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Upcoming Training Seminars

Our training seminars are delivered in a workshop style, providing interaction with instructors and real life examples to help understand complex topics. This format allows for an environment that is conducive to learning even the most tedious and overwhelming topics. Due to the complex nature of some international regulations, we aim to provide government representatives and industry experts to ensure topics are taught from the most reliable sources.

KWTC Training Seminars are approved for continuing education credits by the Educational Institute of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) and the International Import-Export Institute (IIEI) at Dunlap-Stone University. See below listings for more information on approved seminars.

**CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: KWTC event cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the event to receive a full refund. All refunds will be issued by corporate check and made payable to individual who registered. No-show’s and late cancellations will be charged the full event price. **

CLASS One: Trade Talks: Export Documentation (CLOSED)

CLASS One: Trade Talks: Export Documentation (CLOSED)

New in 2010, KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. Export Documentation will teach attendees what documents are needed to ship your goods overseas, where to find the documents and how to obtain the information needed to fill out these documents. The class will be instructed by freight forwarding company, Held & Associates, Inc.

3PMregistration

CLASS Two: Intermediate Business Spanish Course (CLOSED)

CLASS Two: Intermediate Business Spanish Course (CLOSED)

An 8-week investment can help open new markets and possibilities for your sales staff and your company! The Kansas World Trade Center will host an intermediate level business Spanish course every Tuesday & Thursday from February 9, 2010 through April 1, 2010. The class will be limited to eight students in order to achieve the maximum education benefit, so sign up as soon as possible! The instructor of this course, Mr. Tom Grimwood, learned Spanish as a second language and experienced the culture first hand while living and working on assignment in Spanish speaking countries for 20 years.

Tuesday, Feb 9 12PMregistration

CLASS Three: Trade Talks: Key Elements-Export Mktg Plan (CLOSED)

CLASS Three: Trade Talks: Key Elements-Export Mktg Plan (CLOSED)

KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. “Key Elements of an Export Marketing Plan” will teach attendees important factors to consider when identifying an export market and where to obtain market research and trade information. The class will be taught by Shailey Innes, Trade Advocacy & Marketing Director, with the KWTC.

Thursday, Feb 18 7AMregistration

CLASS Four: Trade Talks: Import Docs & Regs (CLOSED)

CLASS Four: Trade Talks: Import Docs & Regs (CLOSED)

KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. “Determining Product Import Documentation & Regulations” will teach attendees where to find the governing regulations on their imports to determine necessary documentation and how to obtain information needed to fill out these documents. The class will be taught by Karyn Page, President/CEO of the KWTC.

Thursday, Mar 4 3PMregistration

CLASS Five: Trade Talks: Identifying Foreign Suppliers (CLOSED)

CLASS Five: Trade Talks: Identifying Foreign Suppliers (CLOSED)

**FOR BEGINNERS** KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. “Identifying Foreign Suppliers” will teach attendees important steps in the process of locating foreign suppliers and the resources available.

Thursday, Apr 1 3PMregistration

CLASS Six: Basics of Import Compliance (CLOSED)

CLASS Six: Basics of Import Compliance (CLOSED)

This seminar will be instructed by Christina Weis and Steve Chace with Husch Blackwell Sanders. Topics covered will include: role of CBP, reasonable care, customs entry process, classification, special trade programs, customs valuation, country of origin & marking, protecting intellectual property rights, record keeping requirements, post-entry inquiries/challenges, penalties/prior disclosure, focused assessment/quick response audit.

Thursday, Apr 22 9AMregistration

CLASS Seven: Adv Import Compliance - 10+2/Lacey Act Update (CLOSED)

CLASS Seven: Adv Import Compliance - 10+2/Lacey Act Update (CLOSED)

Advanced Import Compliance - 10+2/Lacey Act Update Topics covered will include: more extensively cover reconciliation & recordkeeping, more extensively cover Lacey Act & 10+2 including overview, requirements, timelines, etc; C-TPAT update & information, Role of supply chain partners, regulations; advanced/details process for post audits, and fungible imports.

Friday, Apr 23 9AMregistration

CLASS Eight: Trade Talk: Completing the Certificate of Origin (CLOSED)

CLASS Eight: Trade Talk: Completing the Certificate of Origin (CLOSED)

KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. “Completing the Certificate of Origin” will teach attendees how to complete and locate the necessary forms for COOs and how to obtain information needed to fill out these documents. The class will be taught by Karyn Page, President/CEO of the KWTC.

