Opening Remarks & International News Briefing Affecting Global Trade

Export Air Cargo Screening

J. Edward Shea, Transportation Security Inspector, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will provide a brief overview of the August 1, 2010 beginning of 100% screening of exported air freight.

Manufacturing in China

Gail Cawley, Director of North America Logistics, PPC, will give an overview of the key elements regarding manufacturing in the United States versus China and will discuss the barriers and solutions she has encountered.

Doing Business in China

Jody Sebastiano, President, Fremont Lancaster, has just returned from setting up a business in China and will discuss resources available to open China to your goods as well as what it takes to put "boots on the ground" in the world's third largest market.

Panel Discussion

The speakers will come together as a panel to answer any questions the audience may have following their presentations.

Program Conclusion and Networking