ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CALENDAR

September 26, 2016

The Illinois International Business Calendar is a collaborative effort among the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC), the Office of Trade and Investment of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois District Export Council (IDEC), on behalf of the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago. We are grateful to Miller Canfield for their generous sponsorship support. The Calendar is also available on our website: www.itagc.org. Inclusion Policy: As a public service to the international business community, we publish a listing of international business events for which we receive written notification, preferably by e-mail (info@itagc.org) or fax (773/725-2294). Any organization may submit events that would be of interest to, and are open to the Illinois international business community. There is no charge. All calendar listings are subject to the editor’s discretion. Inclusion of an event does not imply endorsement by any of the sponsoring organizations.

New events, and events with additional/revised information, are indicated in Green.

FEATURED ITA/GC PROGRAMS

Oct. 21 MAKE THE WORLD YOUR BUSINESS! Global Small Business Forum sponsored by Global TradeSource Ltd., Chicago Expert Importers, MB Financial Bank, TradeUp, Nixon Peabody, and supported by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. Speakers include: Peter Darley, Owner, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, W.S. Darley; Laurel Delaney, President, GlobeTrade; Author, Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably; Dennis Foldenauer, International Trade Finance Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration; Frank Gogliotti, Project Engineer, Weldy-Lamont; Constantine Grapsas, Founder & CEO, Automated Industrial Machinery (AIM), Inc.; Michael F. Howard, Regional Director – Midwest, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.; Chantal Wittman Meier, Vice President, International Trade Banking, MB Financial Bank; Susan Meyer, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP; Richard Paullin, Executive Director, International Trade Association of Greater Chicago & Chairman, Illinois District Export Council; Philip Pittsford, Chair, National District Export Council; Mary Safie, President & CEO, Safie Specialty Foods Company; Marc S. Schulman, President, Eli’s Cheesecake Company; Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO, Nextrade Group, LLC and TradeUp Capital Fund. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 70 West Madison Street, 4th Floor, Chicago. Fee: $125 (Students - $75; Vendor Table - $400). For information & registration, please see: http://globalsmallbusinessforum.com/.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Office of Trade & Investment

FEATURED ITA/GC PROGRAMS

Oct. 24 - CAPITALIZING ON THE TRANSITION OF CHINA’S ECONOMY. 17th Annual U.S.-China Trade 25 Conference sponsored by the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce, Plante Moran, PLLC and

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; co-organized by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. Speakers include: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; Lou Longo, Partner, Global Services, Plante Moran, PLLC; Michael Turansick, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Youming Ye, Managing Director, The Jordan Company China; Kelley Krouth, President and CEO, ACE Manufacturing Industries, Inc.; Joseph Ridyard, Senior Vice President, Tempel Steel Company; Yen-Jung Lin, International Sourcing Director, Briggs & Stratton; Michael Rodenberg, President, Murakami Manufacturing; James Klotz, Director of Worldwide Sourcing and Supply, Douglas Dynamics, LLC; Pin Ni, President, Wanxiang America Corporation; Inwha Huh, EVP and Regional Head, Global Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC Bank USA N.A.; Todd Fyall, Vice President of Global Business Development, Hatch Stamping Company; Mike Smith, President, Termax Corporation. Swissôtel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. USCCC Members - $445; Members of Sponsoring and Co-organizing organizations - $495; Non-members - $545. For information & registration, please see: www.usccc.org.

Nov. 1 - DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: BUILDING SMART CITIES. Business forum, sponsored by the U.S. 3 Commercial Service and the Illinois District Export Council, will present the latest innovations and

commercialization trends in global smart cities and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as purchasing patterns and export strategies around the world. This program will focus on the investments in infrastructure needed to support smart city development, the growth of the IoT, technology-powered sustainability, and cyber security. Featured speakers will include international business leaders, visiting U.S. commercial diplomats from more than 20 countries (with whom attendees can schedule one-on-one meetings), high-level government officials, and seasoned exporters – with plenty of opportunity for networking and connecting. Among the speakers: Phil Enquist, Partner, Skimore, Owings, and Merrill (Planning guidelines for urban development across China); David Gilmore, President & CEO, Design Intelligence; Paul Vogel, Principal, Greeley and Hansen (New wastewater management methods in test cities in China); Michelle Leonard, President, Solid Waste Association of North America; Paul Steinberg, CTO, Motorola (Telecommunications Infrastructure: A Foundation for the Smarter City); Nand Ramchandi, Head of Governmental Affairs for Exports, OSISoft (Real-time Data: A Basis for Smarter Governments). 7:30 a.m., Swissôtel Chicago, 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago. Fee: $495. For information & registration, please see: http://www.export.gov/discoverglobalmarkets/buildingsmartcities/index.asp.

Of Note:

United States Reinstates Trade Preference Benefits for Burma: President Barack Obama signed a proclamation on September 14 that will reinstate Burma’s eligibility for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program as of November 13, 2016. This action comes after the conclusion of a review of Burma’s compliance with the eligibility criteria under the GSP statute, including whether Burma is taking steps to afford internationally-recognized worker rights. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. suspended Burma’s GSP benefits in 1989 due to worker rights concerns. After Burma requested reinstatement in 2013, the Office of the USTR led an extensive review of Burma’s compliance with all of the GSP eligibility criteria, and in particular of Burma’s recent record of labor reforms and strengthened worker protections. Since the new democratic government took office in March 2016, senior Burmese government officials, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, and joined by Burmese business and labor leaders, have also engaged closely with the U.S. on labor issues to demonstrate Burma’s eligibility under the statutory GSP criteria. Designation of eligibility for GSP acknowledges the progress made to date by Burma and encourages continued progress, which the United States will continue to monitor closely, in order to address the labor concerns and challenges that remain. For more information: https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2016/september/united-states-reinstates-trade.

Adult Homestay Hosting Opportunities: WorldChicago is welcoming 30 international young professionals from 13 countries to Chicago through the U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program. Fellows are between 25-45, fluent in English and emerging leaders in the public and private sectors. During their month-long (mid-October – mid-November) fellowship with a local organization, all fellows stay with homestay hosts and commute independently to their job sites each day. Hosts provide a separate bedroom and meals, and share their favorite parts of Chicagoland with their guest. Stipends are available for these programs. Fellows are from: Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia, India, Malaysia, Moldova, Pakistan, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam. For more information, please contact Brian Peckrill at bpeckrill@worldchicago.org or at 312/254-1800 x100.

German American Chamber of Commerce Partners with Chicago Metro Metals Consortium (CMMC) to Launch Transatlantic Cluster Initiative: Following its first meeting in July, the Initiative is now recruiting qualified companies for a trip to Germany as part of their cluster exchange. They are offering 15 select participants the chance to explore cutting-edge developments in the field during an intensive, 5-day trip throughout Germany, November 14-18. Focus topics will include opportunities for international collaboration, technology development and transfer, recruitment of a skilled workforce, and much more. During the 5-day trip, participants will have ample opportunity to visit and speak with key players of the German Metalworking industry from business and research institutions as well as interact with leading industry associations and clusters. For an application, please see: http://www.gaccmidwest.org/fileadmin/ahk_chicago/4._INITIATIVEN_PROGRAMME/Cluster_Initiative/Metalworking/Participant_agreement_Delegation_Trip.pdf.

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Sep. 26 TARIFF CLASSIFICATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Harmonized System Convention; Overview of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of U.S.; The Export Schedule B; Classification Process; Extrinsic Interpretive Aids; Duty Determination; General Notes; Mechanics of Classification; Classification Exercises. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $545 (by August 26; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/tariff-classification#agenda.

Sep. 26 AEROSPACE OPPORTUNITIES IN MOROCCO. Direct Line teleconference sponsored by the Bureau of Economic & Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State. U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, Dwight Bush, and his economic team, along with local subject matter experts, will discuss the challenges, risks, and opportunities in the Aerospace sector as well as the broader Moroccan business climate. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: www.state.gov/e/eb/directline/events/261751.htm.