Thursday, May 6 3PMregistration

CLASS Nine: BIS's 'Complying With U.S. Export Controls' (CLOSED)

CLASS Nine: BIS's 'Complying With U.S. Export Controls' (CLOSED)

This two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when you can export or reexport without applying for a license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; and real life examples in applying this information. Presenters will conduct a number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company's export activities. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. Gene Christiansen with the Department of Commerce will be instructing. MEMBER/INTELLIPORT DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS SEMINAR. EVERYONE WILL BE CHARGED A STANDARD RATE OF $400.00 REGARDLESS OF POSTED NON-MEMBER PRICE. SPECIAL HYATT HOTEL RATE OF $99 PER NIGHT AVAILABLE. CONTACT SHAILEY INNES AT 316-264-5982 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Tuesday, May 25 8AMregistration

CLASS Ten: U.S. Export Controls: EAR/ITAR - Aircraft Specific (CLOSED)

CLASS Ten: U.S. Export Controls: EAR/ITAR - Aircraft Specific (CLOSED)

On May 25-26 the Kansas World Trade Center will host the Bureau of Industry & Security’s (BIS) “Complying With US Export Controls” seminar in Wichita, KS. Additionally, we will independently host a 3rd day seminar, “Advanced Export Controls/ITAR – Aircraft Specific”, which is only being held consecutively with this BIS Export Controls seminar here in Wichita. Gene Christiansen with BIS at the Department of Commerce will be instructing at both the BIS “Complying With US Export Controls” seminar as well as the “Advanced Export Controls/ITAR – Aircraft Specific” seminar. In addition, we have also confirmed participation for “Advanced Export Controls/ITAR – Aircraft Specific” from Linda Smith from DTSC at the Office of the Secretary of Defense who participated in KWTC’s 2009 Export Controls/ITAR seminar as well as Mal Zerden’s team at DDTC at the Department of State. The caliber of instructors who will be participating at these seminars is unmatched. This is a great opportunity to receive updates and information on these regulations and to connect with key persons in the governing agencies. SPECIAL HYATT HOTEL RATES OF $99 PER NIGHT AVAILABLE. CONTACT SHAILEY INNES AT 316-264-5982 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Thursday, May 27 8AMregistration

CLASS Eleven: Trade Talks: Culture - Understanding for Success (CLOSED)

CLASS Eleven: Trade Talks: Culture - Understanding for Success (CLOSED)

KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. "Culture - Understanding for Success" will be instructed by Claude Reichenbach of Cross Cultural Assimilation Institute. More details on agenda to follow. Please check back. For immediate assistance or inquiries, please contact innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Jun 3 3PMregistration

CLASS Twelve: Beginners Business Spanish Course (CLOSED)

CLASS Twelve: Beginners Business Spanish Course (CLOSED)

An 8-week investment can help open new markets and possibilities for your sales staff and your company! The Kansas World Trade Center will host a beginning level business Spanish course every Tuesday & Thursday from June 15, 2010 through August 5, 2010. The class will be limited to ten students in order to achieve the maximum education benefit, so sign up as soon as possible! Our Beginner Business Spanish Course is organized to provide basic Spanish instruction and our instructor uses many business examples in class to further each participant’s business vocabulary. The goal of this course is to teach the basics of the Spanish language. The instructor of this course, Mr. Tom Grimwood, learned Spanish as a second language and experienced the culture first hand while living and working on assignment in Spanish speaking countries for 20 years.

Tuesday, Jun 15 11AMregistration

CLASS Thirteen: Trade Talks: Culture - Developing Int'l Relationships (CLOSED)

CLASS Thirteen: Trade Talks: Culture - Developing Int'l Relationships (CLOSED)

KWTC is now offering a series of classes designed as tutorials on a variety of condensed topics. These two hour classes are perfect for those interested in to-the-point education on important topics in international trade. "Culture - Developing International Relationships" will be instructed by Claude Reichenbach of Cross Cultural Assimilation Institute. More details on agenda to follow. Please check back. For immediate assistance or inquiries, please contact innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Jun 17 3PMregistration

CLASS Fourteen: Customs Import Valuation & Audit Review (CLOSED)

CLASS Fourteen: Customs Import Valuation & Audit Review (CLOSED)

George Keller, CPA - President of Customs Advisory Services, Inc. will be instructing this seminar. This seminar will cover the how to determine the value of imports, audit issues, and compliance tips for this area. SEE CLASS FILE FOR AGENDA DETAILS **CONFIRMED DATE: 06-24-2010** Registration is now available online. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Jun 24 9AMregistration

CLASS Fifteen: Intellectual Property Rights in China (CLOSED)

CLASS Fifteen: Intellectual Property Rights in China (CLOSED)

Topics will include an Overview of IP Protection & Enforcement, Patent Litigation in China, Practical Patent Strategies, among others. Lara Dickey, Partner with Husch Blackwell Sanders will be instructing this seminar. Lara’s practice areas include Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Counseling, Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights, and Technology & E-Commerce.

