September
20 The Coalition of New England Companies for Trade will host the CBP Footwear Classifications Seminar at Wollaston Community College in Milton, Mass. For further information, visit www.conect.org/calendar.html

21 China Biz Networking will host an evening of networking and discussions surrounding the successes and pitfalls of doing business in China. It will take place at Worcester State College, Student Center, Foster Room, at 486 Chandler Street. A $20 fee applies. For more information or to register, visit www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=92680

28 EXIM Associates, Inc. and Middleton and Shrull will present "The Basics of Importing" at the Holiday Inn Select Woburn, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This seminar is a "nuts and bolts" review of exporting from the U. S. Topics include selecting your freight forwarder, the export process step by step, preparing export documentation, preparing a quote, AES transmission requirements, and an overview of export compliance. The cost $175 for the first attendee from your organization, additional attendees $125. For more information, contact Barb Secor at EXIM Associates at 781-784-0296 or bsecor@eximassociates.com or visit www.eximassociates.com www.eximassociates.com

October
19 EXIM Associates, Inc. and Middleton and Shrull will present "Import Compliance" at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn the requirements of "reasonable care" and "informed compliance" for importing into the U. S. The newly created Customs and Border Patrol is more enforcement minded than ever, so take steps to ensure that your company is in compliance with the law. Fee: $95 per person. For more information, contact Barb Secor at EXIM Associates at 781-784-0296 or bsecor@eximassociates.com or visit www.eximassociates.com

20 TThe Coalition of New England Companies for Trade will host a Customs & Border Protection informational seminar at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. For further information, visit www.conect.org/calendar.html

November
9 EXIM Associates, Inc. and Middleton and Shrull will present "Export Compliance" at the Holiday Inn Select Woburn, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will receive guidance on understanding and complying with the Bureau of Industry and Security Regulations. Guest speaker Special Agent William Higgins from the Bureau of Industry and Security. The cost $175 for the first attendee from your organization, additional attendees $125. For more information, contact Barb Secor at EXIM Associates at 781-784-0296 or bsecor@eximassociates.com or visit www.eximassociates.com

16-19 Medica 2005 in Duesseldorf, Germany, will attract an anticipated 135,000+ trade visitors from around the world, making it the largest and internationally most representative medical technology trade fair worldwide. More than 3,600 exhibitors from over 65 countries will be presenting the state-of-the-art in a wide range of innovation in medical technology. The Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment Boston/Berlin is ready to coordinate your participation. Companies will be provided with a wide variety of support services. For further information, contact Diana LaMuraglia, Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment in Boston, 617-973-8650, e-mail: diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us or visit www.medica.de