Upcoming Classes

There are many ways to make yourself a more competitive player in the business arena, taking classes to is a great way to take your business to the next level.  Register for some of these upcoming classes to increase your knowledge about international trade.

Export Financing: A Powerful Tool for Expanding Your International Sales

This seminar is offered by GBC International Bank in concert with the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Export-Import Bank is a government agency that fulfills its mission to grow jobs through exports by guaranteeing working capital loans for U.S. exporters. GBC is one of Ex-Im Bank’s delegated authority lenders that can offer credit lines to exporters under Ex-Im Bank guarantees. Attendees will learn how to turn your international orders into cash, increase your cash flow, offer competitive financing, protect against the risk of nonpayment, find international buyers, access valuable trade information, obtain working capital loans, and offer buyer financing with the U.S. government’s assistance.

Fee: Free
Date: Tuesday, January 15 - 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Center for International Trade Development:  1410 Ethan Way, Room 115, Sacramento, CA 95825
To register: contact the Center for International Trade Development at 916-563-3200 or email Ms. Gabrielle Jany at janyg@N0SPAM.losrios.edu .

International Trade Finance: Methods of Payment

This seminar will cover the various methods of payment for export and import transactions, the different benefits and the associated risks. Participants will learn about letters of credit and the respective differences between revocable, irrevocable, confirmed and special types of credits like transferable letters of credit; commercial terms; insuring against possible risks; export financing; and addressing the foreign currency and exchange risks. Also an overview of SBA's Export Working Capital Program will be provided.

Fee: $25
Date:  Wednesday, February 6 - 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Center for International Trade Development: 1410 Ethan Way, Room 115, Sacramento, CA 95825
To register: contact the Center for International Trade Development Recepitionist at 916-563-3200 or Email Ms. Gabrielle Jany at janyg@N0SPAM.losrios.edu .

Start Your Own Import/Export Business

Learn about common issues concerning international trade such as terms, documentation, trade agreements, trade shows, cultural issues, Customs, and market research. Obtain practical and valuable information, useful in creating trading possibilities and becoming a successful trading business in this growing global economy. Learn how to research what U.S. products are currently in demand overseas and what free resources are available to help you start or expand your international business.

Fee: $79.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $87.00 for Non-Members
Dates: Saturday, May 3 - 10:00am-4:30pm and Saturday, June 7 - 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825
To register: contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also register online at http://www.learningexchange.com

Advanced Management of an Import/Export Business

Find the answers to complicated international trade issues such as market entry methods, agents and distributors, pricing, financing and getting paid, licensing, protecting intellectual property, ATA Carnets, and more. Guest speakers who are experts in specific areas of international trade such as transportation, finance, logistics, legal and import/export will share their experience and answer questions.

Prerequisite: Start Your Own Import/Export Business seminar and/or previous import/export experience.
Fee: $79.00 for Learning Exchange Members / $87.00 for Non-Members
Dates: Saturday, May 10 - 10:00am-4:30pm and Saturday, June 14 - 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825
To register: contact the Learning Exchange at 916-929-9200. You may also register online at http://www.learningexchange.com