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Dec. 9: Trade Talk - U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions Update, Fargo

Jan. 18-27: Israel & Egypt Trade Mission

Feb. 21-26: India Trade Mission

March 2-9: Colombia Trade Mission

March 30-31: Global Business Connections Conference, Fargo

April 11-16: China Trade Mission
  
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Register Today for the December Trade Talk: U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions Update
During 2015, there have been many changes to U.S. export controls and sanctions laws and regulations that impact U.S. exporters, including companies that export agriculture, commercial, aerospace and military products. Many further changes are expected in 2016.  Join us on Wednesday, December 9 for an in-depth update on U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions.  Doug Jacobson, an experienced international trade attorney based in Washington, DC, will provide attendees with practical, timely and useful information on the scope of these changes.

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U.S. Eases Cuba Sanctions, Opening New Opportunities for U.S. Business
By Evan C. Berquist & Aleida Ortega Conners with Fredrikson & Byron
On September 18, 2015, the Obama administration announced significant changes to the U.S. sanctions regime that regulates commerce with Cuba. These regulatory changes will create several new areas of opportunity for U.S. businesses wishing to do business with the island. The new revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations are being implemented by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)-the two U.S. government agencies with principal responsibility for enforcing the embargo against Cuba.

NDTO Member Profile: Swanson Health Products
Swanson Health Products is a good example of "Do what you love and success will follow." When stopping by North Dakota Trade Office member Swanson Health Products' headquarters in South Fargo, you can clearly see they're excited about what they do. And with good reason - they're in the business of making people feel good. And that business - manufacturing and distributing vitamins and supplements - is quickly spreading across the globe.

Save the Date: Global Business Connections 2016
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Global Business Connections Conference, the largest international business event in the region.  GBC 2016 will be held Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31 in Fargo, ND at Avalon West. In addition to keynote speeches and networking opportunities, this two-day event is packed with training sessions, panel discussions, one-hour breakout sessions, and an industry trade show, all designed to move your international business forward.  The focused sessions will give exporters the opportunity to expand their knowledge of topics ranging from specific market opportunities to various export issues. 
 
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