UPCOMING WEBINARS:

EUROPEAN UNION REACH WEBINAR
November 6, 2008
11 AM Eastern Time - 8 AM Pacific Time (90 minutes)
Venue: Your office or home computer
Cost $50 – Payable by credit card

Do you sell to the European Union? Are you ready for REACH?

The REACH pre-registration deadline is December 1, 2008, so it is important to prepare now.  REACH compliance will be key to avoid trade disruptions and to remain present and competitive in the EU market.  REACH is a major overhaul of the European Union's chemical management regime and extends to products made with chemicals and having chemicals in their components as well as chemicals producers.  Electronic and electrical equipment, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, textiles, and paints are just few examples of sectors that will be impacted by REACH.

To help you prepare and comply with this important regulation, join our relevant speakers in a European Union REACH Webinar. This webinar will address important questions surrounding REACH including: deadlines & timelines; preregistration; the Candidate List; new developments in REACH; and appointing Only Representatives.

To register or get more details, please click here

This webinar is being offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Europe Team and the U.S. Mission to the European Union

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EXPORT FINANCING WEBINAR
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
LOCATION: Your Office
COST: ZERO

Given the present trends in our economy, it is of critical importance that adequate financial assistance be made available to small and medium sized businesses. The Small Business Association (SBA) is committed to supporting small business exporters by providing participating lenders with credit enhancements to enable them to close difficult deals and still meet prudent lending policies.

This Webinar is designed to provide current and prospective small business exporters and SBA participating lenders with an overview of the SBA's Export Finance Programs as well as an update on recent changes and developments.

Interested lenders and exporters should e-mail phayes@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov for the Webinar access codes.

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