CONECT is the largest nonprofit member based international trade organization in the Northeast. Composed of importers, exporters, manufacturers, traders, trade associations, customs brokers, freight forwarders, non-vessel-operating common carriers, logistics and transportation providers, financial institutions, law and accounting firms, warehouses and distribution centers, CONECT offers a myriad of services for international trade-related companies.
CONECT is a sponsor of the Foreign Commerce Clubs "Tall Ships Boston, July 9 2009". For further information on this event, click the link or go to the "Upcoming Events" tab on this page.
CONECT's 2009 ANNUAL MEETING 
Presenters (left to right) Peter Friedmann, CONECT Counsel, Michael Leone and Joseph Lawless, both AAPA and Massport/Port of Boston.
CONECT's 2009 ANNUAL MEETING was held at the Henderson House in Weston Massachusetts on June 16, and was a great success. To kick off the educational sessions, Heather Webb, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Evan Locke, Director, Global Quality, Franklin Sports and Mark Granger, Morrison Mahoney LLP discussed CPSIA Issues, highlighting their respective points of view on the issues. Then, speakers Michael Leone, Chairman, AAPA & Maritime Director/Massport and Joseph Lawless, Chairman, AAPA Security Advisory Committee & Massport's Director of Maritime/Bridge Security discussed US and local port issues, including the Panama Canal expansion, environmental concerns, sustainability, security and the Mass State Transportation Reform Bill. Later, an "On the Record" discussion with Peter Friedmann, CONECT Counsel, outlined the latest news on 10 + 2, Lacey Act, new leadership in CBP, DHS, and the latest Congressional proposals. Lots of questions were answered by all the speakers who made the afternoon informative and interesting.
The educational sessions were followed by an evening Cocktail Reception and Summertime BBQ. The sun was shining and the live music on the patio set a lively mood for CONECT attendees.
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