Sep. 26 GLOBAL MIGRATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by Paul Collier, Professor, Economics and Public Policy; Director, Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford. 5:30 – 7:15, CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/global-migration-and-its-implications.

Sep. 27 NAFTA RULES OF ORIGIN. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: NAFTA – Overview; Definitions; A Closer Look at Origination; Finer Points of Origination; NAFTA and Special Sectors; The NAFTA Certificate of Origin Form; Country of Origin for Marking Purposes; NAFTA Strategies for Businesses; Appeal Procedures; Country of Origin Marking Rules; Record Keeping, Penalties, Denial of Benefits; Maquiladora Industry; Annex 401 Specific Rules of Origin; Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement; Other Free Trade Agreements. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $545 (by August 27; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/nafta#agenda.

Sep. 27 ALBANIA AND THE WESTERN BALKANS: A EUROPEAN FUTURE? Luncheon program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by His Excellency Bujar Nishani, President, Republic of Albania. 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $60; Non-members - $75. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/albania-and-western-balkans-european-future?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Council&_zs=8iWGW1&_zl=A4pH3.

Sep. 27 C-TPAT FOR EXPORTS – TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE NEXT FRONTIER IN BORDER

SECURITY. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will address: Definition of exporter for C-TPAT purposes; Exporter entity eligibility requirements; Comparison between importer and exporter C-TPAT; Relevance of partner government agencies to C-TPAT certification; Practical approach to minimum security requirements; Assessing the C-TPAT benefits. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-C-TPAT-for-Exports-Taking-Advantage-of-the-Next-Frontier-in-Border-Security.html.

Sep. 27 HOW NATIONS SURVIVE AND THRIVE: LESSONS FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by Jonathan Tepperman, Managing Editor, Foreign Affairs. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20-. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/how-nations-survive-and-thrive-lessons-next-president.

Sep. 27 POLAND – U.S. REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS. Roundtable discussion, sponsored by the Polish American Chamber of Commerce, with a delegation representing the Warsaw Real Estate Brokers’ Association (WSPON), real estate specialists from Gdansk and Gdynia, and members and friends of PACC, including top area real estate and building trades producers. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., PACC Conference Room, Copernicus Center Annex, 5214 West Lawrence Avenue, Suite 1, Chicago. PACC Members – No charge; Non-members - $20. Advance registration required. For information & registration, please e-mail: info@polishamericanchamber.org, or call 773/205-1998.

Sep. 28 - CROSS BORDER BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONS EXCHANGE. Seminar, sponsored by USLAW 29 NETWORK/TELFA, will address some of the latest trends in cross-border transactions in Europe,

North and South America, with a specific focus on those legal structures most commonly used in different countries to develop business in new territories. Topics include: A Brexit Update; Entering Brave New Worlds: Strategies to Get to Market; Getting Out of a Comfort Zone: Doing Deals Away from Home; Corporate and M&A Transactions; Share Deals vs. Asset Deals; Acquisition of Financially Distressed Assets; Antitrust Filings and Authorizations; Data Privacy Issues and Concerns with International Business; Security and Safety Issues. Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:

http://web.uslaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/16_USLAW_TELFA_CrossBorder_Brochure_Client.pdf.

Sep. 28 HOW TO SELL ONLINE IN THE UNITED STATES. Webinar sponsored by ibt partners. Presentations by Tom Sadtler, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development – USA, ibt partners, and Susanna Hardy, Managing Director EU, ibt partners. 10:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://info.ibtpartners.com/webinar-how-to-sell-online-in-the-united-states.

Sep. 28 USING INCOTERMS 2010® PROPERLY TO AVOID DISPUTES. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler,

Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will help purchasing, selling, logistics, customs and other personnel involved in global commerce understand the revised terminology reflected in this update. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Using-Incoterms-2010-092816.html.

Sep. 29 POLAND BUSINESS FORUM. Program sponsored by Grant Thornton and Miller Canfield with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. An expert panel will address issues facing Poland’s business community, the latest economic trends, technological innovations, and manufacturing and investment opportunities. Panelists include: Piotr Janicki, Consul General of Poland in Chicago; Sabina Klimek, Trade Commissioner of Poland in New York; Prem Polaczek, Managing Partner, IBC Director, Grant Thornton Poland; Richard Wallawender, Senior Principal, Miller Canfield. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., The Ritz Carlton Chicago, 160 East Pearson Street, Chicago. CCC Members - $35; Non-members - $70. For information & registration, please see: https://chicagolandchamber.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?MeetingId=87f253ee-195b-e611-a0ab-0050569142af.

Sep. 29 BIS BRIEFING: THE NEW REGULATORY DEFINITIONS AND EXPORT ENFORCEMENT. Workshop sponsored by the International Trade Club of Chicago. Presentations by Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, Bureau of Industry and Security, Washington, D.C., and Richard Greene, Special Agent, Office of Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., DePaul University, O’Hare Campus, 8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago. ITCC Members - $60; Non-members - $95. For information & registration, please see: www.itcc.org/event-2332883.

Sep. 29 INVESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE. Program sponsored by the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce. Presentation by H.E. Daouda Diabate, Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to the United States. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Chicago State University, Sun Room, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago. AGCC Members - $30; Non-members - $50. For information & registration, please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-speaker-series-investing-opportunities-in-cote-divoire-by-he-daouda-diabate-ambassador-of-tickets-27164147697?aff=mcivte.

Sep. 29 TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IF YOUR COMPANY RECEIVES AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE LETTER

FROM U.S CUSTOMS. Webinar, sponsored by Deleon Trade LLC, Tuttle Law, and the Braumiller Law Group, will provide importers and customs brokers with a concise summary of the top 10 actions to consider once receiving an informed compliance letter. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6314516546237903619.

Sep. 29 VALUATION MANAGEMENT: ASSISTS, ROYALTIES, AND RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS. Webinar, sponsored by The World Academy, will provide clarification and detail on the compliance requirements related to the declaration of valuation elements such as royalties, assists, commissions, non-purchased or sample shipments, transaction value, related party transfer price explanations, and much more. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $95. For information & registration, please see: www.theworldacademy.com/webinar-valuation-management-assist.

Sep. 29 INTERNATIONAL METHODS OF PAYMENT. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., will discuss the different types of international methods of payment and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37059&InputType=EVENT.

Sep. 29 FWS IMPORT/EXPORT FILING REQUIREMENTS IN ACE: ARE YOUR GOODS AFFECTED? Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will examine the upcoming ACE filing requirements, the wildlife and wildlife products covered, and the type of filing and information that will be required. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-FWS-Filing-Requirements-ACE.html.

Sep. 29 GLOBALIZATION IS DEAD…LONG LIVE GLOBALIZATION. Roundtable and reception sponsored by the Alliance for Corporate Growth Chicago. The guided roundtable discussion will explore the future of globalization: international market (mis)perceptions vs. realities. 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., 200 West Monroe Street, 6th Floor Conference Center, Chicago. ACG Members – No charge; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: http://www.cvent.com/events/globalization-is-dead-long-live-globalization/event-summary-34a32ed1f9834a7da1a503f1f6c31306.aspx?i=72cec908-f1cc-4bc0-b8ce-779689b75b1e.

Sep. 30 CUSTOMS PENALTIES: 19 USC 1592: AVOIDING THE IMPACT OF A CLAIM OF COMMERCIAL

FRAUD OR NEGLIGENCE. Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, explains custom penalties (19 USC 1592), the elements of violations, how to respond to a CBP summons, mitigation procedures and customs’ response. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/customs-penalties-19usc1592-claim-of-commercial-fraud-or-negligence-webinar-training-704874-prdw?channel=M3_NW_SP30_Sullivan_AU31_DM.

Oct. 3 - TURKISH STEEL EXPORTERS’ ASSOCIATION’S SECTORAL TRADE MISSION TO THE U.S. 4 Twenty representatives from 16 Turkish steel companies invite U.S. firms to make appointments for

one-on-one meetings. The Turkish steel companies represent the following sectors: Steel Tubes and Pipes; Long Steel Products; Flat Steel Products; Semi-Finished Products; Fasteners; Structural Steel. 9:00 a.m., Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago. For information & registration, please see: http://turkishsteeldelegation.fruitionbusinessgroup.com.

