2009 World Trade Conference

The Midwest International Trade Association Presents the 2009 WORLD TRADE CONFERENCE Wednesday, May 20th Embassy Suites Omaha-LaVista/Hotel and Conference Center

• Welcome: Cindy Zimmerman, Cargill, MITA President
• Opening Remarks and Presentation of Exporter/Importer of the Year Awards:  Lt. Governor Sheehy
• Gaining Cultural Currency in Global Business: Rachel Skanson, Director of Intercultural Services, Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
• “Going Green Globally:  What are the Benefits?”:Stuart McAvoy, West Region Solutions Engagement Team Manager, UPS;  Hugh Gerard, Sales Manager, West Region, Plantronics;  Steve Phillips, Senior Vice President Van Division, Werner Enterprises;  Moderator:  David Kramer, Baird Holm LLP
• Economics Dr. Ernie Goss, Professor of Economics, Creighton University;  Steve Kuhl, Director of Global Banking, First National
• Door Prize Giveaways

To learn more about the conference and becoming a member of MITA, visit the MITA website at http://www.mitaonline.org

Free Trade Agreements: Qualify Your Products with Confidence!

• Tuesday, June 9, 2009
• NBDC EntrepreneurShop, Omaha, NE

Do you understand the Rules of Origin for your product(s) under NAFTA and the other new FTAs? Have you done your homework in qualifying your products? If Customs came knocking would you be confident in explaining your Rules of Origin research? If you are claiming the wrong preference criterion or your products don’t qualify at all, the fines can be substantial. Don’t make the mistake of just guessing and getting caught!

With several Free Trade Agreements in place, determining how your products qualify for reduced tariff or duty-free status can be confusing. NAFTA serves as a model for some of the newer FTAs. A solid understanding of how Rules of Origin operate in NAFTA can give you a head start in taking advantage of the Australia, Singapore, CAFTA-DR and Chile FTAs. Learn about other pending free trade agreements and what they mean for your company.

Fee: $49.00 per person Registration is required(classroom space is limited!) For more information and registration, view the .pdf document to the right or click here: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q87

For a complete listing of all U.S. Commercial Service events and trade shows WORLDWIDE, visit www.export.gov

Other sites you might want to check for local events:
Midwest International Trade Association (MITA)
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska Business Development Centers

Documents

FTA June 2009 Workshop