UPCOMING EVENTS
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Export University
Export University is a brand of courses on exporting designed to help U.S. companies begin an export initiative and to gain increasing skills and innovation in their international sales. This series is designed to walk participating companies through export topics of various levels, which have been identified as being of high interest to North Carolina exporters. You do not have to take the classes as a series, but can choose the ones that are most relevant to your goals. Some examples of courses that are regularly offered are:
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Export University 101 - "Introduction to Exporting"
This course is designed for new-to-export companies and those that would like to refine certain aspects of their export process. The course walks you through all the fundamentals of exporting, including how to determine if you are ready to export, conducting market research, finding buyers and trade partners overseas, getting paid, shipping the product, legal aspects of exporting, and case studies on successful NC exporters.
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Export University 201 and 301
The topics of these advanced courses vary. Previous topics include website globalization, export finance and Ex-Im Bank, export documentation and free trade agreements, export regulations (BIS and ITAR), etc.
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Upcoming Events
​There are no upcoming Export University events at this time. Please check back for updates or reach out to the U.S. Commercial Service at greg.sizemore@trade.gov.
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Charlotte Export Compliance Workshop
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and North Carolina District Export Council at the Charlotte Export Compliance Workshop on December 4-5, 2024. This unique two-day event will feature U.S. government experts on the rules and regulations that govern the landscape of export compliance, as well as private sector practitioners who will highlight their experiences and best practices.
Topics on the agenda include:
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Overview of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
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Introduction to the ITAR/Defense Product Controls​​
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OFAC Introduction and Country Sanctions Program
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ACE, AES Filing Systems and Requirements
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Managing Your Company's Export Compliance and Recordkeeping
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Classification of Items on the Commerce Control List
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How to Submit a License Application
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Export Control Reform
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Speakers are from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), OFAC, Department of Homeland Security, private practitioners, and local exporting companies.
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For more information, a link to the agenda, and registration, please visit Charlotte Export Compliance Workshop.
The early bird registration rate is $450 per attendee until November 28.
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