As a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber Public Policy Committee, we invite all businesses in foreign #trade to a "#Business Advocacy Speaker Series" seminar on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 (8:45AM-10:30AM PST) at the Greater Irvine Chamber Office. The topic will focus on "Foreign-Trade Zones: A Competitive Advantage for Business and Economic Growth". 📌 RSVP at NO-COST: https://lnkd.in/gM_kiQZY
✅ Featured Speaker:
📌 David Harlow, LCB, president of ITC-Diligence International, Inc., an international trade consulting and customs brokerage firm specializing in Foreign-Trade Zones. He will discuss how Foreign-Trade Zones help businesses reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing and distribution operations, and enhance global competitiveness.
📌 Mr. Harlow currently serves as President of the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, an advocate of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ), an advisory Board Member of the The Global Chamber, and member of the District Export Council of Southern California.
✅ About this forum: Attendees will gain practical, executive-level insights into the public policy, economic, and business issues that directly affect business growth, competitiveness, and long-term success. Featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts, the series helps businesses stay informed, anticipate change, and make better strategic decisions in today's evolving business environment. The Business Advocacy Speakers Series is provided at no cost and is exclusively available to members and invited guests of the Greater Irvine Chamber and its partnering chambers and business organizations with advance registration.