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DATE	TOPIC	LOCATION
May 2012
8	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Looking Back, Thinking Ahead: A Historical Perspective on US Foreign Policy" Speaker: Dr. George Herring	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
9	Conference Call with the Ambassador: Gabon The Dept of State "Direct Line" program connects you with the Ambassador to discuss Commercial Opportunities in Africa	9:00 AM CST Conference Call
10	NAITA World Trade Day Featuring Sean Mulvaney, Board of Directors - ExIm Bank	Westin Huntsville $35 / $50
15	Israel Ministry of Defense: Procurement Opportunities	Huntsville
15	Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries presents: "Trading With the World"	Birmingham Marriott Online Registration
15	Birmingham Business Awards Presented by the Birmingham International Center	The Club, Birmingham $75
17	JASA: Japan America Society of Alabama 23rd Annual Dinner	The Club, Birmingham
20-22	SEUS-Canada Southeaster United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference	Myrtle Beach, SC
24	World Trade Week Event Presented by the Alabama District Export Council (DEC)	The Club, Birmingham $60/$700
June 2012
8-16	Alabama Trade Mission to China	Guangzhou & Shanghai
July 2012
10	A Beginner's Guide to Exporting Presented by SBA, AITC, UPS, Page & Jones, US Dept of Commerce, Mobile Chamber	Mobile Chamber 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Future Program Dates
August 2012	Alabama Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama	Tentative
Oct 15-17	Export Controls Reform Update	Huntsville (Tentative)
November 7 2012	AES Compliance and AES PCLink Training Seminar Presented by the ASBDC and Census Bureau	Mobile (Tentative)
PAST PROGRAMS 2010-2012
January 2012
Jan	Export Finance Seminar	Huntsville (Tentative)
9	Webinar: Business Opportunities in Thailand	Webinar, $35 8:00 - 9:15 AM CST
12	2012 Economic Outlook Seminar	Montgomery
12	JASA: Japan America Society of Alabama Annual New Year's Open House	Alagasco - Energen Building, Birmingham
17	China: Market Briefing	Biztech Huntsville
18	China: Market Briefing	Innovation Depot, Birmingham
18	China: Market Briefing	Montgomery
18	International Business Afterhours Birmingham International Center Featuring Mr. Amit Kalra, President of Polyplex Americas	Birmingham Intl Center, Free / $10 5:30 - 7:00 PM
19	China: Market Briefing	Mobile Chamber
19	Introduction to Import/Export Women's Business Center of Central Alabama Presented by Michael Brooks, Alabama International Trade Center	Birmingham Central AL Women's Business Center, $15 10:00 - 11:30 AM
20	Webinar: Mandatory Eco-design and energy efficiency requirements in the European Union	Webinar: $65 10:00 AM CST
21	Birmingham International Center Presents: Spotlight on India The Ambassador's Dinner	Birmingham The Club 7:00 PM
24	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Islamic Extremism: How Potent is the Threat?" Speaker: John Rosenthal	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
23-25	EDAA: Economic Development Association of Alabama, Winter Conference 1/24: U.S. Trade Agreements, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Presented by Hilda Lockhart, ADO, and Moore Hallmark, US Dept of Commerce	Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham $355 - $455
25	NAITA Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: Major General Frank Turner III, Commanding General of USASAC	Westin Huntsville $35 / $50
26	International Society of Huntsville presents: The Festivities for the Year of the Dragon	Huntsville 5:30 - 8:30 PM $15
31	Diversification: Finding the Right Customers for Your Business Export Alabama Roundtable at 1:15 PM Presented by North AL Institute for Supply Management & the Women's Business Center of North Alabama  CANCELLED	Redstone Federal Credit Union Meeting Facility, Huntsville 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM $149 - $249
February 2012
Feb	Canada: Market Briefing	Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville  (Details TBA)
7-8	Complying with US Export Controls	New Orleans $455
9	How to Develop an Export Management Compliance Program	New Orleans $227
15	Webinar: Doing Business in Haiti - Opportunities for U.S. Companies Featuring US Commercial Officers, USAID, and the American Chamber of Commerce	Webinar, $35 12:00 - 1:15 PM CST
22	Free Webinar: Trade and Supply Chain Finance 2012 Presented by FITT - Forum for International Trade Training	Webinar, Free 12:30 - 1:30 PM CST
