Mark Your Calendars for the Following Dates:
North American Trade Update
Thursday, October 16 2008
Come join our joint full-day seminar with ICPA on October 16, 2008. Find out what is happening in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. As trade tightens and we move manufacturing closer to home, our regional trade area has become ever more important. This event is sure to bring plenty of detail and common sense approaches you can take to shore up and gain control over new programs and laws. Register and find more information here:
http://icpa-trade08.conferencetime.com OWIT and ICPA members pay only $25! Don't miss out!
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Lacey Act Amendment
Online Seminar
Tuesday, November 11 2008
The amendment to the Lacey Act will impact every single importer and exporter in the United States. From shipping labels to name tags, do you know the genus and species of the plants used to create those paper products? You will when the Lacey Act is in full effect! Even recycled products involve declarations. This far reaching amendment will be difficult to comply with and will require your full attention.
Join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on November 11, 2008. COAC member and attorney Adrienne Braumiller of Braumiller Schulz LLP will be discussing the Lacey amendment's future impact on your business.
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM EASTERN time to 1 PM EASTERN time (10:30 am Central)
Cost: OWIT & ATCP members pay $30, non-members pay $40
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2008 Events Recap
June 19, 2008
2008 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Recently the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has been making headlines in international trade news. The FCPA prohibits undue influence and bribery in international transactions which is commonplace in many foreign countries. All international companies are apt to receive requests that would violate the FCPA that might seem to expedite shipments and remove red tape from a transactions. Learn what to look for and how to avoid getting caught up in these common circumstances!
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March 27, 2008
Import Safety
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presentation - pdf)
The subject of import safety is a commercially and newsworthy topic
that impacts us as consumers AND as international traders
2007 Events Recap
December 13, 2007
Annual Red Bag Dinner
Christmas Cheer, Voting for 2008 BOARD, Our Annual Ornament Exchange AND Charity!
Free for members
October 23, 2007
Export Control Strategies for Today's Technology Transfers
Presented by - Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy’s Export Controls Practice Group and
The Organization of Women in International Trade - Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter
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The NAFTA Superhighway
An
informative and interesting discussion on why Dallas Fort Worth will be a good
location for the Superhighway to pass through!
June 21st
COAC Panel - 10+2 and how it will affect your business
Brown Bag for Members Only - May 8th
Bryan Dodge
1st Quarterly Meeting - March 15th
Logistics and Distribution Working with a 3PL
A panel discussion on the cost savings and controls to
be provided by working with a 3PL w/ the following speakers:
