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...

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...

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In an effort to support resiliency and keep risk management efforts focused on supply chains, the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, has developed a series of supply chain security workshops sponsored by the Critical Manufacturing Sector. A Unique Training Opportunity This workshop will enhance the security and resilience of owners and operators, targeting the needs of small and medium business, but...

An unexpected yet highly prosperous volume of crude condensate is now being produced alongside the vast amounts of oil and natural gas being recovered from North American shale plays such as the Bakken and Utica. The Eagle Ford alone reached 153,322 bpd of condensate in 2013 making up an astonishing 40% of total hydrocarbon production in the play. There is a huge commercial opportunity for E&P companies in producing condensate; the number...

Increasing domestic shale production is having a radical effect on crude slates available to US refiners, even as more coker projects are coming online. With less heavy crude coming from Latin America, refiners are turning to Canada for supply, though transportation capacity is limited, as Canadian crude fights light-sweet Bakken crude for pipeline space. What will this mean for petroleum coke production, quality and pricing? And how will this...

Rising domestic crude production has sparked a surge in infrastructure growth to connect producers in the shale regions with their customers. In the absence of traditional pipeline systems, railroads, barges and even trucks have been pressed into services as short and long term transport solutions. In addition, Canadian crudes now face similar logistical hurdles, and producers are beginning to turn more to rail and barge as major pipeline proj...

WHAT: TREIA Business Builder Luncheonw/ Citigroup's Michael Eckhart WHEN: Wednesday, November 28, 201211:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check-in12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon/Q&A WHERE: NRG Tower atHouston's downtown Pavilions 1201 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77002 Link to Google Map (832) 320-1200Further details to be provided later to registrants HOW MUCH: $25 for TREIA Members$40 for non-TREIA MembersClick here to become a TREIA MemberNO ON-SI...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences The continuous threat hurricanes and other natural disasters pose for the Houston area require emergency management officials to constantly update plans and collaborate on best practices. As a Tier 1 UASI region, there is a heightened need to improve the city’s capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist incidents. This is truly a must attend event for all res...

Metro and Houston Community College Job Fair Southeast What: Southeast Community Job Fair When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Where: Southeast Learning Hub: Auditorium/Foyer Area 6815 Rustic, Houston, Texas 77087 Woodridge and Gulf Freeway 45 South Behind Coney Island on feeder road. Cost: None Why: Provide Students and Community with Job Opportunities Perk: Bilingual Talent Available Time: Event Time 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (9am-10am set-up) (...