FDI Spotlight:  Missoula, Montana

Missoula is a vibrant mountain town nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with high quality of life and ample advantages for businesses looking to relocate or expand.

Located in Western Montana, "The Garden City" is known for its friendly atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Missoula is the proud home of the University of Montana, a top-tier "R1" research institution. New firms expanding into the area may also appreciate easy access to the Missoula Montana Airport, which recently benefited from a USD $67M expansion and offers nonstop flights to 14 major U.S. markets, and the Montana High Tech Business Alliance , a statewide association supporting the high-tech industry.

Missoula Case Study: Silixa

When Silixa, the world’s leading fiber optic distributed sensing solution provider, sought to expand their small Missoula office, Missoula Economic Partnership worked to secure grant assistance for the creation of five new full-time jobs through the BSTF Job Creation grant program. While the company is headquartered in the UK, Missoula has proved to be an ideal location for a satellite office.

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Montana World Trade Center is pleased to offer this virtual training on October 5, 2022, from 12-4 PM MTN in conjunction with our trusted partners at World Trade Center Denver.

Cost: $200 with a $50 discount available to Montana World Trade Center members using code: wtcmontana

Description: Incoterms^®️ 2020, virtual live training. Zoom call-in instructions will be emailed the day before the training.

International Commercial Terms, better known as Incoterms®️, are the three most important letters in any international sales contract. Before you can understand export or import documentation and compliance, you must understand the basics of Incoterms®️. Incoterms®️ determine which party is responsible for costs if a shipment is damaged in transit. This training, offered by the regional expert in Incoterms®️, gives you an in-depth look into the eleven different rules which were updated in 2020.

Recommended for: All exporters, importers, international sales personnel, purchasing managers, forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, credit professionals, insurers, trade consultants, international bankers, and lawyers.

Instructor:   Kristin Zemenak, KP Consulting - A  seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in Global Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, Project Management, and Technology implementation. A creative yet resolute problem solver, with a unique blend of skills that enable her to work vertically and horizontally throughout the organization. Her diverse background and deep experience include: Cross-Functional leadership ● Customer Service Organization leadership ● Supply Chain leadership ● Vendor and Supplier procurement /sourcing ● Management Consulting ● Domestic and International logistics & compliance ● Contract Negotiation / Management ● Business Process Design

**The registration fee is nonrefundable within 7 days prior to the training.  Participant substitutions can take place at any time.**

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