Friday, March 4, 2005

Showcasing British Renewables Expertise & Opportunities for Partnering
For more information:  Contact Tom Ramsson at the British Consulate in Seattle (206) 336 0588. Please note that there is limited space for this event, seats will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Location: Heathman Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon

The British Consulate Seattle is hosting a West Coast Renewable Energy Trade Mission, bringing UK companies with expertise in Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency to Portland, OR for roundtable discussions with local U.S. firms. We invite you to join us for a day of informational exchanges and networking, with the goal of learning more about Renewable Energy opportunities in the UK and Europe and to find potential synergies with delegates and colleagues.

Monday, March 7, 2005

PNITA Tax Committee

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:15 pm

Location: Committee will meet at Deloitte & Touche, US Bancorp Tower
Register: click here or call Marion Haynes at 503-552-6773.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Distribution & Logistics Industry Breakfast
Topic: The State of the Distribution & Logistics Industry in the Portland Region
Opening Comments by Sam Adams, City Commissioner
Speakers:  Gary Eichman, President, Oregon Transfer Company
John Karl, Pacific Northwest Economic Dev. Manager, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
John Kempe, General Manager - Cargo, NW Airlines
Jeff McEwen, Regional Manager, Hanjin Shipping

Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Location: Governor Hotel, Library Room
611 SW 10th Ave., 2nd Floor
Fee: $10.00 per person
Register: Please RSVP to 503-823-3323 or email contact@pnita.org by March 4th to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.

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Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 - April 28, 2005

PNITA: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Regulations Course
Time: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Governor Hotel, 614 SW Alder, Portland, OR

Fee: $275.00 includes breakfast and lunch on both days and all training materials
This two-day seminar provides an in-depth look at Export Administration Regulations. Speakers from the Bureau of Industry and Security will cover US Export control requirements on commercial exports, licensing requirements, ECCN's, export clearance procedures and much more. For those looking for a comprehensive understanding of current export regulations, this annual seminar is not to be missed. For more information, email Christine Gatlin or call Christine at 503-552-6742.