22	Webinar: Basic Guide to Exporting Export Documentation for New to Export Firms	Webinar, $15 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST
23	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "What's Burning?  Immediate International Priorities in 2012" Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Watson	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
25	Discover Incredible India Professional Development Workshop for Teachers Presented by the Birmingham International Center	Oak Mtn Intermediate School, Birmingham $25
March 2012
1	Webinar: Dispute Resolution - International Commercial Law	Webinar, $40 12:00 - 1:00 CST
6-7	Complying with U.S. Export Controls - EAR Presented by BIS and the Alabama District Export Council	Birmingham Ross Bridge $450 (Both days $600)
7	Webinar: Basic Guide to Exporting Introduction to Foreign Trade Regulations, Presented by US Census Bureau	Webinar, $15 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST
8	Complying with the ITAR: Export of Defense Articles and Services Presented by BIS and the Alabama District Export Council	Birmingham Ross Bridge $199 (Both days $600)
14	Governor's Export Excellence Award Ceremony	Montgomery
15-16	Alabama China Partnership Symposium	Alabama Southern, Monroeville, AL $295
21	Webinar: Basic Guide to Exporting Understanding Free Trade Agreements	Webinar, $15 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST
22	Export Controls & Compliance Roundtable Discussion: Export Controls for Security Professionals: Intersection of NISPOM & ITAR	Huntsville 8-10 AM Online Registration
22	Export Compliance Training	Nashville, TN 8:30 - 4:30 PM $425 / $475
24-31	State-wide Trade Mission to Poland and Hungary	Warsaw, Poland Budapest, Hungary
27	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Cyber-Terrorism: The Next Threat to National Security and What We Can Do About It." Speaker: Lawrence A Husick	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
29	Alabama Germany Partnership Anuual Dinner	Barber Motorsports Museum
30	Alabama Germany Partnership Business Forum and Race Experience	Barber Motorsports Museum
April 2012
2-3	EAR Export Controls Presented by NAITA and the Export Compliance Training Institute	Westin Huntsville $1,021
3	Asean Countries Workshop: "Entering the Growing Markets of Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam" (This is a FREE Workshop with Lunch Provided but registration is required.)	Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 7:45 am - 12:00 noon
5-6	Alabama Lenders Conference	Prattville Marriott
4-5	Defense Trade Controls Presented by NAITA and the Export Compliance Training Institute	Westin Huntsville $1.021
2-5	BOTH Defense and EAR Seminars Presented by NAITA and the Export Compliance Training Institute	Westin Huntsville $1,852
10-12	Gulf States Trade Alliance Annual Export Trade Conference	Beau Rivage, Biloxi, MS $250
18	Young Professional Group - International Lecture Series - BHM International Center Arab Spring: A Revolutionary Wave and Uprising	BHM International Center
19	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Immigration and the American Dream: Battling the Political Hype and Hysteria" Speaker: Peggy Orchowski	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
23	West Alabama Business Outreach Event Featuring Representative Sewell	TBA
26	Foreign Trade Zones Seminar	Montgomery 2:00-4:00 PM
26	Dinners, Doors, and Deals: Why International Protocol Matters	Montgomery-ASU 8:30 am-1:30 pm
26-27	American Committees on Foreign Relations presents: 17th Annual Conference "America in the World: Leading or Drifting?"	Washington, DC
2011
January 2011
13	2011 Economic Outlook Conference UA Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) Featuring Nathaniel Karp or BBVA Compass and Dr. Sam Addy of CBER.	Montgomery Renaissance 7:45am, $125
13	JASA: Japan America Society of Alabama New Year's Open House	Energen Plaza-Alagasco, Birmingham, 5:45 - 8:00pm
17	Webinar: Financial and Legal Considerations When Exporting to Mexico	Webinar, $40 10am Central
18	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Mexico - A Country Whose Troubles are Trouble for the United States" Speaker: Dr. John A. Ritchie	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
19	INCOTERMS 2010 Overview	Jackson, MS
20	Doing Business in Ireland: Briefings with Stephen Anderson, Commercial Counselor, US Embassy in Dublin	Mobile Chamber 8:00 am
