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Thursday March 06, 2008 Doing Business in the USA What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Surrey, BC - Sheraton Guildford Hotel When: Thursday, March 6, 2008, 8:30am to 4:30pm Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before Feb. 29, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com The USA is a huge and responsive market for both Canadian and imported products and services. This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing your business and marketing plans. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Thursday November 08, 2007 Doing Business in the USA What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Richmond, BC - Best Western Abercorn Inn When: Thursday, November 8, 2007, 8:30am to 4:30pm Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before Nov. 2, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com The USA is a huge and responsive market for Canadian and imported products and services. This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing your business and marketing plans. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Wednesday May 16, 2007 Back to Business - Cross Border Forum Vancouver (April 2007) – Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE), in partnership with British Columbia Institute of Technology, and International Migration Services Ltd. is hosting its annual Cross Border Forum on Wednesday May 16 at the Vancouver Terminal City Club (837 West Hastings Street) The post 9-11 era has been fraught with headlines that inevitably talk about reducing or tightening the reigns on immigration to the United States. This year’s forum, entitled “Back to Business”, instead, focuses on the immigration opportunities for individuals and corporations. Panel topics include the US E1 and E2 Business Visas and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program which enables foreign investors to file applications for Green Cards upon making a $500,000 investment into a qualifying ‘regional center.’ Representatives from HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc. will be on hand to provide an overview of the Canadian Immigrant Investor Program. Past seminars have included presentations by some of the preeminent Immigration attorneys in the United States. This year, organizers are proud to have Lincoln Stone, Editor-in-Chief of ‘Immigration Options for Investors and Entrepreneurs’ as the Special Guest Speaker. The United States consulate will also be participating in the Forum by providing senior officials to provide insight into application procedures and adjudication standards. Cost, for the event is $100, which includes breakfast and registration materials. For more information about the seminar, or to register, pleased contact Judy Rendek at 604 412-7767 or visit our website at: http://www.bcit.ca/business/venture/crossborder/ - 30 – About PACE: The Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE) was formed in 1989 as non-profit, business organization to promote cross-border transactions and advocate the removal of barriers that impede the legitimate flow of people, goods, and services across the Canada/USA border Thursday March 15, 2007 Doing Business in the USA What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Langley, BC - Coast Hotel & Convention Centre When: Thursday, March 15, 2007, 8:30am to 4:30pm Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before Mar. 9, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com The USA is a huge and responsive market. This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing your business and marketing plans. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including Team Canada Inc and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Tuesday March 06, 2007 Doing Business in the USA What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Surrey, BC - Sheraton Guildford Hotel When: Thursday, March 6, 2008, 8:30am to 4:30pm Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before Feb. 29, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com The USA is a huge and responsive market for both Canadian and imported products and services. This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing your business and marketing plans. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Thursday November 02, 2006 Doing Business in the USA Seminar offers guidelines for USA sales, shipping and business transactions A group of veteran Canada/USA trade professionals will provide practical guidelines to British Columbia entrepreneurs and professionals at an upcoming seminar/workshop entitled, Doing Business in the USA. This one-day seminar is designed to give manufacturers, distributors, agents and other business professionals the tools they need to easily expand their business interests across the border. Key topics include 1. Dealing with "border issues", such as US immigration planning, US customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations. 2. Understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods. 3. "Sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. 4. "Resource introductions", including Team Canada Inc and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. According to seminar organizer, Jim Pettinger, "Many British Columbia entrepreneurs are failing to capitalize on opportunities to sell their products or services in the nearby USA market. Also, new security-related rules may require new methods and procedures. Those who have previously attended the Doing Business in the USA seminar have found that cross-border obstacles can be overcome with relative ease once armed with the necessary information." The Doing Business in the USA seminar has welcomed over 3,000 attendees at various locations in BC since 1997. Pettinger says the two main motivations for attendance by BC entrepreneurs hasn't changed, namely the higher value of the US dollar, and the huge and affluent market of 300 million buyers that is very receptive to foreign goods. The Doing Business in the USA seminar is targeted at three groups: (1) new exporters to the USA who need to know the basics, (2) new or inexperienced staff members of current exporters to the USA, and (3) professionals who advise the previous two. Plenty of time during the day is available for one-on-one and "round-table" meetings with the various resource people in attendance. The Doing Business in the USA seminar will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at the Best Western Abercorn Inn, 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Cost for the seminar is $195 pre-registered or $225 at the door ($145 each for 2 or more, and $25 further discount for registration before October 27). For more information contact Carol Jackson at 1-800-799-8848 or visit www.ucantrade.com. Thursday October 26, 2006 Cross Border Legislation Please click here to view the event information. October 26, 2006 Bellingham, Washington Cross-Border Legislation: Consequences For Trade and Travel Registration/Reception: - 5:15 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Pending and proposed legislation and policy concerning immigration and border security will have enormous impact on trade and tourism at the Pacific border in coming years. Ms. Stock will provide analysis and guidance to pacific corridor businesses whose livelihood depends on cross-border trade and tourism. Registration Information Program Fee. The fee for this program is USD $35.00 per person for chamber/association members, or USD $40 for non-members. How to register. Complete the attached registration form and mail or fax with your check/cheque or credit card information to: Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 958, Bellingham, WA 98227 (Fax 360-734-1332, E-mail chamber@bellingham.com). Seminar Location. Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360-392-3100). Need more information? Contact 360-734-1330 or chamber@bellingham.com. Distinguished Speaker Series Keynote Speaker: Margaret Stock, Attorney, Anchorage, Alaska, Lieutenant Colonel, Military Police Corps, Professor, Department of Social Sciences, US Military Academy, West Point, NY Margaret Stock is an Attorney with an office in Anchorage, Alaska. She also teaches part time as an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where she has taught National Security Law, Constitutional Law, Military Law, and International Relations for over five years. Stock is a Lt. Colonel in the Military Police Corps, United States Army Reserve. As an attorney and graduate of Harvard Law School, Stock practiced in the area of immigration and citizenship law for more than 10 years. She has written and spoken extensively on the issues of immigration and national security, and has testified on these topics before Congress. Guest Lecture The Border Policy Research Institute will present a guest lecture by Ms. Stock at 3:00pm on the same day at Western Washington University. Ms. Stock’s session will be entitled, The Role of Immigration Policy in the Pursuit of National Security. Presented By: Website Address: Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce www.bellingham.com PACE – Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council www.pacebordertrade.org Border Policy Research Institute www.ac.wwu.edu/~bpri/ Sponsored By: Moss Adams LLP www.mossadams.com Nooksack River Casino www.nooksackcasino.com KeyBank www.keybank.com Registration Form (please print clearly): ____________________________________________ Name Title ____________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code ____________________________________________ Telephone # Fax # ____________________________________________ E-Mail Address Payment Information: PCE (Payable to BWCCI) Total Payment: USD $_____________ [ ] Check/Cheque [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard Name: _______________________________ Card #: ______________________________ Expiry Date: __________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Thursday May 18, 2006 2006 Cross Border Forum Click here to see flyer and more information, etc. Link to flyer “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” DOING BUSINESS ACROSS THE U.S./CANADA BORDER BCIT, in partnership with the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE) is presenting its annual Cross Border Forum to provide the business community with up to date information on changes related to the Canada/USA border. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be participating in the forum by providing senior officials to respond to the concerns of the moderators and audience members. Conference Agenda: Each Panel will include Senior US and Canadian Border Officials and Canadian and US Immigration Lawyers and Attorneys. 7:30 – 8:15 am Registration and light Breakfast/Networking 8:15 – 9:00 BUSINESS VISITORS: Reasons for Denial of Admission 9:10 - 9:55 TN – TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL WORKERS Problems 10:05-10:50 INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREES Documentary Deficiencies 11:00-11:45 GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY Grounds of Inadmissibility and Ways to Remedy 11:45-12:30 Lunch and Networking Break 12:30-1:15 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Eric Couture, Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, Assistant Attache – Trade Operations, US Embassy, Ottawa 1:15-1:30 Closing Remarks Thursday, May 18, 2006, SFU Harbour Centre, Downtown 515 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC 8:00am – 2:00 pm Cost: $90.00 Pre-register by May 15» Registration Form PDF For Further information please contact: David Andersson Phone: 604-608-0818 Email: kdandersson@telus.net Judy Rendek Phone: 604-412-7677 Email: judy_rendek@bcit.ca Thursday April 20, 2006 Balancing Security and Trade Don’t forget your business cards! Register online at www.boardoftrade.com Please reserve _______ ticket(s) for VBT/WTC member and guests at $62 each + GST Please reserve _______ ticket(s) for non-member at $84 each + GST Please reserve _______ table(s) of 8 for VBT/WTC members at $594/$838 non-members each + GST Thursday, April 20, 2006 EVENT #061213 Registration: 11:45 a.m. Lunch & Program: 12:15 – 2 p.m. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel – Pavilion Ballroom, 1088 Burrard Street $62 members and guests/$84 non-members + GST Reserved tables of 8: $594 members/$838 non-members + GST P. T. WRIGHT Director, Mission Operations Management US-VISIT U.S. Department of Homeland Security Come hear P.T. Wright from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security talk about the new technologies being deployed at the border to improve security while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. Wright will also review the upcoming changes to documentation requirements and provide an update on the status of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The United States government recognizes the importance of facilitating legitimate cross-border travel and trade at all ports of entry. Local businesses, community organizations and representatives from local governments that rely on the smooth fl ow of trade and travellers between Canada and the U.S. will benefi t in learning more about these programs. ® BORDER BUSINESS: Balancing security and trade Pre-registration required • No cancellations after Thursday, April 13, 2006 • Tickets may be picked up at the e v e n t . Reserved seats not claimed within fi ve minutes of posted event starting time will be RESOLD. Our GST number is R108166349. Thursday March 09, 2006 Doing Business in the USA Don’t miss this importantseminar and professional briefingDoing Business in the USAThursday, March 9, 2006, Langley, BC8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Learn how to sell and deliver products and services to the lucrative USA market of 300M buyers. Earn US dollars worth C$1.20 or more.Topics:US Immigration PlanningBusiness Planning/TaxationBusiness Formation/Commercial TransactionsCanada/USA Distribution/LogisticsUS Customs Clearance GuidelinesCanada/USA Border UpdateUS Sales/Marketing StrategiesTeam Canada Inc – Gov’t Programs and ServicesPresented/Sponsored By:Greg Boos, USA Immigration AttorneyMax Legg, PartnerMoss Adams LLP, Certified Public AccountantsGene Moses, USA Business AttorneyJim Pettinger, PresidentInternational Market Access, Inc.Bill Murphy, Sales & Service RepresentativeUPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.Team Canada Inc/Trade Commissioner Service Registration Information Seminar Fee. The fee for this program is $195 per person if pre-registered, or $225 at the door (GST included). If 2 or more people register at the same time (team rate), the cost for each person will be reduced to $145.00 per person. If registered on/before March 3, deduct $25 per person. How to register. Complete the attached registration form and mail or fax with your cheque or credit card information to: International Market Access, Inc., PO Box 94430, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2A8 (Fax 604-272-2544, E-mail dbusa@ucantrade.com). Cancellation. Registration fees will be fully refunded if cancellation is received up to five working days prior to the seminar. Registrants failing to attend are subject to the full fee. Seminar Date/Time. Thursday, March 9, 2006. Registration from 8:15 a.m., program begins at 8:45 a.m. sharp, ends at 4:30 p.m. Seminar Location. Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Highway Langley, BC (604) 530-1500. Need more information? Call Carol Jackson at 1-800-799-8848 or dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com. Sponsors’ World Wide Web Sites: www.americanlaw.com www.mossadams.com www.genemoses.net www.ucantrade.com www.ups.scs.com www.exportsource.gc.ca www.infoexport.gc.ca www.pacebordertrade.org Registration Form:____________________________________________Name Title____________________________________________Company____________________________________________Address____________________________________________City/Province____________________________________________Postal Code Telephone #____________________________________________Fax # E-Mail # Payment Information: SPNTotal Payment: $_______________[ ] Cheque enclosed payable to: “IMA”, orCharge to: [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCardName: _______________________________Card #: ______________________________Expiry Date: __________________________Signature: ____________________________ Tuesday November 22, 2005 Doing Business with the U.S. Government Tuesday, November 22, 2005 Vancouver, BC – 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Surrey, BC – 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Doing Business with the U.S. Government • Your next