TCAD Presents: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF EXPORTING
Date: November 9th, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon-2:00 PM (registration at 11:30 AM)
Location: Ramada Inn Ithaca, 2310 North Triphammer Road
Cost:$25 includes lunch
Please RSVP to info@tcad.org
Please Call TCAD at 607-273-0005 with any Questions
Topics will include:
- Export Readiness
- International legal issues
- How to collect foreign debt
- Export documentation
- International contracts
- Finding / qualifying potential foreign partners
- Export payment terms & letters of credit
- Market research
- The role of the freight forwarder
Panalists:
- Ralph Bocchino - Vice President and Senior Regional Trade Manager at HSBC
- Rich Paul - International Practice Atorney--Hiscock & Barclay
- Scott Perkins - Mohawk Global Logistics Inc
- Jerry Shaye - International Trade Development / Empire State Development
- John Tracy - U.S. Department of Commerce
- And a representative from an Ithaca company that is currently exporting.
There will be ample time for questions and answers.
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Getting Found Online
When: Fridays, November 13 and 20
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $30 - 60
Registration required: Contact Alison, mailto:alison@alternatives.org
If you've been wondering why your business's terrific website doesn't get the traffic it deserves, then this two-session workshop is for you! Internet technologies and applications change so rapidly, that what worked in "search engine optimization" techniques a few years ago may be obsolete now. Join Business CENTS and IT consultant and trainer Matteo Wyllyams for two afternoons of the essential tricks, knowledge and skills that will bring-- or bring back-- visitors to your website.
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Entrepreneurship Seminar Series - Market Validation & Idea Assessment
Date: 11/13/2009
Time: 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: East Hill Office Building Training Room & Atrium
Open to:The Cornell and local community including all those interested in economic development and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Come and learn about market validation and idea assessment. WEBSITE
For more information, contact Amanda Arliss at aa627@cornell.edu
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Navigating Stressful Times In Your Business
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: Registration & Breakfast Buffet-8-8:30 AM Presentation- 8:30-10:30 AM
Location: Counrty Club of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Rd.
This program will examine the ways that employees are being affected and what organizations are doing to creatively assist their people as they navigate through these unprecedented times.
• What is the impact of stressful economic times on the work force ?
• What is the impact of workforce stress on the business ?
• How can businesses help employees manage stress ?
• What are the five key conditions for a thriving business – in any economic condition
• We will briefly highlight WOTC Worker Opportunity Tax Credits and other Workforce Services
For more info and to view the flyer for this event please click HERE
