Upcoming Events of Interest

April 19-20

USC Marshall School of Business: Asia/Pacific Business Outlook 2010
USC - Davidson Conference Center (on Campus), 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA

As the world economies slowly rebound from the financial crisis in 2010, Asian economic growth leads the globe. Learn how your firm can benefit from Asia’s surge. Now in its 23rd year, APBO is North America’s premier event for business leaders who want to expand their trade and investment in Asia/Pacific. APBO features 60 concurrent sessions on 15 Asia/Pacific economies. Build your international business network through APBO’s unprecedented access to 60 business experts with on-the-ground knowledge and experience.

Wednesday, March 10

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Basics to Import to the U.S.
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Understand the process of importing a product to the U.S. This includes how to overcome barriers using the Harmonized Tariff Classification and choosing the appropriate insurance.

Tuesday, March 16

German American Business Association: Business and Financial Outlook 2010
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM. Deutsche Bank (2029 Century Park East), Los Angeles.

GABA together with Deutsche Bank present this opportunity to meet leading international venture capital and private equity fund managers, policy makers, and bankers from the US and Europe who will share their views of next year's overall business and financial climate and funding for international technology companies. Panel discussion on the current state of the economy, financial markets, real estate and housing. Join us for an evening where experts in their respective fields will provide us with their insights and the latest information available. Learn about new policies and programs, most current trends and market projections from a financial and business viewpoint.

Asia Society of Southern California: "How China's Leaders Think" - Meet the Author - Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn
5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Offices of Arnold & Porter - Conference Room (777 S. Figueroa Street, 44th Floor), Los Angeles.

Who are China's leaders? How do they think? What are the implications for China's future? Dr. Kuhn will discuss his latest book How China's Leaders Think: The Inside Story of China's Reform and What This Means for the Future (John Wiley & Sons, 2009). Dr. Kuhn draws on exclusive interviews with over 100 Chinese leaders, providing an insider's view on what China's current and future leaders think about trade, business, finance, media, diplomacy and more.

Wednesday, March 17

VITA Global Networking Breakfast: Doing Business within the Gulf Cooperation Council
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (Includes Continental Breakfast). At The Valley Economic Alliance Building. BFG Board Room, 2nd Floor (5121 Van Nuys Blvd), Sherman Oaks. Please make sure to park on or across the street. Parking is not available in the building garage.

Our Confirmed Speakers are: Dave Josephson, Director, Western Region, Export Import Bank; Ghassan J. Sader, President and CEO, Sader Hospitality Worldwide LLC; Micheal Lloyd, Vice President, Marketing, Unique Image Inc.

Wednesday, March 17

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Export and Import Documents
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Understand the different types of documents used in international trade: Bills of lading, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, insurance documents and Incoterms.

Thursday, March 18

Asian American Business Women Association - Business Mixer
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Comerica Bank (17011 Beach Boulevard), Huntington Beach. Fee: No Charge. Space is limited.

Please join Asian American Business Women Association (AABWA) at their Business Mixer. Light hors d’oeuvre and refreshments will be served. Door prizes and more!

March 18-20

Asia Society's 20th Corporate Conference: Powering Asia's Ascent
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, India

Join government leaders, key decision-makers and industry experts from the international and Indian business community to discuss how India will fulfill its optimistic economic forecasts.

Sunday, March 21

APEX (Asian Professional Exchange): Women's Leadership Workshop: Glass Ceiling: Adressing Cultural, Generational and Gender Diversity in Corporate America
2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. The Intercontinental Hotel (2151 Avenue of the Stars), Los Angeles. Free for Premium APEX members / $15 for non-members with pre-registration. All attendees MUST pre-register for this event. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Business attire.

Learn what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and how to gracefully deal with issues like ethics, gender, generation gaps, and ethnic diversity, as a woman in the workplace.

Monday, March 22

3rd Global Organization for Leadership and Diversity Symposium
Program 8:30 am –5:00 pm. Networking Reception 5:00 pm –6:00 pm. InterContinental Los Angeles Century City (2151 Avenue of the Stars).

