming Nicole Felix, the newly appointed Trade Commissioner for ProMexico in Atlanta. Ms. Felix will discuss the partnership between Mexico and Georgia as it relates to trade and investment. Ms. Felix will address Savannah businesses currently trading with Mexico or interested in trade opportunities with Mexico. ProMexico is […]
Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade […]
Interested in doing business with Ireland? The Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern U.S. the Honorable Shane Stephens, will discuss how the Irish consulate facilitates doing business with Ireland as well as the forecasted effects of Brexit. Additionally TradeBridge representatives will provide an update on the joint international business development program designed to drive […]
The key to successful exporting is having a strategic export plan. Dimitris Kloussiadis, an International Trade Consultant with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center, will share key tactics and best practices to help you develop your business export strategy when entering a foreign market using trade data. The meeting will include networking, lunch, […]
WTCSav will host its first-ever signature business luncheon, Prosperity Through Trade. This inaugural event will serve to highlight global economic development in the region and showcase the activities of WTCSav and the successes of our partners. They will also present the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award, which recognizes companies that […]
Export compliance regulations don’t just apply to large companies. Even the smallest U.S. businesses that send their products to customers outside the country are subject to a variety of export regulations. Documentation errors can lead to heavy penalties and adversely affect your business. Pat Fosberry, the Director of Export Compliance for John. S. James, will […]
Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program •Where does this program come from? •Who is it for? •How do the benefits work? […]
Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. The program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. […]
What factors do you need to take into consideration when expanding your company, product or service abroad? Culture? Competition? Regulations? In addition to these, there will be a number of factors that will influence your business strategy when entering into a foreign market including, but not limited to, tariff rates, the degree of adaptation of […]
How is COVID-19 affecting international trade and global supply chains? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an up-to-date overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact it has on global supply chains, risk management responsibilities and ways to mitigate the impact on your business. This free presentation will include recommendations, strategies and action items you can […]
A number of U.S. companies are growing by exporting products through international markets. When deciding to export, business owners should consider several things: - Does exporting align with the company’s growth strategy? - Do we understand what it takes to export profitably? - How do I get paid? As with all sales, being paid in […]
What is the roundtable about? Are you looking to diversify your export market? Have you considered expanding into the Caribbean region? The Caribbean region is the United States’ 2nd largest export market south of the U.S. border, only second to Mexico. Caribbean countries purchase over $21 billion worth of American products and services annually. The […]
Join World Trade Center Savannah to learn about working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), current trade opportunities, and how to bid on projects. Attendees of this program will also learn more about special trade leads for information and communication technology (ICT) products and services in Sub-Saharan Africa thanks to the newly formed […]
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