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SUMMARY:Working with USTDA
DESCRIPTION: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 Access Africa Initiative. \nUSTDA has exclusive trade opportunities for products and services in the following industries:\n• Agribusiness\n• Energy\n• Healthcare\n• Telecommunications\n• Transportation \nMore on USTDA: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development 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. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency serves as a seamless connector of America’s private sector to infrastructure projects in developing and middle-income countries. USTDA can help facilitate trade by funding feasibility studies\, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate the expertise of American companies. Further\, the Agency also connects overseas buyers with U.S. sellers by hosting reverse trade missions\, industry conferences and expert workshops. \nFor more information\, please contact LeAndrea Mikell at lmikell@wtcsavannah.org. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/working-with-ustda/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T155908Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Expanding into the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:What is the roundtable about?\nAre 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 Caribbean region is a natural commercial partner of the United States\, tied closely by geography\, history and culture. There is a huge demand for U.S.-made products in the region. \nThe U.S. Commercial Service’s South Georgia U.S. Export Assistance Center Director Todd Gerken will help you identify opportunities and key strategies for expanding your business through the Caribbean. \nWho should attend?\nWTCSav will host a virtual quarterly roundtable for companies who are currently exporting and/or have a strong interest in exporting. Learn best practices and build a network of companies that are currently exporting. The meeting will include a short presentation and time for question and answer. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in sponsoring this program\, please contact LeAndrea Mikell at lmikell@wtcsavannah.org \nCost: FREE | Registration Required \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/quarterly-exporter-roundtable-expanding-into-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T195719Z
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SUMMARY:Mitigating Export Finance Risk – Private and Government Resources
DESCRIPTION:A number of U.S. companies are growing by exporting products through international markets. When deciding to export\, business owners should consider several things: \n– Does exporting align with the company’s growth strategy?\n– Do we understand what it takes to export profitably?\n– How do I get paid? \nAs with all sales\, being paid in full and on time is key to exporting successfully\, and like most negotiations between companies\, financial transactions are influenced by local customs\, cultural norms and common practices. \nThe University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s International Trade Center’s consultant Darrel Hulsey will help you identify payment methods and safeguards U.S. exporters can use to be competitive in international markets while reducing risk. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in sponsoring this program\, please contact LeAndrea Mikell at lmikell@wtcsavannah.org. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mitigating-export-finance-risk-private-and-government-resources/
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20200507T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T171725Z
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SUMMARY:Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free presentation will include recommendations\, strategies and action items you can utilize to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on your business. They will review long-term management considerations for preventive measures and risk avoidance and ways to plan for recovery. \nThe webinar will last an hour and will include time for question and answer. Additionally\, participants may send questions ahead of the presentation to lmikell@wtcsavannah.org. \nThis free program is being offered in partnership with the National Institute for World Trade. Registration will be open until Wednesday\, May 20. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mitigating-the-impact-disruption-to-the-global-supply-chain-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Market Entry Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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 your product required\, marketing and transportation costs. \nAlice Carson\, Senior International Trade Manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development\, will share key tactics and best practices to help strengthen your business export strategy when entering a foreign market. \nWTCSav will host a quarterly roundtable luncheon for companies located in the Coastal Georgia region who are currently exporting and/or have a strong interest in exporting. Learn best practices and build a network of companies that are currently exporting successfully. The meetings will include networking\, lunch\, a short presentation and facilitated discussion. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/quarterly-exporter-roundtable-market-entry-strategies/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T133000
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SUMMARY:Foreign-Trade Zones: Show me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy.\nThe 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.\nIntroduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program \n\nWhere does this program come from?\nWho is it for?\nHow do the benefits work?\nWhat are the requirements?\n\nComputing the Financial Savings and Getting Started: \n\nInverted tariff savings for manufacturers\nMPF savings for distributors\nDemonstrating the value of your FTZ\nCase studies in distribution and manufacturing\nProgram costs\nSupply chain impact\nThe application process\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zones-show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:Foreign Trade Zone 101: Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy.\nThe FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. \nIntroduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program\n•Where does this program come from?\n•Who is it for?\n•How do the benefits work?\n•What are the requirements? \nHow Can Foreign Trade Zones Benefit My Company?\n•Duty Deferral Improves Cash Flow\n•Direct Delivery Saves Time\n•Duty Elimination on Exports\n•Elimination of Drawback\n•Improved Customs Compliance\n•Improved Inventory Control\n•Weekly Entry and Reduced MPF\n•Inverted Tariffs – Manufacturing\n•Potential Added Savings on E-commerce \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zone-101-ask-the-experts/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Export Documentation & Compliance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPat Fosberry\, the Director of Export Compliance for John. S. James\, will teach you how you can avoid costly documentation errors\, streamline your logistics operations and protect your business against risk of non-payment and unnecessary customs delays. \nWTCSav will host a quarterly roundtable luncheon for companies located in the Coastal Georgia region who are currently exporting and/or have a strong interest in exporting. Learn best practices and build a network of companies that are currently exporting successfully. The meetings will include networking\, lunch\, a short presentation and facilitated discussion. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/quarterly-exporter-roundtable-export-documentation-compliance/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T130000
