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February 2020
Important information for Los Angeles clients and trade partners to keep you updated on the latest topics affecting global trade
IMPORTANT WEBINAR TOMORROW:
What does Brexit Hold for U.S. Businesses
February 20, 2020 9am PST
Cost: $25
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The Brexit process has been lengthy and confusing. The Department of Commerce Europe Team is hosting a webinar to better inform U.S. businesses. Find out what you really need to know to continue doing business considering the UK’s decision to leave the EU. In addition to a market overview, topics to be addressed include travel and immigration, cross-border trade (U.S.- UK and UK – EU), and updates on potential changes to UK regulation. What are the key dates? How can you keep up to date with developments?
Official Guidance on Coronavirus (2019-nCoV):
For the most up-to-date CDC information concerning 2019-nCoV, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
For the most up-to-date Occupational Safety and Health Administration information concerning 2019-nCoV, please visit: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/novel_coronavirus/
For the most up-to-date overseas travel information from the U.S. Department of State, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
US Embassy in China Updates:
https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/
14th Annual BIS Export Control Policy Forum - 2020 Los Angeles
The BIS Export Control Policy Forum will return to Southern California this April 1-2, 2020 with a full agenda dedicated to recent developments in the export control field.
Who Should Attend? Senior executives and managers responsible for export strategies and corporate compliance programs in this dynamic trade environment should attend the Forum. The information presented will benefit overall corporate strategic planning and corporate compliance program implementation.
This year’s keynote presenter will be Cordell Hull, Acting Undersecretary for Industry and Security. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration Matthew Borman will be participating. In addition, senior U.S. Government officials will discuss current export control issues, recent developments and significant changes in the export control field, and offer a “look ahead” for developments you can expect in the future, including the latest developments on rules for Emerging Technologies. The Forum will feature numerous regulatory, policy, licensing and enforcement officials from the principal U.S. export control agencies.
This day-and-a-half conference will provide a convenient, West Coast alternative to the Annual Conference on Export Controls and Policy that BIS has conducted in Washington, D.C. for 30 years. As in years past, the Forum will include a networking opportunity at the close of the first day, where participants may interact with the speakers and other attendees in a more congenial social environment.
The Forum is not a basic “how-to” course. If you are new to the export control arena, we encourage you to attend one of the “Complying with U.S. Export Controls” seminars BIS offers. Such as in San Diego in February and Orange County, CA in April. Those events cover the Export Administration Regulations in a step-by-step manner, enabling you to understand and comply with relevant export controls.
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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? Contact DEC So Cal at BISForum@decsocal.org
Complying with U.S. Export Controls Training Course
Orange County, CA
April 28-29, 2020
This two-day program is led by BIS's professional counselling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The seminar will also feature guest speakers from the BIS Office of Export Enforcement; the U.S. Census Bureau; and the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements under these regulations. Target audience includes both new hires who need training on export controls, those who are looking for a refresher, or to meet training requirements.
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT:
Downtown Los Angeles Office welcomes Governor from Benue State in Nigeria
On Friday, February 14, 2020, the Downtown Los Angeles office hosted a delegation from the Benue State in Nigeria. The delegation was led by the Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, and members of his administration including the Commissioners for Justice, Health, State Planning, and the Special Assistant to the Governor for Special Duties. Mr. Ortom discussed opportunities for partnerships in Benue state that included agribusiness, educational exchange for vocational studies, and building and construction projects. The delegation also spent the earlier part of the week in Tulare, CA at the World Ag Expo exploring US technology in the agribusiness sector. The event was the beginning of a discussion to promote greater engagement in Nigeria for small and medium sized companies in key areas of opportunities. This event is also part of a growing effort to support two-way trade between the US and African countries, via the Prosper Africa initiative.
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Upcoming Local Events:
WIT-LA Presents Up Your Speaking Game to Attract New Global Business Opportunities
March 6, 2020
Ins and Outs of ATA Carnets
April 7, 2020
94th Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast Southern California: Fueling Innovation and Economic Growth, and World Trade Week Awards
May 5, 2020
Upcoming International Conferences:
Webinars - Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region October 31, 2019 - April 9, 2020
Caribbean Region 2020 Trade Mission and Conference
May 31 - June 5, 2020
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