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Trade Smarter: FTZs (webinar with OK District Export Council)
On October 6, I joined the Oklahoma District Export Council for a webinar, Trade Smarter: The Power of Foreign Trade Zones. The session focused on a practical question: how can companies reduce costs, improve cash flow, and compete more effectively in global markets?
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated sites in the U.S. where companies can handle, store, manufacture, or assemble goods under special customs procedures. For the right business, that can mean real savings and more flexibility in how duties are paid. Whether you’re new to exporting or an experienced trade professional, the goal was the same: useful tools and clear guidance for growing globally.
A quick look at what we covered
The benefits of FTZ programs for reducing costs and improving cash flow
Current trends in international trade and how businesses can adapt to them
SBA resources to help you get started
Next step: watch the full recording
The webinar runs about 50 minutes, and the full discussion goes well beyond this summary. Watch the full recording below.
Thank you to the Oklahoma District Export Council for hosting and to everyone who attended.
Wondering whether an FTZ makes sense for your municipality, tribe, or company?
Email me at james@collardtrade.com and we can talk it through.
