2012 is the 20th anniversary of the historic North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Join the International Trade Center and experienced US Commercial Service officers to find out how to take advantage of NAFTA. Learn about the newest market opportunities, strategies, and hot industries in Canada and Mexico.

Learn more about the upcoming NAFTA Summit at www.nafta20.com.

Topics Include:

• NAFTA Overview and Impacts in Canada and Mexico;

• Market Overview;

• Best Prospects for US Exporters;

• Regulatory Environment and Market-Entry Strategies;

• Trade Regulation;

• Why You Should Export to Mexico and Canada;

• Border Trade – Initiatives and Opportunities;

• Communicate Directly with Market Experts.

Attendees will receive an electronic copy of the Country Commercial Guide for both Mexico and Canada, courtesy of the US Commercial Service.

Speakers:

Canada - Rick Ortiz, DSCO/Commercial Counselor, US Commercial Service – Canada

Mexico – John Howell, Principal Commercial Officer, US Commercial Service – Mexico

Sponsor an Event for $300

• Sponsor logo on the International Trade Center website;

• Sponsor logo on all Your Global Edge marketing and promotional materials;

• Presentation opportunity or company ad at the beginning of webinar;

• Complimentary admission for 2 sponsor representatives.

The SBA 8 (a) Business Development Program can be essential instruments for eligible small business men and women who are interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Oppor-tunity Specialists will outline the eligibility criteria and process at this free one hour seminar.

Program details and certification application is on-line at:

http://www.sba.gov/content/8a-business-development/ 

https://sba8a.symplicity.com/applicants/guide/

Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center, visit:

www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ 

The 8(m) Women-Owned Small Business Program can be an essential instrument for eligible women owned small businesses interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Opportunity Spe-cialist will outline the eligibility criteria and self-certification process at this free one hour seminar.

Program details on-line at: www.sba.gov/wosb 

Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center, visit: www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ and call (210) 458-2458 for appointment.

Parking options—price may vary: 

• City of San Antonio Public Parking Lot on E. Houston St. under IH37 Overpass next to Red Roof Inn $2.50 for day
• Meters behind Hipolito F. Federal Building on side streets
• Alamo Parking on E. Houston Street & Bonham Street
• Alamo Parking E. Travis Street & Broadway Street
• Menger & Crockett Street Parking behind Alamo
• Emily Morgan Hotel next to Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building

The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program can be an essential instrument for eligible small business men and women who are interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government procuring agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Opportunity Specialists will outline the eligibility criteria and certification process at this free one hour seminar. The Federal government sets aside contract opportunities to small businesses who are certified through SBA and located in designated underutilized areas.

Program details and formal online application can be accessed at: www.sba.gov/hubzone. Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner, the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center. Visit www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ and phone (210) 458-2458 for an appointment.

The SBA 8 (a) Business Development Program can be essential instruments for eligible small business men and women who are interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Oppor-tunity Specialists will outline the eligibility criteria and process at this free one hour seminar.

Program details and certification application is on-line at:

http://www.sba.gov/content/8a-business-development/ 

https://sba8a.symplicity.com/applicants/guide/

Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center, visit:

www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ 

The 8(m) Women-Owned Small Business Program can be an essential instrument for eligible women owned small businesses interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Opportunity Spe-cialist will outline the eligibility criteria and self-certification process at this free one hour seminar.

Program details on-line at: www.sba.gov/wosb 

Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center, visit: www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ and call (210) 458-2458 for appointment.

Parking options—price may vary: 

• City of San Antonio Public Parking Lot on E. Houston St. under IH37 Overpass next to Red Roof Inn $2.50 for day
• Meters behind Hipolito F. Federal Building on side streets
• Alamo Parking on E. Houston Street & Bonham Street
• Alamo Parking E. Travis Street & Broadway Street
• Menger & Crockett Street Parking behind Alamo
• Emily Morgan Hotel next to Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building

The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program can be an essential instrument for eligible small business men and women who are interested in selling their products or services to the various federal government procuring agencies throughout the United States. SBA Business Opportunity Specialists will outline the eligibility criteria and certification process at this free one hour seminar. The Federal government sets aside contract opportunities to small businesses who are certified through SBA and located in designated underutilized areas.

Program details and formal online application can be accessed at: www.sba.gov/hubzone. Guidance can also be provided by SBA’s resource partner, the UTSA-SBDC Contracting Resource Center. Visit www.txsbdc.org/sbdc-contracting-resource-center/ and phone (210) 458-2458 for an appointment.