April 20, 2016 - International Workshop - Doing Business In the U.S.
Now is the time to begin selling your Canadian goods to U.S. buyers. Join us on April 20th to understand the current U.S. marketplace and the benefits to retailing to this expansive group. This seminar will draw attention to the areas sellers must understand such as export regulations out of Canada, import
regulations into the U.S. and supply chain opportunities. Bring your questions for our experienced speakers and gain insight on your export plans. A light breakfast will be served.
Who Should Attend?
Owners, Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators and Logistics staff of companies:
- Considering expanding business into the U.S.
- Seeking information on non-resident importing
- Wanting a list of basic import costs
- Looking to understand international terms of sale
Speakers:
Aimee Miller, Pacific Customs Brokers Inc.
Aimee Miller is the Operations Supervisor with Pacific Customs Brokers (USA), located in Blaine, Washington. She is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker and a Certified Customs Specialist with 12 years of operational experience in the trade and transportation industry.
Jim Pettinger, UCanTrade, Inc.
Jim is president of UCanTrade, Inc. His company provides office, warehouse, distribution and return/repair services for more than 120 Canadian companies that market and distribute to USA markets. Jim is a frequent speaker on the topic of "Doing Business in the USA", and has participated in several export seminars conducted by the British Columbia and Canadian governments. He is currently a director of PACE – Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council, a private-sector cross-border trade association,and serves on the advisory committees for the Border Policy Research Institute and Bellingham Technical College (Electronics).
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 20, 2016
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Date: April 20, 2016
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Fees/Admission
General Admission: $35.00 + GST
*SBOT Member Admission $25.00 + GST
Contact Information
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