The City of Mentor International Trade Initiative will be hosting a seminar designed to help attendees learn how to mitigate export compliance risks.

“How to Develop an Export Operations and Compliance Manual” will be held on Friday, September 22nd from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Holden University Center. Breakfast will be provided.

It is the first of a series of seminars devoted to export compliance, and will help companies create a fully customized manual. The seminar is designed for Compliance Officers, Business Development Executives, Sales Managers & Associates, Customer Service Managers & Associates, Shipping Managers and Associates.

Participants will receive a sample “Export Compliance Program Policies and Procedures” manual.

Registration is $75.00 for Mentor based companies and $90 for companies based outside of the City. Attendees can register online at www.mentorchamber.org.

The Holden University Center is located at 4141 SR-306 in Kirtland, Ohio.

The mission of the Mentor International Trade Initiative is to assist Mentor-based companies who seek to expand or develop new export markets as well as foster trade relationships with international partners. Learn more at www.mentorglobal.trade.

For additional information on this seminar as well as other services and programs offered by the Mentor International Trade Initiative, contact Mercedes Sanchez-Moore, PhD, MBA, City of Mentor International Trade Manager at (440) 205-3743 or sanchez@cityofmentor.com.