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Sacramento Regional
Center for International Trade Development
Events and Workshops...
The Sacramento
Regional CITD offers up to 30 seminars per year on topics related to global
commerce. The seminars and workshops train business personnel in
importing/exporting basics, conducting market research, developing foreign
agents and distributors, trade financing, freight forwarding, legal issues,
trade regulations and documentary requirements.
Start Your Own
Import/Export Business
(printable
flyer)
Learn about common issues concerning international trade such as terms,
documentation, trade agreements, trade shows, cultural issues,
Customs, and market research. Obtain practical and valuable
information, useful in creating trading possibilities and becoming a
successful trading business in this growing global economy. Learn
how to research what U.S. products are currently in demand overseas
and what free resources are available to help you start or expand
your international business.
Fee: $74.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $79.00 for
Non-Members
Dates: Saturday,
February 13,
2010 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125,
Sacramento, CA 95825
To register, contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also
register online at
www.learningexchange.com. |
Advanced Management of an Import/Export
Business
(printable
flyer)
Find the answers to complicated international trade issues such as market
entry methods, agents and distributors, pricing, financing and
getting paid, licensing, protecting intellectual property, ATA
Carnets, and more. Guest speakers who are experts in specific areas
of international trade such as transportation, finance, logistics,
legal and import/export will share their experience and answer
questions.
Prerequisite: Start Your Own Import/Export Business seminar and/or
previous import/export experience.
Fee: $74.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $79.00 for
Non-Members
Dates: Saturday,
February 20, 2010 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125,
Sacramento, CA 95825
To register, contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also
register online at
www.learningexchange.com. |
International Trade Finance: Methods of
Payment
(printable
flyer)
This seminar will cover the various methods of payment for export and
import transactions, the different benefits and the associated
risks. Participants will learn about letters of credit and the
respective differences between revocable, irrevocable, confirmed and
special types of credits like transferable letters of credit;
commercial terms; insuring against possible risks; export financing;
and addressing the foreign currency and exchange risks. Also an
overview of SBA's Export Working Capital Program will be provided.
Fee: $20
Dates:
TBD
Location: Center for International Trade Development: 1410 Ethan
Way, Room 115, Sacramento, CA 95825
To register, contact
the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or
domingd@losrios.edu. |
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