1 Foreign-Trade Zone – 9 Counties – No waiting!
Friday, September 10, 2010
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Vectren, Downton Evansville
One Vectren Square
Join the Ports of Indiana and Vectren for a business development luncheon featuring a national Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) expert, Scott Taylor of Miller & Company from Kansas City, Missouri.
Business and community leaders who have an interest in learning more about FTZs are invited to attend and learn how this new FTZ expansion can impact their company.
The event is free of charge.
Topics to be discussed include:
Overview of Foreign Trade Zones program
Impact of the New Zone Designation
Types of Zones and Companies in Zones
Financial Savings Opportunities
How to Activate a Zone with U.S. Customs
Expedited Process for Manufacturing Approval
http://www.southwestindiana.org./sites/default/files/ncs/MV%20FTZ%20%20Seminar%20-%209-10-10.pdf for additional information.
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Wind Supply Chain Workshop
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ( Click here for a full agenda).
The Centre, Downtown Evansville
Manufacturers are urged to attend The Wind Supply Chain Workshop as it will help Tri-State area companies understand:
New business opportunities in the wind supply chain market;
Current global trends driving market demand for key components;
The wind supply chain structure and the kinds of components needed;
What wind OEMs look for in their suppliers;
Next steps for capable interested manufacturers.
Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor for
Forbes Magazine specializing in energy, science and
technology.
http://www.southwestindiana.org/ for additional information.
The Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana is a proud sponsor of this event.
