Montana World Trade Center - Global Trade Certificate Program, 5/15-16, Bozeman, Montana
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Global Trade Certificate Program
Objective:
* Provide business leaders with the tools and resources needed to build a foundation that supports global business opportunities and growth.
* Create a professional network and support system to help Montana companies increase market capabilities and expand into global markets.
Who should attend?
* Industry and professionals supporting global trade and development, this includes: CEO's, Vice Presidents, Controllers, Lawyers, Accountants, Consultants, Economic and Business Development Organizations.
* Businesses considering entering the global market place or looking to further develop their current global presence.
Session II: Bozeman, Montana - Hilton Garden Inn - May 15-16
Course Topics Include:
* Managing Global Markets: Criteria for Identifying, Evaluating, and Managing Agents and Distributors
* Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
* Export Compliance—BIS and EAR Requirements
* Global Cross Cultural Communications
* Closing the Deal: Export Financing, Risk Protection, and Negotiation Tips
Key Note Speakers Include:
* Joe Tosto--Export Administration Specialist, Bureau of Industry and Security, United States DOC
* Robert Straetz--Office of the European Union, United States DOC
* Rob Guthrie--Business Development Officer, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Speakers Include:
* Kitch Walker--President and Co-founder, Ripple Marketing
* Inga Fisher Williams--Regional Export Finance Manager, United States SBA
* Sherry Liikala--Adjunct Instructor, The University of Montana, Department of Management and Marketing
* Arnold Sherman--Executive Director, Montana World Trade Center
Program Feedback
* Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer agreed. “The Global Trade Certificate program is a key effort to create a network of business professionals in the region trained on the impacts and advantages of global trade,” he said. “The certified individuals and companies play an essential role in fostering economic growth in the state of Montana and the region.”
* “This group has become the core of the most knowledgeable people in the region on global trade” said Arnie Sherman, director of The University of Montana-based MWTC.
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Program participant Kitch Walker, president of Ripple Marketing, which recently launched Flat Earth Imports, said, “The certification program is invaluable for new and growing businesses embracing the challenges and opportunities of doing business in a international business environment. The program greatly expands your global business knowledge and skills. Plus, the certification program fosters and supports public and private sector relationships that will last well beyond the program’s agenda.”
Full Information: http://www.mwtc.org/Gtcpp.aspx?id=312
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