client could be the world's biggest buyer • Tap into a $500 Billion market you can't get to any other way • Learn how to supply U.S. government disaster response and recovery efforts Topics: Why sell to U.S. government? How to tell if you're ready Key success factors of Canadian winners Resources to help you, at home and abroad GSA isn't the only way Why U.S. government wants to buy from you What “not to do” Speakers: Judy Bradt, CEO, Summit Insight Washington, DC (www.summitinsight.com) Ed Hoessman, Vice President, VBI Services, Inc. Bellingham, WA (www.vbiservices.com) Registration Information Seminar Fee. The fee for this program is $35 if pre-registered, or $45 at the door (GST included). The registration fee includes breakfast or lunch. Space is limited. How to register. Complete the attached registration form and mail or fax with your cheque or credit card information to: International Market Access, Inc. (IMA), PO Box 94430, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2A8 (Fax 604-272-2544, E-mail dbusa@ucantrade.com). Cancellation. Registration fees will be fully refunded if cancellation is received up to five working days prior to the seminar. Registrants failing to attend are subject to the full fee. Seminar Time/Location. Vancouver (Downtown): Canada Export Centre, 602 W. Hastings St. (604-685-7823) 7:30-8:15: Registration, light breakfast, reception and tour 8:30-9:30: Presentation 9:30-10:00: Q & A Surrey: Eaglequest - Coyote Creek, 7778-152nd St. (604-597-4653) 11:30-12:00: Registration, reception 12:00-12:45: Lunch and break 12:45-1:45: Presentation 1:45-2:15: Q & A Need more information? Call Carol Jackson at 1-800-799-8848 or dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com. Sponsored By: Website Address: International Market Access, Inc. www.ucantrade.com Greg Boos, U.S. Immigration Attorney www.americanlaw.com Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. www.pcb.ca Surrey Chamber of Commerce www.surreychamber.com Canada Export Centre www.canadaexportcentre.com PACE – Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council www.pacebordertrade.org Registration For [ ] Vancouver or [ ] Surrey: ____________________________________________________ Name Title ____________________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ City/Province ____________________________________________________ Postal Code Telephone # ____________________________________________________ Fax # E-Mail # Payment Information: SPN Total Payment: $__________________ [ ] Cheque enclosed payable to: “IMA”, or Charge to: [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard Name: ______________________________________ Card #: _____________________________________ Expiry Date: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Thursday November 03, 2005 Doing Business in the USA What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Burnaby, BC - Hilton Vancouver Metrotown When: Thursday, November 3, 2005, 8:30am to 4:30pm Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before October 28, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com Earn US Dollars by learning how to sell and deliver products and services to U.S. Markets of 300 million buyers. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including Team Canada Inc and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Tuesday September 20, 2005 US-VISIT General Business Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2005 COAST HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley Cocktails 5:45 PM Dinner 6:30 PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $25 Non Members $40 RSVP by phone: 604.530.6656 or by email: chamber@langleychamber.com Cancellation Deadline: 24 hours prior Sorry: “No Shows” will be invoiced Guest Speaker: P.T. Wright, Director of Mission Operations, US-VISIT Program US Department of Homeland Security P.T. Wright, Director of Mission Operations for the US-VISIT Program, will provide an update on US-VISIT, which is part of a continuum of security measures that begins outside U.S. borders and continues through a visitor's arrival in and departure from the United States. AFTER FIVE CONNECTIONS ~ 5:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday February 10, 2005 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Discover Your Exhibiting Excellence, with Barry Siskind, North America's foremost trade/consumer show expert Where: Richmond, BC, Executive Airport Plaza Hotel When: Thursday, February 10, 2005, 8:30am - 4:15 pm Cost: $249.00 per person (Mention this email notice and receive $25.00 off your registration) (Groups of 3 or more save another $25.00 each) Info: Barbara Siskind 1-800-358-6079 info@siskindtraining.com or visit www.siskindtraining.com/openseminars Trade show success requires more than a smile and a handshake. This fast moving no nonsense day will introduce you to 24 strategies that will motivate, invigorate and activate your exhibit program. Learn powerful strategies to handle the six personalities you are most likely to meet at a trade show that will point you in one direction - RESULTS. Wednesday January 12, 2005 "So Close Yet So Far" Wednesday January 12, 2005 in Langley SMEI Vancouver & Business in Vancouver Present: "So Close Yet So Far" US Business Relations Panel Speakers: Jim Pettinger, President, International Market Access; Greg Boos, Attorney, Chang & Boos; Ben Hume, President, Alco Ventures Inc. If you are a Canadian doing business in the US or thinking about entering the US market, be sure to attend this event and tap the expertise of this outstanding panel! Breakfast & Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am Presentation: 8:00 - 9:15 am Members Only Workshop: 9:30 - 10:30 am Event Location: Holiday Inn Express, 8750 - 204th St., Langley, BC More Information: visit website www.smevancouver.com or call 604-266-0090 Thursday December 09, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Are You Interested in Exporting? Where: Canada/BC Business Services Society, 601 W. Cordova St., Vancouver (Seabus Terminal) When: December 9, 2004, 9:00AM to 4:00PM Cost: $25.00 per person + GST (prepayment required) Info: Charlotte Sutcliffe, 604-775-5542, or visit www.smallbusinessbc.ca Are you experiencing problems in sending your products out of Canada? This one-day seminar has been created with you in mind. Thursday December 09, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: In the Spirit of the Games - 2010 Olympic Winter Games Business Conference Where: Rainier Club, Seattle When: December 9, 2004, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (continental breakfast and lunch is included) Cost: $75 (pre-registration required by Nov. 19) Info: Michelle Grey, 206-389-7301, michelleg@seattlechamber.com The conference will help educate Washington State companies and industry representatives about the multiple business opportunities the 2010 Olympic Winter Games will offer the Northwest region. The program will highlight projects that the Governments of Canada and British Columbia have identified and targeted for the Winter Games. The conference will focus on the importance of forming partnerships and alliances between Washington and British Columbia businesses. The conference will provide participants with information on the B.C. procurement process. Learn how pairing your strengths with complementary companies can increase your success in bidding for projects and contracts. Wednesday December 08, 2004 Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opportunities, Canada/USA Border Update, and PACE Annual General Meeting What: Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opportunities, Canada/USA Border Update, and PACE Annual General Meeting Where: Bellingham, WA - Best Western Lakeway Inn When: Wednesday, December 8, 10:30AM - 2:00PM Cost: Cross-Border Briefing, 11:00 - No Charge Lunch and 2010 briefing, noon - $35 per person Info: Tina Miller at 360-734-1330 or by email to tmiller@bellingham.com Click here to view/print an event brochure and registration form. PACE, "The cross-border business council since 1989", has recently reorganized to better meet the new and challenging border environment. It's new, simplified mandate is to: Advocate and make infrastructure investment in border improvement facilities and technology; Monitor government border policy, rules and regulations; Advocate positive border issues; Liaise with border