DATE	SEMINAR & REGISTER	DESCRIPTION & SESSIONS	BIOS
2/21/2012 to 2/21/2012 Tuesday evening Location: ONLINE	International Business Basics 101 - February 21st View Seminar Details Add to cart	Can you answer no to any of the following questions? If so, you need this training... 1. Do you have a registered company? 2. Do you have a product? 3. Do you have a country/target market? 4. Do you know how to manage the logistics? 5. Do you know how to be in compliance with all the regulations? Join as the International Trade Center SBDC hosts International Business Basics 101! In this webinar you will receive an introduction to the process of importing and exporting, learn which U.S. agencies regulate your imports/exports, become familiar with the top five questions to ask yourself before importing or exporting, learn the answers to the top five questions to ask before importing and exporting, and understand how the International Trade Center SBDC can help you succeed in the areas of market research, training, and counseling. Cost: FREE!! Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Speaker: Ivan, International Trade Consultant, International Trade Center SBDC IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out a 641 form in order to attend this counseling seminar. The 641 will be sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. **Registration for this seminar ends at 5pm on February 20th.** All participants are requested to login to the webinar at least 15 minutes early in order to ensure that there are no log in issues. If no participants have logged in by 6:10pm CST the class will be canceled. However, in this instance participants are encouraged to sign up for the business basics class the following month.	Click Here for Presenter Bios
2/23/2012 to 2/23/2012 Thursday morning Location: online	Taste & Learn Series: Getting to Know the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) View Seminar Details Add to cart	Do you know that the EBRD can assist US exporters with securing financing and risk mitigation services to help with your projects in Eastern Europe, North Africa and Central Asia? As a follow-up to our successful program on the African Development Bank, this is the second in a series of webinars where we introduce US companies to the resources available to them in various regional development banks. Mr. William Center, Senior Commercial Officer with the EBRD London office and a 20+year Foreign Service veteran will host. If you're in the Dallas area come to our office where will be serving European food and we've invited several of our European friends who'll share their perspectives after the webinar. If you're not in Dallas, well, you can still join us for the informative webinar, but you'll have to imagine the yummy food we'll be serving! COST: $35, TIME: 9AM-10AM CST Last day to register for this event is Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00pm CST. For more information please call 214/267/2210 or email isbdc@dcccd.edu	Click Here for Presenter Bios
2/28/2012 to 2/28/2012 Tuesday Location: 8787 N.Stemmons Fwy, Ste. 240C. Dallas, TX75247	ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE EXPORTING? THE WORLD IS WAITING (Dallas) View Seminar Details Add to cart	On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, the International Trade Center SBDC and the Southern US Trade Association (SUSTA) will host a seminar to help Dallas Fort Worth business in the food and agricultural industries explore foreign markets. Companies in the Fresh Produce, High Value Food Products, Snack Foods, Condiments and Sauces, Specialty Food Items, Beverages, Aquaculture, Selected Wood products, Hides and Skins, Pet Foods, Ornamental Horticulture, Vitamins and Wellness Products are encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn about the financial incentives available to support export marketing efforts and hear from successful entrepreneurs and experts who will share their international experience. COST: $25 TIME: 8:30am-11:30am If your company is interested in participating or sponsoring this event, please contact the International Trade Center SBDC at(214) 267-2210, email: isbdc@dccd.edu or Ms. Virginia Arteaga at (214)267-2213, email: varteaga@dcccd.edu Location: 8787 N.Stemmons Fwy, Ste. 240C. Dallas, TX75247	Click Here for Presenter Bios
2/28/2012 to 2/28/2012 Tuesday Location: Tarrant Small Business Development Center 1150 South Freeway, Room# 116. Fort Worth, TX 76104	ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE EXPORTING? THE WORLD IS WAITING (Fort Worth) View Seminar Details Add to cart	On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, the International Trade Center SBDC and the Southern US Trade Association (SUSTA) will host a seminar to help Dallas Fort Worth business in the food and agricultural industries explore foreign markets. Companies in the Fresh Produce, High Value Food Products, Snack Foods, Condiments and Sauces, Specialty Food Items, Beverages, Aquaculture, Selected Wood products, Hides and Skins, Pet Foods, Ornamental Horticulture, Vitamins and Wellness Products are encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn about the financial incentives available to support export marketing efforts and hear from successful entrepreneurs and experts who will share their international experience. COST: $25 TIME: 1:00pm-4:30pm If your company is interested in participating or sponsoring this event, please contact the International Trade Center SBDC at (214) 267-2210, email: isbdc@dccd.edu or Ms. Virginia Arteaga at (214)267-2213, email: varteaga@dcccd.edu Location: Tarrant Small Business Development Center 1150 South Freeway, Room #116. Fort Worth, TX76104	Click Here for Presenter Bios
