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Webinar: FTZs and Drawback: Can They Work Together?

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Webinar: FTZs and Drawback: Can They Work Together?

Thursday, November 21, 2024 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (EST)

Description

The NAFTZ FTZs and Drawback: Can They Work Together? Webinar is in response to event attendee Surveys requesting to cover this topic in more detail.   

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

Review how each work and if they can complement one another

Understanding the overlapping elements of FTZs and Drawback

Provide resources on ideal tools in one's determination of such a relationship 

Featured Speaker(s):  Michael D'Aoust, Watermark Trade & Sheila Milne, KPMG LLP, 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. 

Sheila Milne, Senior Manager, Tax, Trade & Customs, KPMG LLP

Michael D’Aoust is the President and CEO of Watermark Trade.  With 20 years of experience in the trade and customs industry, Michael is dedicated to driving the company’s strategic vision and fostering a culture of excellence.  Throughout his career, he has demonstrated the value and importance of serving clients.  As an experienced project manager and supply chain professional, he has assisted numerous companies operating in a broad range of industries with their FTZ projects. 
 
Michael possesses extensive expertise in strategic planning, covering the spectrum from the initial setup to the execution and continuous management of distribution and manufacturing zones.
 
His specialization involves providing comprehensive financial and operational evaluations for companies aiming to operate under zone procedures, FTZ designations, activations, production notifications, the design and mapping of systems interfaces, user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, continual FTZ management, Customs brokerage, Customs and supply chain consultation, penalty mitigation, handling prior disclosures, ensuring compliance monitoring and audits, overseeing CTPAT initiatives, setup and testing of ABI and GTM systems, offering support for importer self-assessment (ISA), delivering training, and managing various other trade-related concerns.
 
Michael has been a long-term member of the NAFTZ, speaks regularly on various facets of FTZ related matters, and has served on multiple committees.  Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Stetson University and a master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. He is a Licensed Customer Broker (LCB), an NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).


CREDIT
Should CCS/CES Credit be approved for this LIVE event - additional information will be featured here once confirmed.

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

Pricing


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Non-Member$75
Federal Government$35

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All individuals must have an NAFTZ membership to receive the NAFTZ member rate, if a substitute is requested, the substitute must have a current NAFTZ membership in order to make such a transfer. If the requested transfer is for a non-member, one would have the option to add an additional membership in order to receive the member rate or pay difference between the paid member and invoiced non-member rate. Attendees registration transfer requests should be sent 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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Victoria Cartwright
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (EST)
Eastern Time zone (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
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