officials and organizations; Publish periodic reports on cross-border issues; Provide networking opportunities for businesses and individuals impacted by cross-border issues; and Hold trade forums, seminars and conferences. The keynote speaker at PACE's annual general meeting luncheon on the subject of "Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opportunities" will be Gordon Goodman of the BC Olympic Games Secretariat and 2010 LegaciesNow. The cross-border update panel will be headed by Roger Simmons, a member of the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. Prior to his association with Gowlings, Simmons was Consul General of Canada in Seattle, and was a member of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons for 15 years. Also on the panel will be Greg Boos, a Bellingham, WA immigration attorney and lead advocate for PACE, and Jim Pettinger, president of International Market Access, Inc. Wednesday December 08, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opportunities, Canada/USA Border Update, and PACE Annual General Meeting Where: Bellingham, WA - Best Western Lakeway Inn When: Wednesday, December 8, 10:30AM - 2:00PM Registration/coffee: 10:30AM Cross-Border Panel: 11:00AM - 11:45AM Lunch and 2010 briefing, 11:45AM - 2:00PM Cost: USD $35 per person, USD $250 for round table of 8 (save $30) Info: Tina Miller, 360-734-1330, tmiller@bellingham.com, or visit www.pacebordertrade.org PACE, "The cross-border business council since 1989", has recently reorganized to better meet the new and challenging border environment. It's new, simplified mandate is to: Advocate and make infrastructure investment in border improvement facilities and technology; Monitor government border policy, rules and regulations; Advocate positive border issues; Liaise with border officials and organizations; Publish periodic reports on cross-border issues; Provide networking opportunities for businesses and individuals impacted by cross-border issues; and Hold trade forums, seminars and conferences. PACE has joined forces with the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry to present the event The keynote speaker at PACE's annual general meeting luncheon on the subject of "Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opportunities" will be Gordon Goodman of the BC Olympic Games Secretariat and 2010 LegaciesNow. The cross-border update panel will be headed by Roger Simmons, a member of the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. Prior to his association with Gowlings, Simmons was Consul General of Canada in Seattle, and was a member of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons for 15 years. Also on the panel will be Greg Boos, a Bellingham, WA immigration attorney and lead advocate for PACE, and Jim Pettinger, president of International Market Access, Inc. Thursday December 02, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Doing Business in the USA (Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing) Where: Surrey, BC - Sheraton Guildford Hotel When: Thursday, December 2, 2004, 8:30AM to 4:30PM Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more) (If registered on/before Nov. 24, deduct $25 per person.) Info: Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com, or visit www.ucantrade.com Earn US Dollars by learning how to sell and deliver products and services to U.S. Markets of 300 million buyers. Key topics include: (1) dealing with "border issues", such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; (2) understanding "logistics issues", such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) "sales/marketing strategies", including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature "resource introductions", including Team Canada Inc and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, who provide federal government programs and services. Monday November 22, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Trade Finance Course Where: Vancouver, BC - BCIT Downtown Campus When: Nov. 22 - Dec. 15, 2004, 5:30PM - 9:00PM Cost: $585 (GST exempt) Includes materials. Info: BC Institute for Studies in International Trade Judy Rendek, (604) 412-7677, jrendek@bcit.ca This part-time evening course is designed to give participants practical skills in how to do international trade. The course is taught by a seasoned professional who brings to the classroom environment real application of the various elements of international trade. This course is part of an eight-course Diploma program. For more details refer to the BCISIT website at www.bcisit.bcit.ca. Friday November 19, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: 2004 BC Export Awards Where: Vancouver, BC - Sheraton Wall Centre When: Nov 19, 2004, 1:00AM - 3:00PM Cost: TBA Info: Lori Beaulieu, (604) 713-7806, Lori.Beaulieu@cme-mec.ca www.bcexportawards.com The 22nd annual BC Export Awards recognize outstanding export success and celebrate the contribution of British Columbia's business community and export industry to the economy of the province. The 7 categories for the 2004 BC Export Awards recognize the innovative approaches and unique contributions of British Columbia export companies across all sectors and in all regions of the province, as well as 2 categories for individuals who contribute to their success. Tuesday November 09, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: 1-2-3 Export! Where: Nanaimo, BC - CFDC Office When: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2004, 8:30AM - 4:30PM Cost: $25 if pre-registered Info: Jane Rose, (250) 753-6414 This seminar, for potential, preparing and new exporters, is being held in several regional centres over the next three months. This is a full-day seminar with topics, such as the "3 R's of Exporting", the Export Business Plan, Pricing, Entering the Market, Immigration (US), Trade Shows, Transporting Goods, Financing and Government Programs. Wednesday November 03, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 What: Think Bellingham (Networking Reception) Where: Surrey, BC - Sheraton Guildford Hotel When: Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 4:30PM to 7:30PM Cost: No charge to BC Businesses Info: http://www.bwedc.org/news/thinkbham.html Due to its proximity to the BC Lower Mainland, Canadian exporters have long considered Whatcom County the "Gateway to the USA". This event, hosted by the Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council and Bellingham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, will provide British Columbia businesses an opportunity to learn about the advantages of using services and expanding operations into Whatcom County. The event is comprised of several short presentations, and will include a networking reception where attendees can ask questions and exchange information with participating community representatives from Bellingham and Whatcom County. Monday November 01, 2004 Trade Events TRADE TIP: Upcoming BC/WA Trade Events - November to February 2004/2005 Heads up for the following trade-related events in British Columbia and Washington during the next four months. Additional events are listed in the following trade event calendars : www.bctradeevents.com (Trade Team BC) www.wtcta.org (World Trade Center Tacoma ) www.pacebordertrade.org (PACE - Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council ) Thursday May 13, 2004 Navigating The Smart Border The Future of Cross Border Business Travel Do you plan to travel on business to or from the USA? BE SURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST INFORMATION TO MAKE THAT TRAVEL EASIER. This seminar will focus on the evolution of the smart border and how it affects you! Topics that will be covered include:
Thursday MAY 13th, 2004 Simon Fraser University - Harbour Center Campus 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver 7:30am - 12:00noon
