2009 Optics Golf Tournament to Benefit Golisano Children's Hospital
IBC is Sponsoring Teams again this year! Prizes to be won and GM Fuel Cell Division is partnering with IBC for a weekend in the car giveaway on two par three holes!!
When: July 15 shotgun scramble
Where: Shadow Lake and Pines (the event is on both courses)
$50/pp (Golf and Dinner) - without sponsorship regular price is $100/pp
Please contact Laurie if interested in playing (either as an individual or a team of 4)

Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) course:
This 6 week course provides fundamental skills on core trade topics to include marketing, finance and logistics. Attendees include new to international business or seasoned professionals. Hosted and in partnership with Nazareth College. this is a Certificate Course with a national accreditation exam taken separately (optional). CEU credits available. 
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 8:30pm.
Register online and course description
Next course will be in the Fall 2009
** Next National Test Date: Sept, 2009 **  
www.nasbitecgbp.org
 
Monthly IBC Member Meeting:
Every 2nd Thursday of Every Month unless otherwise noted
Next Meeting: Wednesday July 15 (FTZ seminar preceeds)
THEME: Summer Beach Party!! Wear your shorts and Hawaiian shirts! Music, food and beverages provided
Time: 6-8pm 
Where: Inn on the Lake, Canandaigua
IBC Members- No Charge 

Seminars and Forums

July 15: Using Foreign Trade Zones
Did you know your company could possibly eliminate ALL import duties by utilizing the FTZ? How much in brokerage fees would you save by only doing one entry a week for ALL your imports? The FTZ program can save companies tens of thousands of dollars (or more!) a year on import duties, brokerage fees, HMF and other fees or eliminate them all together. This is not exclusive to the large multinationals! Small and large companies can benefit. Learn how the program works and how your company can possibly benefit.
Speakers: Maria Dellefave(Kodak), Charles Giunta(Port Director,CBP), Phillip Ewing(EZFTZ Software), Monroe County FTZ and Supply Chain Services
The IBC Monthly Networking will follow immediately after this event.
When: July 15 3-5:30pm, Networking and cocktail reception follows (summer beach party!)
Where: Inn on the Lake, Canandaigua
Cost: IBC Members n/c (use discount code IBCZ), Non-members $45/pp
Register Now

Aug 13: NAFTA and Rules of Origin
The North American Free Trade Agreement and its Rules of Origin remains an obstacle for companies to comply. If your company fills out a NAFTA Certificate for your cusotmers, you MUST attend this seminar to make sure you are doing it correctly! Incorrect documents that are filed are a violation of the NAFTA treaty and Customs penalties apply.
Speaker: Robert Stein, Mohawk Global Logistics and Joann Queen, USDOC, NAFTA Expert 
Where: MCC, Empire Room
When: 3:00pm to 5:30pm IBC Monthly Networking will immediately follow this event 
Cost: IBC Members $35/pp, Non-Members $55/pp

    SEPT 10: Fundamentals of Letters of Credit Letters of Credit are the most common form of payment in international transactions and the most frustrating. Are you constantly being hit  with discrepancy fees? Did you know that you do not have to accept an issued LC? This seminar will teach you how to understand the components of LCs and how to comply and be paid! Bobby Uy, VP Global Trade Services and International Payments at Keybank will provide insight from the banking side and risk mitigation solutions. Laurie DeRoller, Executive Director of the IBC will go through an actual LC and how to read your LCs. UCP600 will also be discussed. Afterwards, join other IBC members for networking  
Where: TBD
When: 3-5:30pm (IBC Member Meeting and Networking follows)
Cost: IBC members $35/pp, non-members $55/pp

TWO DAY EU COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS EVENT
SEPT 18: EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibilty) complianceSponsored by Rochester Institute of Technology

This program will focus on EMC regulations compliance issues that US manufacturers must conform to for export of US manufactured products to the EU. CE marking and China's CCC system for electromagnetic compatibility and product safety regulatory compliance regulations will be discussed.
Where: RIT
When: 8:30-4:00
Cost: Two Day Session $199.00/pp, IBC or RIT affiliation $179/pp
One session only: IBC, IRG or RIT affiliation $129/pp, non-members $159/pp 
Lunch provided

Sept 22: EU Regulations

Co-Sponsored with International Resource Group
Ready to comply with WEEE RoHS, REACH and EUP?  
Where: MCC, Empire Room
When 8:30am - 1pm
Cost: see Sept 18 event
Lunch provided


TBD: Management Training: China Workshop
Doing business in China has tremendous opportunities. The most important aspect of the transaction with China often overlooked is simple proper etiquette. Not knowing what is appropriate can cost a company everything in negotiations. Cross China USA is providing an in depth cross-cultural management workshop that assists organizations and individuals in gaining knowledge and insight required to successfully identify, initiate and conduct business in China. The program utilizes real life experience, case studies, training exercises and individual coaching sessions for full understanding relative to your company's business.
The program is 3 full days with lunch served.
When: Summer 2009 TBD
Where: 100 Chestnut Street, Suite 1910
Cost: $500/pp
Program Agenda and Endorsement Letters
Register Now

Past 2009 Events
Feb 12: INCOTERMS
Feb 19: Getting Paid and Increase Sales in a Difficult Economy
Mar 11: Multilingual Marketing
Mar 12: EXIM Bank and Global Strategies
Apr 29: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters President
May 5: Extended Assignments Overseas
May 14: Annual Trade Dinner and Expo
June 10-12: Export Controls (EAR and ITAR)

Past 2008 Events
Jan 23: Global Mobility, Providium Group
Feb 6: 3rd Annual Trivia Event
Feb 12: Intro to Exporting, Geneseo
Feb 15: Doing Business in Latin America, Nazareth College 
Mar 11: Export Compliance, Batavia
Apr 16:  Waddell & Reed, US Dollar and Global Business
Apr 22:  NAFTA
May 13: Economic Forum with French Delegation
May 15: 17th Annual International Trade Dinner and Expo
June 5: NYS Economic Development International Road Show
June 10: The Language Game in Global Business
June 18: International Forms of Payment
July9-Aug 6: Certified Global Business Professional Course
July 28:  Economic Forum and Luncheon - Ghana
July 31:  FTA Webinar: Rule of Origin
Aug 5:   IMPORTS
Oct 14: Montreal-NY Pre-Summit Luncheon
 Oct 16: Canadian Logistics Luncheon 
 Oct 29: AES Regulations - US Census Foreign Trade Division
Dec 3: Trivia and Holiday Event

For event sponsorship or speaking opportunities, please contact Laurie DeRoller.
To register for IBC events, please contact Heidi Schmitt.