Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor Export/Import Training Session- Lethbridge Canada and Sweetgrass MT.
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Do you know where to get information about exporting? Who can help you with exporting? Or where you find export-related information on the Internet? This session will provide information on the export/import process between Canada & U.S.
ON October 22nd, IN LETHBRIDGE, LEARN ABOUT:
* Export services available from the Canadian and U.S. Consulates and tips on export preparation and planning presented by: Kate Saba, Senior Business Development Officer, Canadian Consulate, Minneapolis, and Michael Speck, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Calgary.
* Export resources and assistance available to form cross-border partnerships
On October 23rd, IN SWEETGRASS, MONTANA, PRESENTATIONS BY:
* Canada Customs and U.S. Customs: border procedures; the impact of NAFTA; documentation and labeling requirements.
* Customs Brokers: role of a broker and outline of their services; differences between U.S. and Canadian brokers
* Canada and U.S. Immigration: business entry regulations; the impact of NAFTA; common misconceptions
* Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor: role in assisting business to expand across the border
* Tours of the Canadian and U.S. Customs facilities
EXPORT INFORMATION SESSION
DATE: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2002
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Express, Lethbridge, Alberta
COST: $10.00 Cdn
U.S. CANADA TRADE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2002
TIME: 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: U.S. Legion, Sweetgrass, Montana
COST: $30 US or $40 Canadian, lunch included. Payable to the Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor.
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 16th.
Registration Information:
Belva Lotzer
Canadian Development Director
Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor, PO Box 129, Jefferson City, MT 59638, USA
Tel: (406) 933-5258; Fax: (406) 933-8789;
E-mail: info@rockymtncorridor.com
Event Information:
Jeff Motherwell, Regional Manager
Alberta Economic Development
Lethbridge, Alberta
Tel: (403) 381-5414; Fax: (403) 381-5741
E-mail: jeff.motherwell@gov.ab.ca
Joyce Conroy, Manager, New Exporter Initiatives
Alberta Economic Development, Edmonton
Tel: (780) 427-6394; Fax: (780) 422-2091
E-mail: joyce.conroy@gov.ab.ca
REGISTRATION
US/CANADA TRADE
Export Information Session, October 22, 2002
US/Canada Trade: A Practical Approach, October 23, 2002
I am registering for:
October 22 ($10.00 Cdn)
October 23 ($30 US or $40 CDN)
Both ($40 US or $50 CDN)
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 16th.
Name(s):
Title or Position:
Company:
Address:
City & Postal/Zip Code:
Telephone:
( )
Fax:
( )
Email:
Business Activity:
My Company is:
New to Exporting
A Current Exporter
Hotel information will be provided upon registration.
To register, fax this form to: (406) 933-8789
Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor, PO Box 129, Jefferson City, MT 59638, USA
Tel: (406) 933-5258; Fax: (406) 933-8789;
email: info@rockymtncorridor.com
For event information, please contact:
Jeff Motherwell, Regional Manager
Alberta Economic Development
Lethbridge, Alberta
Tel: (403) 381-5414; Fax: (403) 381-5741
E-mail: jeff.motherwell@gov.ab.ca
OR
Joyce Conroy, Manager, New Exporter Initiatives
Alberta Economic Development, Edmonton
Tel: (780) 427-6394; Fax: 780-422-2091
E-mail: joyce.conroy@gov.ab.ca
Sponsored By: In Cooperation with:
Trade Team Alberta Montana Department of Commerce
Alberta Economic Development Idaho Department of Commerce
Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor
EXPORT INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Place: Holiday Inn Express, Lethbridge Alberta
120 Stafford Drive (403) 394-9292
6:45 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. Opening Remarks & Introductions
o Jeff Motherwell, Regional Manager
Alberta Economic Development, Lethbridge
7:15 p.m. Kate Saba, Senior Business Development Officer
Canadian Consulate, Minneapolis
o Services available from the Canadian Consulates o Exporting to the U.S. – some practical tips o Tips on export preparation and planning
8:00 Break
8:15 Michael Speck, Principal Commercial Officer,
U.S. Consulate, Calgary
o Services available from the U.S. Consulates o Exporting to the Canada o Tips on export preparation and planning
8:45 Other Export Resources
* Joyce Conroy, Manager, New Exporter Initiatives, Alberta Economic Development * Belva Lotzer, Canadian Development Director
Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor - Helena, Montana
9:00 Networking (optional)
U.S./CANADA TRADE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Place: Sweetgrass Legion Hall , Sweetgrass, Montana
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks & Introduction
9:00 a.m. Revenue Canada Customs & Excise
- Inspector Jim Riewe, Senior Customs Inspector
o Dan Cera, Trade Services Officer, Trade Administration Services
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. U.S. Customs
- Mr. Kent Brimhall, Port Director
11:30 a.m. Facilities Tour
- Choice of Canadian Customs Office or US Customs Office
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 p.m. Canadian and American Customs Brokers
o U.S. o Canadian
2:00 p.m. Canadian & U.S. Immigration
- Mr. Ken Bly, Immigration Examining Officer (Canadian)
- Mr. Larry Linnell, Immigration Officer (U.S.)
3:00 Break
3:15 p.m. Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor
-Mr. Richard Krott, Executive Director
3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks 
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