The Montana World Trade Center E-News

1. REMINDER: Global Trade Certificate Program (GTCP) kicks-off next month in Bozeman…sign up today!

2. Mark Peters, former Director of the Montana Export Assistance Center, takes over as Executive Director at the International Trade Alliance (Spokane)

3. Training Opportunity: Governmental Accounting for Small Business (September 26 in Missoula, MT)

4. OPIC workshop series, EXPANDING HORIZONS: A workshop About Investing Overseas for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

5. Webinar Presented by the Bureau of Industry and Security: Intermediate Deemed Exports

1. Global Strategy Program certifies Montana Service Providers and Companies in Global Trade

The Montana World Trade Center, Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Small Business Administration are offering a Global Trade Certificate Program providing professionals and businesses with the tools and resources needed to compete in the global market and adapt to globalization. Certified service providers and businesses will be listed in a state directory hosted by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

The program is a three part series with sessions throughout western Montana. Upon completion of the course, professionals can receive up to 40 hours of Continuing Education Credit, as well as 15 CLE credits approved by the Bar Association of Montana. For more information and online registration, please visit our website at http://www.mwtc.org/GTCP
2. Mark Peters, former Director of the Montana Export Assistance Center, takes over as Executive Director at the International Trade Alliance (Spokane)

An Announcement from Brian Pangrle, President, ITA Board of Directors

Please join me, the Board of Directors and our organization’s staff in welcoming Mark Peters as Executive Director of the International Trade Alliance (ITA). Mark is a native of the Inland Northwest, whose family goes back five generations in Northern Idaho. Mark has over a decade of experience with the U.S. Department of Commerce, most recently serving as Director of the U.S. Export Assistance Center for Montana.

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Mark led collaborative efforts with international agencies, other federal agencies and state and local agencies. As an International Trade Specialist, Mark served in Portland, San Diego, Osaka and Buenos Aires. As a Congressional Fellow, Mark served the U.S. Senate on trade policy issues. Overall, Mark’s knowledge of international standards, worldwide business practices and federal appropriations will be an asset to our business members and governmental sponsors.

Mark received a B.S. in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College. He is married and father to a daughter and twin sons.

Mark is an enthusiastic leader with global vision, technical expertise and energy. Under Mark’s guidance, the ITA looks forward to building new partnerships and strengthening its existing partnerships to grow international trade in the Inland Northwest.

Brian Pangrle

ITA Board President
3. Training Opportunity: Governmental Accounting for Small Business (September 26 in Missoula, MT)

Governmental Accounting for the Small Business

For Details visit: http://www.mtip.mt.gov/GovernmentAcctBusiness.asp

Linda Brander

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership

301 South Park

POB 200505

Helena, MT 59620-0505

Phone: (406) 841-2749

Fax: (406) 841-2728

http://www.mtip.mt.gov
4. OPIC workshop series, EXPANDING HORIZONS: A workshop About Investing Overseas for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

The successful OPIC workshop series, EXPANDING HORIZONS: A Workshop About Investing Overseas for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, to be held in Newark, NJ on September 27; Houston, TX on October 18; and San Francisco, CA on November 15. We hope you will pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested.

To view the latest Draft Agenda and to register to attend, please visit our event homepage, http://www.trademeetings.com. If you have any questions about the event, please contact myself or Ms. Judyth Gilbert, Outreach Coordinator for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses at 202-336-8641/ [email protected].

Regards,

Alison

Alison J. Germak

Public Affairs Specialist

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1100 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20527 U.S.A.

Tel: 202-336-8651

Fax: 202-336-7949

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.opic.gov

5. Webinar Presented by the Bureau of Industry and Security: Intermediate Deemed Exports

New Webinar – Intermediate Deemed Exports webinar

Event: Intermediate Deemed Exports webinar presented by the Bureau of Industry and Security

When: August 29th, 2007

Time: 2:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

Where: All you need is a computer with a high-speed Internet connection and a telephone. It is as easy as 1-2-3

Representatives from the Deemed Exports and Electronics Division will present intermediate-level material on this important national security issue. The presenters will apply basic export controls to the deemed export rule through a technology classification exercise. Included will be a question and answer session to discuss topics such as fundamental research.

Discover the necessary information about deemed exports.

* Learn about the deemed export rule;
* Understand the important national security issues from the Deemed and Electronics Division;
* Communicate directly with experts; and
* Get answers to your questions.

Question and Answer Session

There will be a question and answer session during which Joe Conaty, Export Policy Analyst from the Bureau of Industry and Security, will respond to your questions.

Who Should Attend?

International marketing and sales managers, as well as those who specialize in exports. Even if your company is not yet selling overseas, it’s never too late to begin exploring your options.

Is there a cost to view this webinar and how do I participate?

Yes, it is $35. To register, click here or contact Linda Abbruzzese at [email protected]. For questions regarding the program content, please contact [email protected]