Oklahoma international trade bulletin, 01/2012, v.29 no.4

              OKLAHOMA INTERNATIONAL TRADE BULLETIN
301 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 330 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Suite 1400 900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Tulsa, OK 74106 Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405)608-5302 Fax: (405)608-5302 (918)581-7650 Fax: (918)581-6263 (405)815-6552 Fax: (405)815-5199
A joint newsletter of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Commerce
Volume XXIX, Number 4 January 2012
Mark Your Calendar! 29th Annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference – April 11, 2012 Northeastern State University – Broken Arrow, OK
Mark your calendar now to attend the 29th annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference conveniently located on the Campus of Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, OK. A conference of this nature – celebrating World Trade Month (Oklahoma World Trade Conference (1984-2012) – is important in our continuing efforts to support and expand international business activity in Oklahoma.
The 2012 Conference topics will cover:
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“Nothing Happens Until Something is Sold” – III , Part One – The Ebb and Flow of International Trade – Selling & Making Sales in Today’s Competitive International Market – Morning Topic
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Regional Market Focus – Mexico – Luncheon Topic
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2012 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting and U. S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificates – These awards for exporting will be presented to deserving Oklahoma companies at the luncheon. – Presented by Governor Mary Fallin (Invited)
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“Any Sale is a Gift Until You Have Been Paid” – III, Part Two - The Ebb and Flow of International Trade – Trade Finance can turn your export opportunities into actual sales and result in achieving the ultimate goal of getting paid – especially on time – and effectively mitigate the financial risks associated with doing business internationally. – Afternoon Topic
Conference Fees:
Registration - $100
Student – ID required - $10 ($10 for a limited time only, $25 thereafter)
Luncheon Program - $50
Corporate Table (8 Attendees) - $700
Corporate Contributory Sponsorship (4 Attendees) - $500
Display Table (Includes Registration for 2 Attendees) - $300
**Registration fees include information packets, continental breakfast, and a plated luncheon.
Advanced registration required. For secure on-line registration and credit card payment, go to www.acteva.com/go/okdecowtc2012. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. For off-line registration, make your check payable to the Oklahoma District Export Council and mail your check and registration to 301 Northwest 63rd Street, Suite 330, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116. For your convenience a registration form is included on page 3. Cancellation Policy: A full refund until April 3. From April 4-10, refunds will be subject to a $35 cancellation fee per registrant. No refunds will be given the day of or after the event. For registration or additional information, call 405-608-5302, 918-581-7650, or 800-879-6552, extension 223, or e-mail ashley.wilson@trade.gov.