Thursday, Aug 5 9AMregistration

CLASS Sixteen: Trade Talk: Preparing for U.S. Customs Entry Process (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Sixteen: Trade Talk: Preparing for U.S. Customs Entry Process (REGISTER NOW)

Importing merchandise into the U.S. is a multi-step process that is highly regulated. This Trade Talk will identify the sequence of events and information required for: (1) getting a shipment released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (2) the process of classification and appraisement that follows the release of the goods, and (3) what happens when CBP determines the entry documentation cannot be liquidated (finalized) until further requirements are met. Kerry Layton, Regulatory Compliance Consultant with FH Kaysing will be instructing this seminar.

Thursday, Sep 9 3PMregistration

CLASS Seventeen: International Payments Seminar (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Seventeen: International Payments Seminar (REGISTER NOW)

**Confirmed Date: 09-16-2010** Topics to be covered include: Payment risks faced by both importers and exporters, The four commonly used methods of payment in international trade: Cash-in-Advance, Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, and Open Account, Payment risk mitigation tools which any company should consider when negotiating with their trading partners. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Sep 16 9AMregistration

CLASS Eightteen: Trade Talk: International Contracts (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Eightteen: Trade Talk: International Contracts (REGISTER NOW)

Topics include: How to develop the international contract and terms of sale as well as how to avoid pitfalls with sales rep, distributor, and employee contracts.

Wednesday, Sep 22 2PMregistration

CLASS Nineteen: Advanced/Part 2 Beginners Business Spanish Course (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Nineteen: Advanced/Part 2 Beginners Business Spanish Course (REGISTER NOW)

Already taken Beginners Business Spanish? Not quite ready for intermediate level language courses? Our instructor, Tom Grimwood, is back to teach Part 2 or Advanced Beginners Business Spanish Course. The Kansas World Trade Center will host the course every Tuesday & Thursday from September 28, 2010 through November 18, 2010. The class will be limited to ten students in order to achieve the maximum education benefit, so sign up as soon as possible! The instructor of this course, Mr. Tom Grimwood, learned Spanish as a second language and experienced the culture first hand while living and working on assignment in Spanish speaking countries for 20 years.

Tuesday, Sep 28 11AMregistration

CLASS Twenty: Customs Regulatory Seminar with CH Robinson (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Twenty: Customs Regulatory Seminar with CH Robinson (REGISTER NOW)

This seminar will give an overview and update on trade regulations and requirements and is perfect for those individuals in senior or executive management. Pete Mentio, Director Global Customs and Trade Policy with CH Robinson, is a dynamic speaker who will provide an update on these programs and policies in a to the point manner. Topics include: U.S. and Global Trade Policy – Trends and Expectations, Customs Compliance and Enforcement of Reasonable Care, Being Prepared for a Customs Focused Assessment, The State of U.S. Cargo/Trade Security (Including C-TPAT), Importer Security Filing (“10+2”), Importer Self Assessment (ISA), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Lacey Act Amendments, First Sale for Export, Understanding INCOTERMS. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Oct 7 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-One: Business Mandarin Class (8 Week)

CLASS Twenty-One: Business Mandarin Class (8 Week)

**Tentative Date: 10-20-2010** Registration is currently unavailable online. Check back soon for confirmed details for this event. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Wednesday, Oct 20 11AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Two: HTSUS Classification Workshop (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Twenty-Two: HTSUS Classification Workshop (REGISTER NOW)

Seminar topics will include: Structure of the HTSUS, Legal Text of the Harmonized System, Heading and Subheading provisions, Section, Chapter, Additional U.S., Statistical and Subheading Notes, General Rules of Interpretation (GRI’s), Classification of Sets, Provisions for parts and accessories, Classification strategies, Explanatory Notes The workshop will be interactive. Key concepts will be supported with numerous examples and participants will be presented with hands-on classification exercises. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Tuesday, Oct 26 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Three: HTSUS Classfication Workshop- Aircraft Specific (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Twenty-Three: HTSUS Classfication Workshop- Aircraft Specific (REGISTER NOW)

