Feb. 6  FAIR TRADE APPAREL: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES   More

Feb. 7  INTERNATIONAL TRENDS THAT CAN HELP YOU INCREASE BUSINESS   More

Feb. 7  BEST PRACTICES FOR AN EXPORT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM   More

Feb. 8  INCOTERMS 2010 REVISITED   More

Feb. 8  LESSONS FROM THE DRAGON: WHAT THE U.S. CAN LEARN FROM CHINA   More

Feb. 8  A BASIC GUIDE TO EXPORTING: SELECTING A FREIGHT FORWARDER   More

As a public service, the ITA/GC publishes a listing of international business events. The calendar is distributed to over 5,000 ITA/GC members and non-members. The Calendar is a collaborative effort among the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC), the Illinois Trade Office (ITO) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois District Export Council (IDEC) on behalf of The U.S. Export Assistance Center/Chicago (USEAC). Inclusion of an event does not imply endorsement by any of the sponsoring organizations.

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Feb. 6  FAIR TRADE APPAREL: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES

Meeting sponsored by Chicago Fair Trade. Jackie DeCarlo, Manager of Domestic Programs, Catholic Relief Services, will describe her trip to factories in India who are part of a pilot for certifying apparel as fair trade. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Hull House Museum, 800 South Halsted Street, Chicago. CFT Members – No charge; Non-members - $10. For information & registration, please see: www.chicagofairtrade.org.

Feb. 7  INTERNATIONAL TRENDS THAT CAN HELP YOU INCREASE BUSINESS

Networking meeting sponsored by the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Chicago Council. Presentation by Paul Boomsma, President, Luxury Portfolio International. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Chicago Association of Realtors, 200 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago. No charge; advance registration required. For information & registration, please see: http://fiabcichicagowintermeeting.eventbrite.com/?ref=enivtefor&utm_source=eb_email&utm_media=email&utm_compaign=invitefor&utm_term=readmore&invite=MTYwODEyOS9ycGF1bGluQGl0YWdjLm9yZy8w.

Feb. 7  BEST PRACTICES FOR AN EXPORT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

Webinar, sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will provide you with the tools to create an effective export compliance program, which is instrumental in the reduction of any penalties for export violations. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST. Fee: $150. For information & registration, please see: www.strtrade.com/Seminars/Seminar_Desc.aspx?id=1757.