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

Contact Laurie DeRoller with questions

18th Annual International Trade Dinner & Expo
May 14, 2009
Hyatt Regency, Rochester 

Congratulations to the 2008 International Business of the Year 
Representing Large Manufacturing:    Carestream Health
Representing Small Manufacturing:    Gradient Lens 
Excellence in Global Strategy:            Lapp Insulator  


Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) course:
5 week intensive course on core trade topics. Hosted and in partnership with Nazareth College.
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm July 9 - Aug 6
IBC2008rev.pdf
CGBP 2008_Finalv2.pdf
** Next National Test Date: Sept 3, 2008 - Rochester Now a National Test Site  ** - www.nasbite.org
 
Networking:

July 24: Roof Top Member Event
Enjoy an informal evening overlooking downtown!
Venue: Artisan Works (Roof top!)
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
IBC Members N/C (discount code IBC)
Member Guests $25/pp (discount code IBCG)
Non-members $35pp (discount code IBCG2)
Beverages and hot appetizers provided.
Sponsorships available!
** IBC Membership special - 50% new membership for remainder of 2008 (exclusions apply) **
 IBC July Party.pdf
Online Registration

Seminars and Forums:

July 16 - We're Going to France!!
Informational session on a trade mission to France for EuroBio2008 in October with matching funding available through ESD. Lithuania and Rennes France Economic Forums will be held. 
Where: GRE Offices
When: 8:30-10:30am
To Register contact  Laurie DeRoller

July 28 - Economic Forum and Luncheon - Ghana
This forum features a delegation visiting from Ghana intersted in waste management and agriculture technologies and other trade opporutnities. Presentations by GRE and representatives from Ghana Economic Development. Sponsored by Keybank, N.A. and Advanced Language Translation.
Where: Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd
When: July 28 12- 2pm
Cost: IBC Members $15/pp (use discount count IBC)
         Non- Members $25/pp
Register Online  
or Email Heidi
 
July 31 - FTA Webinar: Rules of Origin
This session conducted by USDOC will give you a solid understanding of how Rules of Origin operate, is necesary to take full advantage of the FTAs and can speed your documentation process while improving customer service. Robert Stein, LCHB of Mohawk Global Logistics will provide Rules of Origin Specific to NAFTA.
Where: IBC Boardroom, 100 Chestnut St Downtown Rochester
When: July 31, 12-2pm
Cost: IBC Members $20/pp (use IBC discount code at registration)
        Non-members $30/pp
Space is limited and registration required!!
Register NOW 

Aug  5:   IMPORTS 
CJ Holt, Inc. will discuss using duty drawback and other cost savings. HTS Services provides information on the importance of proper HT classification and penalties for errors. Carestream Health will provide practical experience and knowledge in using dutydrawback and CTPAT, and discuss import issues such as "10+2", etc. US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) provides their assistance with compliance. Speed Global Services provides the role of the broker (LCHB).
Time: 8:30-2:00pm
Where: Genessee Community College, Batavia, Conable T-119
IBC Members: $35/pp (discount code IBC)
Non-members: $45/pp
lunch provided
Register online
IMPORTS.pdf
 
Sept TBD:   How to Get the Most Out of  International Tradeshows 
Exhibiting on a global scale can be expensive and frustrating. You can attend without exhibiting and go home with qualified sales leads, and learn the assistance available to help set up pre-screened appointments  George Ruffner, USDOC Germany will provide inside tips and advice on getting the most out of exhibiting and cost savings that will allow your company to exhibit globally!  Chuck DeRoller, REDCOM discusses experiences from the exhibitor's perspective.
IBC Members: $25/pp
Non-Members $35/pp

Sept TBD   Russia Forum - Featuring Erin Cole and her 2
                    months abroad
Erin Cole, former USDOC Rochester Export Assistance Director will discuss business opportunities, culture and photos of her trip abroad to  Russia.  
IBC Members: N/C
Non-Members $25/pp

Oct 29: US Census - AES Mandatory Filing and Process
As announced June 2, 2008 Mandatory Filing of SEDs via AES is in effect as of July 2, 2008. Although there is a 90 day grace period, shippers need to be in compliance or risk a $10,000 PER TRANSACTION penalty. This seminar is presented by Jerry Greenwell, US Census and his Compliance Team with an AES PClink Demonstration. Mohawk Global Logistics will provide the forwarder's perspective and assistance available.
Sponsored by HSBC and Mohawk Global Logistics.
When: Oct 29
Where: 
Time: 8:30 - 4pm with lunch
Cost:  IBC Members
         Non-members  

Nov TBD   ITAR 101 and Defense Procurement Opportunities
DEC TBD  2nd Annual Holiday Event - Featuring  TRIVIA!!
 
Past 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

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