Stay Compliant: What You Need to Know About U.S. Export Controls

Welcome to the Stay Compliant: What You Need to Know About U.S. Export Controls Webinar! Join us on August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) to learn all about navigating U.S. export controls. Whether you're new to exporting or looking to stay updated on the latest regulations, this webinar is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and ensure compliance with export regulations. See you there!

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What will be Covered?

Export Control Regulations – What are they and how do they affect my company?

• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Who Needs to be ITAR/EAR Compliant?

• US Manufacturers of defense articles
• Exporters of Controlled Articles and Service Providers
• Any company who handles sensitive technology

How can my Company Comply with the Regulations?

• Legal requirements
• U.S. Guidelines
• DoD contractor expectations

My Company wants to Sell Goods and Services Internationally that are Export-Controlled: What do We Need to Know?

• What exactly is controlled

1. ITAR and the United State Munitions List (USML)
2. EAR and the Commerce Control List (CCL)

• Export Licenses and Exemptions/Exceptions – Tools for Exporting
• Applications for Licenses and What to Expect
• US Customs Considerations for Exporting

Now What? How Do We get Started?

• Smart and Efficient Compliance Moves to Make
• Lessons Learned

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About the speaker:

Cole Blumer, President, Reliant Defense, Inc.

Reliant is a company established in 2006 for the purposes of providing export compliance consultancy services. Since that time, Reliant has supported hundreds of companies with training, export licensing, mentoring of Empowered Officials, audits, etc., as well as procedure development and program implementation.

Cole Blumer has over 30 years of experience in export compliance and international trade in the defense industry. He has worked with numerous defense, aerospace, and commercial companies in the US and abroad with internal and Government-directed audits, assessments, onsite compliance programs, licensing, specialized training, and commodity jurisdiction activities.

Prior to founding Reliant Defense, Cole served as an Empowered Official as well as worked in other business disciplines including international contracts, procurement, business development, program management, and global sustainment strategies with companies such as Lockheed Martin. During his tenure with them, Cole won multiple awards and accolades including the coveted NOVA Award, which is the corporation’s highest recognition given to an individual. As a trade compliance consultant, Cole has been heralded for his innovative approach to compliance and is recognized for his ability to train and translate the complex export laws and regulations into workable solutions in a way that makes sense for companies based on their risk profile. Cole holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration.