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SUMMARY:Export Compliance Roadshow: Navigate Global Markets with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:2-Day Export Compliance training program coming to Phoenix\, AZ on February 12-13\, 2025 hosted by the Arizona District Export Council. \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for Managing Your Company’s Export Compliance Program \nJoin us for a dynamic two-day program featuring speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service\, the Bureau of Industry and Security\, U.S. Customs and Border Protection\, U.S. Department of State\, and local industry specialists. This event is designed to equip companies with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate export opportunities while adhering to critical export regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned exporter or new to the international market\, this event promises valuable insights and networking opportunities. \nIn This Program You Will Learn: \nWhy export regulations are critical; the role of U.S. government; and an overview of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Export Administration. \nRegulations. \n\nHow to apply for export licenses using government registration and export transaction filing systems.\nBest practices for managing your company’s export compliance program.\n\nAgenda Items include: \n\nIntroduction to ITAR – US Dept. of State DDTC\nOFAC Introduction and Country Sanctions – US Treasury Dept. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)\nACE/AES Filing systems including a live demo – US Census Bureau\nLatest in Export Enforcement – US Customs and Border Protection and BIS Office of Enforcement\nIn-depth ITAR breakout for companies that want to learn more – State DDTC\nClassification of items on the Commerce Control List\nDetermining Licensing Requirements\nTrends in Export Enforcement\nAnd many more!\n\nScholarships are available. Please email info@azdec.org for eligibility criteria.
URL:https://azdec.org/event/export-compliance-roadshow-navigate-global-markets-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Arizona Commerce Authority\, 100 N 7th Ave #400\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:World Trade Roundtable Featuring Goldy Hyder\, President & CEO\, Business Council of Canada & Treasurer Kimberly Yee\, State of Arizona
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/world-trade-roundtable-featuring-goldy-hyder-president-ceo-business-council-of-canada-treasurer-kimberly-yee-state-of-arizona/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250716T090000
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SUMMARY:Germany Trade Delegation Luncheon
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/germany-trade-delegation-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260726T212908Z
CREATED:20260715T220807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T212908Z
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Economy: Trade\, Development\, and Finance - A Regional Project for Europe
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/the-u-s-economy-trade-development-and-finance-a-regional-project-for-europe/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T211953Z
CREATED:20260417T211902Z
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SUMMARY:Smarter Tariff Strategies Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:“Smarter Tariff Strategies” expert-led virtual seminar is coming on September 10th from 10 am to 12 pm MST. Don’t miss it. \n\n\n\n\nThe Arizona District Export Council invites you to join our expert-led virtual seminar “Smarter Tariff Strategies” where you will learn how to minimize your U.S. tariff exposure through duty reduction\, deferral\, and recovery strategies. This training is ideal for anyone involved in or impacted by international trade and cross-border transactions. This training is ideal for anyone involved in or impacted by international trade and cross-border transactions. Attendees may include purchasing and procurement professionals\, supply chain and logistics managers\, compliance officers\, empowered officials\, international sales and marketing team members\, finance and risk management professionals\, government affairs representatives\, customs brokers\, freight forwarders\, and executives responsible for global strategy. Whether you are directly managing shipments or shaping your organization’s trade policies\, this session will provide critical insights to help you build smarter\, more resilient tariff strategies. Tariff and export expert Mike Allocca from Alloca Enterprises Inc. will lead the session on September 10\, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm. Space is limited.
URL:https://azdec.org/event/smarter-tariff-strategies-virtual-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260715T232234Z
CREATED:20260715T221239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T232234Z
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SUMMARY:Forging the Future of Trade: A Roundtable Featuring Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. H.E. Esteban Moctezuma
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/forging-the-future-of-trade-a-roundtable-featuring-mexican-ambassador-to-the-u-s-h-e-esteban-moctezuma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260715T232211Z
CREATED:20260715T221737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T232211Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-National B2B Matchmaking Event
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/tri-national-b2b-matchmaking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T213304Z
CREATED:20260417T213304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T213304Z
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SUMMARY:4th USMCA SME Dialogue: Building a Stronger\, More Connected North America
DESCRIPTION:Small business stakeholders are invited to participate in the 4th United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue in Phoenix\, Arizona on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025. \nThe SME Dialogue is convened by the Office of the United States Trade Representative with the U.S. Department of Commerce\, the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Global Affairs Canada\, and Mexico’s Secretariat of the Economy\, and will be hosted this year by the U.S. Export Assistance Center Arizona and the Arizona District Export Council (AZDEC). This event provides an opportunity for SME stakeholders from the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico to engage in discussions with senior officials regarding regional trade and investment opportunities and challenges under the USMCA. \nThis year’s themes are: USMCA small business trade opportunities; SMEs in sports and tourism; SMEs and artificial intelligence and technology; and SME training and talent development. The SME Dialogue is a unique opportunity to explore strategies to strengthen regional economic cooperation\, enhance small business opportunities\, and promote trade within North America. On Tuesday\, November 18\, AZDEC will offer optional matchmaking for small businesses from the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico attending the SME Dialogue in Phoenix.
