Calendar of International Training and
Events
The
Massachusetts Export Center offers a wide variety of in-person and
online training for both the beginner and advanced exporter. All events
are held in Massachusetts unless otherwise noted. Please take a
moment to review our payment and cancellation
policies.
Click on the image to right to download our Spring 2019 Partners for Trade training booklet.
Important Registration Information:
- We are using a new registration system. Each event has a separate registration page. Please register for all events first and then make one single credit card payment for the total amount due. Training registration confirmations are sent from centeric@clients.msbdc.org.
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2019 Training Calendar |
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| SEPTEMBER | |
| 20 | STEP Program Application Webinar (webinar) |
| OCTOBER | |
| 1 | Incoterms® 2020 Rules (Boston) |
| 9 | Powering Your Exports: A Program for Manufacturing and Tech Companies (Salem) |
| DECEMBER | |
| 13 | Export Expo (Boston) |
Program Descriptions
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STEP
Program Application Webinar Join us to learn about the
Massachusetts State Trade Expansion Program (“STEP”),
which is available to eligible Massachusetts small
businesses for the purpose of increasing export sales of
their goods and services. The Massachusetts STEP
program is administered by the Massachusetts Office of
International Trade & Investment, in collaboration with
the Massachusetts Export Center, through a grant from
the U.S. Small Business Administration. This webinar will discuss the
parameters of the Massachusetts STEP program and walk
participants through the STEP application process. The
webinar will provide guidance on program eligibility and
completion of the application, and will also discuss
specific elements that are critical for successful
applicants. The webinar will also provide tips on
assessing export readiness and planning international
marketing activities in support of the STEP application. Those applicants who have
demonstrated a strong commitment to exporting with a
well-planned export strategy will have the best
likelihood of success! Special Note: Federal funding
for the 2019-2020 Massachusetts STEP program has not yet
been appropriated. Applicants must complete and submit
their applications with the understanding that there is
a risk that the program will not be funded. Applicants
must also understand that grant awards are made on a
competitive basis. For more information, visit
www.mass.gov/export/step. Date: Friday,
September 20, 2019
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The Incoterms® 2020 rules
will come into force on January 1, 2020. It is the ninth
Incoterms® revision since their inception in 1936.
Development of the upcoming 2020 rules entailed a
2˝-year revision process, considering over 2,000
suggestions received from the 130+ International Chamber
of Commerce (ICC) national committees and related
organizations. The resulting 2020 version incorporates
changes in both substance and presentation of
Incoterms®. This full-day seminar will
provide the information you need to use the new and
improved Incoterms® rules to your advantage. Both the
newly-revised Incoterms® Rules for Americans
and the official ICC Incoterms® 2020 books are
included – a retail value of over $150. Our special guest speaker will be:
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Cospsonsored by the
International Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Council
for International Business |
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Powering Your Exports: A Program for Manufacturing and Tech Companies If you are a manufacturing or technology company in Massachusetts, you should be connected to the global market. Many successful exporters derive more revenue from outside the U.S. than from within it. How do they do it? What steps can you take to do the same? And how can you build export operations that are both effective and compliant? This program is about taking your sales and operations to the next level – we’ll discuss the steps to take for international expansion, implementation of export operations, and some of the potential pitfalls to be avoided. We will also review the many government resources, including grants and other supports, that are available to help supercharge your exports! Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at Salem State University and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce |
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The Massachusetts Export
Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to
connect with the wide range of export resources
available in Massachusetts while learning about issues
that impact their day-to-day export operations. The event will include an
exhibit area featuring government, non-profit and
private sector service providers serving the export
community. Coinciding with the exhibition, the
Export Center will convene workshops and roundtable
discussions throughout the day on a variety of
export-related topics.
The Export Expo will feature
influential guest speakers, opportunities to connect
with experts to answer your specific export questions,
networking and fun! This event regularly sells
out. Space is limited, so register early! Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here or contact Paula Murphy at 617-973-6610 or paula.murphy@massexport.org for further information. Date: Friday, December 13, 2019
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Partners for Trade Training Policies (updated March 2018)
Payment:
We require payment at
the time of registration via credit card. Do not email any credit card information.
We do NOT accept credit card payments at the
door.
Also, we do not accept checks, cash or purchase orders,
nor do we invoice participants for training.
Cancellations/Refunds: If you
cancel your registration at least 48 hours prior to the
event, you will be entitled to a refund minus a $10
processing fee. No refund will be given on notifications
received after that time or in any no-show situation.
All cancellation and refund requests must be made to
info@msbdc.umass.edu or 413-545-6309. The Export
Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a
seminar due to insufficient enrollment or other
circumstances. In the case of cancellation, registration fees will be refunded. Walk-Ins: If the program description
on our website or registration form indicates that the seminar is full, walk-ins are
not allowed. Otherwise, you may complete a
walk-in registration
and bring the completed form to seminar. If the seminar
has a fee, you must make the
credit card payment in advance
as we do not accept credit cards at the door. Please bring
a copy of your payment receipt, along with the completed registration form.
No Shows: Due to the costs we incur as a result of
people who register for seminars and do not attend or cancel, we will bill unpaid registrants for the full
cost of the seminar unless cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the
event. For free seminars, no shows will be
charged a fee to cover food and materials costs. Seminars are offered a at nominal fee; therefore we do
not offer any discount pricing. Seminar materials are for attendees only. If you have questions or need clarification on these
policies, please call
413-545-6309. |
Incoterms® provide
internationally-accepted definitions and rules of
interpretation for most common commercial terms used in
contracts for the sale and transfer of goods. The terms
help traders to avoid costly misunderstandings by
clarifying the tasks, costs and risks involved in the
delivery of goods from sellers to buyers worldwide. 
Join us for the state’s
largest and most important export event of the year that
brings together resources, training and information for
the local exporting community!