Have you registered for the NAFTZ 2022 Annual Conference in Miami?   Registration is still open, so if you haven’t yet signed up, do it now!

This year, the conference agenda has something for everyone:

• A Fundamentals Track for anyone new to the FTZ program. You will learn FTZ basics including the application process, inventory tracking and recordkeeping, merchandise handling, and how to get your FTZ started
• Operator/User Track for those looking to improve your FTZ operations. You will learn about changing regulations such as the Forced Labor UFLPA, walk through a day in the live as a zone administrator solving issues and avoiding problem, and how to leverage 3PL FTZ operations.
• Grantee Track for those using the FTZ as an economic development tool. You will learn how to manage your operator agreements, how to find and activate FTZ prospects, and how to support you existing zone users.
• Advanced Track for those eager to get into the weeds. You will learn about how to succeed in filing prior disclosures, navigating the interplay between FTZs and FTAs, and taking a deep dive into auditing your zone.
• Petroleum Track for those involved in the hydrocarbon industry. You will learn details on reactivating a petroleum FTZ, the impact of crude oil pricing and reshoring on your zone, and how to incorporate renewable fuels and emerging technologies into your processes.

And, as always, there will be plenty of networking opportunities so you can swap stories and learn from your FTZ peers! Tell me what you are looking forward to at NAFTZ 2022 Annual Conference!  Send me a note at Melissa.Irmen@iscm.co and I look forward to seeing everyone in Miami!

Please join me in welcoming these new members and new and renewing committee members:

New Members: Jason Poyser, ITC-Diligence, Inc., Service Provider Additional; Yulia Begicevic, Baxter Healthcare Corp, Operator/User Designated; Sara Hasting, Nautlus Logistics Consulting, Service Provider Designated; Kristi Kim, Ingram Micro, Operator/User Designated; Kira Meadows, Dow Corning Corporation, Operator/User Additional; Kaitlyn Lyle, Dana Incorporated, Operator/User Additional; Samantha Sibley, Primark US Corp, Operator/User Designated; Wenjun Liu, Primark US Corp, Operator/User Additional; Catherine James, Dixie Cullens Interests, Inc., Service Provider Designated; Anna Calderon, Lam Research Corporation, Operator/User Additional; Lorena Saucedo, Coppel Corp, Operator/User Designated; Yadira Perez, Coppel Corp, Operator/User Additional; Joaquin Ruiz, Coppel Corp, Operator/User Additional; Kim McInroy, Medline Industries, Operator/User Designated; Betty Serrano, Chico’s  Inc. Operator/User Additional; Brandi Ross, The AKANA Group, Service Provider Designated ; Jamie Santiago-Canet, CODEZOL C.D., Grantee Additional; Carlos Velazquez-German, CODEZOL C.D., Grantee Additional; Viviam Puig-Gonzalez, CODEZOL C.D., Grantee Additional; Pedro Goyco-Amador, CODEZOL C.D., Grantee Additional; Julio Irizarry, CODEZOL C.D., Grantee Additional; Doris Bravo, Access World USA, Service Provider Designated

New Committee/Working Group/Taskforce Members: Automation Committee: Kimberly Coyne, Thomson Reuters. CPSC Working Group: Kimberly Coyne, Thomson Reuters. Grantee Committee: Linda Aybar, Rockefeller Group FTZ. Operator/User Committee: Ashleigh Crowe, JF Moran Inc. and Stewart Shikai, VF Corp

Regards,

Melissa Irmen
Chairman