Oct. 4 DUTY DRAWBACK SIMPLIFICATION. Webinar, sponsored by The World Academy, will address: Drawback Overview; Drawback Eligibility; Potential Manufacturing Drawback; Unused Merchandise Drawback; Rejected Merchandise Drawback; NAFTA Drawback; Preparing Drawback Documents; Processing of Drawback Claims; Compliance, Reviews, Penalties; What’s New for Duty Drawback Claimants. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $95. For information & registration, please see: www.theworldacademy.com/webinar-duty-drawback.

Oct. 4 SUBSTANTIATING PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT CLAIMS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will address: Overview of FTC jurisdiction; Summary of substantiation principles; Overview of claim substantiation; Trends in litigation regarding “organic,” “natural” and “free of” claims; Where to draw the line on puffery. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Substantiating-Personal-Care-Product-Claims-10-04-16.html.

Oct. 4 INVEST IN MEXICO: A SUCCESSFUL APPROACH. Seminar sponsored by CIESA Group with: ProMéxico; Arizpe, Valdés & Marcos, S.C.; Miller Canfield; GP Desarrollos. Topics include: Why Mexico?; The Mexican Legal Framework: A practical link for your success in Mexico; Industrial Real Estate Overview of Mexico; Understanding the Workforce. 2:00 – 5:30 p.m., Warwick Allerton Hotel, 701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: www.investmexico.mx.

Oct. 5 ENERGY STORAGE INDIA 2017. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide a market briefing for the energy storage sector in India from U.S. Embassy personnel and industry leaders currently working in India; there will also be a presentation on the benefits of participating in Energy Storage India 2017. 9:30 a.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37107&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 5 SUCCESS IN THE EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET & MEDICA. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide you with information on regulatory issues you need to consider, a market overview and trends, details on logistics issues, and tips on how to make the world’s number one trade show, MEDICA, a success. 11:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37040&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 5 CYBER SECURITY. Webinar sponsored by Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG). Presentation by Linda J. Kelly, Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Client Coverage, HSBC Bank USA, who will cover the importance of knowing your customer, the availability of commercial fraud protection services, and how to establish international controls on wire transfers. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7621255329636249348.

Oct. 5 U.S. IMMIGRATION REFORM PROSPECTS OF 2017. Luncheon program sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. Presentations by Michael Turansick and Kevin Aiston, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL. GACC Members - $50; Non-members - $65. For information & registration, please see: www.gaccmidwest.org/events/luncheon-series.

Oct. 5 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN COSTA RICA FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Costa Rica’s growth and the opportunities these developments offer U.S. companies in various industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37061&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 5 [3PL] THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS IMPLEMENTATION. Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, will examine how to implement third party logistics to outsource your logistics, warehousing and transportation to a specialist in the field, so you can concentrate on your core products. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CDT. Fee: $199. For information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/third-party-logistics-implementation-webinar-training-703841-prdw?channel=M3_NW_OC05_Joe_SP19_BR.

Oct. 5 TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP COUNTRY WEBINAR SERIES: VIETNAM. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will address opportunities for U.S. companies to export to Vietnam and how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will facilitate U.S. exports to those countries. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=7Q51.

Oct. 5 CBP LIMITATIONS ON POST-ENTRY PREFERENCE CLAIMS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will address the many issues arising from preferential treatment claims and provide general recommendations on what importers may do to protect claims that are at risk. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-CBP-Limitations-webinar-100516.html.

Oct. 6 GLOBAL DAIRY SYMPOSIUM. Event, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, will address share trends in global dairy sector production, the impact of economic fluctuations, and predictions. Speakers include: Sharon Sydow, Senior Economist, Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.; Tom Bailey, Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory, Rabobank, New York, NY; Robert Erhard, Agricultural Material Specialist (Dairy), Nestlé, Geneva, Switzerland. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Alliant Energy Center, Mendota Room 4, Madison, WI. No charge; advance registration required by Sept. 30. For information & registration, please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-global-dairy-symposium-tickets-26041445665.

Oct. 6 AVOID EXPENSIVE MISTAKES – DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS. Webinar sponsored by the Illinois International Trade Center at College of DuPage. Presentation by Louise Kern, Managing Director, Global Business Information Services (GloBIS), who will offer her expert tips and tricks for simple, cost-effective ways to vet your potential partners overseas. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28346.

Oct. 6 2016 ELECTION: PREDICTIONS FOR AN UNPREDICTABLE YEAR. Luncheon workshop sponsored by the French-American Chamber of Commerce & the Dutch-American Chamber of Commerce in partnership with VH Strategies. Presentations by Robert Van Heuvelen, CEO and Founder, VH Strategies and Valerie West, Principal, VH Strategies, who will outline the candidates' positions and agendas on important business issues, including: Brexit and Trade; Taxes and Inversions; Climate Change; Health Care & Energy Policy. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Café des Architectes, Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, 20 East Chestnut Street, Chicago. FACC Members - $30; Non-members - $40. For information & registration, please see: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ed75x0oh3401c15d&oseq=&c=&ch=.

Oct. 6 PRICING, QUOTING, AND TERMS OF SALE FOR EXPORT MARKETS: INCOTERMS. Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, will explain how to price and quote export sales as well as what factors influence the “landed cost” of a product; it will also cover the various standardized trade terms, including The American Foreign Trade Definitions, and the International Commercial Terms of Sale, known as Incoterms. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/pricing-quoting-terms-of-sale-for-export-markets-incotermsand-creating-pro-forma-webinar-training-704491-prdw?channel=M3_NW_OC06_Iliyana_SP06_DM.

Oct. 6 CBP’S NEW AD/CV DUTY EVASION ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE: ARE YOU AT RISK? Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will review the new regulations and provide insights on best practices to protect your company in this heightened area of CBP enforcement. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-CBPs-New-ADCV-Duty-Evasion-Enforcement-Initiative-100616.html.

Oct. 6 2016 LATIN AMERICA BUSINESS FORUM. Panel discussion sponsored by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Chicago with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. Panelists include: Rodolfo Montecinos, Consul General of Chile; Marcelo Boffi, Trade Commissioner of Argentina; Martin Caro, Trade Commissioner of Mexico; Alejandro Tribin, Trade Commissioner of Colombia; Boris Mejia, Trade Commissioner of Ecuador; Tatiana Lyra, Trade and Investment Commissioner of Brazil. 4:30 – 7:00 p.m., UNAM Chicago, 350 West Erie Street #300, Chicago. CCC Members - $35; Non-members - $70. For information & registration, please see: https://chicagolandchamber.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?MeetingId={C48CBAEB-4153-E611-A0AB-0050569142AF}.

Oct. 7 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS (EAR). Webinar, sponsored by the Global Training Center, covers basic export control concepts one needs to understand in order to execute essential global business operations in a compliant manner. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $345. For information & registration, please see: http://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/specialty/export-administration-regulations-ear.

Oct. 7 PANAMA: THE PORT WITH TWO OCEANS – 10 REASONS PANAMA SHOULD BE YOUR LATIN

AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER. Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, will discuss why U.S. companies are opening distribution centers in Latin America, review typical problems encountered with Latin American distribution centers, and offer an understanding of why Panama is one of the best locations for a distribution center. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/10-reasons-panama-should-be-your-latin-american-distribution-center-webinar-training-704794-prdw?channel=M3_NW_OC07_Lynch_SP08_DM.

Oct. 11 COMPLIANCE CONUNDRUM – UNAUTHORIZED EXPORTS V. DISCRIMINATION. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will address the murky waters where export compliance and immigration anti-discrimination laws intersect. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $20. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37098&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 11 NON-RESIDENT IMPORTER & LANDED DUTY PAID TRANSACTIONS – DUTY SAVINGS OR DUTY

EXPOSURE? Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will discuss procedures you can implement to legally maximize potential benefits from NRI and LDP transactions. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: http://www.strtrade.com/events-Non-Resident-Importer-and-Landed-Duty-Paid-Transactions-Duty-Savings-or-Duty-Exposure.html.