This workshop is designed to educate staff and management on aircraft parts classification using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. This interactive workshop will further explore classification, specifically aircraft component designation. Potential topics include: Review of Chapter 88 of the HTSUS, Classifying Aircraft Parts vs. Parts of General Use and more. The seminar will be held in an interactive format with numerous examples of real-world aircraft specific parts classification questions. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Oct 28 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Four: Basics of Export Compliance (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Twenty-Four: Basics of Export Compliance (REGISTER NOW)

Instructors: Kimberly Benson - See bio here: http://www.cange.net/cange_kimberly_benson.htm and W. Brad Lewis W. Brad Lewis, TCA, LLC: Brad is currently a principal with TCA, LLC. He has over seventeen (17) years experience in the export controls arena. Brad has worked for numerous aerospace, industrial, space and defense companies throughout the country. He was elected to serve on the U.S. Department of State’s Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) advisory committee for four (4) years from 2004 through 2008. Brad received his Master’s degree from Thunder-bird, The Garvin School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. Brad was born and raised in the great state of Nebraska. Basics of Export Compliance will provide the information exporting companies need to know to comply with U.S. export controls for commercial goods and defense articles and services. In addition, the program will cover economic sanctions, export control reform and enforcement activity. Topics of discussion will include: • Who controls exports • Who is responsible • Export Administration Regulations • License requirements • Ways to export • Classification • International Traffic in Arms Regulations • Registration with the DDTC • Licensing and Agreements • Commodity Jurisdiction Requests • Technology transfers and deemed exports • Enforcement • Penalties • Reexports • Office of Foreign Assets Control • Developing controls and implementation of export compliance programs • Elements of effective export compliance programs

Tuesday, Nov 9 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Five: ECCN Classification Workshop (REGISTER NOW)

CLASS Twenty-Five: ECCN Classification Workshop (REGISTER NOW)

Instructors: Kimberly Benson - See bio here: http://www.cange.net/cange_kimberly_benson.htm and W. Brad Lewis W. Brad Lewis, TCA, LLC: Brad is currently a principal with TCA, LLC. He has over seventeen (17) years experience in the export controls arena. Brad has worked for numerous aerospace, industrial, space and defense companies throughout the country. He was elected to serve on the U.S. Department of State’s Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) advisory committee for four (4) years from 2004 through 2008. Brad received his Master’s degree from Thunder-bird, The Garvin School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. Brad was born and raised in the great state of Nebraska. Agenda topics will include: background, jurisdiction vs. classification, review of EAR and CCL, classification exercises, determining licensing requirements, Q&A. For more information or to registere, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Wednesday, Nov 10 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Six: BIS/ITAR License Exceptions & Exemptions

CLASS Twenty-Six: BIS/ITAR License Exceptions & Exemptions

**Tentative Date: 11-18-2010** Registration is currently unavailable online. Check back soon for confirmed details for this event. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Nov 18 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Seven: Country of Origin Determination & Marking

CLASS Twenty-Seven: Country of Origin Determination & Marking

**Tentative Date: 12-09-2010** Registration is currently unavailable online. Check back soon for confirmed details for this event. For more information or to register in advance, contact Shailey Innes at 316-264-5982 or innes@kansaswtc.org.

Thursday, Dec 9 9AMregistration

CLASS Twenty-Eight: INCOTERMS 2010 Update Seminar

CLASS Twenty-Eight: INCOTERMS 2010 Update Seminar

SPEAKER: USCIB will offer a seminar accredited by ICC and will be taught by Frank J. Reynolds, an expert on Incoterms® and a member of ICC's Incoterms® 2010 drafting commission. Join to learn about the revisions set to take effect on January 1, 2011 of the ICC Incoterms®, global rules that clarify the costs, risks, and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international business. AGENDA: • Overview of Incoterms® rules • The revision process • Useful definitions • Role in sales/purchase contracts • Hoops, hurdles and contracts • An American perspective • Incoterm-by-Incoterm analysis • Relation to payment terms WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Exporters • Importers • Sales managers • Purchasing managers • Forwarders • Customs brokers • Carriers • Credit professionals • Compliance professionals • Insurers • Trade consultants • International bankers • Attorneys

Friday, Jan 28 8AMregistration

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