3/20/2012 to 3/20/2012 Tuesday evening Location: ONLINE	International Business Basics 101 - March 20th View Seminar Details Add to cart	Can you answer no to any of the following questions? If so, you need this training... 1. Do you have a registered company? 2. Do you have a product? 3. Do you have a country/target market? 4. Do you know how to manage the logistics? 5. Do you know how to be in compliance with all the regulations? Join as the International Trade Center SBDC hosts International Business Basics 101! In this webinar you will receive an introduction to the process of importing and exporting, learn which U.S. agencies regulate your imports/exports, become familiar with the top five questions to ask yourself before importing or exporting, learn the answers to the top five questions to ask before importing and exporting, and understand how the International Trade Center SBDC can help you succeed in the areas of market research, training, and counseling. Cost: FREE!! Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Speaker: Francis I. Odum, International Trade Consultant, International Trade Center SBDC IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out a 641 form in order to attend this counseling seminar. The 641 will be sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. **Registration for this seminar ends at 5pm on March 20th.** All participants are requested to login to the webinar at least 15 minutes early in order to ensure that there are no log in issues. If no participants have logged in by 6:10pm CST the class will be canceled. However, in this instance participants are encouraged to sign up for the business basics class the following month.	Click Here for Presenter Bios
3/21/2012 to 3/21/2012 Wednesday morning Location: online	Taste & Learn Series: Getting to Know the Asian Development Bank (ADB) View Seminar Details Add to cart	Did you know that there are hundreds of contract, consulting and procurement opportunities for US exporters with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)? Based out of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, the US Commercial Service Liaison Office to the ADB helps US companies pursue those opportunities, and gets them the best possible access to ADB officials and decision makers. The bank lends to 37 developing countries throughout Asia. This is the 3rd in a series of webinars to introduce US companies to various resources available to them thru regional development banks. Mr. Joel Fischl, Senior Commercial Officer with the ABD Liaison office in Manila will host. If you're in the Dallas area come to our office where will be serving Asian food and we've invited several of our Asian friends who'll share their perspectives after the webinar. If you're not in Dallas, well, you can still join us for the informative webinar, but you'll have to imagine the yummy food we'll be serving! COST: $35, TIME: 9AM-10AM CST Last day to register to this event is Tuesday, March 20th at 5:00pm CST. For more information please call 214/267/2210 or email isbdc@dcccd.edu	Click Here for Presenter Bios
4/17/2012 to 4/17/2012 Tuesday night Location: ONLINE	International Business Basics 101 - April 17th View Seminar Details Add to cart	Can you answer no to any of the following questions? If so, you need this training... 1. Do you have a registered company? 2. Do you have a product? 3. Do you have a country/target market? 4. Do you know how to manage the logistics? 5. Do you know how to be in compliance with all the regulations? Join as the International Trade Center SBDC hosts International Business Basics 101! In this webinar you will receive an introduction to the process of importing and exporting, learn which U.S. agencies regulate your imports/exports, become familiar with the top five questions to ask yourself before importing or exporting, learn the answers to the top five questions to ask before importing and exporting, and understand how the International Trade Center SBDC can help you succeed in the areas of market research, training, and counseling. Cost: FREE!! Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Speaker: Alexandra Bowen, Trade Services Manager & Market Research Assistance, International Trade Center SBDC IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out a 641 form in order to attend this counseling seminar. The 641 will be sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. **Registration for this seminar ends at 5pm on April 16th.** All participants are requested to login to the webinar at least 15 minutes early in order to ensure that there are no log in issues. If no participants have logged in by 6:10pm CST the class will be canceled. However, in this instance participants are encouraged to sign up for the business basics class the following month.	Click Here for Presenter Bios
4/18/2012 to 4/18/2012 Wednesday morning Location: online	Taste & Learn Series: Getting to Know Ghana View Seminar Details Add to cart	Did you know the US commercial service can assist you to find opportunities and trading partners in Africa? Join our webinar and learn more about what the Ghanaian market is offering to your company. Ms. Heather Byrnes, Senior Commercial Officer with the US commercial service in Accra will host and share with you her expertise. If you're in the Dallas area come to our office where will be serving African food and we've invited several of our African friends who'll share their perspectives after the webinar. If you're not in Dallas, well, you can still join us for the informative webinar, but you'll have to imagine the yummy food we'll be serving! COST: $35, TIME: 9AM-10AM CST Last day to register for this event is Tuesday, April 17th at 5:00pm CST. For more information please call 214/267/2210 or email isbdc@dcccd.edu	Click Here for Presenter Bios
