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There are many aspects to completing a successful export transaction. A misstep to any one of them can risk winning the order, getting paid, or obtaining that next order. Join us for MITA’s May Program where we dive deeper into three key components to completing a successful export sale: shipping and logistics, settling on agreeable incoterms and risk mitigation. Paul Jarzombek, President and CEO with LR International and a MITA Board member, will share his expertise on this topic and lead a discussion on best practices to ensure success in completing these critical parts of the export transaction process. Whether you are a seasoned export professional or new to exporting, you will come away with insights and tips to achieve a successful export transaction. This will be an interactive session, we encourage participants to bring questions or submit them in advance to communications@mitatrade.org. Speaker: Paul Jarzombek, President and CEO with LR International is currently the Chief Operating Officer of LR INTERNATIONAL INC. a full service logistics company with headquarters at Chicago’s O’hare International Airport. Mr. Jarzombek began his career 25 years ago working for leading Japanese and Dutch logistics companies. Mr. Jarzombek’s daily duties at LRI include project cargo management, worldwide agent development, building strong vendor relationships and worldwide customer satisfaction. Paul Jarzombek, Mr. Jarzombek is also responsible for LRI’s compliance programs and certification programs such as C-TPAT certification and TSA security programs. As part of an ongoing philosophy to teach and train the export/import community, Mr. Jarzombek is an active speaker for nationwide events covering topics such as International Logistics, Incoterms, International methods of payment, Insurance/risk Management and compliance regulations. AGENDA: 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker Remarks 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks Cost of Admission: FREE for MITA Members; FREE for Non-Members (a $20 value) Note: As a member, please insure your membership is up to date and please use the e-mail associated with your MITA membership when registering for this event. The Key-program Sponsor for the May 10 event is WEDC.