Access U.S. - Border Crossing Dos & Don'ts

Welcome to our April issue of Access U.S.! This month we feature border crossing information that everyone should know. Plus we highlight the upcoming Venture Forum, now in its fourth year! Enjoy!

Border Crossing Dos & Don'ts

With summer upon us, cross-border travelers can enjoy their trip by keeping these DOs and DON'Ts in mind.

Acing the Customs Quiz

When Re-Entering The Country, Be Prepared For Some Surprises When You Check In With Border Inspectors

By Andrea Sachs, The Buffalo News

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Upstate New York's Premier Venture Forum

The 2012 Bright Buffalo Niagara Venture Forum is coming up on May 16-17 in Buffalo, NY. Started just three years ago in 2009 to address the entrepreneurial pipeline and investment needed to build a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Forum has grown and evolved to become the premier venture forum in Upstate New York.

The Venture Forum has sold out the past three years with over 250 attendees each year, including a large contingent of Canadians. In just the past two years, nearly 100 early-stage high-tech companies from across the Buffalo Niagara region have presented as part of this event.

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Searching for Employees?

The Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board One Stop Centers are hosting three job fairs on April 19 & 23, and May 3.

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Two other effective employee search tools are the NYS Job Site and Buffalo Niagara Jobs websites. Both have hundreds of job postings and resumes at any given time, are user friendly and have been successful in helping employers fill positions.

If you're planning on visiting the U.S., make it easy and utilize all the tools available to minimize your wait time at the border: The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission has a toll-free number (1-800-715-6722), website and even a Twitter feed to provide you with up-to-the-minute bridge traffic information.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Powell

Business Development Manager

cpowell@buffaloniagara.org

Buffalo Niagara Enterprise

665 Main Street, Suite 200

Buffalo, New York 14203
(716) 541-1740
1-800-916-9073 (toll-free)

News

Canada Loosens Restrictions on Cross Border Shoppers

Buffalo Makes List of 10 Weekend Destinations

Canadians Pay 30-40% More Than Americans For Some Products

Tim Hortons Moves Forward With Aggressive Expansion Plan

Living the American Dream in Buffalo

Toronto Area Company Leasing in Lancaster

Events

National Restaurant Association Show

May 5-8

Chicago, IL

Supply Chain Canada

May 8 & 9

Toronto, ON

PTXi - International Powder & Bulk Solids Show

May 8-10

Chicago, IL

Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Businesses and Individuals

May 10

Toronto, ON

2012 Venture Forum

May 16 & 17

Buffalo, NY

Featured Resource

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