LEARNING- Tariffs and what you need to know: In light of the current political climate and administrative changes, TMA West Michigan invites you to join this virtual university which will delve into the hot topic of tariffs. Learn more about how the volatile messaging and actual tariff implementation will impact your clients. Featuring expert Sonja Johnson (Executive Director of Van Andel Global Trade Center, GVSU), you won't want to miss this opportunity to get your questions answered.
More about Sonja: As a licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Sonja specializes in global supply chain, Customs compliance issues and foreign-trade-zones. Her past work includes supporting international trade operations, global sales/customer service, supply chain with responsibilities for developing and overseeing global Customs compliance programs. Sonja has extensive experience in global trade, international consultant and trainer on a variety of international subjects such as C-TPAT, EXIM, NAFTA, FTZ, export and import compliance and International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). She has planned and/or led trade missions to facilitate business expansion of Michigan businesses to Mumbai, India, Guangzhou Province in Southern China, Sao Paulo Brazil. Sonja is responsible for setting the strategic direction, annual budget and oversees all federal and state contracts, grants as well as daily operations for VAGTC which offers innovative international programs and training services, import export consulting and international research to assist Michigan businesses with their global growth
NETWORKING: Are you currently working in or looking to join the turnaround field? Do you have a difficult turnaround case and need suggestions/referrals from other industry expects? The last 10 minutes of this event is focused on networking to assist you.
Grab your favorite hot beverage and join with the Zoom link provided below. Whether you can stay 5 minutes or the full hour, we look forward to seeing you.
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025