Export Documentation Basics Seminar Nov 14 at Manchester Community College

Please join the U.S. Department of Commerce, CT District Export Council, CTSBDC, Manchester Community College, Stronger International, Women's Business Center, and UCONN (CIBER)  

This seminar will help Connecticut firms learn how to prepare, process and navigate export documentation. This workshop will focus on the principal documents required for exports shipments.  It will also include some tips on how to navigate export.gov and find useful information. The understanding of the various types of export documents and how they are used has helped many companies streamline their internal processes, simplifying the export process, and leading to increased profits.

Seminar Components:
• Export Documents and Export Compliance, their function and preparation; terminology; resources available to exporters
• Common problems with preparation and processing of export documents
• Mechanics of the export process; working with export service providers
• Navigating Export.gov Resources

This seminar will also include a lunch & learn session:
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation briefing, What You Need To Know?
• Why care about a law passed in the EU
• Who is protected by the GDPR
• What is protected by the GDPR
• Your organization's risk assessment
• 12 steps to compliance
• The potential consequences of non-compliance
• GDPR Impact - what has changed since implementation

Speakers:
Robert Gresham, RJ Gresham Associates  LLC (Moderator)
Jose A.P. Abrantes, Global Trade Compliance Manager, OFS 
Deb McFadden, Director of Business Development, Stronger International 

Questions? Contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov