Seminar Information: Imagine not getting paid for your international sale! Unfortunately, it does happen. Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements to ensure that you receive payment for your shipments. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Everyone involved in the international sale should learn about the Letters...

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Brittany Roberts. If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Andrea Kleinbardt. Due to decades of neglect, infrastructure modernization is a critical issue. Three-quarters of infrastructure investments occur at the state and local level. In response, G...

On behalf of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, we invite you to join us in Pittsburgh for the Council of State Governments (CSG) Eastern Regional Conference (ERC) 59th Annual Meeting and Regional Policy Forum, July 28-31, 2019. Discover 21st century Pittsburgh, a city which balances its historic role in our nation’s history with its role in developing the innovations of tomorrow. Meet with your peers in the largest gathering of state of...

Join us for exceptional cyber security training at SANS Pittsburgh 2019 (July 8-13). SANS training teaches you to see new aspects of information security and better understand how to implement security layers to defend your organization from cyber-attacks. The practical expertise of SANS instructors adds value to the training material, so you not only learn the information, but can apply it when you return to work. SANS is recognized around th...

Seminar Information Does your staff understand the "terms of sale" of your international transactions? It is critical to comprehend the seller and buyer's rights and obligations with respect to the shipping or transportation of goods. Take this class to understand who is responsible for insurance and when transfer of risk moves from the Seller to the Buyer. Learn the different meaning between domestic and international terms. One of our most p...

The National Association of Government Web Professionals is proud to host the 2018 National Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown from Sept 12-14, 2018 with preconference workshops on Sept 11, 2018. The NAGW National Conference is the only conference designed for government web professionals by government web professionals. Here you will find extensive peer networking, thought-provoking keynote speaker...

Cyber Security Training in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAt SANS Pittsburg 2018 (July 30-Aug. 4), improve your InfoSec skills, and stay ahead of the cyber adversaries who seek to harm your organization’s assets. Learn from industry leaders teaching critical information and practical techniques in cyber defense, ethical hacking, security management, and ICS security to professionals on the front lines of cyber security.Take advantage of these o...

Doing Business with the U.S. Government On September 19, SMC member Leech Tishman and will present a workshop on federal contracting in collaboration with SMC and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh office. Entitled, “Doing Business with the U.S. Government: Strategies for Being a Successful Federal Contractor,” the workshop will be held at the Rivers Club from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for an informative sess...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Does your organization have a plan for an active shooter event or hostage taking? Given today’s ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization’s incident response planning. A Unique Training Opportunity The PA Region 13 Task Force, Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland Security, and U...

The Department of Transportation (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. Receive your required training and learn how to comply w...