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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
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Customs Procedures |
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Course Content
Export Customs Documentation
Customs Documentation
Excise Entries, Post Entries
Binding Tarriffs - BTI
Rules of Origin
Preferential Trade Agreements
Course Details
Date: 14th May
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Venue: To be confirmed
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
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A Taste of France |
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Come and enjoy a Free Tasting of the Foods of South West France.
Galway Chamber will be the host of a special Food exhibition by students of the Lycee Professionnel R. Savignac, Villefranche de Rouergue of France. The students are visiting Galway as part of a cultural and professional exchange programme in co-operation with GMIT. This event is free to attend.
Date: 15th May 2008
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Galway Chamber of Commerce, Commerce House, Merchant's Road, Galway |
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
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Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop |
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Date: Thursday, 15th May 2008
Time: 9.30am -4.30pm
Venue: Harbour Hotel, Galway
Training Provider: Crannagh & Co
Why should you attend? Any company trading in Europe will be required to be Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certified with effect from 1st January 2008 if they are to avoid ongoing delays with their shipments, increased audits and face difficulties trading with the US and countries outside the EU.
Given the complexities involved in this regulation it is essential that every company trading in Europe is aware of the implications for their business and, as an an AEO compliant business will be given priority treatment at customs checks and find it easier to ship goods across third country international borders. In addition they will be subject to fewer physical and document based controls than non AEO companies and will be recognised world-wide as safe secure and compliant business partners with customs.
Who should attend? Export Managers; Supply Chain Managers; International Sales Managers; Freight forwarders; Compliance Managers; Shipping Managers; Managing Directors; Finance Managers
Course Content and objectives:
- Legal development of AEO programme – focus on background to development of AEO and legislative base
- Security – development of common security programme in the EU, global context, future developments
- Customs – Customs requirements regarding AEO : areas of focus
- AEO –IT and Accounting audit trail
- Financial Solvency – Requirements
- AEO Certification : types of certifications and application/ Putting together the annexes
- Putting together an AEO team
Course Fee: €150 or 1 Training Day Credit - Members of International Trade Skillnet
€350 Non-members
Book a Place: Complete Booking Form and Fax to 091-561963 or email carol@galwaychamber.com
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Interested in Becoming a Member of the International Trade Skillnet? Click Here |
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Thursday, May 22, 2008 |
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Assertiveness & Communications Skills Workshop |
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Date: Thursday, 22nd May 2008
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Venue: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road, Galway
Training Provider: Talent Fusion
Aim: Assertive people express themselves and their rights in an open, non-confrontational way. In a healthy workplace, they communicate effectively and set clear boundaries around work demands and pressures. This workshop is designed to help individuals discover ways in which they can behave more assertively in the workplace and develop their inner confidence and self esteem.
Objectives: By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
· Recognise how they communicate
· Learn techniques in communicating more effectively
· Distinguish between assertive, aggressive and passive behaviours
· Behave more assertively
· Deal with difficult situations
· Improve their confidence and self esteem
Content:
· The importance of communication
· How we communicate
· Barriers to effective communication
· Using methods of communication effectively
· Assertive, aggressive and passive behaviours
· Assertiveness self-assessment
· Individual rights and responsibilities
· Developing assertive body language, confidence and self esteem
· Challenging and changing negative and destructive inner dialogue
· The importance of attitude
· Handling conflict and aggressive behaviour
· Getting your message across confidently
Approach: The workshop will be a mixture of short presentations, interactive discussion, individual exercises and group work. Note: Course handouts will include course manual, exercises and hard copies of all slides and any models used.
Course Fee: €245 per person
Book a Place: Complete Booking Form and Fax to 091-561963 or Email carol@galwaychamber.com
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Friday, May 23, 2008 |
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Galway Chamber Business Lunch |
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Kindly sponsored by
RDJ Glynn Solicitors
Galway Chamber is pleased to announce the final Business Lunch in our Spring Series.
Director General of the Construction Industry Federation Mr. Tom Parlon will be our guest speaker. Mr. Parlon will speak to us on the current state of the construction Industry in Ireland and the West in the present economic climate. Our Guest speaker will address the gathering after lunch and take part in a Q & A session.
Venue: Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square.
Date: Friday, May 23rd.
Time: 12.30pm
Fee: Members €30 Non-members €35
For bookings and further details contact Elaine on 091-535028 or email elaine@galwaychamber.com |
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Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
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Business After Hours! |
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All members, guests and potential members are invited to Galway Chamber’s last Business After Hours until Autumn 2008.
Venue: City Limits Entertainment Centre, Oranmore
Date/Time: 29th May at 6pm.
City Limits is an emporium of indoor adventure for all ages. Included in the activities on offer are extreme bowling, Airpark, laserquest and a 5 metre climbing wall in Zero limits. Satisfy your hunger in City Limit’s Amazonia Restaurant and quench your thirst in Limits Sports Bar or V Bar, an exclusive cocktail bar.
City Limits also caters for corporate events whether it’s a staff night out or a team building initiative, the staff at City Limits will take care of your entire evening from team selection to organising inter-company leagues and tournaments.
Bring plenty of business cards! This is a networking opportunity.
RSVP Laura Stephens at Galway Chamber on 091-563536 or info@galwaychamber.com by Wednesday 28th May. |
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Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
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Trade Documentation |
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Course Content
Draw up a commercial invoice for an export order
Explain the purpose and rationale of VIES / INTRASTAT
Single Administrative Document
Bills of Lading
Air Waybill
Certificates of Origin
Insurance Certificate
CMR Consignment Note
EUR 1 / ATR / ATA Carnets
Course Details
Date: 29th May
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Venue: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road, Galway
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Thursday, June 12, 2008 |
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Contracts, Dispute Settlements & Agency Agreements |
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Course Content
Essential Features of a legally binding contract
Main considerations for an exporter in a sales contract
Dispute Settlement
Arbitration
Agency v Distributorship
Methods of Distribution
Termination of agreement
Course Details
Date: 12th - 13th June
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Venue: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road, Galway
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