4/21/2012 to 5/19/2012 Five Saturdays Location: Online or Richland College	NASBITE Certfied Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep Course View Seminar Details Add to cart	The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business, including, Global Marketing, Global Business Management, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment. The International Trade Center and Richland College are partnering to host a full-length preparation course for the CGBP exam which the exam window is June 4-16, 2012 nationwide. Preparation course includes 5 half-day review sessions and full recordings of the Global Market Series Export and Import Certificate programs, and practice exam. Please note CGBP Exam prep registration does NOT include exam fee and supplemental study guides. COST: $375 for the prep course includes lunch. TIMES: 9:00am-2:00pm DATES: 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12 and 05/19 04/21/12 Global Marketing 04/28/12 Global Business Management 05/05/12 Supply Chain Management 05/12/12 Trade Finance	Click Here for Presenter Bios
5/15/2012 to 5/15/2012 Tuesday evening Location: ONLINE	International Business Basics 101 - May 15th View Seminar Details Add to cart	Can you answer no to any of the following questions? If so, you need this training... 1. Do you have a registered company? 2. Do you have a product? 3. Do you have a country/target market? 4. Do you know how to manage the logistics? 5. Do you know how to be in compliance with all the regulations? Join as the International Trade Center SBDC hosts International Business Basics 101! In this webinar you will receive an introduction to the process of importing and exporting, learn which U.S. agencies regulate your imports/exports, become familiar with the top five questions to ask yourself before importing or exporting, learn the answers to the top five questions to ask before importing and exporting, and understand how the International Trade Center SBDC can help you succeed in the areas of market research, training, and counseling. Cost: FREE!! Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Speaker: Hal Jacobson, Senior Consultant, International Trade Center SBDC IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out a 641 form in order to attend this counseling seminar. The 641 will be sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. **Registration for this seminar ends at 5pm on May 14th.** All participants are requested to login to the webinar at least 15 minutes early in order to ensure that there are no log in issues. If no participants have logged in by 6:10pm CST the class will be canceled. However, in this instance participants are encouraged to sign up for the business basics class the following month.	Click Here for Presenter Bios
5/16/2012 to 5/16/2012 Wednesday Lunch Location: online	Taste & Learn Series: Getting to Know Colombia View Seminar Details Add to cart	Did you know US exports to Colombia will become duty free immediately upon implementation? Don’t get left behind by your competitors: join our webinar and learn more about the new Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Colombia. And discover the new opportunities Colombian market is offering to your company. Mr. Cameron Werker, Senior Commercial Officer with the US commercial service in Bogota will host and share his expertise. If you're in the Dallas area come to our office where will be serving Colombian food and we've invited several of our Colombian friends who'll share their perspectives after the webinar. If you're not in Dallas, well, you can still join us for the informative webinar, but you'll have to imagine the yummy food we'll be serving! COST: $35, TIME: 12PM-1PM CST Last day to register for this event is Tuesday, May 15th at 5:00pm CST. For more information please call 214/267/2210 or email isbdc@dcccd.edu	Click Here for Presenter Bios
6/19/2012 to 6/19/2012 Tuesday evening Location: ONLINE	International Business Basics 101 - June 19th (Spanish) View Seminar Details Add to cart	Can you answer no to any of the following questions? If so, you need this training... 1. Do you have a registered company? 2. Do you have a product? 3. Do you have a country/target market? 4. Do you know how to manage the logistics? 5. Do you know how to be in compliance with all the regulations? Join as the International Trade Center SBDC hosts International Business Basics 101! In this webinar you will receive an introduction to the process of importing and exporting, learn which U.S. agencies regulate your imports/exports, become familiar with the top five questions to ask yourself before importing or exporting, learn the answers to the top five questions to ask before importing and exporting, and understand how the International Trade Center SBDC can help you succeed in the areas of market research, training, and counseling. Cost: FREE!! Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Speaker: Virginia Arteaga-Haid, International Business Counselor, International Trade Center SBDC IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out a 641 form in order to attend this counseling seminar. The 641 will be sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. **Registration for this seminar ends at 5pm on June 18th.** All participants are requested to login to the webinar at least 15 minutes early in order to ensure that there are no log in issues. If no participants have logged in by 6:10pm CST the class will be canceled. However, in this instance participants are encouraged to sign up for the business basics class the following month.	Click Here for Presenter Bios
