Local Events for Georgia:
EXPORT GEORGIA 2012
When: August 17-November 30, 2012
Where: UGA International Trade Center, 2530 Sever Road – Ste 202, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
ExportGA 2012 is an intensive three-month export-training program which allows export-ready companies to develop their skills through a series of five workshops on export methodology. By utilizing these skills throughout the program, new international sales opportunities are identified. Companies accepted into the program will become skilled at finding profitable export markets, developing distribution channels, understanding foreign and U.S. regulatory issues, pricing and costing company products, submitting international quotations, processing accounts receivable and recognizing legal and cultural considerations.
Additional one-on-one counseling will be provided by a team of trade experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the University of Georgia throughout the program. Each participating company is assigned an international business student from the University of Georgia to help them with their research.
Aerospace & Defense: Ensuring EU Chemical Law Compliance
When: November 29, 2012 10:30 Eastern Time
Where: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $75
Register: Click Here!
With the European aerospace and defense market pegged at $200 billion/year, it is imperative that U.S. industry understand the obligations and authorization process established by EU chemical legislation, commonly known as REACH. The European Union’s list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) includes a large number of chemicals used by U.S. manufacturers of aerospace and defense products. Businesses using SVHCs must obtain European Chemical Agency (ECHA) authorization prior to marketing their products in the EU.
This live webinar given by experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm will inform businesses active in the aerospace and defense industry on how to manage their REACH compliance obligations.
