Seminar Information: As an experienced importer your company has a grasp on the basic procedures to manage the importation of your goods into the U.S. It seems, however, that is all you do, manage the process. Despite your best efforts, the process doesn’t appear to get any better. You experience the same old errors and delays at the border and the specter of a Customs audit or other Customs enforcement is looming on the horizon. Perhaps...

Seminar Information Too often importers expect their brokers to do all of the work when it comes to the importing process. Unfortunately the broker is NOT a tax advisor. Any errors they make could result in penalties for you, the importer. Learn the key compliance elements of importing, classification, valuation, country of origin duty payment and record keeping. Learn also how to decipher those cryptic forms your broker supplies to you. Regis...

The operational rigor and funding from the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) holds the potential to drive incredible performance advancements in public services. The mission of the TMF is a lofty one: to enable agencies to reimagine and transform the way they use technology to deliver their mission and services to the American public in an effective, efficient, and secure manner. This briefing will bring together TMF Board members as well as...

In the recently released President’s Management Agenda, IT modernization is identified as one of three key drivers of transformation in government. This hard-charging discussion will focus on agencies can achieve the next generation network, methods to secure their enterprise, and best practices to spur transformation. This video webinar will feature Government Matter’s host Francis Rose discussing IT modernization with IT leaders...

During this FREE event, experts from Optiv and our partners will share insights, best practices and real-world applications for top industry trends and technologies. Join us for keynote presentations from industry leaders, breakout sessions with thought leaders from Optiv and much more! PLUS, get access to: –Vendor expo with representatives from leading security tech companies–After-hours networking event–Continuing educati...

Technology Business Management (TBM) is intended to address the IT challenge of credibility in creating competitive advantage. TBM shifts the conversation from “Run-the-Business” to “Change-the-Business” by providing transparency of cost, consumption and performance data.[1] TBM is already in use by 300 organizations worldwide and is targeted for adoption by the United States Federal Government in FY 2022, with some age...

Designing Secure Buildings: Integrating Security Technologies (DSB)– a three-day course designed to familiarize students with design principles used in preventing and detecting criminal activity and reducing the effects of terrorist attack on the safety of personnel and damage to facilities and critical infrastructure. Students will learn to use Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to control the exterior of t...

For over 30 years, Vanguard Security & Compliance has been committed to providing the most advanced cybersecurity education summit dedicated to IBM System z. We are excited to offer 6 education tracks this year! Vanguard Security & Compliance 2018, taking place September 10-13 in Dallas/Fort Worth, will host 6 intensive education tracks allowing attendees to customize their training experience. Each track will be taught by industry lea...

Seminar Information: Exporting may be the best way to grow your business. But you won’t grow your business with incorrect documentation that may results in fees, fines or unexpected costs. Our class will help generate accurate export documents, help you navigate the maze of regulations and help you implement procedures to verify your shipment is compliant. Basically, this course will help you create a successful export program. This popu...

Seminar Information: Are you claiming NAFTA? Learn whether your product should be shipped under the NAFTA Rules. Learn the rules to qualify and classify your goods under the NAFTA Agreement and review in detail the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Document. This seminar prepares a company for shipping into Mexico and Canada under the NAFTA rules, correctly complete and maintain the proper documentation to take advantage of the reduced tariffs under...