Saturday February 22, 2003 2003 Border Outlook Conference: U.S. Policy & the Global Economy The Border Trade Alliance is holding its next international conference in Washington, D.C. on February 23-25, 2003 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Pentagon City. WHAT: BTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - "2003 BORDER OUTLOOK CONFERENCE: U.S. POLICY & THE GLOBAL ECONOMY" WHEN: FEBRUARY 23-25, 2003 WHERE: RITZ CARLTON HOTEL, PENTAGON CITY To view the most updated agenda, register online, and review details for the hotel, visit the BTA online at http://www.thebta.org or call us toll free (800) 333-5523. Early registration expires on 2/3/03 so register soon!! ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ * BTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DC - FEBRUARY 23-25, 2003 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.THEBTA.ORG * SIGN UP FOR THE BTA'S NEWSLETTER - BTA BRIEFINGS - ONLINE AT WWW.THEBTA.ORG!! :-) Misty Wickizer-Jernigan Marketing Coordinator Border Trade Alliance www.thebta.org 111 West Monroe, Suite 510 Phoenix, AZ 85003 Phone: 800.333.5523 / 602.266.7427 Email: misty@thebta.org Fax: 602.266.9826 Tuesday October 29, 2002 PACE Board of Directors Meeting Please note that next PACE Board of Director's meeting will be held on October 29, 2002. Location: T.B.C., WA, U.S. Sunday October 06, 2002 CME National Conference October 6- 8th, 2002 Every year, our National AGM and Conference is held in a different city across the country and this fall it is being held in Vancouver! We invite you to come and join us and urge you to register now to take advantage of the Early Bird Special, available until this Friday, July 5th. During this first week of October, we will be holding back-to-back events which includes International Development Days (IDD) and the CME Conference - both of these events will have many features of interest all members. The CME conference includes an innovative agenda, top-level speakers, senior government representatives, the Canada Export Awards, and practical hands-on workshops, which combine to make this event a “must attend”. Highlights include: An informal opening event at the HMCS Discovery which promises to be an intriguing evening, highlighting the multi-culturalism of the Pacific Northwest. Join Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the presentation of the Canada Export Awards. Visionary presentation from leading experts on the future of manufacturing and an interactive bear pit session with leaders in Lean Manufacturing CME’s Canadian Innovation Awards recognizing innovative excellence in technology, process efficiency and sustainable development. Hands-on case studies featuring Canadian examples of world-class manufacturing excellence including GE, Teleflex Canada, GM, Omnex Controls and Kudu Industries. Wednesday October 02, 2002 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS You are invited on behalf of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to join us for International Development Days 2002 to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from October 2 - 4, 2002. Meet CIDA's Minister for International Cooperation, Honourable Susan Whelan. Find out what's new in Canada's international development program and how your firm can participate and benefit! Participate in private meetings with CIDA and IFI officials to discuss your specific areas of expertise and opportunities! Other speakers include: Mr. Len Good, President of CIDA, CIDA's senior management team and senior representatives from private companies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and the International Financial Institutions! Participate as a sponsor or an exhibitor to enhance your corporate profile and promote your products and services! For more information or to register, please visit our website at http://www.cme-mec.ca/vancouver2002 Thursday September 26, 2002 Doing Business in the USA Start selling in the USA – tomorrow!!! Learn how to sell and deliver products and services to USA markets. Earn US dollars worth C$1.50 or more. Seminar Agenda/Topics: US Immigration Planning Business Planning/Taxation Business Formation/Commercial Transactions Canada/USA Distribution/Logistics US Customs Clearance Guidelines Bellingham/Whatcom – Your Gateway to the USA Team Canada Inc – Gov’t Programs and Services US Sales/Marketing Strategies For more information visit the following link Doing Business in the USA Seminar Information Thursday September 12, 2002 Canada's New Immigration Act and Regulations September 12, 2002 Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC On September 12, 2002 there will be a conference Chaired by Dennis G. McCrea of McCrea and Associates, discussing the new Canadian immigration act regulations. Speakers include David Andersson, President of Pacific Corridor Enterprise Coucnil and Principal of Andersson Cross Border Law Corporation; The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada; Dennis G. McCrea, Partner and founder of McCrea and Associates; Ron Hays, Deputy District Director for the Seattle District of the Immigration and Naturaliztion Services; as well as many others. The highlights of the new Act and what you will learn are as follows: 1. What the new Act is intended to accomplish and how 2. What new rules apply to all types of employment permits 3. The operation of new rules governing arranged employment and assessment discretion 4. What the implications are of the new misrepresentation provisions as they affect all aspects of admissibility 5. The new implications of criminal record on admissibility 6. How medical requirements have changed and what new definitions must be applied 7. The changes in permanent resident status vis-a-vis the new Maple Leaf Cards For more information or to register please visit http://www.cle.ca/immigration Thursday September 05, 2002 Transportations Solutions Forum SOLUTIONS FORUM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2002 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2002 VANCOUVER AIRPORT CONFERENCE RESORT (Formerly Delta Airport Conference Centre) 10251 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond, B.C. V6X 2M9 In an effort to bring transportation issues to the forefront of public concern there will be a summit held with representatives from various levels of government as well as from organizations from accross British Columbia. Presentations will be made outlining the current state of our transportation infrastructure with the entire forum followed by a discussion of the issues and the development of solutions. Persons scheduled to speak include: John Winter: President of the BC Chamber of Commerce Honourable Judith Reid: Minister of Transportation for the provinve of British Columbia. Honourable Herb Dhaliwal: Minister of Natural Resources and Senior Minister from British Columbia. Paul Landry: President of the British Columbia Trucking Association. The day's presentations will include many other speakers from various organizations and will commence at 8:30am continuing through to 4:30pm. To register or for information regarding registration please contact B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association at 604-436-0220 Thursday August 15, 2002 Singapore and the ASEAN Economies Featuring: Jonathan Bensky Senior Counselor for Commercial Affairs, Singapore Thursday, August 15th, 2002 8:00-9:30 a.m. Offices of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce 1301 5th Avenue, Suite 2400, Downtown Seattle $8- members pre-paid, $12 non-members prepaid, $15 at the door. Singapore is the United States' 10th largest export market, largely due to its status as a transshipment and distribution point for the rest of South East Asia. Singapore's role as one of the principal gateways to Southeast Asia means that most American manufacturers can find interested local buyers or regional ones as most of Singapore's distributors sell to other Southeast Asian countries. For more information and registration visit: Singapore and the ASEAN Economies Thursday August 01, 2002 Transatlantic Trade Policy Featuring James Heg, Economic Counselor U.S. Embassy in the United Kingdom Thursday, August 1, 2002 7:30-9:00 a.m. Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, Downtown Seattle $8 pre-paid members, $12 pre-paid non-members, $15 at the door The UK is the US's largest export market in Europe, and its fourth-largest worldwide, after Canada ($164 Billion), Mexico ($101 Billion) and Japan ($58 Billion). Almost 35,000 US firms export to the UK, second only to the number that export to Canada. With such investor and trade relationships, transatlantic trade policy with the European Union and the United Kingdom is of the utmost importance for U.S. businesses. For more information and registration information please visit: Transatlantic trade policy Monday July 29, 2002 New Opportunities Within the Medical Biotechnology Cluster in Kobe Featuring: the Mayor of Kobe Date: Monday, July 29, 2002 Registration 3:00pm-3:30pm Seminar 3:30pm-5:00pm Networking Reception 5:00pm-6:00pm Location: The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle The Mayor of Kobe and a panel of experts from the Kobe Medical Industry Development (MID) Project will describe the latest developments: *Overview of current investment opportunities in Kobe. *The role of the Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation and its focus on cell therapy tissue engineering and first-of-its-kind clinical research facility in Japan. *Update on the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology and future opportunities for joint research. *The goals and plans for the Translational Research Informatics Center. *The concept for the Biomedical Accelerator and its venture incubation facility for biotech companies. For further details visit: New Opportunities Within the Medical Biotechnology Cluster in Kobe Thursday July 25, 2002 Skytrain Ride Build It and They will Come!!! Be among the first to ride on the new Millennium Line!!! Cost: - $60 Thursday July 25, 2002 4:00 - 6:00 pm Skytrain Ride 6:00 - 7:00 pm Reception & No Host Bar 7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner followed by Guest Speaker Thursday July 25, 2002 U.S. Export Regulations Course Thursday, July 25, 2002 7:30 a. m. - 5:00 p.m. Double Tree Hotel Airport 18740 Pacific Highway South Seattle, WA 98188-4001 Conducted by export specialists of: Foreign Trade Division (FTD), U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) **, U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State Outbound Enforcement Team, U.S. Customs Service See the following website for further details: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/tda/evexportregulations.htm Tuesday July 23, 2002 Business Luncheon with US Ambassador to the European Union Hear Ambassador Schnabel speak on the US-EU relationship and changes within the EU. Co-sponsored by The Boeing Company ~ Microsoft Corporation ~ Shurgard Storage, Inc. Tuesday, July 23 - 11:30am registration, 12:00-1:30pm luncheon The Rainier Club - Cutter Room 820 Fourth Avenue, Downtown Seattle $32 members, $38 non-members - advance registration required For more information visit http://http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/tda/evschnabel.htm Wednesday July 17, 2002
Please join us for the grand opening Gala Reception of ARTrain USA featuring the Artistry of Space exhibit on loan from the National Air & Space Museum and NASA. You will have the opportunity to meet the Honorary Board Members of the United States/Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA), the host organization for ARTrain USA's visit to Blaine. Members include: Roger Simmons, Canadian Consul General; Patricia Raikes, U.S. consul; George (Pinky) Nelson, Former Astronaut, and WWU Director of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Dieter Schugt, Mayor of Blaine; Hardy Staub, Mayor of White Rock; Blaine, Peggy Onustack, US Bank, Market Manager Vice President; Tom Waithe, Resort Semiahmoo, General Manger. Questions? 360-332-7165 info@peacearchpark.org:
REGISTER for the conference online and enter to WIN two passes for a Harbor Cruise in Vancouver! The winner will be announced June 20th. Co-hosted by the BTA and PACE, this international conference examines cross-border security and trade issues impacting businesses and communities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, such as:
For a list of invited speakers, visit the Agenda section of the BTA site. Tuesday March 26, 2002 BCISIT Dealing with the Risks of Selling to the USA  The British Columbia Institute for Studies in International Trade (BCISIT) presents "Dealing with the risks of Selling to the USA". If you sell, will you be able to get your money? In this seminar you will learn strategies to reduce your risks and improve your profits. Topics:
Panel Members: From the law firms of Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC, a Pacific Northwest firm, with offices in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington and Portland, Oregon: Michael Herbst Randy Aliment From the law firms of Campney & Murphy, a well established Vancouver Law firm with strong client sector-based practice groups: Andrew Kadler Lisa Eastwood Location: BCIT Downtown campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC. Registration and coffee starts at 8:00 am and the presentation concludes at 3:00 pm. The price is $125.00 CND, which includes GST, lunch and handouts. To register or for more information, call BCISIT at (604) 412-7677. Thursday March 14, 2002 PACE Board of Directors Meeting The first PACE Board of Directors meeting of 2002 is to be held on March 14, 2002. The meeting is for all Board Members of the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council and will begin at 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the PACE Office, Suite 404-815 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3X5. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, Canada, but has subsequently been moved to the PACE Office, just a few blocks away from the Waterfront Hotel. For any enquiries, please contact Philip Keen on (604) 688-0222 or email pace@pacebordertrade.org Wednesday March 13, 2002 Breaking Through Barriers for US Exporters Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, World Trade Center Tacoma and the U.S. Export Assistance Center Present: Breaking Through Barriers for US Exporters Featuring Eric Stewart, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Wednesday, March 13th, 2002 7:30-9:00 a.m. Offices of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce 1301 5th Avenue, Suite 2400, Downtown Seattle $8- members pre-paid, $12 non-members prepaid, $15 at the door Please follow this link for more information: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/tda/evbarriers.htm Thursday December 06, 2001 Doing Business in the USA Seminar, Surrey, BC 
The half day seminar organized by International Market Access Inc. is to be held at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 - 104th Ave, Surrey, BC on Thursday, December 6, 2001. The program starts at 8:45 sharp and coffee/Registration is from 8:15am.
The program is a great opportunity learn how to earn US Dollars selling and delivering products and services to US Markets. A powerful team of experts cover marketing and distribution strategies, US Customs clearance, US immigration issues, business planning and taxation, and other logistics issues. You will have an opportunity to meet informally with speakers and other resource people to discuss your specific needs, plans, and opportunity.
To register visit www.ucantrade.com where you can find further details and obtain an application form.
Tuesday November 27, 2001
 Well, its that time of the year again! All PACE members are invited to attend the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council Annual General Meeting for the year 2001. Following last years successful AGM (and subsequent meetings at the beautiful Resort Semiahmoo), we have decided to continue with the tradition by hosting this years meeting at the same location. The meeting is planned for 9:30 am, however, you are all invited to join us for a buffet breakfast before hand at 8:30 am on Tuesday November 27, 2001 at Resort Semiahmoo. The resort is nestled on a 1,100-acre natural wildlife preserve along the Puget Sound coastline, and offers an endless stretch of beach, sweeping views of the San Juan Islands and acres of wooded trails. The resort includes a luxurious inn, meeting facilities, three award-winning restaurants, fitness centre and spa, indoor/outdoor-heated pool, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, two 18-hole championship golf courses, marina and real estate sales. If you require accommodation for the night prior to the meeting, please call me to enquire about the special rate Resort Semahmoo is offering PACE members. We hope you are able to join us at this beautiful location. To confirm, please call Philip Keen by Tuesday November 13, 2001 on (604) 688-0222. Or, click the RSVP below to confirm.Tuesday November 27, 2001
WHY? In the vacuum created by the post September 11, 2001 closure of the PACE/CANPASS lanes, the cross border business community awaits word of a new generation of dedicated commuter lanes (DCL) for our border. How do existing systems work?
