* Mandatory SED Filing through AES in Effect July 2, 2008 Announced June 2, 2008
AES Seminar with US Census Coming in August

Contact Laurie DeRoller with questions

Mission
The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY (IBC) is a collaborative association established to promote and expand international opportunities by developing and enhancing the expertise of its members.
 
The IBC of Greater Rochester NY is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the trade communtiy programs, assistance and opportunities to enhance international trade practices. Among the services IBC can provide are compliance assessment & training, Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) preparatory course, documentation assistance, and onsite specialized training.  IBC hosts specialized seminars and other events on key issues of interest to those businesses engaged in the global marketplace.

Rochester area exports are as follows:
New York ranked 3rd of total US Exports with $77.5 billion in 2007.
Top Trading Partners:
Canada
China
Mexico
First Half 2007 5-County Rochester Metro Area at $2.5million (projected to be over $5 million total)
- data from US Census AES filings

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Benefits of Joining The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY

 - "Although Rotork is part of an international company based in the UK, we routinely use valuable resources from the IBC to inlcude training of new employees, compliance checks and assessment and credit control. The IBC provides opportunities to meet with local companies doing business in other global markets, provides advice and information on political news and economic trends that effect our global business practices and decisions." 
    - Robert Arnold, President, Rotork Controls USA

·Initial consultation for trade assistance services
·Networking opportunities with fellow international trade executives
·Member pricing on IBC consulting services, select networking events, education programs and seminars.
·Opportunities to promote your membership association with the IBC as a public relations tool for your business or yourself.
·Visibility among international trade executives.
·Company listing on the IBC website with link to your website and listing in the trade directory
·Assistance with finding State and local grants to assist exporters
·Trade Notices
·Training, seminars and programs on pertinent trade topics to increase your trade potential (onsite training available)
·Compliance Assessment (EAR / ITAR)
·Letter of credit assistance (processing and advisement) and  alternative payment method assistance
·Documentation preparation and assistance
·Referral network: staffing, trade leads, other business resources
·Your membership supports the work of the IBC of Greater Rochester in building economic vitality for the nine county Finger Lakes Region.

- "The IBC routinely partners with Higher Education to provide opportunities, experiences and education not only for students here and abroad, but visiting delegations as well. We are proud to have this on going relationship with the international business community."
 - Jerry Zappia, Dean, School of Management, Nazareth College

Contact Laurie DeRoller, Executive Director with Membership or Trade related questions.

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