Oct. 12 - EXPLORING INCOTERMS AND ELIMINATING THE MYSTIQUE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT: DO 13 OTHER OPTIONS EXIST? Two-day program sponsored by the Midwest Global Trade Association.

Presentation by Roy Becker, Roy Becker Seminars. October 12 topics: Incoterms® 2010; Import Letters of Credit and Standby Letters of Credit. October 13 topics: Export Letters of Credit; Practical Application. 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., C.H. Robinson, 14800 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN. MGTA Members - $200 (one day; $300 both days); Non-members - $295 (one day; $395 both days). For information & registration, please see:

https://mgta.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=816616&group=.

Oct. 12 HOW LETTERS OF CREDIT CAN IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL SALES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce in collaboration with Trade Technologies, will introduce exporters to the world of letters of credit and important issues to understand in order to use them effectively. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36861&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 12 SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION. Webinar sponsored by ibt partners. Presentations by: Susanna Hardy, Managing Director EU, ibt partners; James Bledsoe, Director, The eCommerce Innovation Lab (EIL), U.S. Commercial Service; Tereza Santava, Project Manager, ibt partners. 11:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://info.ibtpartners.com/go-global-with-search-engine-optimization.

Oct. 12 INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS – THE BASICS. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will provide an introduction to letters of credit and how they work to ensure payment. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-International-Payment-Options-the-Basics.html.

Oct. 12 CROSSING BORDERS: FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPORT. Workshop sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center and The Hatchery at the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA. A panel of experts will describe: trends in global foodservice; demand for U.S. food & beverage products in international markets; resources available for small business exporters; and strategic advice to get started in exporting or growing your current export sales. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., ICNC, 320 North Damen Avenue, Chicago. ICNC & Hatchery Members - $10; Non-members - $20.. For information & registration, please see: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed3wrjdw645de9ec&llr=ei5vsbcab.

Oct. 12 TRANSPORTATION NIGHT. Industry networking opportunity sponsored by the Traffic Club of Chicago and others. Network with colleagues from the transportation and associated industries. Cash bar; complimentary hors d’oeuvres; coffee bar and desserts. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., “The Estate” by Gene & Georgetti, 9421 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL. No charge; no registration required. For information, please contact: staff@traffic-club.org.

Oct. 12 THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & CHINA’S LEADERSHIP TRANSITION. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution; Director, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/us-presidential-election-chinas-leadership-transition.

Oct. 13 GOING GLOBAL. Seminar sponsored by IBS Global Consulting. Speakers include: Darcee Munroe, Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in Chicago; José Robles-Michelena, Mexico Business Manager, Miller Canfield; Eduard Ekel, Detroit Regional Director, Export-Import Bank of the United States; Harry Lepinske, Chairman, Central Asian Productivity Research Center. Speakers will discuss best practices for going global, how to select markets that will yield the greatest return on investment, how to safeguard against risk, and key steps for developing a successful export strategy. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Regus O’Hare Rosemont Center, 5600 North River Road, Rosemont, IL. Fee: $95. For information & registration, please see: www.ibsglobalconsulting.com/Going-Global-Seminar.html.

Oct. 16 - HEALTHCARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO CHINA. Executive-led trade mission 21 sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, aims to open

access to Chinese government health officials and to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to the Chinese Healthcare market as well as assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and services to China. The mission is intended to include representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with members that provide high end, innovative medical devices (especially imaging), healthcare technology equipment, innovative pharmaceuticals, hospital management or senior care management solutions, and medical education or training, hospital cooperation (i.e. management and education), as well as pharmaceuticals and senior care segments. For information & an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36895&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 17 ELECTION 2016 AND THE POLITICS OF TRADE. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentations by: Grant D. Aldonas, Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies; William M. Daley, Managing Partner, Argentière Capital; former White House Chief of Staff. Moderated by Phil Levy, Senior Fellow, Global Economy, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/election-2016-and-politics-trade.

Oct. 18 COMPLYING WITH CALIFORNIA’S SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY LAW. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will review the requirements of this law, including the required notice, placement of the notice, topics that must be disclosed, enforcement efforts, and recommendations on simple ways to comply. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Complying-with-Californias-Supply-Chain-Transparency-Law.html.

Oct. 19 - SUBSEA & ONSHORE TECHNOLOGY TRADE MISSION TO BRAZIL. Mission, organized by the U.S. 21 & Foreign Commercial Service in Rio de Janeiro, offers a timely and cost-effective means for U.S.

firms to engage with key stakeholders and to enter the promising Brazilian oil and gas market for subsea and onshore equipment, technology, and services. The delegation will be comprised of 10 – 15 U.S. firms representing a cross-section of U.S. oil and gas segments that have developed products and services for subsea (deep water) and onshore, oil and gas exploration and production. The mission will also be open to representatives of U.S. trade associations in the targeted industries with a commercial interest in Brazil. For information & an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36488&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 19 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN EL SALVADOR FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on El Salvador’s growth and the opportunities these developments offer U.S. companies in many industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37062&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 19 CLASSIFICATION: FOOD AND BEVERAGE. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will help you improve your classification skills, avoid common pitfalls in these areas and learn some best practices. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Classification-Food-Beverage-101916.html.

Oct. 19 COMPLYING WITH CONFLICT MINERALS LAWS: GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES FOR

MANUFACTURERS. Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service with Robinson & Cole LLP. The chair of Robinson & Cole's Manufacturing Industry Group will provide an update on best practices for manufacturers and distributors who need to comply with the conflict minerals laws either because they are legally mandated to and/or are required to by supply chain contracts. 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37087&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 19 EXPORT PARTY RESPONSIBILITIES – USPPI, FPPI, FORWARDER, CARRIER, ROUTED

TRANSACTIONS. Webinar, sponsored by ComplianceOnline, will focus on the responsibly of U.S. parties – USPPI, FPPI, forwarders and carriers when conducting standard and routed export transactions. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $149. For information & registration, please see: http://www.complianceonline.com/export-party-responsibilities-usppi-fppi-forwarder-carrier-routed-transactions-webinar-training-704138-prdw?channel=M3_NW_OC19_Suzanne_SP16_BR.

Oct. 20 EXPORT COMPLIANCE: ELIMINATE THE DANGERS OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Seminar sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at College of Lake County. Gain a fresh look at export compliance procedures and an 11-point checklist to ensure compliance. Presentation by Mike Allocca, President, Allocca Enterprises, Inc. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30- p.m., College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL. Fee: $150 (by September 21; $195 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/export-compliance-eliminate-the-dangers-of-non-compliance-tickets-26282570877.

Oct. 20 RUSSIA SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES IN EURASIA. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide companies with a comprehensive understanding of doing business in Russia and Eurasia, including: Market conditions and opportunities; Current U.S. – Russia/Ukraine sanctions policies; Perspective of a U.S. company doing business in the region. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37128&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 20 TAIWAN PRODUCTS DAY. Sourcing and procurement event sponsored by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and the Bureau of Foreign Trade, and hosted by the Taiwan Trade Center Chicago. It is an opportunity for U.S. companies to talk one-on-one with Taiwan manufacturers and suppliers of: LED/Lighting; Household Goods; Smart Home Automation; Beauty and Skin Products; Functional Fabrics; Solar-Powered Traffic Monitoring; IP Surveillance Camera Systems; Consumer/Electronic Accessories; Health/Dietary Supplements. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile, 300 East Ohio Street, Chicago. No charge; advance registration required; complimentary parking available. For information & registration, please e-mail: chicago@taitra.org.tw, or call 312/819-7350.

Oct. 20 CONFLICTS BETWEEN EU AND U.S. EXPORT RULES. Webinar, sponsored by the Export Compliance Training Institute, is designed for EU companies or governments who deal with U.S. companies, or produce their products using U.S.-origin goods or U.S. technology, and will examine existing and potential discrepancies and conflicts between EU and U.S. export control laws. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see: www.learnexportcompliance.com/Webinars/Conflicts-Between-EU-and-US-Export-Rules.aspx.

Oct. 20 LOWERING DUTIES ON APPAREL IMPORTED FROM MEXICO. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will discuss the advantages and requirements of programs available to reduce or eliminate duties on apparel and how to best take advantage of them. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Lowering-Duties-Apparel-Imported-Mexico-080316.html.

Oct. 20 THE BASICS OF CUSTOMS VALUATION. Seminar sponsored by the Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association. Presentation by Mark J. Segrist, Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Topco Building, 150 Northwest Point Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: https://www.ccbfa.org/events/september-seminar. Reneé Strickland

Oct. 21 MAKE THE WORLD YOUR BUSINESS! Global Small Business Forum sponsored by Global TradeSource Ltd., Chicago Expert Importers, MB Financial Bank, TradeUp, Nixon Peabody, and supported by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. Speakers include: Peter Darley, Owner, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, W.S. Darley; Laurel Delaney, President, GlobeTrade; Author, Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably; Dennis Foldenauer, International Trade Finance Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration; Frank Gogliotti, Project Engineer, Weldy-Lamont; Constantine Grapsas, Founder & CEO, Automated Industrial Machinery (AIM), Inc.; Michael F. Howard, Regional Director – Midwest, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.; Chantal Wittman Meier, Vice President, International Trade Banking, MB Financial Bank; Susan Meyer, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP; Richard Paullin, Executive Director, International Trade Association of Greater Chicago & Chairman, Illinois District Export Council; Philip Pittsford, Chair, National District Export Council; Mary Safie, President & CEO, Safie Specialty Foods Company; Marc S. Schulman, President, Eli’s Cheesecake Company; Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO, Nextrade Group, LLC and TradeUp Capital Fund. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 70 West Madison Street, 4th Floor, Chicago. Fee: $125 (Students - $75; Vendor Table - $400). For information & registration, please see: http://globalsmallbusinessforum.com/.

Oct. 24 - CAPITALIZING ON THE TRANSITION OF CHINA’S ECONOMY. 17th Annual U.S.-China Trade 25 Conference sponsored by the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce, Plante Moran, PLLC and

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; co-organized by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and others. Speakers include: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; Lou Longo, Partner, Global Services, Plante Moran, PLLC; Michael Turansick, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Youming Ye, Managing Director, The Jordan Company China; Kelley Krouth, President and CEO, ACE Manufacturing Industries, Inc.; Joseph Ridyard, Senior Vice President, Tempel Steel Company; Yen-Jung Lin, International Sourcing Director, Briggs & Stratton; Michael Rodenberg, President, Murakami Manufacturing; James Klotz, Director of Worldwide Sourcing and Supply, Douglas Dynamics, LLC; Pin Ni, President, Wanxiang America Corporation; Inwha Huh, EVP and Regional Head, Global Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC Bank USA N.A.; Todd Fyall, Vice President of Global Business Development, Hatch Stamping Company; Mike Smith, President, Termax Corporation. Swissôtel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. USCCC Members - $445; Members of Sponsoring and Co-organizing organizations - $495; Non-members - $545. For information & registration, please see: www.usccc.org.

Oct. 24 GLOBAL E-COMMERCE: FROM STRATEGY TO EXECUTION. Webinar sponsored by the Illinois International Trade Center at College of DuPage. Presentation by Robert Wray, President and Founder, Mp3Car and Whitebox, who will share his unique perspective on the forces influencing the demands and the decision-making process of the international B2B purchaser, including a focus on trends such as: Region-specific buying preferences; Direct-from-Manufacturer purchasing; Omni-Channel strategies; and the “Amazon Effect.” 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28350.

Oct. 25 REACH: NAVIGATING THE ECHA WEBSITE FOR REACH PART I. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide information on using the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website, including High Level Navigation and Content and Compliance with Registration requirements. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $15. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37110&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 25 DEBT AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by Carmen M. Reinhart, Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System, Harvard Kennedy School. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/debt-and-global-economy.

Oct. 26 ACE PORTAL FOR CUSTOMS BROKERS: WHY EVERY BROKER NEEDS AN ACE PORTAL

ACCOUNT AND WHAT TO DO WITH IT AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will show brokers how to leverage the ACE portal to meet reporting requirements, communicate with CBP and run reports for themselves and their importer clients. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: http://www.strtrade.com/events-ACE-Portal-for-Customs-Brokers-Why-every-broker-needs-an-ACE-portal-account-and-what-to-do-with-it-after-you-have-signed-up.html.

Oct. 27 - AGRI INVESTOR FORUM CHICAGO 2016. Conference sponsored by Private Equity International. 28 Speakers will address such topics as: A view from the LP community; Farm to table: how your

farmland investments deliver results for investors; Market consolidation: friend or foe for private equity?; AgTech updates; The world today: an assessment of the global economy and climate; Emerging markets; Alternative solution: agriculture and private debt; Heading upstream: the food revolution. Hotel Palomar Chicago, 505 North State Street, Chicago. Fee: $1,995 (by September 2; $2,595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://www.agriinvestor.com/forum.

Oct. 27 HTS & COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION BASICS + ACE. Seminar, sponsored by BDG International, will help you understand the Harmonized Tariff System for imports and the Schedule B listing for exports. Presentation by Lisa Victoria Waller, Vice President, BDG International, Inc. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 2785 Ramada Way, Green Bay, WI. Fee: $150. For information & registration, please see: https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1869585.

Oct. 27 GETTING STARTED IN CANADA AND MEXICO. Seminar and Buyers Mission for food suppliers sponsored by Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA – Northeast. Several buyers from Mexico and Canada will be on hand to meet with suppliers in addition to an educational seminar for beginners on the opportunities in these two markets. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport, 2930 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL. Fee: $250; deadline: September 16. For information & registration, please see: https://www.foodexport.org/programs-services/enter-new-markets/buyers-missions/G16NSB1.

Oct. 27 UNDERSTANDING THE SHIFT OF TOXICOLOGICAL AGENTS AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS

FROM THE USML TO THE CCL. Webinar, sponsored by the Export Compliance Training Institute, will review the essential elements of the ITAR’s Category XIV/XVIII and the EAR’s relevant 600 series ECCNs, along with their associated requirements, and discuss the list of items controlled, licensing requirements, license exceptions your business might be able to leverage, technology control plans, compliance program suggestions, and more. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $195. For information & registration, please see: http://www.learnexportcompliance.com/Webinars/Understanding-the-Shift-of-Toxicological-Agents-an.aspx.

Oct. 27 REACH: NAVIGATING THE ECHA WEBSITE FOR REACH PART II. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will provide information on using the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website, including Technical and Regulatory Data on particular chemicals and Registration Dossier (public version). 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $15. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37111&InputType=EVENT.

Oct. 28 STAYING COMPETITIVE IN CANADA AND MEXICO. Seminar and Buyers Mission for food suppliers sponsored by Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA – Northeast. Several buyers from Mexico and Canada will be on hand to meet with suppliers in addition to an educational seminar for seasoned exporters on the opportunities in these two markets. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport, 2930 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL. Fee: $250; deadline: September 16. For information & registration, please see: https://www.foodexport.org/programs-services/enter-new-markets/buyers-missions/G16NSB2.

Oct. 28 SMART FACTORY INDUSTRY FORUM. Event sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. Experts and pioneers will elaborate the growing strategic importance of integrating smart technology into the value chain, and discuss the reality of its implementation for companies of all sizes. Speakers include: Vic Kingery, Commercial Leader Manufacturing Solutions, GE Digital; Cary Lyons, Program Manager, Factory Technology Solutions, Caterpillar; Dr. Vivek Dave, Director of Technology, Harting; Nathan Blair, Plant Manager – Genoa, Greenlee Textron; Bob Vavra (Moderator), Editor, Plant Engineering. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., UI LABS, 1415 North Cherry Avenue, Chicago. GACC Members - $65; Non-members - $80. For information & registration, please see: www.gaccmidwest.org/en/events/awards-gala-industry-forum.

