Join us May 15-17 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix, AZ. This course will provide a thorough overview of the fundamentals of specifying the fresh and hardened properties of concrete mixes; the review of applicable codes for concrete hydraulic structures; the design philosophy and methodology of reinforced concrete hydraulic structures; and issues associated with the construction process. The course will include actual design ex...

It’s time to discover new tech and trends for infrastructure! Government agencies face unique challenges, such as limited funding, staffing shortages, and lack of training, that can make staying on the cutting edge difficult to do. Join us for a special event focusing on new technology through the lens of a government employee. During this two-hour presentation, you will: Get a first look at updates in the 2019 release of Autodesk softwa...

Join Adobe for an interactive seminar to learn how agencies across the U.S. are leveraging Adobe Connect to communicate instantly, while delivering rich and engaging eLearning content. Adobe Connect delivers virtual eLearning solutions which reduce the cost of in-person activities, and make collaborative sessions possible and more productive. With Adobe Connect, the State of Arizona can easily reuse content, courses, and curriculums, then meet...

Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar (L260) Dams, levees, and related facilities are a vital part of the Nation’s infrastructure, providing a wide range of economic, environmental, and social benefits. Those benefits include hydroelectric power, river navigation, water supply, wildlife habitats, waste management, flood control, and recreation. The Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar was developed in collaboration betwe...

Seminar Information: 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 ...

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...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR): This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education on export control regulations administered by the US Departments of State, Commerce & Treasury. Ex...

Course Objectives Important aspects of dam safety are the design and construction of the dam, levee and appurtenant structures. The basis for dam and levee safety is established in the development of the detailed design drawings and project specifications, and implemented in construction of the project. Technical reviewers have the important role of checking to verify if the design meets the requirements and criteria that have been developed b...

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. Regi...

ChallengeHER is a joint initiative from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express OPEN, the small business division of the financial services company. The Arizona Small Business Association will participate as a local partner. The free Phoenix ChallengeHER event will educate attendees on growth opportunities in government contracting as well as how to participate in the SBA’s...