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FREE Webinar: Top Considerations when Investigating an FTZ

March 26, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Description

FREE NAFTZ Top Considerations when Investigating an FTZ Webinar is in response to event attendee Surveys requesting to cover this topic in more detail.   

This session will cover the latest considerations, developments and opportunities. This includes:

 Explore the import/export and trade protocol process, nuances and approach to determining if FTZs are the best fit for you

Featured Speaker(s):  Melissa Irmen, NAFTZ, will highlight key steps to compliance and best practices. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note by registering one agrees to be compliant with NAFTZ Guidelines and if applicable sharing registrant information with confirmed sponsor(s) and be emailed once per sponsor. 


Melissa Irmen joined the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) to execute the association’s advocacy vision plan, sponsorship development, specialized membership initiatives, and other program management. Melissa plays a pivotal role in building strategic partnerships and enhancing the membership experience while driving impactful change within the FTZ community.

Melissa has over 20 years of experience in the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) industry, most recently as Senior Vice President at ISCM, Inc., a Washington, DC based consulting firm helping companies with FTZ applications, setup, technology, and regulatory agency insight. Melissa is an Accredited Zone Specialist and served as Chair on the Board of Directors for the NAFTZ. Melissa is an active participant in various international trade initiatives and organizations and speaks regularly on global trade topics. She provides technology and trade expertise to many CBP working groups, including, most recently, one focused on utilizing Emerging Technologies.



Educational CREDIT

Collect up to 1 CCS/CES/LCB credits and 1 credit towards your Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) or Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) certification renewal when you attend the LIVE 1-hour webinar event. NOTE regarding CCS/CES/LCB credits - per NEI Policy, attendees should NOT detrimentally rely on the content of the activity for compliance, auditing, or other enforcement purposes based on the NEI's accreditation approval.  

The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is registered with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) as a sponsor for continuing education. NCBFAA has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CCS/CES/LCB credit. Any credit requests must be received immediately following the LIVE event with any requests received after this timeframe subject to NCBFAA review process.   Please note that there are no prerequisites or advance preparations required to attend this seminar. 

Learn more about AZS and CZS credit eligibility for webinar attendance on their applicable websites. 

   

Time

Eastern Time zone (2:00 - 3:00 PM)

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Non-Member*FREE EVENT
Federal Government*FREE EVENT

DISCOUNTS: Join NAFTZ in order to qualify for additional discounts.

This is a special event extending complimentary admission to all. Direct questions to vcartwright@naftz.org.

 

Prior to the webinars, participants will receive an e-mail with directions to secure the call-in number and passcode to be used to access the webinar. Any questions or concerns call 703-309-6640 or email vcartwright@naftz.org.

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National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
Name: Victoria Cartwright
Phone: (703) 309-6640
Email: vcartwright@naftz.org
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