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Annual Texas Statewide DEC Meeting
October 27-28, 2005

Location:
The Westin Riverwalk
420 W. Market St.
San Antonio, TX

Contact:
Lee Graham
Karen Parker

Description:
The Texas Camino Real Export Council would like to invite you to the Annual Texas Statewide DEC Meeting: "Building Bridges to International Trade"
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2005 Houston Export Excellence Awards
May 24, 2005

Location:
Hilton of the Americas
1600 Lamar
Houston

Description:
The Houston District Export Council, in conjunction with the Port of Houston Authority and the Houston Airport System will sponsor the first annual Export Excellence Awards Luncheon on May 24, 2005. The award(s) will recognize Houston area companies, organizations or individuals that contribute to the promotion of US exports. The awards will highlight the crucial role of exports to the Houston area economy and recognize the recipients? efforts to promote and expand exports. Nominations are due April 22, 2005. Flyer
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Managing Expectations: Voluntary Disclosures and Traps for the Unwary in the Context of the U.S. Export Control Regime
November 4, 2004

Location:
The Offices of Strasburger & Price, LLP

Contact:
Bethany Elliott
512.499.3658

Description:
This complimentary one-hour workshop will be an informal gathering to assist exporters in understanding the risks and rewards associated with the voluntary disclosure process. Advance registration is required as seating is limited.
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Capitalizing on Global Opportunities For Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
October 5, 2004

Location:
Offices of Baker & Hostetler, LLP
1000 Louisiana Street (@ McKinney), 22nd Floor
Houston, Texas 77002

Contact:
Nya Igambi
(281) 449-9423

Description:
Among the 50 states, Texas ranks second in the number of privately held women-owned firms. Houston ranks 5th in the top 50 metropolitan areas in the number, employment and sales of women-owned firms. Women-owned firms in Houston employ over 169,000 people and generate over $27.6 billion in sales.
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2004 Texas Statewide DEC Meeting
September 16-17, 2004

Location:
Fort Worth, Texas

Description:
It is that time of year again for the 2004 Texas Statewide DEC Meeting. This years conference will be hosted by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NAFTA Certificate Series
June 10, 2004

Location:
World Trade Center

Description:
NAFTA has created significant opportunities for Texas Exporters. Don't let the customs rules become a trade barrier! Seminar Topics include: NAFTA Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures, Marking & Labeling . Date: June 10 Session I Time 8:00 am-12:00 noon and Session II Time: 1:30 - 4:30pm Cost: $90 ($45 per session) / Early Payment by May 26: $80 ($40 per session) www.iexportimport.com
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Womens Business Conference
June 3-5, 2004

Location:
Wyndham Anatole
Dallas, TX

Description:
Don't miss this opportunity to network with other women business owners from across the country. Join NAWBO, honorary conference co-chair Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), and keynote speaker Colleen Barrett, President and COO, Southwest Airlines in Dallas and learn from leading experts on ways to develop your business and hone your management skills. NAWBO's 2004 Women's Business Conference is the premier event for women entrepreneurs - we can't wait to see y'all there!

To learn more about this year's exciting event, please download the conference brochure by clicking here.

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BIS Licensing & Compliance Certificate Program
June 2, 2004 - June 4, 2004

Location:
World Trade Center

Description:
This two-day seminar will address EAR structure & policy changes, all considerations of licensing process, compliance and record keeping. Date: June 2-3, Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm Cost: $285 (payment by May 12: $235) Classification Workshop: Half-day workshop Date: June 4 Time: 8:00am - Noon Cost: $65 (by May 12: $50) Must complete both full-day seminars, June 2-3, for the BIS Licensing & Compliance Certificate. www.iexportimport.com

Global Market Series: Export Certificate Program
March 18, 2004 - April 29, 2004

Location:
World Trade Center

Description:
The critical aspects of exporting. Consecutive Thursdays 8am-12noon. Cost: $45 per session; $285 entire series. Early Payment by Mar. 4: $40 per session; $250 entire series (Must complete Series for USDOC Export Certificate.) CPE/CPM Credit. www.iexportimport.com
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Grand Opening of the North Texas U. S. Export Assistance Center
Wednesday, April 7, 2004 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Location:
1450 Hughes Road
Suite 220
Grapevine, Texas 76051

Contact:
RSVP
817-310-3744
817-310-3757 (f)

Description:
You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of the North Texas U. S. Export Assistance Center at its new location
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Trade Finance Seminar
February 10, 2004

Location:
International Center of Austin
210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400
Austin, Texas 78704

Contact:
Tina Burgess
(512) 473-4637
Karen Parker
(512) 916-5939

Description:
If you are interested in learning about Export Trade Finance Programs, the Austin U.S. Export Assistance Center along with Frost Bank, the International Center of Austin and the Texas State SBDC, will host a 9am-1pm program.
www.buyusa.gov
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Global Market Series: Import Certificate Program
February 4, 2004 - March 17, 2004

Location:
World Trade Center

Description:
Everything importers must know. Consecutive Wednesdays 8:00am - 12 noon. Cost:$45 per session; $285 entire series. Early Payment by Jan 21: $40 per session; $250 entire series. (Must complete Series for NAPM Import Certificate.) CPE/CPM Credit. www.iexportimport.com
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Two-Day Seminar on United States Export Controls
February 10-11, 2004

Location:
Warwick Hotel in Houston, Texas

Contact:
Betty Frazier
713-646-1320
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Destination Central America - Are You Ready For CAFTA?
November 3, 2003

Location:
Greater Austin Chamber
Lakeshore Tower building
210 Barton Springs Rd
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78704.

Contact:
ibi@austincc.edu

Description:
This program will cover doing business in Central America and what you need to know about the Central American-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and its effect on business relationships and economic growth, and enforcement of U.S. international trade agreements.
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Statewide DEC Conference
Thursday, October 16, 2003 - Friday, October 17, 2003

Location:
Warwick Hotel
5701 Main St
Houston, TX

Contact:
Ray deSola

Description:
Here it is! The news you have all been waiting for! The Planning Committee for the Statewide DEC Conference really does have its act together. And do we an exciting event prepared for you!
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Texas Now The Nation's Top Exporting State
Texas Companies Tap Global Markets, Spur Economic Growth
Exports are big business for Texas companies - U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Export Assistance Centers announced that Texas has become America's top exporting state.

International Trade Grows Faster and Faster
One of the most striking transformations not only of the United State's economic landscape, but also of Texas', has been the increasing importance of international trade - particularly in recent years. For example, between 1970 and 1987 merchandise exports as a share of U.S. gross domestic product edged up from 4.1 percent to 5.3 percent. By 1999 the share had grown to 10 percent. Over the same latter period, 1987 to 1999, Texas' exports as a percentage of Texas gross state product rose from 8.3 percent to 14.4 percent.

Dark clouds in the Fed's silver lining
Fed officials, confident GDP will pick up, are also admitting that the job market may not.
July 23, 2003: 5:48 PM EDT
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Some Federal Reserve officials and many economists are painting a picture of the economy that consists for the most part of fluffy, silver clouds of prosperity.
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Stocks muster gains
Market closes higher after a volatile session on tech gains as investors digest mixed earnings.
July 23, 2003: 5:44 PM EDT
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - U.S. stocks managed a higher close Wednesday, led by gains in technology, as investors weighed mixed corporate earnings and forecasts then decided to accentuate the positive, focusing on Amazon.com and Eastman Kodak.
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