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Change of Speaker:  Our previously announced speaker for January has become unavailable for that date.  Instead, we are fortunate to have Roy Becker.  

Anyone who brings a guest that has not been to a PDM in the last 12 months will get a $10 gift card.  

Roy Becker is considered one of the leading experts in International Trade and Banking, specializing in the mining industry. He has spent the majority of his corporate career working in the international departments of several major banks. During that time, he worked directly with importers and exporters consulting on the intricate banking needs associated with international trade. Companies in the mining industry, both large and small, hire Roy Becker Seminars to help them reduce risk and improve cash flow for their international transactions.

Roy serves as adjunct faculty in the International MBA programs at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. He is a frequent speaker and facilitator at workshops and seminars at the World Trade Center Denver. He is also a past member of Toastmasters International and earned the Advanced Toastmaster Gold Award.

Roy has authored and self-published a book, "More Banker's Insights on International Trade, 101 Lessons Based on Practical Experience," The book contains 101 short stories based on real life situations that companies have experienced in international trade. The book is full of educational insights to help the reader learn and remember from others’ experiences and mistakes in international trade/banking. While many people would argue that a banker couldn’t be humorous, the book has received very positive reviews with comments that it is “surprisingly entertaining” and a great, practical guide to the realities of international trade.

Roy will present “Incoterms: Are You Smarter than an Exporter?” He will share several real-life stories in which companies have used, or mis-used Incoterms for their international transactions. As Roy tells the stories, the audience will participate by anticipating and guessing the twists and turns that the stories will take.

Come join us for an informative and entertaining evening. 

NOTE:      The Hyatt DTC will charge $5 per car for parking. We suggest parking in the Oracle garage next door.  Please see the map below.