"Finally: Access to Affordable Renewable Energy" Registration: 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Centro Restaurant 1 West Exchange Street Westin Hotel, Providence RI 02903 Cost: $10 Please make your check payable to RISBDC or call (401) 598-2702 for credit card payment Appetizers Included Parking: Providence Place Mall or Convention Center FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (401) 556-8955 Thanks to the Rhode Island General Assembly we have a new incentive program that will enable qualified organizations to install renewable energy equipment that will lower their electricity cost. That means more dollars available for capital equipment, product innovation, sales and marketing, job creation or other expenses. Energy leaders in Rhode Island have worked diligently to design a program that’s similar to programs in other states but is customized to meet the needs of organizations in Rhode Island. We have assembled a knowledgeable panel to explain the new legislation, the mechanics of the program and share information about other programs and resources. This event will feature panel presentations and a robust question and answer period to educate business leaders on why going green can be good for business. Who Should Attend: - Small Business Owners - Energy Managers - Chief Financial Officers What Will You Learn: - Quotas Established by Energy Type - Breakdown of Industry Players and Roles - Eligibility Criteria - Incentives Why Should You Attend: - Take Control of Your Energy Supply - Lower Your Cost of Production - Increase Your Competitiveness - Reduce Greenhouse Gases - Increase Your Cash flow

Speaker: Miriam A. Ross, Esq - Moderator Seth Handy, Esq., Handy Law, LLC Julian Dash - RIEDC Karina Lutz- People's Power & Light

Natascha Finnerty, President of DL Exports International, Inc., will prepare you on the actions, deadlines, and ambitious goals in Export Control Reform. Come to this information-packed session that deals with the Obama Administration's effort to promote U.S. exports, streamline our cumbersome export security laws, and slow the designing out of "ITAR-controlled" goods by foreign companies. How the two export license agencies (U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce) are merging. The reforms will produce the "Four Singles": - A single list of exports subject to new control - One agency for licensing those exports - A separate enforcement agency to guard against illicit exports of technology - A single information-technology network aimed at streamlining the licensing process Review by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce to streamline the U.S. Munitions List and Commerce Control Lists, and how this will impact the export of military parts and components. Answer concerns about how you can prepare your company for these changes.

Speaker: Ms. Finnerty, the founder and principal of DL Exports International, Inc., has more than 20 years’ experience in on-site compliance assessments, which was conducted in 13 countries in over four continents. She is also a sales associate for an export automation software company, OCR Services, Inc., which automates export compliance and international documentation processes. Prior to establishing her consulting practice, Ms. Finnerty was employed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC and was directly involved in the Internal Control Program Guidelines as an auditor of the Special Licensing Division.

Registration — 8:30am Presentation— 9:00am to 10:30am Join us for a lively discussion with Israel’s Economic Minister on promoting innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit! Recognizing the importance of the technology sector to the economic growth and welfare of the country, the Israeli Government has over the years established many incentives to encourage and support investment in technology oriented companies and projects. Government support came in the form of tax relief, government grants (through the Office of the Chief Scientist) and the establishment of technological incubators. This program will focus on the lessons that may be learned from what Israel has done and how these lessons can be used to support Rhode Island businesses and government supported entities.

Speaker: Nili Shalev- Nili Shalev, Israel’s Economic Minister to North America, has more than 20 years of experience representing the Ministry of Industry and Trade in a wide range of executive positions. Appointed to her present position in the summer of 2011, Ms. Shalev is responsi-ble for promoting trade and investment between North America and Israel. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Director of the International Projects and Financing Department at the Foreign Trade Administration in the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor. She managed several multimillion dollar funds in order to promote and finance Israeli industries. In 2010, Ms. Shalev was the Executive Director of the Foreign Trade Administration elite cadet course for commercial attaché’s. Since first joining the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor in 1995, Ms. Shalev held several senior positions. She was the Director of the Government SEED Fund at the Office of the Chief Scientist, a multimillion dollar support program aimed at providing incentives for prospective investors in Israeli high-tech start-up companies. She also served as the Advisor to the Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Prior to that, she was Deputy Director of the North American Division in the Minis-try’s Foreign Trade Administration. Ms. Shalev holds an MBA (1996), an MA in Communications (1996) and a BA in International Relations (Cum Laude, 1992), from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Come learn how your company can benefit from the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Korea! Under the new U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) nearly 95% of bilateral trade in consumer and industrial products will become duty free within 5 years of the date the FTA enters into force. Most remaining tariffs will be eliminated within 10 years. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates the reduction on goods alone will add $10 billion to $12 billion annually to U.S. GDP and around $10 billion to annual exports to Korea. Find out what this means for your company and your products! Key Topics: • FTA Benefits • U.S. Korea Trade Opportunities • Country Overview • Helpful Resources • Next Steps Pre-registration is required. Please make your check payable to RISBDC or call (401) 598-2702 for credit card payment.

Speaker: Wonchang La- We are privileged to have Wonchang La, First Secretary for Economic affairs from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea as a speaker for this event. Mr. La will describe the current domestic market and business environment in Korea, the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the U.S. and Korea and the benefits of KORUS across various sectors including manufacturing and services. Mr. La has been stationed at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, DC since early 2010. Since joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 1997, he has served in numerous government positions. He holds a BA in History from the University of California Los Angeles. Eric Sohn- Eric Sohn is a desk officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) in Washington, DC, specializing in U.S. trade relations with the Republic of Korea. He works to solve bilateral trade issues and disputes on behalf of U.S. industry and frequently advises DOC senior leadership on the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement and U.S.-Korea commercial relationships. Mr. Sohn's presentation will highlight the benefits and opportunities under the KORUS FTA, provide additional insights on Korea as a trading partner and explain next steps for implementing the FTA. In addition, he will share with us the numerous resources available to U.S. businesses through the DOC International Trade Administration. Sean McClung- Sean McClung is Liberty International's Director of Operations and Compliance. Founded in 1982, Liberty International is a Rhode Island based Customs Broker, Freight Forwarder and Logistics provider serving every major trade lane in the world. Sean is a Licensed Customs Broker and acts as Liberty's Compliance Manager. His presentation will focus on the "nuts and bolts" aspects of how to take advantage of KORUS once it is implemented. Learn how to determine if your product qualifies for the Korean FTA, what you need to do to take advantage of the program and how this will benefit your company.

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