Flexible Innovations Ltd. has created a unique, innovative product and is exporting worldwide - a great example of international business success, right here in North Texas!

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Business Without Borders A World of Opportunity

From: International Business News - Richard Vitas Palaikis II

If you are involved in the exportation of merchandise from the United States, then you will want to be more vigilant than ever as the export control reform initiative, which was announced by President Obama last August, begins to unfold in front of us.

The 2010 Certified Global Business Professional Exam is being held in Dallas on June 12! This cerification is a great way to improve your international trade knowledge and distinguish yourself in your career. The International Trade Center is offering a prep course to prepare exam takers starting Saturday, May 1!!

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Business Without Borders A World of Opportunity

1. IRS presents "International Tax Issues" April 21, cost free.

2. US Dept of Commerce and Dept of State present "US Visa Faciliation for International Business Travelers". See details below.

RSVP for Webinar by e-mailing Linda.Abbruzzese@trade.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 21, 2010  

Webinar Dial-in Information:  

Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT

AUDIO:

Toll Free Number:  1-888-889-0538

Toll Number:  1-210-838-9521

Pass code:  VISA

NET:

URL:  https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/

Conference Number:  PW7042173

Pass code:  VISA

3. The Women's Museum hosts "A World of Women for Peace" April 24, 1pm-3pm, cost free.

4. The Center for American and International Law presents "Global Trade Compliance" May 4-5.

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International Trade Center News News You Can Use

On March 11, the President signed an Executive Order launching the National Export Initiative, which is targeted at doubling US exports in the next 5 years by increasing the number of small and mid-sized companies engaged in exporting.

Brazil has made the most of it's natural resources, and seen strong economic growth as a result. Recent developments in industries such as agriculture, ethanol and related technologies, and recent discoveries of offshore oil in 2007 have created a new dynamic in the Brazilian economy.

Business Without Borders brick by BRIC

The International Trade Center SBDC provides assistance in numerous areas.  We are most known in the community for our phenomenal training and as a place where experienced importers/exporters come to receive assistance. However, it is extremely important that everyone understand that we are here for the first time importer/exporter as well. 

For me, the potential first time importer/exporter is defined as.......

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Import/Export Management and Compliance Alexandra's Interest

Effective immediately OFAC has amended control regulations for Iran, Sudan and Cuba that authorizes the export of certain personal Internet based communications services such as instant messaging, chat and email, and social networking. The amendments also permit the export of related software to Iran and Sudan.

This relaxation of controls will make it easier for individuals in each of these countries to communicate with each other as well as the rest of the world. Whether or not the local authorities will allow expanded communications to go uncensored is another story.

Hal Jacobson

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