20	Doing Business in Ireland: Briefings with Stephen Anderson, Commercial Counselor, US Embassy in Dublin	Birmingham Innovation Depot 2:00 pm
20	Australia Trade Mission Briefing	Mobile Chamber 5:30 pm
21	Doing Business in Ireland: Briefings with Stephen Anderson, Commercial Counselor, US Embassy in Dublin	Huntsville TBD
16	Senegal & South Africa: US Business Opportunities	Webinar
February 2011
3	NAITA Annual Meeting: Cross-Cultural Communications and International Protocol - Dealing Effectively in the Global Marketplace	Huntsville
4	Cross-Cultural Communications Seminar	Huntsville
7	Doing Business in the UAE	Mobile Chamber 11:30-1:00
8	Doing Business in the UAE	Birmingham 12:00 - 1:30
8	INCOTERMS 2010 Overview	Gulfport, MS
9	Doing Business in the UAE	Huntsville Chamber 8:00 - 10:00am
15	Export 101: How to Achieve Global Success	Phenix City, AL 1:00-2:30 pm
15	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: Shooting Up: Narcoterrorism from Latin America to Africa Speaker: Vanda Felbab Brown, Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institute	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
16	Free Webinar presented by ExIm Bank: Competitive Financing for Your Foreign Buyers	Free Webinar 1:00 - 1:45 CST
17	Webinar: Export Opportunities in the Caribbean Region	Webinar, $40 10am Central
18	Incoterms 2010: NAITA Trade Education Tour	Decatur
23	Incoterms 2010 presented by Allocca Enterprises, Inc.	Fultondale (BHM Area), $275 9:00-12:00 noon
24	Incoterms 2010 presented by Allocca Enterprises, Inc.	Madison (HSV Area), $275 9:00-12:00 noon
March 2011
3	NAITA: Cross Cultural Communication Series: Focus on China
3	AlabamaGermany Partnership: Annual Dinner and Meeting	Battle House Renaissance Hotel, Mobile
4	AlabamaGermany Partnership: Business Forum Workforce Development in Alabama: Best Practices for Hiring and Retaining Talent Featuring keynote address by Dr. David Bronner, RSA.  Presentations by ThyssenKrupp, Bill Taylor (EDPA), and Austal USA.  Includes a tour of the ThyssenKrupp facility.	Battle House Renaissance Hotel, ThyssenKrupp Facility
10	Governor's Trade Excellence Award Ceremony	Montgomery
15	NAITA: Export Controls and Compliance Roundtable FBI and the Counterintelligence Threat to Huntsville Guest speaker: Guy Hardman, Domain Coordinator, FBI	Huntsville Chamber
15	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Current Events in Northern Africa (Libya, Tunisia and Egypt) and Their Possible Effects on Our Foreign Policy and the Economic Recovery" Speaker: Christiane Hohmann	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
16	Webinar: Basic Guide to Exporting: Improving Your Cultural Intelligence	Webinar, Free 1pm Central
17	Webinar: Exporting to Mexico - Logistics, Incoterms, and FTA Considerations	Webinar, $40 10am Central
22	Demystifying the European Union	Mobile Chamber 10:30am - 1:00pm
27-30	Interzum Guangzhou Woodworking machinery and furniture show
28	Webinar: Rural Entrepreneurship Part of Southern Growth's Seeing the Future series.	Webinar, Free 1:00 - 1:45 Central
29	NAITA Trade Education Tour INCOTERMS 2010, presented by the Alabama International Trade Center	Shoals EDA, Florence 11:30 - 1:30
31	Finding, Evaluating, and Motivating Foreign Agents and Distributors	ASU Acadome, Montgomery, 7:45am - 1:00pm
April 2011
3-5	NASBITE International Conference	Charleston, SC
7	"How Alabama Apparel Companies Can Complete Internationally" OTEXA: Office of Textile and Apparel	Fort Payne
12	NAITA World Trade Day Luncheon Featuring Courtney Fingar, Editor of fDi Magazine, The Financial Times, London	Huntsville Online Registration
14	Poland: The Fastest Growing Economy in Europe Export and Investment Opportunities for Alabama; Guest speaker from Embassy of Poland.	Birmingham 11:00am - 1:00pm
15	SBA: Small Business Jobs Act Tour	Huntsville
19	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Whither Egypt" Speaker: Ambassador Kenneth Brill	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
20-22	2011 Alabama Lenders' Conference	Renaissance Ross Bridge Hotel, Hoover
May 2011
1-3	Gulf States World Trade Conference: Focus on the United Arab Emirates: Export Opportunities for Gulf Coast Companies. Download: Conference Agenda, Registration Form, Grand Hotel Fact Sheet Topics include: Overview of UAE, Legal Aspects of Business in UAE, Trade Logistics Panel, UAE: Gateway to the Middle East and North Africa, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Website Internationalization.	Point Clear, AL