URL:https://azdec.org/event/4th-usmca-sme-dialogue-building-a-stronger-more-connected-north-america/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T090000
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CREATED:20260715T221909Z
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SUMMARY:Capital as a Shield: The Peace Dividend 2.0 Featuring Berthold Baurek-Karlic\, CEO\, Venionaire Capital\, World Venture Forum\, Founding Board Member
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/capital-as-a-shield-the-peace-dividend-2-0-featuring-berthold-baurek-karlic-ceo-venionaire-capital-world-venture-forum-founding-board-member/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T232039Z
CREATED:20260715T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T232039Z
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SUMMARY:PromPerú Inbound Mining Mission
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/promperu-inbound-mining-mission/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260726T212654Z
CREATED:20260715T222219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T212654Z
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SUMMARY:South Korea Delegation on Critical Minerals
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://azdec.org/event/south-korea-delegation-on-critical-minerals/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260507T090000
DTSTAMP:20260726T212759Z
CREATED:20260715T222254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T212759Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Market Briefing
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/bangladesh-market-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T201420Z
CREATED:20260415T202647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T201420Z
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SUMMARY:AzDEC Trade Salon: Arizona-Canada Trade & The Future of USMCA
DESCRIPTION:Join AzDEC for a trade salon lunch featuring Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder and Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee. \n\n\n\n\nArizona District Export Council (AzDEC) and our partner Snell & Wilmer invite you to join us for a lunch roundtable discussion on May 12th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Snell & Wilmer offices.We are delighted to welcome back Goldy Hyder\, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada and State Treasurer for Arizona Kimberly Yee\, for an interactive discussion on the importance of Arizona-Canada trade and investment as well as the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Mr. Hyder will share his perspective on the state of our bilateral relationship amid unprecedented geopolitical shifts and update members on how Canadian business leaders are approaching the process to review and renew our trilateral North American trade partnership.
URL:https://azdec.org/event/azdec-trade-salon/
LOCATION:Snell and Wilmer\, 1 E Washington Street\, Suite 2700\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Luncheon,RSVP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T090000
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SUMMARY:Arizona-Córdoba: Innovation\, Trade & Investment Exchange
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URL:https://azdec.org/event/arizona-cordoba-innovation-trade-investment-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260617T113000
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SUMMARY:Tariff and Trade Compliance Issues Every Tech Company Should Be Watching
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Arizona District Export Council for a timely tariff and trade compliance discussion. \nTopics will include: \n\nUpdate on U.S. tariff policy\, refunds\, and related mitigation strategies.\nEvaluating risks of private right of actions by supply chain participants\, end-use customers\, and state attorneys general as to tariff refunds.\nUnderstanding international trade laws and export controls impacting pricing\, R&D\, and supply chain management.\nThe future of the USMCA and other international trade agreements\, including policies in support of divestment from China\, nearshoring\, and friendshoring.\n\n  \nInternational Trade Speakers: \nBrett Johnson\nPartner\, Snell & Wilmer\nMember\, Arizona District Export Council \nTroy Galan\nAssociate\, Snell & Wilmer
URL:https://azdec.org/event/tariff-and-trade-compliance-issues-every-tech-company-should-be-watching/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T134521Z
CREATED:20260716T235827Z
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SUMMARY:ACE Export Compliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona District Export Council (AzDEC) and the U.S. Commercial Service are presenting a two half-day export compliance training for the trade community that brings federal experts directly to you.  \nOver two focused half-days\, officers from the U.S. Census Bureau will cover regulations and filing requirements of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)\, as well as how to classify your commodities using the Schedule B\, and provide a thorough overview of export filing through the Automated Export System (AES) in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Officers from the Bureau of Industry and Security\, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Office of Foreign Assets Control will walk you through export controls and how to keep your shipments moving and your business compliant. You’ll leave knowing how to file accurately\, reduce risk\, and avoid the mistakes that trigger costly penalties and seizures. \nWho Should Attend\nAll professionals involved in the exporting process will benefit\, including: \n\nU.S. Principal Parties in Interest (USPPI)\, including manufacturers and suppliers\nExport compliance managers\nFreight forwarders\nExporting carriers\nConsolidators\nU.S. customs brokers\nCompliance software providers\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. Instructions for participation will be provided to registrants via email.
URL:https://azdec.org/event/ace-export-compliance-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:RSVP,Webinar
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