Export University

A Series to Provide Your Company with the Tools to be Competitive in the Global Marketplace! These export-training seminars are designed to provide you and your company with the basic tools to initiate or expand into international markets.

What Will Be Taught

International Risk Assessment, Methods of Payment, Letters of Credit, Incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Codes, Role of International Freight Forwarder, International Marketing Plan Guidance, Export Licensing, How to Find Foreign Buyers, and How to use a Foreign Trade Zone.

2012 Schedule

Export University 201

Wilmington, NC: April 26-27, 2012

Registration Fee: $ 95.00.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Included: Lunches, a tour of the Port of Wilmington, electronic copies of all materials and an electronic copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting.

A two day workshop (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on export sales, finance, and logistical solutions. Learn how to compete globally!

Where: NC State Ports Authority, Materials Management Building, 2508 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. 28402

To Register: http://www.ncdec.us/upcoming-events.html

Export University 101

Raleigh, NC: May 15, 2012

Registration Fee: $65

Includes lunch and an electronic copy of “The Basic Guide to Exporting,” and all training materials

Location:  Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) Authority, 1000 Trade Drive, Suite 124, Rooms 100 a and b, Raleigh, NC 27560

Time:  8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information:  Please contact Shirreef Loza at 919-281-2752 / Email: Shirreef.loza@trade.gov OR Dan Holt at 704-333-4886 ext. 226 / Email dan.holt@trade.gov

To register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q6R

Asheville, NC: June 7, 2012

Registration Fee:  $65

Includes lunch and an electronic copy of “The Basic Guide to Exporting,” and all training materials

Location:  Asheville – Buncombe Technical Community College

Enka Site, Haynes Conference Center, Room 127

1465 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715

http://abtech.edu/enka/directions.htm

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 8:00 to 8:30 coffee and registration

For more information:  Please contact Dan Holt at 704-333-4886 ext. 226 / Email dan.holt@trade.gov OR Duane Adams at 828-254-1921 ext. 5851 / Email: dcadams@abtech.edu

To register: http://www.ncdec.us/export-university-june-2012.html

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE TWO BELOW:

Charleston, SC: May 3, 2012

** Save the Date, more information to come, please contact Dan Holt at 704-333-4886 ext 226 / Email: dan.holt@trade.gov OR Phil Minard at 843-746-3404 / Email: phil.minard@trade.gov

Greenville, SC: June 21, 2012

***Save the Date, more information to come, please contact Dan Holt at 704-333-4886 ext. 226 / Email: dan.holt@trade.gov or Denis Csizmadia at 864-250-8429 / Email: denis.csizmadia@trade.gov