This Event is Sponsored By:

MANAGING COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS (ITAR)

JANUARY 25TH, 2012

PORTLAND, OR

 

In this seminar, you will gain an in-depth understanding of your responsibilities under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) as well the Arms Export Controls Act (AECA) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Learn about the laws and regulations governing defense articles and what you need to know to comply with the ITAR. Find out about the latest changes in the ITAR and how they affect your industry and your business. Get practical advice from experts on preparing license applications, using exemptions, and preparing successful agreements. 

This seminar will provide participants:

· Practical Overview of the ITAR: Essential terms, concepts and policies for your Business

· Defense Services: What to do even if you never export  

· Update on 2012 regulatory changes

· Industry Panel on How To Successfully Navigate Today’s Export Control Minefield with Experienced Trade Compliance Practitioners

· Enforcement Update and the Consequences of Non-Compliance with Recent Lessons Learned

· Oregon Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits for Attorneys

 

The seminar is a MUST for you and your company to attend if:

· You currently export goods or services, or are contemplating doing so in the near future

· You are a supplier to domestic or foreign customers involved directly or indirectly in the defense industry

· You are looking to update your internal export control risk management processes to meet current and upcoming changes in US government requirements

· You would like to ask questions of  some of the region’s leading experts and practitioners in the field of ITAR and export controls

 

This year’s panelist/guest speakers will include:

Bryce Blegen, CEO, Trusted Trade Alliance

Allan Suchinsky, President, ITD Associates

George S. "Sam" Sevier, Chair, Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG)

Nelson Dong, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Lawrence Ward, Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Bryon Angvall, Senior Export Manager, The Boeing Company

Ginger Carney, President & CEO, Global Connections Export Compliance (GCEC)

Krista Larsen, Director, Global Trade Compliance at FLIR Systems

Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition

Suite #113

2828 SW Corbett Avenue

Portland, OR 97201

Phone: 503-517-8090

E-mail: info@pndc.us

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You maybe eligible to receive

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

for this training!

 

The state of Oregon is offering financial assistance to small businesses who wish to take advantage of a unique combination of support services and assistance available through the Oregon STEP Program.

 

Eligible applicants may attend international trade shows or trade missions and may receive training for the purpose of beginning to export products or services overseas, entering new markets or increasing the volume or value of exports to existing markets.  READ MORE