As the world focuses its eyes on Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, security measures are being described as some of the tightest in history. The U.S. Department of State’s mission statement is to “Create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.” To that end, the USDOS works diligently with other agencies and governments around the world to identify possible terrorists, terrorist groups and acts of terrorism.

Today Welke Customs Brokers USA Inc. announced an open training seminar on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to be held at their new headquarters facility located at 36 Delaware Street in Tonawanda, New York. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and will be led by Welke’s licensed customs brokers, Damon Piatek, President and CEO, and Maureen Celmer, Compliance Liaison, CHB, CCS.   

“This timely seminar is in response to U.S. Customs shift in focus from security to legitimate trade and security. With this new direction, importers are receiving an increased number of NAFTA verifications,” said Damon Piatek, President and CEO, Welke Customs Brokers USA Inc.  “The seminar will review a series of case studies followed by discussion to help participants understand whether or not their products are NAFTA eligible.”

The popular Winter Market at Horsefeathers will continue its successful run on Saturday, Feb. 15. The indoor market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 3 and occupies portions of the first floor and lower level of the Horsefeathers Market & Residences, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side. 

Providing musical entertainment on Feb. 15 will be Porcelain Train.