Nov. 1 - DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: BUILDING SMART CITIES. Business forum, sponsored by the U.S. 3 Commercial Service and the Illinois District Export Council, will present the latest innovations and

commercialization trends in global smart cities and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as purchasing patterns and export strategies around the world. This program will focus on the investments in infrastructure needed to support smart city development, the growth of the IoT, technology-powered sustainability, and cyber security. Featured speakers will include international business leaders, visiting U.S. commercial diplomats from more than 20 countries (with whom attendees can schedule one-on-one meetings), high-level government officials, and seasoned exporters – with plenty of opportunity for networking and connecting. Among the speakers: Phil Enquist, Partner, Skimore, Owings, and Merrill (Planning guidelines for urban development across China); David Gilmore, President & CEO, Design Intelligence; Paul Vogel, Principal, Greeley and Hansen (New wastewater management methods in test cities in China); Michelle Leonard, President, Solid Waste Association of North America; Paul Steinberg, CTO, Motorola (Telecommunications Infrastructure: A Foundation for the Smarter City); Nand Ramchandi, Head of Governmental Affairs for Exports, OSISoft (Real-time Data: A Basis for Smarter Governments). 7:30 a.m., Swissôtel Chicago, 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago. Fee: $495. For information & registration, please see: http://www.export.gov/discoverglobalmarkets/buildingsmartcities/index.asp.

Nov. 2 INCOTERMS®

2010 RULES. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Introduction; Domestic Terms of Sale for Domestic Transactions in the United States; Incoterms® 2000 Product Transportation and Risk of Loss. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $345 (by October 2; $395 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/incoterms-rules.

Nov. 2 AEROSPACE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will introduce participants to recent trends in the UK’s large aerospace market, uncover business opportunities for U.S. firms, and offer business development strategies to access this $41 billion market. In addition, BCI Aerospace will introduce the audience to Aero Engine Forum Birmingham, an international business-to-business forum being held in Birmingham on April 18-20, 2017. 10:00 a.m. CDT. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37121&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 2 AN EVENING OF CITIZEN DIPLOMACY. Fall Cultural Fundraiser sponsored by WorldChicago. Celebrate global cultures and citizen diplomacy with WorldChicago international visitors, hosts, members, and volunteers. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while meeting emerging leaders participating in the U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program. These young entrepreneurs, environmental advocates, policy leaders, and community activists will spend one month in Chicago for fellowships to learn about their fields and exchange best professional practices. Countries represented include: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Slovenia; Azerbaijan; Cambodia; Malaysia; Moldova; Turkey; Ukraine; Russia; and Vietnam. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., The Cliff Dweller, 200 South Michigan Avenue, 22nd Floor, Chicago. Fee: $100; Young Professional - $75. For information & registration, please see: www.worldchicago.org/all-event-list/2016fallfundraiser.

Nov. 3 - ACHIEVING FINANCIAL STABILITY: CHALLENGES TO PRUDENTIAL REGULATION. Nineteenth 4 Annual International Banking Conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Keynote speakers include: Lael Brainard, Member, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (Invited); Vítor Constâncio, Vice President, European Central Bank; Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor, Bank of England; Adam Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago. Fee: $650 (by October 21; $700 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://www.chicagofed.org/events/2016/nineteenth-international-banking-conference.

Nov. 3 EURASIAN BUSINESS FORUM. Fourth annual event sponsored by the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and Baker & McKenzie. Speakers from Eurasia will address key issues and trends of the current investment climate in the region; panelists from established Eurasian companies in the U.S. will share their experiences and achievements. Speakers include: Alexis Rodzianko, President and CEO, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, Moscow; Azamat Kuatbekov, Almaty office Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie; Arkadiy Dobkin, Founder, CEO and President, EPAM Systems, Newtown, PA; Sergei Voitishkin, CIS Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Moscow; Piotr Galitzine; Chairman and CEO, TMK IPSCO, Chicago; J.P. Natkin, Partner, Macro-Advisory Ltd., New York, NY; Serhiy Piontkovsky, Kyiv Office Co-Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie. 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Baker & McKenzie LLP, 300 East Randolph Street, Suite 5000, Chicago. Fee: $200. For information & registration, please see: http://www.eurasian-forum.org.

Nov. 3 EXPORT TO MEXICO. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Overview of Mexico; Leaving the United States; Entering Mexico; Mexico Tariff Schedule; Non-Tariff Regulations & Restrictions; Trade Promotions & Initiatives; Information Resources. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $345 (by October 3; $395 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://globaltrainingcenter.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__conf_session?id=a10C0000001ZybiIAC&lang=en_US&sid=a0yC0000001EKFZIA4.

Nov. 3 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN HONDURAS FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Honduras’ growth and the opportunities these developments offer to U.S. companies in many industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37063&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 3 CONNECTED CAR & THE CHINA MARKET. Webinar sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. Presentation by Wellington Chu, Principal U.S. Commercial Officer based in Wuhan, China and former automotive executive with Land Rover, Volvo and Ford, who will provide an in-depth look at demand, growth & untapped opportunities in the Chinese automotive market. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37122&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 4 EXPORT TO CANADA. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: An Overview of Canada; Exporting from the U.S.; Importing into Canada; Special Import & Duty Reduction Programs; Enforcement – Administrative Monetary Penalties; Other Programs. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT. Fee: $345 (by October 4; $395 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://globaltrainingcenter.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__conf_session?id=a10C0000001ZybiIAC&lang=en_US&sid=a0yC0000001EKFjIAO.

Nov. 6 - POLAND AND ROMANIA TRADE MISSION. Sponsored by the Conference of Great Lakes & St. 11 Lawrence Governors and Premiers, this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from

the Great Lakes region to export products and services to these growing markets. For information & registration, please see: http://www.cglslgp.org/projects/international-trade/trade-missions/poland-and-romania-trade-mission.

Nov. 8 LETTERS OF CREDIT. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Introduction/The Payment Decision; Letters of Credit as a Method of Payment; Letters of Credit Procedure; Types of Letters of Credit; Special Types of Letters of Credit; Uniform Customs and Practice 600 & Commercial and ISBP; Export Transaction Review; Import Letters of Credit; Case Study; Non-Traditional Payment Methods. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 8; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/letters-of-credit#agenda.

Nov. 8 WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH JAPANESE. Seminar, sponsored by Japan Intercultural Consulting, will address such topics as: Japanese communication style; Why Japanese tend to be vague/indirect & how to interpret what they mean; Why Japanese don't give a lot of feedback; How to confirm whether you've been understood correctly; How decisions are made in Japanese organizations; How to get your ideas accepted by a Japanese organization; How to behave appropriately at meals and other social situations; What to keep in mind if you travel to Japan for business. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Courtyard Chicago/Arlington Heights South, 100 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Fee: $295. For information & registration, please see: http://japanintercultural.com/en/events/default.aspx?eventid=2329.

Nov. 9 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: International Logistics Partners; Securing Your International Supply Chain; Ocean Bills of Lading and Common Carrier’s Obligations Toward the Shipper; Ocean Transportation; Air Waybills of Lading; Air Freight Transportation; Insurance; Incoterms® 2010 Product Transportation & Risk of Loss. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 9; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/international-logistics#agenda.

Nov. 9 MAKING C-TPAT WORK FOR YOU. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: C-TPAT Basics; Why C-TPAT?; C-TPAT Mechanics; Validations and Revalidations; C-TPAT Maintenance. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST. Fee: $345 (by October 9; $395 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://globaltrainingcenter.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__conf_session?id=a10C0000001ZybiIAC&lang=en_US&sid=a0yC0000001EKJ7IAO.