What new technological standards for DCL’s are now required by the U.S. Patriot Act and related legislation? Can existing technology be modified to meet the new standards? How long would it take to implement such technology at our border? WHAT? The Presentation Will Consist Of:
WHO? Moderator: Meg Olson, The Northern Lights Our Panel of Experts: Ron Hays, Deputy District Director Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Blake Delgaty,Regional Director Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) Greg Boos, PACE Director & AttorneyRegistration fee is $20 US or $30 CND. To register, please contact Philip Keen on (604) 688-0222 or pace@pacebordertrade.org Alternatively, you can register online by clicking the button below... Thursday November 15, 2001 The New Realities of Cross-Border Travel  CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS TRAVEL WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
As we struggle to carry on our business activities during these uncertain times, one thing has become certain: cross-border business travel will never be the same. Today, the business traveler seeking entry into the US or Canada must be prepared not only to answer far probing and incisive questions but must also be prepared to document those answers. Any misrepresentation, verbal or written, and no matter how innocent, could have the most dire of consequences. Be prepared!
This seminar is for business and individuals who want to ensure that they have the most up to date information needed to cross the border successfully and with minimum stress.
The seminar will cover these key topics:Speakers and Panel Members
The seminar is on November 15, 2001 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Gerogia Street, Vancouver. The price is $75 Including GST. To register, please contact:
BC Institute for Studies in International Trade
Suite 555 Seymour
Vancouver, BC V6B 3H6
Telephone (604) 412-7677
Fax (604) 687-2488
www.bcisit.bcit.ca
If you would like to find out more information about the FITTskills program, visit www.fitt.ca or click on the logo below.  Wednesday October 24, 2001 Autumn Border Business Conference 
The future of the border crossing in the Pacific region is going to be discussed in Bellingham at the Autumn Border Business Conference organized by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce. This annually recognized event will focus in on the realities, the future, the potentials of this crossing and the economic effects into the Cascadia Region. The crossing processes, technology, commercial and general vehicle traffic, transportation improvements, and the future systems that will be used to monitor the security of the border are all on the agenda. A commodity flow analysis for commercial traffic, and a review of the complicated processes involved in the International Mobility and Trade Corridor will complete the day. Additionally, we also have a mini-trade show component that will introduce you to something new or allow you to present your product or service to a very specific market. This conference is a proven product that should be on any cross border traders calendar.
All PACE members are invited to join the Chamber in Bellingham on Wednesday, October 24th at Bellingham’s Best Western Lakeway Inn. The cost of the Conference is $ 40.00 US per person. For further information, including how to register and a copy of the agenda, please contact Philip Keen at the PACE office on (604) 688-0222 or email pace@pacebordertrade.org.
Thursday October 18, 2001 Immigration Law Red Flags for Business Lawyers Running a business successfully in the global economy means understanding the needs of a mobile workforce. This half day seminar will be held on the mornings of Wednesday, October 18 and on Wednesday October 25 from 8 am to 11:30 am. The seminar, being put on by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC with assistance from PACE, will help attendees learn why NAFTA isn't always the best answer to cross-border employment questions. It will provide advise on how to spot the red flags that could prevent people from crossing the border and provide valuable insight into Immigration Canada's policies, procedures and personnel. For more information contact your PACE office or call 1-800-663-0437 to register. Wednesday October 10, 2001 The 2nd Rail Connection Conference The 2nd Rail Connection Conference is to be held at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks on October the 10th and 11th. Topics include: Registration fee is $100 US which will cover two luncheons and a reception. Registration is being done through the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce. You can visit their website at www.fairbankschamber.org Or for further information, please visit the website of Representative Jeanette James at www.repjames.org/index2.htm . Or alternatively, you can contact Philip Keen at the PACE office on (604) 688-0222 or email pace@pacebordertrade.org for further information. Friday October 05, 2001 The Canada Gala - 'Celebrate the Relationship' A Sequel to Last Year's Success! On Friday 5 October, the Canada-America Society and the Canadian Consulate General Seattle will hold the 2nd annual Canada Gala titled ‘Celebrate the Relationship’ at the Seattle Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom. The first-ever Canada Gala was held last year in Seattle and the event sold out with more than 900 attending this prestigious event! This very special event will offer an evening of entertainment, a four-course gourmet dinner, dancing, an array of spectacular door-prizes, table top favours and the opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. The evening begins at 6pm with a reception in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and ends at 1am. All PACE members are invited to join us at this event as we would like to host one or more tables for the evening. The tables are of ten people at a cost of $60 US per person. If you would like to join us at this prestigious event, please click at the bottom of this event listing or call Philip Keen at the PACE office on (604) 688-0222. Wednesday September 19, 2001 Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle's Tenth Anniversary Dinner  Join the Seattle Chamber for their celebration of a decade of promoting international trade with Seattle and the rest of the world!
The event is on Wednesday, September 19th, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. at the Salty's on Alki (1936 Harbour Avenue S.W., Alki Beach, West Seattle). Tickets are $60 per person and attendees include:
George Duff (founder);
John C. Getzelman (Past Chair and Vice Chairman of General Bank, CA);
Gary Severson (Past Chair and Laird Norton Trust);
Joe Masterson (Past Chair and Boeing retiree);
Stan Savage (Past Chair and President of Commerce Bank);
Shan Mullin (Past Chair and Partner at Perkins Coie).
For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Trade Alliance (Telephone (206) 389-7301 or email deas@seattlechamber.com )
Thursday September 13, 2001 How to Import/Sell/Distribute International Products into the USA - Tomorrow!!!
The half day workshop titled ‘How to Import/Sell/Distribute International Products into the USA - Tomorrow!!!’ is organized by International Market Access Inc. and is to be held at the Aston Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Highway, Surrey/White Rock, BC, on Thursday, September 13, 2001. Registration/Coffee is from 8:30am and the program begins at 9:00am sharp and finishes at 12:00 noon.
The workshop is an opportunity to learn how Canadian entrepreneurs and importers can easily expand their market for international products into the USA to earn US dollars. Topics include Marketing, Packaging, Branding, Import/Export, Warehousing, Shipping, Free Trade Zones and Canada/US Customs.
For more information or to register visit www.ucantrade.com or contact Carole Jackson at (604) 273-4474 or imabc@ucantrade.com.