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CREATED:20190212T011727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T011727Z
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SUMMARY:Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION: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 excel in international trade and acknowledges the importance of trade to the region’s economy. \n  \nFor more information\, contact LeAndrea Mikell atlmikell@wtcsavannah.org. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Savannah\, 2 W Bay St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T130000
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CREATED:20190212T010318Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Developing an Export Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting will include networking\, lunch\, a short presentation and facilitated discussion. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/quarterly-exporter-roundtable-developing-an-export-strategy/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T130000
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CREATED:20190212T005948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T005948Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland: TradeBridge Business Opportunities & Connections
DESCRIPTION: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 international trade and investment between the Coastal Georgia region and Wexford County\, Ireland. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ireland-tradebridge-business-opportunities-connections/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T015543Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Trade Zone 101: Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy.\nThe 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.\nIntroduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program \n\nWhere does this program come from?\nWho is it for?\nHow do the benefits work?\nWhat are the requirements?\n\nHow Can Foreign Trade Zones Benefit My Company? \n\nDuty Deferral Improves Cash Flow\nDirect Delivery Saves Time\nDuty Elimination on Exports\nElimination of Drawback\nImproved Customs Compliance\nImproved Inventory Control\nWeekly Entry and Reduced MPF\nInverted Tariffs – Manufacturing\nPotential Added Savings on E-commerce\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zone-101-ask-the-experts-2/
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20181004T015227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T015227Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Mexico
DESCRIPTION: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 the Trade & Investment Office wing of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy. \nTopics included in this program:\n• What resources exist for businesses interested in trade with Mexico?\n• What is trade & investment with Mexico like?\n• What does ProMexico do? \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-with-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20180907T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T181922Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Your Website Beyond Borders
DESCRIPTION:Did you know… 96% of global consumers reside outside of the United States? You could be missing out on a world of potential customers.\nThe 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 will share insights about the low-cost to no-cost modifications to internationalize your website. The information provided is offered by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Task Force on Website Optimization to businesses to assist them in maximizing their sales potential overseas. \nEach attendee will receive a personalized expert website evaluation and a report from the U.S. Commercial Service. \nTopics included in this program:\n*Phased Approach and Simple Enhancements (do’s and don’ts)\n*Internationalization and Localization\n*Translating Your Website\n*Proactive Promotion (Search Engine Optimization) \nAbout the presenter: George Tracy\, Director of the Atlanta United States Commercial Service\, is a multinational management and consulting executive with strong strategic and tactical planning skills as well as ‘ roll-up-sleeves’ experience in translating\, directing and implementing technology into practical and successful business solutions. \nSpecialties: Business and Technical Strategy\, Process/IT Optimization\, Implementation Best Practices\, Agile/Scrum Project Management\, Executive Training\, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)\, International Business Development\, Export Operations Optimization\, Cross-cultural Communication \nRegistration is required. Seating is limited. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/taking-your-website-beyond-borders/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T120000
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SUMMARY:How Foreign-Trade Zones Work & Save Money
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Trade Center Savannah as they host this program free of charge. \nBusinesses 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.\nIntroduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program \n• Where does this program come from?\n• Who is it for?\n• How do the benefits work?\n• What are the requirements?\nComputing the Financial Savings & Getting Started \n• Inverted Tariff Savings for Manufacturers\n• MPF Savings for Distributors\n• Demonstrating the Value of your FTZ\n• Case Studies in Distribution & Manufacturing\n• Program Costs\n• Supply Chain Impact\n• The Application Process \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zones-work-save-money/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:The Basics of International Business - Finance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will also learn about options for possibly reducing your company’s tax burden for goods that are sold and/or manufactured overseas. The course prepares participants with practical knowledge and skills necessary to successfully operate an organization across borders. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/basics-international-business-finance/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T150000
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SUMMARY:Export Compliance in the New ACE Era
DESCRIPTION: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 include an automated view of the export operations activities requiring the trade industry to elevate compliance regulatory supervision of their process. \nThe presentation will also include the controls necessary to manage freight forwarding and fully review the export operations responsibilities of the shipper and USPPI including proper documentation\, denied party screening and record keeping. \nThis class is a demonstration of Reasonable Care. This class is a must for export operations personnel\, sales\, shipping\, new hires to the logistics industry. Sponsored by The World Academy. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-compliance-new-ace-era/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T120000
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SUMMARY:Basics of International Business- Part 1: Trade
