Congratulations to the 2011 International Businesses of the Year
awarded Sept 15 2011

Congratulations to the 2011 Study Abroad Scholarship winner:
Stephen Barth, SUNY Geneseo
Best wishes in your studies at AIP Language Institiute in Valencia, Spain

photos from event
photos by C R Photos

Feb 14: Compliance Corner Conference Call 12:30 – 1:30pm
Compliance issues can be frustrating to keep on top of! This quarterly conference call will discuss compliance issues and alerts. Open disucssion and Q&A to get your compliance needs addressed!
Speakers: Tom King (HTS), Kristin Sampson (Global HR), Tom Chiavetta (Int'l Tax), Maggie Catillaz (Immigration), John Priecko (Export Controls Reform) 
Members: no cost
Non-members: $10 per line
register now   

Mar 9: Global Access Forum, The EXIM Bank of the United States. Continuing the National Export Initiative(NEI) the EXIM Bank recently announced additional funds available for export promotion. Small and medium sized businesses need access to working capital and the ability to extend terms to their customers in order to be globally competitive. This forum will provide information on resources and programs available to help your company succeed in international transactions. Please join the President & Chairman of EXIM Bank, Fred P. Hochberg and Hon. Louise Slaughter in partnership with the IBC for this not to miss event! 
Graciously sponsored by RBS Citizens Bank, hosted by The Gleasons Works
Speakers: Fred P. Hochberg, President & Chairman EXIM Bank
Resource Panelists: EXIM, Regional- Tom Cummings, NE Regional Director
USDOC Export Assistant - Mr. Tim McCall, Director
SBA, Export Assistant - Mr. Pat Hayes, Regional Export Finance Manager
SBDC - Mr. Jan Pisanczyn, Director
When: 8:30am-12:00pm
where: The Gleason Works Auditorium
Cost: No cost
Parking will be noted at Gleason Works

Mar 15: Annual Trivia Event
Join us for our 5th annual event that tries to be replicated elsewhere! An evening of networking, food, drinks, and prizes! Test your knowledge (or lack thereof!) of international business topics and other fun facts!! Proceeds benefit the study abroad scholarship.
Where: Nazareth College
When: 5-8 pm
Teams of 5, individuals will be grouped
Member teams: $125
Non-member teams: $145
Individuals: $25/pp Non-members $35/pp

Apr 10: Compliance Corner Conference Call 12:30 - 1:30pm

May 9: Europe Day/ Webinar: EU Regulations

June 20-22: Upstate NY Trade Conference
Join us for the premiere trade conference in Upstate NY. This two day event will provide more detailed information and hands-on insight into international topics and compliance matters that are frequently asked about. Day one will have tracks in areas of finance, logistics, and strategy to select from. Day two is entirely focused on Compliance (EAR/ITAR).
Where: Monroe Community College
Cost:
Early Registration (Before June 1): Both days: $159, one (1) day: $109
Regular Registration (June 1 - June 17): Both days: $189, one (1) day: $129
Late Registration (After June 17): $239 No exceptions.
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July TBD: Annual Optics Golf Tournament (join the IBC teams!)

Aug 14: Compliance Corner Conference Call 12:30 - 1:30pm

Aug 21: IBC Golf Outing and Networking

Sept 20: 21st Annual International Trade Banquet & Expo 5-9pm, Hyatt Regency Downtown Rochester

Oct 9: Compliance Corner Conference Call 12:30 - 1:30pm

Dec TBD: End of the Year Holiday Celebration

Quarterly Member Mixers

Who says 'networking' or after hours have to be stuffy!! Join us for an IBC Quarterly Member Mixer. Meeting series:
Series of open 'meetings' to meet IBC Advisory Council, meet other members, hear what's happening in trade, and other important information to assist your company or your career succeed in global trade. Not your average after hours!! Anyone is welcome to the quarterly meetings. Current schedule is as follows:
When:
Where:
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