6/20/2012 to 6/20/2012 Wednesday Lunch Location: online	Taste & Learn Series: Getting to Know Panama View Seminar Details Add to cart	Did you know Panama newly become part of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States? Join our webinar and learn more about the new Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Panama. Discover the new opportunities Panama is offering to your company. Mr. Daniel Crocker, Senior Commercial Officer with the US commercial service in Panama will host and share his expertise. If you're in the Dallas area come to our office where will be serving Hispanic food and we've invited several of our friends from Panama who'll share their perspectives after the webinar. If you're not in Dallas, well, you can still join us for the informative webinar, but you'll have to imagine the yummy food we'll be serving! COST: $35, TIME: 12PM-1PM CST Last day to register for this event is Tuesday, June 19th at 5:00pm CST. For more information please call 214/267/2210 or email isbdc@dcccd.edu	Click Here for Presenter Bios
9/11/2012 to 9/25/2012 Three Tuesdays Location: Online or Bill J. Priest Institute	Global Market Series: Import Certificate Program View Seminar Details Add to cart	This 9-part series covers the main steps in the import process with a strong emphasis on compliance and is targeted toward new or active importers, managers in the fields of compliance, logistics, supply chain, and purchasing, as well as those wanting to enter into an international business related field. To accommodate participants in and outside of the DFW area, the series is offered in person at the BJP Institute or live via webinar. Participants who complete the entire series and all series requirements will receive a certificate from the CSCMP-Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. ALL registrations must be received by Thursday, September 6th at midnight central time. ALL credit cards will begin being processed one week before the seminar begins (Tuesday, September 4th). Participants will receive links to series materials by Friday, September 7th. •We reserve the right to adjust seminar schedule as necessary. •Must complete the entire series for certification. September 11 Day 1 Session 1: Import Process and Documentation September 11 Day 1 Session 2: Quality Control and Landed Costs September 11 Day 1 Session 3: International Sourcing and Purchasing September 18 Day 2 Session 4: U.S. Customs and Border Protection September 18 Day 2 Session 5: Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance September 18 Day 3 Session 6: Import Process, Receipt of Goods and FTZs September 25 Day 3 Session 7: Understanding Transportation and Logistics September 25 Day 3 Session 8: International Payment Procedures September 25 Day 3 Session 9: Managing Cross-Cultural Communications	Click Here for Presenter Bios
10/9/2012 to 10/30/2012 Four Tuesdays Location: Online or Bill J. Priest Institute	Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program View Seminar Details Add to cart	This 11-part series covers the main steps in the export process with a strong emphasis on compliance and is geared toward new or active exporters, managers in the fields of compliance, logistics and purchasing, as well as those wanting to enter into an international business related field. To accommodate participants in and outside of the DFW area, the series is offered in person at the BJP Institute or live via webinar. Participants who complete the entire series and all series requirements will receive a certificate from the U.S. Department of Commerce. ALL registrations must be received by Thursday, October 4th at midnight central time. ALL credit cards will begin being processed one week before the seminar begins (Tuesday, October 2nd). Participants will receive links to series materials by Friday, October 5th. •We reserve the right to adjust seminar schedule as necessary. • Must complete the entire series for certification. October 9 Day 1 Session 1: Market Resources and Analysis October 9 Day 1 Session 2: Finding and Keeping Your Global Customers October 16 Day 2 Session 3: Legal Issues: Intellectual Property and Contracts October 16 Day 2 Session 4: Understanding Transportation and Logistics October 16 Day 2 Session 5: Regulatory Compliance Ocotber 23 Day 3 Session 6: Advanced Regulatory Compliance October 23 Day 3 Session 7: Foreign Regulatory Compliance October 23 Day 3 Session 8: Automated Export System Training October 30 Day 4 Session 9: International Payment Procedures October 30 Day 4 Session 10: International Finance October 30 Day 4 Session 11: Managing Cross-Cultural Communications	Click Here for Presenter Bios
11/13/2012 to 11/14/2012 Tuesday and Wednesday Location: Online	Global Market Series: NAFTA/FTA Certificate Program View Seminar Details Add to cart	This 2-day series covers the main steps in claiming benefits under the North American Free Trade Agreement and other free trade agreements (NAFTA/FTA) with a strong emphasis on compliance and targets toward new or active importers/exporters, managers in the fields of compliance, logistics and purchasing, as well as those wanting to enter into an international business related field. The series is offered strictly live via webinar. Participants who complete the entire series and all series requirements will receive a certificate from the North America’s Corridor Coalition. ALL registrations must be received by Thursday, November 1st at midnight central time. ALL credit cards will begin being processed one week before the seminar begins (Wednesday, October 31st). Participants will receive links to series materials by Monday, November 5th. •We reserve the right to adjust seminar schedule as necessary. • Must complete the entire series for certification. November 13 Day 1 Session 1: Introduction to Free Trade Agreements November 13 Day 1 Session 2: Leveraging FTAs to Your Advantage November 13 Day 1 Session 3: NAFTA 101 and Rules of Origin November 14 Day 2 Session 4: NAFTA Requirements: Canada November 14 Day 2 Session 5: NAFTA Requirements: Mexico November 14 Day 2 Session 6: How to Complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin	Click Here for Presenter Bios