7	Alabama India Business Partnership meeting Honoring Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bentley, Honorable Governor of Alabama	Wynfrey Hotel Birmingham 6:00pm - 9:30pm
7-14	ADO Trade Mission to Ireland	Dublin and Belfast
15-22	National Small Business Week
16	NAITA: Export Control & Compliance Roundtable Discussion Export Control Reform and the Role of the Deparment of Defense - DoD update from DTSA	Heritage Club, Huntsville 3:00-5:00pm
17	Birmingham Business Alliance presents Small Business Summit and Expo	[ Postponed ]
19	Bremen: Your Key to Germany Opening Doors to Business Opportunities in Germany, and throughout Europe...	[ Postponed ]
19	Decoding the ITAR	Atlanta, GA 8:00-4:30
19	Selling to NATO and the EU Defense Community	Huntsville 12:00 - 5:00pm Space & Rocket Center
19	JASA: Japan America Society of Alabama Annual Dinner Wecloming His Excellency Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan in Washington D.C. Special recognition for: Mr. Dave Echols; Toyota Manufacturing (10th year in AL). Also celebrating 20 years of Daikin America in AL.	Huntsville Marriott
25	Export 101: Introduction to Exporting and the Export Alabama Alliance	Dothan Chamber 1:00 - 2:30pm
June 2011
2	Webinar: Country Outlook and Update for China Presented by US Commercial Service	Webinar
7	Webinar: Insight into the Brazilian Market for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms	Webinar
12-14	SEUS Canada 4th Annual Conference	Fredrickton, Canada
22	Webinar: Understanding Exporting Controls - A Basic Guide to Exporting	Webinar
July 2011
20-21	Annual Missile Defense Agency Small Business Programs Conference	Von Braun Center, Huntsville
20	International Lecture Series: Alabama's Immigration Law Presented by the Birmingham International Center	Birmingham 6:00 - 8:00pm
21	Export with East and Expertise Export workshop presented by UPS and the Export Alabama Aliance	Innovation Depot Birmingham, 8:00 - 12:00
August 2011
9	Import - Export 101 Seminar Presented by AITC, hosted by the Women's Business Center	Birmingham, TBA
11	NAITA Cross Cultural Communication Program - Brazil Followed by "Taste of Brazil" reception	Huntsville, Heritage Club 3-5, 5-7pm
15-18	2011 Space and Missile Defense Conference	Huntsville
16	Webinar: How to Write an Export Compliance Management Program (EMCP) Presented by Allocca Enterprises	Webinar, $30 12:00 - 1:30 CST
20-27	Trade Mission to Brazil Alabama/Mississippi Joint Mission	Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife
25	Webinar: How to appy and register for ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations Presented by Allocca Enterprises	Webinar, $30 12:00 - 1:30 CST
September 2011
6-9	Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) National Conference	San Diego, CA
15	Export Compliance Audits, NAITA Export Controls Roundtable	Biztech, Huntsville 3:00 - 5:00pm
13	Poland & Hungary Market Briefings In preparation for the statw-wide trade mission in March 2011	Mobile Chamber 11:30 - 1:00
14	Poland & Hungary Market Briefings	Birmingham Business Alliance 12:00 - 1:30
15	Poland & Hungary Market Briefings	Huntsville 8:00 - 9:30
22	Germany and the Future of Europe, featuring guest speaker: German Consul General, Dr. Lutz Gorgens	118 Bibb-Graves Hall, UA Campus, 4:00pm
23	Launchpad Alabama: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference	Wynfrey Hotel, Hoover
28-30	Japan Home & Building Show	Tokyo
29	How To Do Business with Big Business	Mobile Public Library West Regional Branch 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
29	International Society of Huntsville presents: Culture at the Huntsville Logistics Center	6:00 - 8:00pm
29	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Clinton, Bush and Obama: Contrasting National Security Strategies and Finding a Way Forward" Speaker: Dr. Lamont Colucci	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
29	GE Aviation Business Matchmaker	Bryant Conference Center, UA Campus
October 2011
5	Alabama Germany Partnership Business Conference benfitting storm victims	Tuscaloosa (Details TBA)
8-13	Trade Mission to Dubai	Dubai
11	Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program Session 1: Market Resources and Analyses Session 2: Legal Issues and Intellectual Property	Webinar $480 for the entire series.  Training every Tuesday for 4 weeks. Must attend all courses to receive certification.