DESCRIPTION:Topics included in this program: \n\nFinding new global markets and customers\nMoving your freight in foreign markets\nUtilizing letters of credit and documentary collections\nObtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment\nAccessing vital working capital\nUnderstanding how to use government resources\nQ&A with speakers\n\nThe speakers will provide information about tools\, resources\, available trade products and services to help you grow your exports. Our presenters are regional experts\, and will give you the information you need to expand your business into international markets. Registration is required. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/basics-international-business-part-1-trade/
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20170803T220152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T220152Z
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SUMMARY:Website Globalization Seminar With U.S. Commercial Service in Savannah
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 on Website Optimization to businesses to assist them in maximizing their sales potential overseas. \nProgram Sponsor: U.S. Commercial Service \n$35 program registration fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/website-globalization-seminar-u-s-commercial-service-savannah/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160404T133000
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SUMMARY:Canada: Upcoming Business Opportunities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. Click HERE to Register \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/canada-upcoming-business-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20160314T171426Z
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SUMMARY:C-TPAT Security and 2.0 Portal Management
DESCRIPTION:The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a supply chain security program led by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies’ supply chains. This half day course will review your C-TPAT management content\, expectations and deliverables inclusive of written procedures and 2.0 web portal management. This valuable information exchange ensures that your company is meeting the annual assessment deliverables and prepared for validation exchange inquiries. \nDuring this seminar\, attendees will earn 3 NEI NCBFAA Educational Institute CCS/CES points and learn about: \nRegistration is required. Click HERE to register. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/c-tpat-security-and-2-0-portal-management/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160314T171915Z
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SUMMARY:The Irish Advantage: Wexford County
DESCRIPTION:Please join World Trade Center Savannah in welcoming a Wexford County Council delegation to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Ireland\, specifically Wexford County Ireland\, the county of origin most represented among Savannah’s proud Irish population. \nIreland represents the fastest growing economy in the European Union (EU)\, is exceptionally business friendly\, offers a competitive tax regime; a young\, English speaking workforce that’s highly educated and highly flexible; and access to the 493 million strong EU marketplace. \nRegistration is required. Click HERE to register. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-irish-advantage-wexford-county/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160126T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T174750Z
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SUMMARY:Global Currency Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah on January 26th to learn how to reduce the cost of your international transactions. World Trade Center Savannah brings you access to market leading foreign exchange services at preferred rates through the scale and power of their global WTCA Network. \nIn order to help reduce your cost of business\, WTC Savannah is now providing access to foreign currency exchange services with NO transaction fees through the purchasing power of our global WTC network. \nIf you have foreign vendors\, customers\, subsidiaries or employees and send or receive funds in foreign currencies\, WTC invite you to join them to learn how you can save up to 80% per transaction through better exchange rates. \nIndividual company appointments will follow the general information session as well on-site individual appointments as appropriate. \nTopics to be covered:                 \n\nWhat is Forex?  WTC program overview.\nHow exchange rates are determined\nImpacts of the strengthening US Dollar\nProtecting your margins in volatile times\nPaying in and accepting foreign currency or US Dollars?\n\nThis program is free of charge\, registration is required.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-currency-exchange-program/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T093000
DTSTAMP:20260514T052155
CREATED:20151112T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151112T202750Z
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SUMMARY:Investing in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Join Hon. Shane Stephens\, Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern United States\, to learn about investment opportunities in Ireland. \nStephens will highlight how his office\, the Atlanta based Consulate of Ireland\, facilitates doing business with Ireland and in Ireland. The fastest growing economy in the European Union (EU)\, Ireland is exceptionally business friendly\, offering a competitive tax regime; a young\, English speaking workforce that’s highly educated and highly flexible; and access to the 493 million strong EU marketplace. \nUS investment in Ireland outstrips US investment in China\, and Ireland ranks #1 in the world for foreign direct investment. Consul General Stephens will also showcase Ireland’s Ancient East: a major tourist initiative that provides multiple business opportunities. \nPresenting alongside Stephens will be Larry Byrne\, an economic ambassador for the southeastern region of Ireland\, especially the county of Wexford\, the county of origin most represented among Savannah’s proud Irish population. Byrne’s special focus areas are golf\, heritage tourism\, and the broader hospitality industry. \nEvent is free. Registration required. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/investing-in-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T165420Z
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SUMMARY:Export Compliance\, Documentation & Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Topics will include: \n\nExport Compliance Management\nManaging Export Documents\nIncoterms\nNAFTA – Rules of Origin\nLetter of Credit\nHTS – Schedule B Classification\nRecord Keeping\nDenied Party Screening\n\nLearn more about the international logistics industry from a supply chain management specialist with The World Academy\, Sarah Reynolds\, a Senior Consultant and Vice President of Operations at American River International’s corporate office. Sarah has more than 25 years of experience specializing in various areas including freight negotiation\, trade compliance and documentation\, import and export regulations\, along with teaching International Logistics at Baruch College. \nThe World Academy is a nationally recognized training organization that offers import/export trade compliance education and training. \nDuring this seminar\, attendees will earn 6.5 CES points.\n$75 per person includes registration\, lunch and reference handouts.\nRegistration is required. Click HERE to register.\nFor more information contact Jesse Dillon at jdillon@wtcsavannah.org or 912.447.9704.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-compliance-documentation-procedures/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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