Partnering for Compliance™ - West Coast
with the participation of the
US Departments of Commerce, State, Defense, Homeland Security, OFAC, Census Bureau, NASA, European Space Agency, and US Trade

August 12th, 13th & 14th, 2009

Hilton San Jose Hotel
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110

After 8 years of our very successful “Partnering for Compliance™” East Coast, we are now expanding to our much-requested 1st Annual “Partnering for Compliance™” West Coast training and education program which will focus on a broad spectrum of export/import regulatory and compliance matters of current relevance to companies, organizations, and individuals involved in trading commodities and technologies. 

While we cater to all businesses, we place special emphasis on Small-to-Medium Businesses (SMBs) who rarely have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge from the experts.  Please help us ensure that your SMB contractors, suppliers and clients have the opportunity to register for this ‘one-stop-shop’ program.

Our objective is to expand your knowledge and awareness of the requirements needed to successfully compete in business, while adhering to US federal laws and regulations as we strive for 100% compliance.  At the same time, our speakers will provide updates on US Government initiatives and policies addressing export controls and enforcement issues. 

To maintain the informal and interactive nature of our program, reservations are strictly limited to the first 200 paid applicants on a first-come-first-served basis.

Since 9/11 there have been considerable regulatory changes in US controls. Notwithstanding the economic downturn, the complexity of international trade has changed significantly.  The Department of Homeland Security; expanded EU, China’s WTO membership - and rapid expansion into underdeveloped regions, political considerations, competition for scarce resources, and the emergence of the Indian sub-continent and South East Asia as global players all have an impact on global trade. The recent global financial difficulties are an opportunity for our SMBs to source and resource new markets. US exporters will labor under regulatory burdens that may put them at a disadvantage with their global competitors.  Solid up-to-date training and insights from the experts is one of our keys to success.

This interactive program will enhance your knowledge base, hopefully increase return on investment and will help maintain your employers’ compliance to become more competitive in the merging global marketplace.  We urge you to have many of your questions prepared in advance.  Answers will be forthcoming.  Ample time has been set aside for the much requested and valued Q&A sessions.  An array of eminently qualified experts from the government and the private sector have been brought together to assist you. 

An official Certificate of Completion outlining our 4.5 Continuing Education Units (accreditation granted by www.industrycertification.org /_CEU_providers.htm) is presented to each participant as evidence of having completed the program.  

For complete information and to register please click here.

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If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this event, please feel free to contact Sacramento U.S. Export Assistance Center Director George Tastard, who's contact information is listed below.

George Tastard, Director
Sacramento US Export Assistance Center
US Commercial Service
US Department of Commerce
1410 Ethan Way
Sacramento CA  95825
Tel: 916-566-7170
Fax: 916-566-7123
E-Mail: George.Tastard@.mail.doc.gov
https://www.buyusa.gov/sacramento