12	2011 Franchise Expo: Meet the Franchisors	Birmingham 1-4 pm
18	Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program Session3: Finding and Keeping Your Global Customers Session 4: Regulatory Compliance Session 5: Understanding Transportation and Logistics	Webinar: Export Certificate Series
18	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Understanding the World of Financial & Economic Crisis We are Living Through" Speaker: Paula Tkac, VP & Sr. Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
19	Exports Have Legal Requirements: Do you know what they are? Topcis will includes: Export compliance, export licenses, red flags / avoiding fines and penalties, INCOTERMS, and tradeshow / hand carry requirements.	Montgomery, ASU Acadome 8:00am - Noon
20	JASA: Japan America Society of Alabama 2011 Fall Seminar: "Incentives and Alabama Industrial Development Training Program" "US Economy: Current and Future Outlook"	Alagasco Center, Birmingham
25	Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program Session 6a: Automated Export System (AES) Training Session 6b: International Payment Procedures Session 7: Managing Cross Cultural Communications	Webinar: Export Certificate Series
25	Access Capital to Fulfill Your Export Orders Presented by ExIm Bank	Free Webinar 1 - 1:45pm CST
29	2nd Annual International Festival of North Alabama	10:00 - 4:00pm
November 2011
1	Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program Session 8: Advanced Regulatory Compliance Session 9: Foreign Regulatory Compliance Session 10: International Finance	Webinar: Export Certificate Series
2	Export 101: How to Acheive Global Success	Oneonta City Hall 11:30am - 1:30pm
4	Brock International Business Speakers Series presents: Ian Soloman, US Executive Director, World Bank Group	Sheraton Birmingham Noon Luncheon No cost to attend,  Registration Requird
9	Alabama India Business Partnership Annual Dinner and Meeting	Birmingham The Club 6:00 - 10:00 pm
9	Free Trade Agreement Certificate Program Session 1: Intro to Free Trade Agreements and Regional Trade Agreements Session 2: Leveraging FTA's and RTA's to Your Advantage Session 3: NAFTA 101 and Rules of Origin	Webinar, 8-12, 1-3:30 $240 for both days
10	Free Trade Agreement Certificate Program Session 4: NAFTA Requirements - Canada Session 5: NAFTA Requirements - Mexico Session 6: How to Complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin	Webinar, 8-12, 1-3:30
10	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Changes in Cuba: How Should the United States Respond" Speaker: Ambassador Hays	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
15	EU REACH Webinar (Part 1): What you should be doing now. (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions of Chemicals) Fundamentals, obligations, and practicalities of REACH, and how it impacts your company.	$45 Webinar 10 - 11:30am CST
17	EU REACH Webinar (Part 2): Communication Challenges CLP Transition and Supply Chain Compliance (You must register separately for each session.)	$45 Webinar 10 - 11:30am CST
December 2011
5	NAITA: Export Controls Roundtable Export Compliance Audits - featuring Laura Forte of Qinetiq North America	Huntsville $25 / $40
2010
January 2010
13	NAITA Trade Tour	Florence
15	Exporting to Central America - Best Prospects in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala	Webinar 10 - 11am $45
20	NAITA Annual Meeting: Brigadier General Christopher Tucker, USASAC: The Army's Focal Point for Foreign Military Sales	Huntsville, 12pm Embassy Suites $35 / $50
21	Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) New Year's Open House	Energen Plaza, Birmingham 5:45 - 8:30pm
27	Exporting of U.S. Services	Webinar 10 - 11:30am $35
28	SBA's Export Experts Offer Help on Going International "Small Business Exporting and Access to Credit"	Webinar 12 - 1:00pm Free
February 2010
1-3	EDAA Winter Conference	Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham
3	Webinar: Intro to Export Documentation	Webinar 10 - 11:15am $40
4	International Society of Huntsville presents: Culture at the Jackson Center	Huntsville 6 - 8pm
8	Doing Business in Brazil: Negotiation and Partner Agreements	Webinar 10 - 11am $45
17	Webinar: International Payment Methods	Webinar 10 - 11:15am $40
17-18	Alabama Germany Partnership: Annual Dinner and Business Forum  Keynote Speaker: Governor Bob Riley	Auburn
18	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "China's Strategic Priorities" Speaker: Dr. Bernard D. Cole	Birmingham The Club
23	Introduction to ITAR: (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Presented by Allocca Enterprises & NAITA	BizTech, Huntsville 9am - 4pm $425 / $475
25	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Marketing Presented by: Birmingham USEAC, Alabama State University	ASU, Montgomery
26	Brock International Business Speakers Series presents: UK's Consul General, Annabelle Malins and Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau, Norman Houston	3:00pm Samford University, Birmingham 205-726-2364
March 2010
3	Webinar: How to Maximize Sales Leads at Trade Shows	Webinar 10 - 11:15am $40
4	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30-11:30am Enterprise