Wednesday September 05, 2001 BCISIT FITTskills Graduation The British Columbia Institute for Studies in International Trade (BCISIT) invites PACE members to attend the 2001 FITTskills Graduation on Wednesday September 5, 2001, at the Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver, BC. The event is an opportunity for around 200 business people interested in international trade to get together and speak directly with the FITTskills students and graduates. FITTskills is a national program which provides today's business people with the necessary skills to successfully compete in the global market place. The event will have guest speaker Mr Don Calder, CEO of Winter 2010 Olympic Bid Corporation, talking about what it takes to put together a winning Olympic bid. Tickets are $35.00 which includes GST. If you would like to join PACE at a table for eight, give our office a call at (604) 688-0222 or use the link (saying ‘click here’) at the bottom of this event listing to R.S.V.P. You can register independently online by visiting www.bcisit.bcit.ca/registration_page.htm or by contacting BCISIT at (604) 412-7677. If you would like to find out more information about the FITTskills program, visit www.fitt.ca or click on the logo below. Thursday August 16, 2001 IMTC Steering Committee Meeting The Next IMTC Steering Committee (members only) meeting will be held on Thursday August 16, 2001 at the Whatcom Council of Governments Office in Bellingham, Washington. This meeting comes after the cancellation of the meeting on the meeting on July 19t, 2001 which was to be held at the Hazelmere Country Club, Surrey, B.C. For more information, please contact Melissa Miller on (360) 676-6974 or email melissa@wcog.org. Alternatively, please visit the Whatcome Council of Governments website at http://www.wcog.org/summaries.htm, which gives details and directions on how to get to there. Sunday July 29, 2001 BTA (Boarder Trade Alliance) International Conference Sunday July 29 to Monday July 30, 2001 Titled ‘Strengthening Our Boarders for Free Trade; Canada and Key NAFTA issues’, the BTA International Conference is your best resource for the trade community and border regions of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The meeting is to be held at the Park Hyatt, Toronto Attendees can participate to initiate, monitor and influence public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce in the Americas. PACE President David Andersson is a guest speaker at this event on Monday July 30th at 12:15 pm to 1 pm in a segment titled ‘Perspective from different trade-related organizations on the various challenges that NAFTA has presented’. You can register online at www.thebta.org or onsite after July 23rd The full agenda and details of the event can be found under ‘Key Issues’ - ‘BTA International Conference Agenda’ in the members section of the PACE website ( www.pacebordertrade.org/members/54006.html ). Thursday July 26, 2001 Pace Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday July 25, 2001 PNWER (Pacific North West Economic Region) Annual Meeting with CSG (Council of State Governments) - West July 25 to Saturday July 28, 2001 
The PNWER annual joint meeting with CSG - West is taking place at Whistler, B.C and is titled “Future of The North American WEST. Three Nations, One Region’. The event expects to draw in around 500 businesses and legislative leaders from across the western US and Canada. It is an opportunity for all the working groups, councils, and committees to meet and discuss current issues of regional concern and develop action plans related to these concerns. The event will be addressing cross-border issues such as transportation, telecommunication, regional energy policy, tourism, sustainable development, forestry, and public land use policy.
For further information including a preliminary draft agenda and PNWER working group agendas, please visit the PNWER website at http://www.pnwer.org. Alternatively, you can contact PNWER Executive Director Mat Morrison on (206) 443-7723.
Wednesday June 20, 2001 CUSP Stakeholders Meeting A follow up meeting in Vancouver to continue the momentum from last Decembers ‘Canada-U.S. Partnership’ which took place in Seattle. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am to 3:30pm at the Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues, University of British Columbia. Contact Michael Chang (604) 642-6620 or Kevin Cook (206) 770-4065 no later than Friday June 15, 2001. Thursday June 07, 2001 The 'How To's' of US Market Entry The finest program of its kind, this half-day seminar running from 8:30AM to 12:30PM, in Burnaby's Radisson Hotel(formerly "The Villa"), is unique. Learn how to earn US Dollars selling and delivering products and services to US Markets. A powerful team of experts cover marketing and distribution strategies, US Customs clearance, US immigration issues, business planning and taxation, and other logistics issues. You will have an opportunity to meet informally with speakers and other resource people to discuss your specific needs, plans, and opportunity. Book early by contacting Carol Jackson at 604-273- 4474, imabc@ucantrade.com, or http://www.ucantrade.com/ seminar.htm. Thursday May 31, 2001 Thursday Mornings - - May 31 to July 19 Gain invaluable information if your company is looking to grow its business and expand its market outside Canada. This Western Economic Diversification Canada program will be held at the Canada/BC Business Service Centre in Vancouver, from 8:00AM to 10:00AM, each Thursday (except June 7) from May 31 to July 19. Contact: Miriam at 604-666-4826 Thursday May 24, 2001 B.C. Institute for Studies in International Trade Program This program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Vancouver's Sutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard Street. It is a must-attend presentation for those doing business in the U.S. To help you avoid potentially serious problems at the border, the program offers advice: - about how to recover when denied entry to the U.S.; - on how to do tax and visa planning together to achieve long-term immigration goals; - about practical border-crossing issues including a move to the US; - on preparing after-sales service contracts and facilitating access for service personnel; - on Canada's status as a favoured nation; - about the new model Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) and NAFTA's future. Price is $150 (including GST and lunch) - - to register call (604) 412-7686. Tuesday March 13, 2001 Roger Simmons - Canada's Consul General to the U.S. Speaks 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Surrey Guildford Sheraton Hotel This early morning breakfast, with informative and entertaining speaker Roger Simmons, offers those who are curious about working in the U.S. to take a look at the prospect of the move before getting deeply involved. A light breakfast combined with a light look at a potentially profitable business decision. Tuesday January 30, 2001 Calgary Seminar Led by PACE Members Boos and Moses The Exporters and Importers Association of Calgary hosts this half-day seminar on U.S. immigration law for International Business, the formation of legal entities in the U.S. environment and an accounting perspective on cross-border transactions. Registration will be accepted through EIAC’s web-site http://www.exportclub.ab.ca, Or via e-mail: export@telusplanet.net, or via fax: (403) 288-7172 Saturday January 13, 2001 UBC Political Science Student Association Conference - UBC
Monday October 23, 2000 SMART 2000 - Conference and Exposition This four day conference in Calgary from October 23 to 26 will focus on four main themes - one of which involves a presentation from PACE on the technologies available for ITS or Intelligent Transportation Systems. Day 1 will focus on "smart prosperity and wealth creation" and will address terms such as e-commerce, e-business and how they are changing our proactices and vlaues. It raises the question if it is really possible to conceive of a world in which space and distance truly become irrelevant. Day two will address "smart learning" and how the world of digital connectivity brings new challenges and opportunities to learning and teaching. Day three will focus on the basic premise that the authority of all professions is based on the mastery and control of information. And day four will focus on the "smart communities" Will technology tear down and destroy existing communities and, conversly, will it allow us to assemble and participate in new communities. Information on this conference can be obtained by calling the PACE office at 604-688-0222. |
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