This symposium will bring together influential leaders from the U.S. and Japan to share their insights into business advantages gained through “Diversity & Inclusion” strategy and implementation, and to offer the necessary survival tools and opportunities to build new collaboration to succeed in a constantly changing borderless economy. General Session Keynote Speakers: Roger Crawford, Best-Selling Author and Award Winning Inspirational Speaker; Masaaki Tanaka, President & CEO, Union Bank, N.A.; Paula Madison, E.V.P. & Chief Diversity Officer, NBC/Universal Corporate.

Tuesday, March 23

Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center

The Crocker Symposium 2010, “Negotiating the Real Estate Maze: Challenges and Opportunities,” will bring together Southern California’s top leaders in real estate, including developers, investors, bankers, attorneys, accountants, brokers, academics, government representatives, and property owners, for an extraordinary day of networking, thought leadership, discussion, and analysis that will provide the essential tools required to turn obstacles into opportunities in today’s real estate maze.

Tuesday, March 23

Town Hall Los Angeles: Have Any Questions About the Economy? - Janet L. Yellen, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
12:00 PM Luncheon Address with Q&A. Millennium Biltmore Hotel (506 South Grand Avenue), Los Angeles. Parking: $20 Valet and $9.35 Self-Parking at Pershing Square; both require validation.

Yellen took office on June 14, 2004, as president and chief executive officer of the Twelfth District Federal Reserve Bank, at San Francisco. Yellen is a member of both the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. She also serves on the board of directors of the Pacific Council on International Policy, and in the recent past, she served as president of the Western Economic Association, vice president of the American Economic Association and was a Fellow of the Yale Corporation.

Thursday, March 25

Town Hall Los Angeles: Planes, Cranes, and Change: Yang-Ho Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Korean Air
12:00 PM Luncheon Program with Q&A. Wilshire Grand Hotel (930 Wilshire Blvd.), Los Angeles. Parking: $10 Valet. Please see website for pricing.

Wednesday, March 31

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Globalization of Marketing: Targeting Cultures, Screening Countries and Identifying Markets
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Learn how to adapt marketing techniques to international markets, how to develop marketing strategies and how to target markets based on their cultural, political and economic environments.

April 19-20

USC Marshall School of Business: Asia/Pacific Business Outlook 2010
USC - Davidson Conference Center (on Campus), 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA

As the world economies slowly rebound from the financial crisis in 2010, Asian economic growth leads the globe. Learn how your firm can benefit from Asia’s surge. Now in its 23rd year, APBO is North America’s premier event for business leaders who want to expand their trade and investment in Asia/Pacific. APBO features 60 concurrent sessions on 15 Asia/Pacific economies. Build your international business network through APBO’s unprecedented access to 60 business experts with on-the-ground knowledge and experience.

Wednesday, April 7

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting: 20/20+ Program: Positioning for the Future
11:15 AM. Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center (One Industry Hills Parkway), City Of Industry.

A complimentary luncheon seminar on business growth and cost reduction. Are you equipped to thrive in a different business environment? Can you position your company ahead of the competition when the economy starts to recover? Our 20/20+ Program: Positioning for the Future is about a set of tools and techniques enabling 20% sales growth and 20% cost reduction. The result is 400% profitability improvement.

Wednesday, April 7

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Assessing Risk and Getting Paid
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Exporters expect to receive payment for goods and service provided to overseas buyers and all transactions involve a degree of risk, either for buyers or sellers or both. This class will explain methods of payment and risk assessment.

Thursday, April 8

The Latino Business Chamber of Greater Los Angeles: First Anniversary Celebration
6:00pm-9:00 pm Appetizers and Refreshments. Cicada Restaurant, Main Ballroom (617 South Olive Street), Los Angeles. Parking: $8 at Cicada or street parking. Convenient to the Pershing Square Metro Red/Purple Line Station. Contact dorigel@lbcgla.org. (213) 347-0008.