8	NAITA 27th Annual World Trade Day Luncheon	The Westin-Huntsville 11:30am
8-13	Medical Products Trade Mission to India(Dept of Commerce; Must Apply by January 8)	New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
9	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30-11:30am Birmingham
9	Legalities of International Trade	2:00 - 5:00pm Mobile
11	Import Webinar: Intro to Importing / Customs & Border Protection	8:00 - 10:00
11	Import Webinar: International Sourcing and Purchasing	10:30 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 2:30
15	Exporting to North America/Caribbean - Best Prospects in in Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago	Webinar 10 - 11am $45
15	NAITA Australian Defense Industry Briefing	10:00 am Huntsville/Madison Co Chamber of Commerce
17	Webinar: Export Classification Numbers (Advanced Course)	Webinar 10 - 11:15am $40
18	Import Webinar: Supply Chain Management & Foreign Trade Zones	8:00 - 10:00
18	Import Webinar: Understanding Transportation & Logistics	10:30 - 12:00
18	Import Webinar: International Payment Procedures	1:00 - 2:30
25	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30 - 11:30am Huntsville
25	Import Webinar: Regulatory Compliance & Advanced Regulatory Compliance	8:00 - 10:00 or 10:30 - 12:00
25	Import Webinar: Managing Communications	1:00 - 2:30
25	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Afghanistan's Clouded Future" Speaker: Ambassador Robert P. Finn	Birmingham The Club (Glen Iris) 6:00 pm
3/25- 4/3	Export Alabama Trade Alliance - Trade Mission to Vietnam	Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
31	Webinar: How Credit Availability Can Boost Sales: ExIm Bank and SBA Program, plus Export Credit Insurance	Webinar 10 - 11:15am $40
31	Export 101: How to Achieve Global Success	1:00 - 2:30pm Jasper
April 2010
1	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30 - 11:30am Tuscaloosa
7-9	NASBITE International 23rd Annual Conference "Setting the Stage for Trade"	Austin, TX
7-9	Gulf Coast Trade Alliance: World Trade Conference 2010 The Future of Trade in the Northern Gulf of Mexico	Pensacola Beach
7	SBA Offers Free Webinar Series to Help Small Business Owners Get Fiscally Fit	11:00am and 3:00pm (ET)
8	NAITA's 27th Annual World Trade Day Lunch Mad About Trade!	Huntsville
11-13	SEUS-CP: Southern US Canadian Provinces Alliance	Biloxi: Beau Rivage
14	SBA Offers Free Webinar Series to Help Small Business Owners Get Fiscally Fit	11:00am and 3:00pm (ET)
15	Export Certificate Training: Market Resources & Analysis	8:00 - 1:00
15	Export Certificate Training: Legal Aspects of Exporting	10:30 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 2:30
20	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "The Failure of Copenhagen: What Next for Global Climate and Energy Negotiations?" Speaker: Iain Murray	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
21	SBA Offers Free Webinar Series to Help Small Business Owners Get Fiscally Fit	11:00am and 3:00pm (ET)
22	Export Certificate Training: Regulatory Compliance	8:00 - 10:00
22	Export Certificate Training: Advanced Regulatory Compliance	10:30 - 12:00
22	Export Certificate Training: Non-U.S. Trade Controls	1:00 - 2:30
22	Japan America Society of Alabama (JASA) Annual Dinner	Reception: 5:30 Dinner: 7:00pm The Club, Birmingham
28-30	SBA Lender's Conference	Marriott Legends, Prattville
29	Export Certificate Training: Documentation & Transportation	8:00 - 9:30
29	Export Certificate Training: How to Get Paid in International Trade	10:00 - 12:00
29	Export Certificate Training: Managing Cross Cultural Communications	1:00 - 2:30
May 2010
1	NASBITE CGBP Exam	Alabama State University
1-7	Alabama Trade Mission to India, Led by Governor Riley	New Delhi, Chennai
6	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30 - 11:30am Florence
12	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: Introduction to Free Trade Agreements	8:00am
12	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: NAFTA 101 & Rules of Origin	10:00am
13	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	Mobile
13	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: NAFTA Requirements - Canada	8:00am
13	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: NAFTA Requirements - Mexico	10:00am
14	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: CAFTA-DR - The "New" NAFTA	8:00am
14	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: Current and Pending FTA's - Practical Aspects and Requirements	10:00am
14	NAFTA/FTA Certificate Training: How to Complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin	1:00pm
14	North Alabama African American Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Business Opportunity Conference & Expo	Huntsville 8 - 4:30
19	2011 Business Leaders Trip to China: Informational Meeting NAITA, Huntsville Chamber, Northrop Grumman	Huntsville 5:30pm
20	International Business Finance Seminar Presented by the Dept of Commerce	Birmingham 8:30am - 2:00pm
20	International Society of Huntsville: Wine and Cheese Voyage Around the World	UAH - Shelby Center Lounge 6:00pm - 8:00pm
23-25	National Small Business Week !
