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Hear How Companies are SUCCESSFULLY Doing Business with Cuba – May 14, 2015

Are you in South Florida and thinking of doing business with Cuba? Do you want to hear from those already successfully doing business with Cuba? Do you want to fully understand what is legal now? 
May 14, 2015, I have JUST the event for you! This is your LAST CHANCE to register!
You’ll get a snapshot of the important revisions to the regulations and what travel and trade is legal now. 
Want to understand how companies are taking advantage of the revised regulations? 
You’ll hear from IDT, who successfully entered into an agreement with Cuba’s Empresa de Telecomunicaciones  de Cuba S.A. to provide direct international long distance to Cuba. Get a sneak peak of what IDT will do next.
You’ll also hear from Cargill who is helping take the lead urging an end to the Cuba trade restrictions. Cargill has successfully traded agricultural commodities to Cuba for years now – you’ll learn how they do it and what they hope for future trade.
Additionally, Roots of Hope will discuss its vast efforts to bring technology to the Cuban people including its recent hackathon at Facebook. 
The event will take place May 14, 2015 at the Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida from 11:30-1:30 pm. Register Today. 


World Trade Month – Business Opportunities with Cuba – May 14, 2015 – #OWITonCuba

CUBAAre you in South Florida and thinking of doing business with Cuba? Do you want to hear from those already successfully doing business with Cuba? Do you want to fully understand what is legal now?
May 14, 2015, I have JUST the event for you! This is your LAST CHANCE to register!

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In Tampa? Meet the Expert May 12, 2015

I’m proud to participate in America’s SBDC’s “Meet the Expert” seminar on May 12, 2015. If you are in Tampa, you won’t want to miss this seminar. It will take place from 3:30-5:30 PM at the FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, and will cover the following HOT Topics in International Law:

  • Pre-Compliance—How to Stay Penalty Free (including an update on PERSONAL liability for Importers!)
  • Cuba Update—What Does it Mean for Importers and Exporters
  • Complying with Free Trade Agreements
  • Top Tips for Importers and Exporters

For only $10, it’s a steal! 


Register HERE. 
See you […]

OFAC Publishes NEW FAQ on Cuba

Today, the Office of Foreign Assets Control published a new updated Frequently Asked Questions Related To Cuba. The last FAQ from OFAC was on January 15, 2015, discussed in this previous post “Revised Cuba Regulations Officially Released“. There are 12 new questions discussed in OFAC’s new FAQ – made easy for your review – as all NEW questions are posted below, with some commentary in italics above the question. 

What is an “organization” in the people–to-people context? 

  • In the people-to-people context, an organization is an entity subject to U.S. jurisdiction that sponsors educational exchanges that do not involve academic study pursuant to a degree program and that promote people-to-people contact. For a complete description of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply, please see 31 CFR § 515.565(b).
Don’t get your personal boat ready just yet.
May an individual authorized traveler use his or her private boat to travel to Cuba? 
  • A person subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in authorized travel pursuant to an OFAC general or specific license may use a personal boat for his or her travel, and the travel of the boat’s crew, to Cuba provided that he or she obtains a license from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for the temporary sojourn of […]

Are you Certified in International Trade?

sbdcThe Fort Lauderdale Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting its coveted 2015 International Trade Certification Program from May 28, 2015 through June 18, 2015 – and YOU should seriously consider registering for this program – below details why.

THE SBDC HAS EXTENDED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO MAY 22, 2015. Act Fast!

If you are thinking of entering the international market, or are already in the international market and want to improve – this program is for you. You will learn, from EXPERTS, how to perform market research, cross cultural communication, Legal/Intellectual Property Rights issues, Free Trade Agreements, export laws, export financing, logistics, and pricing (and more).

I have the honor of teaching two of the seven modules – Legal/Intellectual Property Rights issues and Free Trade Agreements.
Once the program is over, you are well positioned to take the NASBITE Global Business Professional Exam. If that’s not enough, you will have the ability to network with like minded international business professionals, and each course comes with dinner!

Here is a program flyer with additional information:
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The fee for the 7 module course is $550, and also includes a textbook. You may register HERE. 
I wholeheartedly endorse this terrific certification […]
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