AES Broadcast  05/14/2008          Broadcast  #  2008018

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 Automated Export System (AES) Compliance Seminar in Atlanta - 
         June 10th & 11th, 2008

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         The IFFCHBA of Atlanta is sponsoring and Automated Export System (AES) 
         Compliance Seminar and Workshop in Atlanta, GA on June 10 & 11, 2008. 
         The U.S. Census Bureau and port officers from the U.S. Customs and 
         Border Protection will participate as presenters. The Census Bureau 
         experts will teach you about export regulations, explain your 
         responsibilities under the laws, thoroughly cover the filing of required 
         export information through the Automated Export System (AES), and make 
         sure you understand the Schedule B classification requirements. The CBP 
         experts will thoroughly cover port requirements and efforts against 
         terrorism and international narcotics trafficking. Participants will 
         receive a certificate for attending the seminar.

On the second day, there will be an AESPcLink Workshop where participants 
         can enjoy the benefits of FREE electronic filing of their export information 
         via the Windows-based desktop PC Component AESPcLink. Receive certification 
         on using the AESPcLink program! Come learn how to successfully file your export 
         information in this hands-on PC training workshop. All training is provided by 
         the U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau/Foreign Trade Division in 
         collaboration with the IFFCHBA of Atlanta.

SEMINAR
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         Date: June 10, 2008
         Location:
         Holiday Inn Airport
         1380 Virginia Ave
         Atlanta, GA 30344
         404-762-8411
         Cost:
         $225 (Members)
         $250 (Non-Members) 
         7:45 am - Registration. 
         8:30 am - Seminar Presentation begins.
         12:00 pm - 1:00 Lunch provided.
         5:00 pm - Seminar Ends. 

WORKSHOP
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         Date: June 11, 2008
         Location:
         Holiday Inn Airport
         1380 Virginia Ave
         Atlanta, GA 30344
         404-762-8411 
         Cost:
         $80 (Members)
         $100 (Non-Members) 
         Morning class: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
         Afternoon class: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For complete details, including the complete schedule, fees, a flyer and 
         registration information, visit the Census site at 
         http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/meetingsandpresentations/index.html

For more information regarding this seminar and workshop only, please contact 
         Karen Johnson at 248-474-7200 or via e-mail at Karen.Johnson@strtrade.com or 
         Cindy Allen at 734-326-9499 or CindyAllen@argents.com.