Mass Export Center | Calendar of Events

Partners for Trade
All events are held in Massachusetts unless otherwise noted.

The Massachusetts Export Center is an approved vendor
for the Workforce Training Fund! Click here for further information

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Seminar details to follow in early August.

**2008** Seminar and Cancellation Policies | Updated 07/21/2008
OCTOBER
7-9	Biotechnica 2008 (Hannover, Germany)
17	Export Logistics and Regulatory Compliance Certificate Series: Export Logistics, Classifications and Incoterms (Boston)
21	Nuts & Bolts of ITAR (Springfield area)
24	Export Logistics and Regulatory Compliance Certificate Series: Export Documentation and Shipping Under Free Trade Agreements (Boston)

NOVEMBER
5	Shipping Under NAFTA (Springfield area)
7	Export Logistics and Regulatory Compliance Certificate Series: Export Regulatory Compliance (Boston)
12	Meet the Massachusetts Export Center (multiple locations statewide)
13	Complying with the New AES Regulations (Framingham)
14	Export Logistics and Regulatory Compliance Certificate Series: Best Practices for Developing Export Procedures and Compliance Programs (Boston)
19	Advanced International Letters of Credit (Newton)
19-22	Medica 2008 (Duesseldorf, Germany)

DECEMBER
4	Export Open House (Holyoke)
9	Essentials of Exporting (New Bedford)
11	Complying with International Traffic in Arms Regulations: A Case Study (Boston)

TBA
	Managing Overseas Sales Agents and Distributors (Westboro area)

Contact the coordinating organization listed for more details.

Export Open House

Federal and state governments offer a broad range of programs available to help companies with their international business efforts. Services for exporters range from day-to-day operational export assistance to an in-depth support of the overseas sales and marketing efforts.

The Export Open House will feature brief presentations by federal and state government export promotion agencies. Following the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with government officials to address specific export questions and challenges. Join us to learn about all the resources available to you as an exporter!

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Biotechnica 2008

Biotechnica is an international trade show where the products & services of over 900 international exhibitors will be showcased. 45% of exhibitors manufacture laboratory equipment or consumables, 23% provide bio-informatics and 19% are involved in the sales and distribution of these products and services.

Biotechnica 2008 will focus on:
    Equipment
    Bio-informatics
    Services
    Solution-centered applications for nutrition, agriculture, pharmaceutical/medicine
    and the environment

Biotechnica attracts more than 13,000 visitors from around the world. 88% of attendees are involved in the decision making process for their company.

Cost includes: Listing in the printed & online version of the official trade show catalogue if within deadline and short company profile in the Massachusetts Pavilion brochure; Bilingual support staff; Central information and message center; E-mail services; Two exhibitor entrance tickets; Common storage area

Dates: October 7-9, 2008
Location: Hannover, Germany
Cost: $2,800
Contact: Diana LaMuraglia at MOITI at (617) 973-8650 or Diana.LaMuraglia@state.ma.us

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Medica 2008

MEDICA 2008 will attract over 135,000 trade visitors from around the world, making it the largest medical technology trade show worldwide. More than 4,300 exhibitors from over 65 countries—over 350 from North America alone—will be exhibiting the latest innovation in medical technology. The Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment Boston/Berlin is ready to coordinate your participation at MEDICA 2008. By providing many services ourselves, we offer the most competitive price possible. We provide the participating companies with a turn-key module including the following:

Individual display unit with information counter, literature rack, electrical outlet,
overhead sign with company name
Listing in the printed & online version of the official trade show catalogue if within
deadline and short company profile in the Massachusetts Pavilion brochure
Bilingual support staff
Central information and message center
E-mail services
Two exhibitor entrance tickets
Common storage area

Dates: November 19-22, 2008
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
Cost: Per display €2950
Contact: Diana LaMuraglia at MOITI at (617) 973-8650 or Diana.LaMuraglia@state.ma.us

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The Massachusetts Export Center is an approved vendor
for the Workforce Training Fund!

Massachusetts businesses may be eligible for grants to attend the following Massachusetts Export Center training programs (other seminars may be added, so check back frequently):

All Spring 2008 seminars are available for grants
(with the exception of the Export Open House)

The Workforce Training Fund Express Program offers matching grants to Massachusetts employers to train current and newly-hired employees. Businesses with 50 or fewer employees in Massachusetts (including all plants and branches) may apply. Grant decisions are made within 21 days of filing the application and qualifying businesses will be reimbursed 50% of the total cost of training after the training is completed. Click here for an online application. For additional information; please contact the Workforce Training Fund at 1-800-252-1591.

Partners for Trade Seminar Policies
Preregistration is required for all seminars and payment must accompany registration form. Confirmations will not be sent - please mark your calendar!
Seminar materials are for attendees only.
Series Payment: To qualify for series pricing, all sessions must be paid prior to the first class; otherwise, the higher individual prices prevail.
Discount Pricing: Seminars are offered a at nominal fee; therefore we do not offer any discount pricing.
Walk-Ins: There will be a $15 walk-in fee (in addition to the registration fee) for all attendees who have not registered by noon the day prior to the seminar.
Payment is due with your registration. Registrations through our website require payment in advance also. We do not accept credit cards or purchase orders, nor do we invoice participants.
No Shows: Due to the costs we incur as a result of people who sign up for seminars and do not attend, effective immediately, the MSBDC will bill unpaid registrants for the full cost of the seminar unless cancelled by noon the day prior to the event. For free seminars, no shows will be charged a fee to cover food and materials costs.
If you have questions or need clarification on these policies, please call 413-545-6309.