Export Assistance
Washington State Export Certification Course and NAFTA Seminar
May 16-18, 2011
Bellingham, Washington
Cost for the Export Course and the NAFTA Seminar: $299
Registration form (PDF)
Export Seminar Flyer (PDF)
Export Certification Course, May 16 & 17
This course is certified by the Washington State Department of Commerce and follows the course outline recommended by NASBITE, the international association for the global business community. The course prepares participants to take the Certified Global Business Professional exam, offered by NASBITE, and participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Department of Commerce.
This Certified Export Course will help you:
- Learn details of export procedures
- Understand when your company should expand internationally
- Formulate an export strategy
- Overcome common mistakes made by beginning exporters
- Identify and target high-potential markets with proven market research methods
- Adapt your marketing strategies for international success
- Build expertise in export terminology
Who should attend:
- Owners and managers in sales, operations, logistics, finance, and customer service
- Owners and managers interested in developing an actionable export plan
Exporting Under NAFTA, May 18
Take command of NAFTA policies with the help of a leading trade expert.
This one-day seminar will help you determine what products qualify for duty-free tariff treatment. Have issues with non-compliance? Learn how to accurately complete the NAFTA Certificate of Origin and other NAFTA documents.
This seminar will help you understand:
- NAFTA Rules of Origin and Annex 401
- Preference Criteria
- Regional Value-Content Calculations
- Record-keeping responsibilities
Who should attend NAFTA seminar? Managers and owners planning to export to Canada and Mexico. Managers responsible for NAFTA compliance.