The automotive sector is taking steps to bolster cybersecurity awareness and knowledge. In 2015 the industry created the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (“Auto-ISAC,”) to enhance information sharing in the auto sector. In addition, companies are forming “coordinated disclosure programs” which allow security researchers to share cyber threats with the OEMS (Original Equipment Manufacturers.) The 2nd Bi...

Federal agencies are expected to spend over $14 billion on IT modernization in fiscal 2019 in an effort to improve productivity, reliability, and security. Across all aspects of modernization, automating manual processes is proven to increase reliability by reducing manual errors, decreasing time to deliver IT assets, and enhancing self-service capabilities for the enterprise. Join Bloomberg Government and Red Hat for a live webcast to explore...

So what’s the 411: What:Responding to Liquid and Gas Pipeline Emergencies… are some of the most demanding events responders have to face. First Responder’s have to be “street smart” to respond to a transmission or distribution emergency. This program delivers up to date information on pipeline emergencies. Where:Honolulu Fire Department Regional Fire Training Center…890 Valkenburgh Street, Honolulu, HI 9...

So what’s the 411: What:Responding to Liquid and Gas Pipeline Emergencies… are some of the most demanding events responders have to face. First Responder’s have to be “street smart” to respond to a transmission or distribution emergency. This program delivers up to date information on pipeline emergencies. Where:Honolulu Fire Department Regional Fire Training Center…890 Valkenburgh Street, Honolulu, HI 9...

Join us on Thursday, July 26, when members of the SUE community will gather in Washington, DC for a day of education, information, and organization of the new association. Leaders of the SUE profession will lead discussions of issues facing SUE practice, the market for SUE services, and risk management, as well as form the new association. The organizational activities will include adoption of bylaws, approval of a dues structure and selection...

The 2018 Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS), is scheduled on June 24 to 26, 2018 at the World Trade Center Washington D.C, under the main theme “Driving Trade, Unleashing Investment and Enhancing Economic Development: the Gateway to African Markets”. ATIGS is a prestigious biennial business conference and exhibition designed specifically: (1) to promote and facilitate international trade between Americas, Asia, Car...

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: Importers: Are you prepared for a Customs Audit? Sign up for our Import Audit Class and protect yourself from business disruption, fines and penalties that can result from regulatory intervention from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Learn how to prepare for a Focused Assessment. Explore strategies for self-auditing your import program. Learn record keeping requirements, how to exercise reasonable care, how to create a...

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. Reg...

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...