Almost on a daily basis, companies of all sizes have problems with financial fraud. In fact, a recent survey from a top accounting firm shows that three out of four organizations deal with financial fraud and employee theft at some time, and fraud has increased significantly over the last few years. Most of these instances Read More

This webinar sponsored by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), will cover how Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) has evolved to change product development, low volume plastic part production and injection molding.  We will also discuss how Additive Manufacturing has decreased time to market and continues to change the face of manufacturing. Register

Small and medium-sized businesses exported more than $800 billion in goods and services last year. Exporting goods and services to other countries presents small businesses with growth opportunities, market diversification and increased profitability. Still, many exporters report that their participation in the international marketplace is limited by a lack of access to capital. The U. Read More

The most important aspect of any transaction from the point of view of the seller is getting paid. When trading in the global market this can be complex. It is important that both Sellers and Buyers be aware of the options, special concerns and precautions that relate to payment terms of international transactions. This program Read More

Make the most of the trade show season! With Dave Mattson and Mike Montague of Sandler Training In this webinar, you will learn best practices that you can immediately implement with the members of your team.  We will give you an overview of the attitudes, behaviors and techniques for events that we have found to Read More

Join Chuck Blair, Regional Automotive Program Manager of DQS, Inc. will go through the highlights of the changes from TS 16949 to IATF 16949. Register

Save $$ on Facility Operating Costs. This facility operations workshop will show you how to save energy and reduce your facility operating costs. Two parallel training tracks will focus on Building Operator Certification (BOC) maintenance points and Building Re-tuning (BRT) topics. Building Operator Certification Points (BOC) The BOC track is designed to provide up-to-date information Read More

The E3: Economy, Energy and Environment provides manufacturers with customized, hands on assessments of production processes to reduce energy consumption, prevent pollution, increase productivity, and drive innovation to thrive in today’s green economy. E3 is helping communities and manufacturers reduce pollution and energy use while increasing profits and creating new job opportunities. Register

Free One-on-One Meetings to Learn More About Government Contracting Opportunities! SEDA-COG’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is scheduling one-on one meetings for you to get your questions answered about government contracting and starting or expanding your government contracting efforts. The one-on-one meetings will explore: Getting Started in Government Contracting Locating Bidding Opportunities How to Read a Solicitation How Read More

Canada is the largest single export market for the United States and is a highly receptive market for U.S. goods and services. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Canada's geographic proximity have afforded U.S. firms with a significant advantage in selling to the Canadian market. Are you maximizing your opportunity? Whether you currently Read More

This Export Documentation seminar provides a real life comprehensive understanding of what is involved in transporting goods to foreign buyers. It takes you through the entire process from order inception to the delivery of goods to their final destination. The program will cover: How to prepare an export quotation. How Incoterms 2010 & payment terms Read More

The vast majority of exports from the U.S. require the filing of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System, not filing, late or inaccurate filings can mean significant fines and penalties. Although in the case of a "Routed Shipment" the buyer may have responsibility the seller always has either the actual obligation Read More