Nov. 9 WEGG WORKSHOP ON EXPORTING. Sponsored by Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG), this is designed to give participants an introductory understanding of exporting. Presentation by Laurel Delaney, Executive Director of WEGG, who will facilitate a discussion around how to get started in exporting, find customers, get paid, and leverage social media to boost your global business. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Chicago Innovation Exchange at University of Chicago, 1452 East 53rd Street, Chicago. Fee: $20; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wegg-workshop-on-exporting-tickets-25724870781.

Nov. 10 EXPORT DOCUMENTATION. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Structuring Export Sales to Foreign Markets; Negotiating Your Contract and Meeting Its Terms; Incoterms® 2010, Product Transportation & Risk of Loss; Customs & Tariff Planning Considerations; Export Controls; Freight Forwarders, Packing and Transportation; Export Documentation. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 10; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/export-documentation-seminar#agenda.

Nov. 11 INCOTERMS®

2010 RULES. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Introduction; Domestic Terms of Sale for Domestic Transactions in the United States; Incoterms® 2000 Product Transportation and Risk of Loss. 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $345 (by October 11; $395 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/incoterms-rules#agenda.

Nov. 12 - SAFETY AND SECURITY TRADE MISSION TO KUWAIT AND SAUDI ARABIA. Executive-led 17 mission, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will introduce U.S. firms to Saudi Arabia

and Kuwait’s security market and assist U.S. companies to pursue export opportunities in this sector. The mission is intended to include representatives from leading U.S. companies that provide state-of-the-art security and safety equipment and services solutions. The mission will visit three cities, Kuwait City, Riyadh and Dhahran, where participants will receive market briefings and participate in customized meetings with key safety and security officials and prospective partners. In Riyadh the trade mission will coincide with the IFSEC trade show November 14-16, 2016 which is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Interior. Participating firms will gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; possible meetings with government officials; and networking events. For information & an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36481&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 14 - EDUCATION MISSION TO INDIA AND NEPAL. Certified Education Trade Mission organized by the 18 U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassies in India and the Department of State in Nepal, in

cooperation with ELS. Mission activities will connect appropriately accredited U.S. institutions of higher education at the undergraduate, graduate, and community college levels with prospective students and potential institutional partners in these markets. The stops will include embassy briefings, networking with potential partners, student fairs, and additional networking events in Kathmandu, New Delhi and Kolkata. Both student fairs in New Delhi and Kolkata are organized in collaboration with EducationUSA and USIEF. For further information, please see: http://export.gov/industry/education/eg_main_098868.asp.

Nov. 14 - FINTECH BUSINESS DELEGATION TO SINGAPORE. The U.S. Commercial Service, in partnership 18 with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), invites you to take part in the inaugural Singapore

FinTech Festival as part of the official U.S. FinTech Business Delegation. The Festival will provide a platform for U.S. FinTech companies to meet with potential partners, hear from ASEAN regulators and participate in the #1 FinTech Conference in the region. As a U.S. Commercial Service Delegate, you will receive: ASEAN country briefings; one-on-one matchmaking meetings; networking receptions; site visits to accelerators; briefings by MAS and startup facilitator IE SPRING; and three-day access to the MAS FinTech Festival Conference & RegTech Forum. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/asean/eg_asean_102094.asp.

Nov. 15 IMPORT DOCUMENTATION. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: The Import Regulatory Environment; Valuation; Country of Origin and Marking; Classification; Duty Determination; Entry; Record Keeping; Other Import Considerations; Customs Enforcement;. Customs Security. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 15; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/import-documentation#agenda.

Nov. 16 TARIFF CLASSIFICATION. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Harmonized System Convention; Overview of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of U.S.; The Export Schedule B; Classification Process; Extrinsic Interpretive Aids; Duty Determination; General Notes; Mechanics of Classification; Classification Exercises. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 16; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/tariff-classification#agenda.

Nov. 16 THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL TRADE FINANCING FOR SALES PEOPLE. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce in collaboration with Trade Technologies, will outline key issues that sales people need to know in order to structure successful transactions that are good for both the seller and the buyer. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CST. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36862&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 16 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GUATEMALA FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Guatemala’s growth and the opportunities these developments offer U.S. companies in many industries. 12:00 – 1:15 CST. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37064&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 16 CLASSIFICATION: ADVANCED CLASSIFICATION, PART 1. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will help you improve your classification skills, avoid common pitfalls in these areas and learn some best practices. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CST. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Classification-Advanced-Classification-Part-1-111616.html.

Nov. 17 NAFTA RULES OF ORIGIN. Seminar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: NAFTA – Overview; Definitions; A Closer Look at Origination; Finer Points of Origination; NAFTA and Special Sectors; The NAFTA Certificate of Origin Form; Country of Origin for Marking Purposes; NAFTA Strategies for Businesses; Appeal Procedures; Country of Origin Marking Rules; Record Keeping, Penalties, Denial of Benefits; Maquiladora Industry; Annex 401 Specific Rules of Origin; Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement; Other Free Trade Agreements. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 17; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/nafta#agenda.

Nov. 18 TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP. Seminar, sponsored by the Global Training Center, will address: the background and the role of free trade in the economy; the overall TPP treaty; how to qualify goods under the TPP; how TPP treats specific industrial sectors including; how to make a TPP statement; Business concepts for implementing TPP in your company. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. Fee: $545 (by October 18; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/seminars/topics/tpp#agenda.

Nov. 22 ICT OPPORTUNITY IN SINGAPORE AND VIETNAM. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service Vets Go Global team, will provide an in-depth discussion of the rapid growth of information and communication technology infrastructure in Singapore and Vietnam. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37104&InputType=EVENT.

Nov. 30 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BELIZE FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Belize’s growth and the opportunities these development offer U.S. companies in many industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CST. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37065&InputType=EVENT.

Dec. 3 - TRADE MISSION TO CÔTE D’IVOIRE AND SENEGAL. Organized and led by the Corporate Council 9 on Africa, the delegation will learn from successful local and foreign businesses on the ground and

will have exclusive meetings with government officials and potential local business partners. This trade mission will give you unusual access to the two leading economies in Francophone West Africa and expose you to growing investment opportunities in Agribusiness, Health, Energy and Power, and Infrastructure. CCA Members - $4,000 (exclusive of airfare and hotels); Non-members - $7,000 (exclusive of airfare and hotels). For information & registration, please see: http://trademissions.corporatecouncilonafrica.com/senegal-cotedivoire.

Dec. 5 - CYBER SECURITY TRADE MISSION – TURKEY. Information and Communication Technology Trade 8 Mission to Istanbul and Ankara organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The purpose of

the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to Turkey information and communication technology (ICT) security and critical infrastructure protection markets and to assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and services. Participating U.S. firms will have access to business development opportunities, gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and services to Turkey. The mission will include customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local government officials and industry leaders; and networking events. For information and an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36485&InputType=EVENT.

Dec. 5 - CERTIFIED TRADE MISSION TO INDIA AND SRI LANKA. Mission, sponsored by the International 9 Franchise Association, Franchise Times and the U.S. Commercial Service, provides cost effective

market exploration including one on one meetings with pre-screened prospective franchisees that fit criteria you provide. Mission provides: One-on-one matchmaking meetings with pre-screened investors; Commercial, legal, real estate and cultural briefings; Networking events with the local franchise community and government officials; Site visits; Available market research; Help accessing suppliers in the market; Help with travel, accommodations, and interpreter services. For information and an application, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36906&InputType=EVENT.

Dec. 5 TARIFF CLASSIFICATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Harmonized System Convention; Overview of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of U.S.; The Export Schedule B; Classification Process; Extrinsic Interpretive Aids; Duty Determination; General Notes; Mechanics of Classification; Classification Exercises. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 5; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/tariff-classification.

Dec. 6 NAFTA RULES OF ORIGIN. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: NAFTA – Overview; Definitions; A Closer Look at Origination; Finer Points of Origination; NAFTA and Special Sectors; The NAFTA Certificate of Origin Form; Country of Origin for Marking Purposes; NAFTA Strategies for Businesses; Appeal Procedures; Country of Origin Marking Rules; Record Keeping, Penalties, Denial of Benefits; Maquiladora Industry; Annex 401 Specific Rules of Origin; Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement; Other Free Trade Agreements. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 6; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/nafta.