Evening Reception Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary Featuring Keynote Speaker Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 1st District.

Wednesday, April 14

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Transportation: Load 'em Up & Move 'em Out
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Gain an overview of how international freight moves from source to destination, transportation using ocean, air, truck and rail. The role of freight forwarders will also be discusssed.

April 16-17

Society of Southern California: China and the Future of Asia’s Economy: Opportunities for Global Business
Wuhan, China. For more information, please contact Frances Chim on (852) 2103 9508 or hk@asiasoc.org.

Asia Society's Inaugural China Business Summit co-organized with the Hubei Provincial Government & the Wuhan Municipal Government. With China’s indisputable position as a key player in the global economy, the inaugural Asia Society China Business Summit will explore the shifting paradigm of relationships across the region. Hosted in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, the summit will convene leading government, economic, industry and thought leaders to explore opportunities for international cooperation in the context of China’s diverse economic zones that are driving the globalization of its vast domestic economy.

Wednesday, April 21

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Are You Compliant? HTS & GSP
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Classification is the foundation of all customs transactions as importers are ultimately responsible for the accurate classification of their imported goods. Get hands on experience in classifying goods, as well as an understanding of the complexities of the rules, interpretations and directions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Thursday, April 22

International Trade Education Programs: 10th Annual Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner - "Celebrating a Decade of Dedication to Students"
"Meet & Greet" at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. At World Cruise Center (500 N. Front Street, Berth 93), San Pedro.

We will recognize the accomplishments of our best and brightest scholars and the contributions of the industry leaders who support the program. We will present qualifying students from our senior class with scholarships. This year we are proud to honor Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. Knatz is the first female executive of the Port of LA, overseeing the daily operations and internal management of the nation's number one container port.

Wednesday, April 28

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: International Market Research
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Provides an understanding of market assessments, entry strategies, identifying potential markets, assessing target markets, drawing conclusions and testing demand.

Tuesday, May 4

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Trade Contracts and Legal Issues
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Learn the critical function that trade contracts play in international transactions and the best legal choices for your business.

Wednesday, May 12

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Ready To Ship
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Understanding how to negotiate and book freight rates, the importance of marine insurance, understanding bills of lading and Incoterms.

Wednesday, May 19

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Understanding and Clearing Goods through U.S. Customs
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

What to do when your products arrive at the port of entry. This course will provide an overview of US Customs, entry procedures, product marking, product classification, product variation and bonds.

Wednesday, May 26

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Fundamentals of Exporting
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Discover the basic elements of exporting. Is this the business for you? Attend this workshop to learn the exporting process and how to choose between direct or indirect exporting.

Wednesday, June 2

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Promoting Products and Services Overseas
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Penetrating the export market, attracting clients, finding an appropriate path. Learn how to promote and market your products to clients overseas.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: Asia Banking and Finance Conference - Global Recovery: Asia and the New Financial Landscape
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Conference Facilities (101 Market Street).

This conference assembles leading bankers, market participants, policymakers, regulators, and economists from Europe, Asia, and North America for an in-depth look at the economic and financial outlook for Asia. Plenary sessions address an array of emerging challenges and opportunities in Asia as we transition into a global recovery.

Wednesday, June 9

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Basics to Import to the U.S.
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

Understand the process of importing a product to the U.S. This includes how to overcome barriers using the Harmonized Tariff Classification and choosing the appropriate insurance.

Wednesday, June 16

Center for International Trade Development Long Beach: Export Filing, Schedule B Codes, and Prep fo the AES Quiz
6-9 p.m. CITD office (4900 E. Conant St., Bldg. 2, Suite 108), Long Beach. Fee: $45. $20 Student.

All goods must be classified prior to export for statistical purposes.  Learn the documents needed and how to classify goods correctly using the schedule B Code. Prep for the AES quiz will also be covered, of which a company representative must pass in order to file exports through AES directly.