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Export Compliance Essentials: Building a Program that Works
Export Compliance Essentials: Building a Program that Works
February 11, 2026/
Turn compliance into action. Protect your business.
Successful export compliance is built into everyday business practices, not treated as a separate checklist. In this webinar Michael D. Easton, president of Star USA, explains how organizations can translate regulatory requirements into a practical, risk-based export strategy by evaluating current activities, prioritizing risk exposure, and building processes that adapt as business and regulatory conditions change.
Quick Tip: Start by understanding how your export activities function today before attempting to close gaps or introduce new controls.
Topics Include:
- Assessing export activities and identifying regulatory gaps
- Building a risk-based export compliance strategy
- Managing violations, licensable shipments, and screening requirements
- Monitoring, auditing, and measuring program effectiveness
- Preparing for change through succession planning and continuous improvement
Resources
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