25	Export Compliance Workshop Presented by Alloca Enterprises; Sponsored by AITC, JASA, BBA	Birmingham 8:15 - Noon
25	Import Compliance Workshop Presented by Alloca Enterprises; Sponsored by AITC, JASA, BBA	Birmingham Noon - 4:30
June 2010
8	Website Design for the Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategy for Effective Online Commerce	8:30-11:30am Gadsden
9	Structured Trade Finance: Export Financing & Bonding Alternatives in a Challenging Global Market Presented by JPMorgan-Chase.  (Approved for 1 CPE and 1.2 CTP/CCM credits.)	Webinar 1:00pm CST
16	Russia: Export Opportunities for Alabama	Mobile
17	Russia: Export Opportunities for Alabama	Birmingham, 8-9:30 Huntsville, 12 - 1:30
17	NAITA: Export Controls Roundtable ShieldAmerica: Safeguarding Information & Technology in your Office and Abroad	BizTech, $15 / $25 2:00 - 4:00pm Huntsville
17	Trade Finance: Introduction & Basic Principles FITT Webinar Series	12:00 - 1:00pm Webinar
18	Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Matchmaker and Reverse Trade Show	Birmingham
21-22	International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Overview Co-sponsored by NAITA	UAHuntsville, $395
24	Avoid Criminal Liability Under the Foriegn Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)!         Postponed & Rescheduled for August 12	Birmingham, $20 8:30 - 11:30
24	Protocol: Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Hosting Foreign and Domestic Dignitaries A Leadership Huntsville / Madison County Event	Redstone Federal Credit Union 5:30 - 7:00pm  |   $20 Reservations
29	International Services Council of Alabama presents: Global Perspectives on Security and Defense: Breifing on MEADS, the $4billion NATO replacement for the Patriot, Hawk, and Nike Hercules Systems.	UAHuntsville, Shelby Center, Rm 107 Free: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2010
11-14	Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) Summer Conference	Grand Hotel, Point Clear
14	Export Finance Seminar Featuring: SBA-Int'l, Dept of Commerce, ExIm Bank, local bankers, attorneys, freight forwarders.	Montgomery 8:30 - 2:00
16-18	Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Government Affairs Conference	Grand Hotel, Point Clear
27	Free Webinar: Entering New Markets - Japan & Australia	Free Webinar 7:00pm
29	Intellectual Property Rights Seminar	Alabama State University Montgomery 8:30 - 12:00
August 2010
11	Navigating Through the Changing Banking Environment in China Call for details: 800-747-2482	Webinar 1:00pm CST
11	Export Compliance Seminar conducted by Tradewin, LLC	Huntsville
12	Avoid Criminal Liability Under the Foriegn Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)!	Birmingham, $25 8:30 - 11:30
September 2010
14	Import Webinar: Customs and Border Protection, International Sourcing and Purchasing	Webinar Registration Deadline: Sept 10
16	Import Webinar: Legal Issues of Importing and Advanced Regulatory Compliance	Webinar Registration Deadline: Sept 10
15/16/17	U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security Present: Export Controls & Compliance Seminar	Birmingham
21	Import Webinar: International Transportation and Logistics, Import Process: Receipt of Goods and FTZ's	Webinar Registration Deadline: Sept 10
23	Import Webinar: International Payment Procedures, Managing Cross Cultural Communications	Webinar Registration Deadline: Sept 10
21-24	ASBDC National Conference	San Antonio, TX
23	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "South Korea & North Korea: Unorthodox Thoughts on the Sinking of the Cheonan" Speaker: Donald Phinney Gregg	Birmingham - The Club 6:00 pm
29	Export Finance Seminar Featuring: SBA-Int'l, Dept of Commerce, ExIm Bank, local bankers, attorneys, freight forwarders.	Mobile 8:30-1:30
October 2010
4-7	Export Controls: ITAR and EAR	Atlanta $1,900
12	Export Certification Webinar: Market Resources and Analysis, Intellectual Property Issues and Contracts	Webinar Registration Deadline: Oct. 8
13	Supply Chain Finance Webinar: Global Solutions, Local Delivery. Presented by JPMorgan-Chase Call for details: 800-747-2482	Webinar 1:00pm CST
14	Export Certification Webinar: Regulatory Compliance, Non-US Trade Controls	Webinar Registration Deadline: Oct. 8
13-21	Mobile Chamber's "Gateway of Discovery" Trip to China	Beijing/Shanghai Hanzhou/Suzhou