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Dec. 7 IMPORT DOCUMENTATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: The Import Regulatory Environment; Valuation; Country of Origin and Marking; Classification; Duty Determination; Entry; Record Keeping; Other Import Considerations; Customs Enforcement;. Customs Security. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 7; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/import-documentation.

Dec. 8 IMPORT FOCUSED ASSESSMENT (AUDIT). Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: U.S. Customs Compliance; Customs Enforcement; Introduction to Customs Audits; The Focused Assessment Process; Special Issues within an Audit; Record Retention Periods; Importer Self-assessment Program (ISA); Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS). 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 8; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: https://globaltrainingcenter.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__conf_session?id=a10C0000001ZybiIAC&lang=en_US&sid=a0yC00000068sRbIAI.

Dec. 14 THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF CREDIT INSURANCE. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce in collaboration with Trade Technologies, will introduce exporters to credit insurance and how it can be used as an effective selling tool in the international market place. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CST. Fee: $25. For information & registration, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36863&InputType=EVENT.

Dec. 14 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN NICARAGUA FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Nicaragua’s growth and the opportunities these developments offer U.S. companies in many industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CST. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37066&InputType=EVENT.

Dec. 14 CLASSIFICATION: ADVANCED CLASSIFICATION, PART 2. Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will help you improve your classification skills, avoid common pitfalls in these areas and learn some best practices. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CST. Fee: $250. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/events-Classification-Advanced-Classification-Part-2-121416.html.

Dec. 14 GLOBALIZATION IN AN AGE OF DIVISION. Program sponsored by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presentation by Jeffrey E. Garten, Author and Dean Emeritus, Yale School of Management in conversation with Edward Luce, Washington Commentator, The Financial Times. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., CCGA Conference Center, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. CCGA Members - $10; Non-members - $20. For information & registration, please see: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/event/globalization-age-division.

Dec. 19 LETTERS OF CREDIT. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Methods of Payment; Letters of Credit; Import Letters of Credit; Export Letters of Credit; Special Types of Letters of Credit and Trade Finance; Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, UCP 600. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 19; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/letters-of-credit.

Dec. 20 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: International Logistics Partners; Securing Your International Supply Chain; Ocean Bills of Lading and Common Carrier’s Obligations Toward the Shipper; Ocean Transportation; Air Waybills of Lading; Air Freight Transportation; Insurance; Incoterms® 2010 Product Transportation & Risk of Loss. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 20; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/international-logistics.

Dec. 21 EXPORT DOCUMENTATION. Webinar sponsored by the Global Training Center. Topics include: Structuring Export Sales to Foreign Markets; Negotiating Your Contract and Meeting Its Terms; Incoterms® 2010, Product Transportation & Risk of Loss; Customs & Tariff Planning Considerations; Export Controls; Freight Forwarders, Packing and Transportation; Export Documentation. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $545 (by November 21; $595 thereafter). For information & registration, please see: www.globaltrainingcenter.com/webinars/export-documentation-seminar.

Jan. 11 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN PANAMA FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will bring you the latest on Panama’s growth and the opportunities these developments offer U.S. companies in various industries. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CST. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37067&InputType=EVENT.

Feb. 1 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR U.S. COMPANIES. Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will describe the business opportunities and best prospect sectors in the Dominican Republic, as well as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and building a compliance program. 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CST. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=37102&InputType=EVENT.

Mar. 6 - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES TRADE MISSION TO 10 SINGAPORE AND VIETNAM. Mission, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce,

International Trade Administration, will help participating firms and associations/organizations gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. ICT exports. The mission will include market briefings, one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, industry leaders, and joint venture partners; meetings with host governments; and networking events. For information and an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36956&InputType=EVENT.

Mar. 12 - POWER TECHNOLOGIES TRADE MISSION TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) AND SAUDI 16 ARABIA (KSA). Executive-led mission organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce,

International Trade Administration, will include participants from leading U.S. companies that provide state-of-the-art generation, transmission and distribution equipment. Participants will meet key power sector contacts in the UAE and KSA, and gain insights on relevant export opportunities. U.S. participants will receive first-hand market information, site visits, one-on-one meetings with potential business partners, and meetings with relevant government entities in the UAE and KSA. Participants will have the opportunity to explore contacts with local firms and distributors active in the UAE and KSA who are seeking to procure power equipment, distribution, power grid, as well as spare parts, equipment. For information & an application, please see: http://2016.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36988&InputType=EVENT.

Mar. 26 - TRADE MISSION TO CENTRAL AMERICA. Mission, organized by the U.S. Department of 31 Commerce, International Trade Administration, is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of

industries with growing potential in Central America, but is focused on U.S. companies representing best prospects sectors such as construction equipment/road building machinery, renewable energy, automotive parts and accessories, and safety and security equipment. Mission participants will attend the opening reception for the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America Conference, and the Conference on March 27. Following the morning session, trade mission participants will participate in one-on-one consultations with U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) Commercial Officers and/or Department of State Economic/Commercial Officers from the following U.S. Embassies in the region: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, and Panama. For information & an application, please see: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=36931&InputType=EVENT.

About the Sponsoring Organizations…

Miller Canfield, a full service global law firm in downtown Chicago, offers legal services in over 55 areas including international transactions; mergers & acquisitions; real estate; economic incentives; immigration; international arbitration; complex trade regulation; export controls; intellectual property protection; EB5s; executive compensation; employment law; taxes; and finance. Miller Canfield represents a significant share of Chinese and Mexican foreign direct investment in the Midwest and assists U.S., Canadian and E.U. businesses exporting and expanding to China and Mexico. Miller

Canfield has 250+ lawyers in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Poland and China. For more information, please visit www.millercanfield.com and http://www.millercanfield.cn.com.

Founded in December 1977, The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC) was incorporated in January 1979 as an Illinois not-for-profit, voluntary business association dedicated to promoting international commerce in all its forms by providing a forum for the exchange of practical information and insight within the international business community. Annual membership dues are: Individual - $150; Consular/Diplomatic - $75 (up to 3 members); Academic/Faculty - $200 (up to 8 designated faculty members); Student from a participating academic institution - $25; Regular student - $50; Associate/Non-resident (more than 150 miles from O'Hare International Airport) - $50; Retired/Job Transition - $50; Corporate (up to 8 designated members) - $300. For a Membership Application, please call 773/725-1106; e-mail: info@itagc.org; or visit: www.itagc.org.

The Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the State of Illinois’ lead international advocate in promoting job retention and creation in Illinois through International Trade and Investment. The OTI motto of offering assistance to the business community by being “State Focused – Globally Connected” is accomplished through a three-tier international network consisting of: International Trade/NAFTA Opportunity Centers regionally located throughout Illinois to provide local export training; Statewide counseling and assistance provided through the OTI Chicago headquarters’ staff; and foreign State of Illinois Regional Trade Offices providing in-country assistance for Illinois businesses. To contact the OTI of DCEO, please call 312/814-2828 or visit: www.illinoisbiz.biz/bus/ito/index.html.

The U.S. Export Assistance Center Chicago is part of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is committed to assisting U.S. firms in realizing their export potential. We do this by providing expert counseling and advice, information on markets abroad, international contacts and advocacy services. The U.S. Export Assistance Centers in Chicago, Peoria and Rockford are part of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Around the world, the 1,400 men and women of the Commercial Service promote and protect U.S. business interests abroad. The Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States offer a full range of export programs and services under one roof. Here in Chicago, we are co-located with the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Export-Import Bank to provide export financing assistance to companies in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. To contact the U.S. Export Assistance Center, please call 312/353-8040 or visit: www.buyusa.gov/uppermidwest.

Comprised of 30 volunteers appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the Illinois District Export Council supports, assists and advises the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago in its mission to increase the exports of the United States. For further information, please see: http://export.gov/illinois/ildistrictexportcouncil/eg_us_il_022908.asp.

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