This three-day course uses time-honored strategies to teach attendees how to set cost-based and defendable rates. Utilities are faced with escalating costs of operational and infrastructure improvements, expanding regulatory and environmental forces from government and public interest groups and public demand for clean and affordable water. Evaluate financial policies and rate impactsDevelop defendable policies that are fair, equitable and ob...

Overview: Being in compliance with HIPAA in 2018 involves not only ensuring you provide the appropriate patient rights and controls on your uses and disclosures of protected health information, but you also have the proper policies and procedures in place. If audited or the subject of a breach investigation you will be required to show the government you have all the necessary documentation in place for safeguarding patient Protected Health In...

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 compliance manual and...

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. Registration includes a c...

Are you claiming NAFTA? Learn whether or not 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. Registration includes a copy of the "NAFTA - A Practical Guide to Regulation Documentation & Procedures" referenc...

Seminar Information: This class is for Importers, Exporters & FTA determination. The classification and valuation of goods are major decisions! This is critical information not only for duty purposes, but also to determine whether goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions. Registration includes a copy of the "Doing Your Duty- Product Classification According to the HTSUS" reference book. Classes Earn NCBFAA c...

Seminar Information: An in-depth understanding of export procedures combined with a study of the appropriate documentation will give you a valuable advantage in making your international trade business a success. Class reviews the many components that make up the exporting process. Learn how to correctly prepare your Export Documents. Registration includes a copy of "Exporting: Regulations, Documentation & Procedures" reference book. Class...

Connecting business and government — in Seattle Onvia On Tour is a series of half-day events in cities across America designed to help business professionals develop their go-to-market strategies and accelerate their public sector sales. Join us in the Emerald City to: Connect with government experts Discover the latest tools and trends in your industry Develop the strategies to build your public sector business Featured speakers in Seat...

VMware's One Cloud, Any Application, Any Device architecture enables your organization to rapidly create and safely consume all applications. You are invited to join us on March 9th to hear VMware subject matter experts as they discuss how their software-defined approach can enable your organization to implement a secure, flexible, and agile data center across clouds and fully realize the mobility that is changing the landscape of government a...

Technology, Talent and Trends You Need to Know How can you set yourself apart from the competition? How can technology and industry trends give you a distinct advantage in the marketplace? How can Deltek help you position your firm for growth this year? Deltek is coming to a city near you with a complimentary half-day event designed to give you the tools and resources you need to help you succeed this year. Grab your co-workers, share the upco...