14	International Society of Huntsville together with NAITA presents: Reception in Honor of Foreign Trade Representatives Group	Huntsville/Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce 6:00-8:00 pm
15	Registration Deadline: Interzum Guangzhou - Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Production Show Hardwood Export States Export Group, March 27-30, 2011	Guangzhou, China
19	Export Certification Webinar: Documentation and Transportation Logistics, Getting Paid in International Trade	Webinar
21	Export Certification Webinar: Finding and Keeping Your Global Customers, Automated Export System (AES) Training and Cast Study	Webinar
25	Small Business Matchmaker and BRAC Seminar	Hoover, AL
26	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Should the U.S. Have an Ambassador to Islam?" Speaker:  Paul Marshall, Senior Fellow, The Hudson Institute	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
27	GE Aviation Small Business Symposium and Matchmaker	Marriott Legends Prattville, AL
27	Basic Guide to Exporting: Improving your Cultural Intelligence	Webinar
TBA	NAITA Trade Education Tour 2010: Leveraging Your Website to Increase Foreign Sales	Various Locations in North Alabama
November 2010
3	Basic Guide to Exporting: Free Trade Agreements	Webinar
8	INCOTERMS 2010 for Alabama	Huntsville Chamber 1:30 - 4:00
9	INCOTERMS 2010 for Alabama	Birmingham, Innovation Depot 8:30 - 11:00
9	Doing Business with Brazil	Huntsville Chamber 8:45 - 11:30 am
9	INCOTERMS 2010 for Alabama	Montgomery, ADO Auditorium 2:00 - 4:30
9	Doing Business with Brazil	Birmingham Int'l Center 2:00 - 4:30
10	Doing Business with Brazil	Montgomery, ADO Auditorium 9:00 - 11:30
10	Free Trade Agreement Webinar: Intro to FTA's and Regional Trade Agreements, FTA's in Asia/Pacific, Central and South America How to Leverage FTA's to Your Advantage	Webinar Registration Deadline: Nov. 5
10	Basic Guide to Exporting: Writing an Export Plan	Webinar
11	Free Trade Agreement Webinar: NAFTA 101 and Rules of Origin, NAFTA Requirements: Mexico, NAFTA Requirements: Canada, How to Complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin	Webinar Registration Deadline: Nov. 5
11	Global Financial Accounting Workshop	Montgomery
14-16	America's Competitiveness Forum IV "Building a Prosperous and Sustainable Future for the Americas" Focus on : Innovation / Green Tech; Education / Workforce Development; Entrepreneurship / Small Business Development; Trade Facilitation, Border Clearance, Supply Chain Logistics.	Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1:00pm CST
16	Website Design for a Global Marketplace: Small Business Strategies for Targeting International Customers	Rainsville, AL 2-5 pm
17	Basic Guide to Exporting: Find HS Codes, Duties, Taxes	Webinar
17	Webinar: Export Opportunities in Mexico	Webinar, $40 10am Central
18	Advanced Finance for International Business Presented by Knoxville US Export Assistance Center	Oak Ridge, TN 8:15 - 4:30pm.  $98
18	Financial Support to Increase Your Export Sales Presented by the Export Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank)	Webinar, Free 1:00 - 1:45pm CST
December 2010
1	Basic Guide to Exporting: Shipping	Webinar
2	INCOTERMS 2010 for Alabama	Mobile Chamber 8:30 - 11:00am
2	Webinar: Export Opportunities in Central America	Webinar, $40 10am Central
6	NAITA: Export Controls and Compliance Roundtable Foreign Disclosure, Public Release & Public Domain Followed by the NAITA Annual Holiday Party!	The Ledges, Huntsville
7	Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations presents: "Ready for a Surprise in Space?" Speaker: Dr. Robert Haffa, Jr., Director, Analysis Center, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Colonel (retired) in the U.S. Air Force	Birmingham The Club 6:00 pm
8	Webinar: Basic Guide to Exporting: NAFTA	Webinar
8	Foreign Millitary Sales 2010	Huntsville Chamber 8:30 am - 4:45 pm  $250
9	Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Avoiding Criminal Liability	Qinetiq Building, Huntsville
13	Alabama India Business Partnerships 5th Annual Reception & Dinner	Birmingham 6:00 - 9:30 pm
15	Basic Guide to Exporting: Export Controls	Webinar
19	Webinar: ExIm Bank Extend Credit and Get Paid for Your Exports	Webinar, Free 1 - 1:45 CST