Export University
As part of its efforts to educate private businesses on aspects of exporting and other international business, the Oregon District Export Council sponsors seminars for private companies and governmental and nongovernmental organizations around the state of Oregon and in Southwest Washington. These seminars fall into two program types: Export 101 and Export 201. Each program is explained below.
EXPORT 101 and Practitioner Roundtables
The DEC's introductory-level seminar is Export 101. Entitled “Export Strategies, Tools & Techniques” this seminar focuses on basic export matters and is presented on a periodic basis at various locations throughout the region. Sponsored in conjunction with U.S. Commercial Service in Oregon, the seminar typically includes classes on:
EXPORT 201
The DEC also offers a more advanced set of training sessions for exporters looking for in-depth information and expertise. Offered on a “cafeteria menu” basis, the following topics are available to companies, designed for a 90-minute training session, including time for questions and discussion.
Please see file below for detailed Export 201 information. Contact US if you have further questions or to schedule an Export 201 seminar.
EXPORT 101 and Practitioner Roundtables
The DEC's introductory-level seminar is Export 101. Entitled “Export Strategies, Tools & Techniques” this seminar focuses on basic export matters and is presented on a periodic basis at various locations throughout the region. Sponsored in conjunction with U.S. Commercial Service in Oregon, the seminar typically includes classes on:
- preparation for international expansion
- identifying and selecting international markets and partners
- pricing and payment options
- transportation and shipping issues
- export control compliance
EXPORT 201
The DEC also offers a more advanced set of training sessions for exporters looking for in-depth information and expertise. Offered on a “cafeteria menu” basis, the following topics are available to companies, designed for a 90-minute training session, including time for questions and discussion.
- Evaluating Export Readiness
- Finding and Vetting Distributors Overseas
- Creating a Global Distribution Network
- Legal Aspects of Working with Distributors Overseas
- Going Direct: Setting Up a Business in Another Country
- Customs/Freight Forwarding Issues
- International Customer Support
- International Supply Chain Issues
- Export Finance
- Export Credit Insurance
- Protecting Intellectual Property Worldwide
- Establishing an Export Compliance Program
- Export Licensing
- International Tax Issues
- Cultural Considerations
Please see file below for detailed Export 201 information. Contact US if you have further questions or to schedule an Export 201 seminar.
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