January-June 2015 Seminar mohawkglobalta.com
Meet our speakers Jim Trubits Vice President, MGTA Jim Trubits has 35+ years experience as a supply management consultant and trade compliance professional. He is a Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, and regular speaker for Ontario Exports and other trade groups. Mike Frail Senior Advisor, MGTA Mike Frail is a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer and Certified ITAR Professional with experience as a Lead Agent for a Fortune 500 logistics company. He specializes in export compliance programs, training, and security controls. Robert Stein Vice President, MGTA Robert Stein is known for his captivating lectures informed by a diverse background in cross border trade, FDA training, freight forwarding, and Customs brokerage. He is a Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist. MGTA Seminar Locations Albany, NY Buffalo, NY Cleveland, OH Chicago, IL Rochester, NY Syracuse, NY Register online at mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events Registration is open until 7 days prior to the date of each seminar. Please see the last page of this brochure for more information about seminar terms and conditions for group discounts, cancellations, and more. Co-Sponsors Avalon Risk Management, co-sponsor of all our Chicago seminars.
Import seminars Register online at mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events Dos & Don ts of Import Compliance 1.5 CCS Credits Keeping up with importer rules and regulations is a lot like walking through a minefield the wrong move can have dire consequences. Get in the know by getting a grip on the right way to handle import compliance during this revealing seminar. the role of classification and valuation how to spot the most common invoice errors must haves for free trade claims the ins and outs of marking Import managers, purchasing managers, compliance managers, supply chain managers, and all staff involved in import transactions. 2/11 9-10:30 am Chicago, IL 2/17 9-10:30 am Syracuse, NY 2/19 9-10:30 am Buffalo, NY 2/24 12-1:30 pm Albany, NY 2/24 9-10:30 am Rochester, NY Acing Your Import Compliance 1.5 CCS Credits Review your importer compliance responsibilities during this seminar, from how long to keep records, to why you need procedures for your processes. We ll also show you how to use the ACE Portal to better manage and improve your level of import compliance. your basic compliance responsibilities as an importer what ACE is and how it s used the benefits of using ACE to manage your compliance how to create effective reports in the ACE portal Import managers, purchasing managers, compliance managers, supply chain managers, and mid and senior level import staff. 3/17 9-10:30 am Syracuse, NY Every MGTA seminar includes handouts, checklists, and other reference material to encourage active learning among attendees.
Export seminars Register online at mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events Export Control Basics 1.5 CES Credits Gain a more meaningful perspective on U.S. export controls and the regulations behind them. During this seminar we ll cover why we have export controls, how they apply to your export operations, and what s changed due to recent export control reforms. how to determine commodity jurisdiction how to tell if your item is export controlled how to decode an ECCN screening, recordkeeping, and antiboycott compliance requirements how to spot potential export violations (red flags) tips for managing your AES filings Export managers, compliance managers, supply chain managers, and all staff involved in exporting. 3/11 9-10:30 am Rochester, NY 3/12 9-10:30 am Buffalo, NY 3/24 9-10:30 am Cleveland, OH 4/22 12-1:30 pm Albany, NY 4/23 9-10:30 am Syracuse, NY AES Best Practices 1.5 CES Credits Many U.S. exporters rely on a freight forwarder to file their Electronic Export Information into AES. Although their data may be entered by someone else, exporters are held accountable for entry errors and the subsequent penalties. the inner workings of AES how your forwarder uses it your export compliance responsibilities Export managers, compliance managers, supply chain managers, mid and senior level export staff. 5/12 12-1:30 pm Albany, NY 5/13 9-10:30 am Syracuse, NY 5/14 9-10:30 am Rochester, NY 5/19 9-10:30 am Buffalo, NY
Important info Registration Where & When to register Online visit - mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events/ Cut-off Period All seminars are open for registration until 7 days prior to the event. seminar fees Price per seminar - $50 Group discounts available - see below group discounts available to groups of 2 or more Discount per group member - 10% Certain terms and conditions apply. See our website What s Included included with registration Handouts and other reference material Certificate of Completion Refreshments Light breakfast - morning seminars Lunch - afternoon seminars CCS/CES Credits Many of our seminars are certified by the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) for Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Export Specialist (CES) credits. Join our email list for upcoming dates and reminders. Visit mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events/ Seminar Terms & Conditions We do not issue refunds for seminars. However, in the event that you are unable to attend a seminar that you are registered for, you may choose one of the following options: (1) Send a substitute person from the same company in your place OR (2) Transfer your registration to another seminar date/location to be held within 12 months of your original seminar date. Additional terms and conditions apply. See our website for full details: www.mohawkglobalta.com/seminars-events/terms-and-conditions/. Brought to you by Mohawk Global Trade Advisors www.mohawkglobalta.com