Montana World Trade Center Presents "Global Trade Certificate Program", 10/18-19 Missoula

October 5, 2007

The second segment of the Global Trade Certificate program will take place in Missoula October 18-19. The sessions include topics such as: Managing Distributors, Effective Quality Control, Global Logistics (Freight) & Distribution and more. The first segment kicked off in Bozeman last month with much success and positive feedback, we expect the same for the Missoula event.

This innovative program has been designed to keep Montana business and service providers on the forefront of global trade. Through the success of the program we hope to see it continue. Therefore, if you are not yet registered for the Global Trade Certificate Program but are interested, we encourage you to join now and participate in future sessions to complete the certificate portion of the program. If you would like to register for the program or the individual session I would be happy to provide a discount to MWTC members. Please contact me at nicole@mwtc.org or 406.243.5856 to register.

Speakers and topics for Segment II:

Carey Hester, Sr. International Trade Officer, Department of Commerce: Managing Global Markets: Criteria for Identifying, Evaluating and Managing Agents and Distributors

Sherry Liikala, Adjunct Instructor University of Montana, Dept. of Management & Marketing: Supply Chain Management: Distribution Channels, Inventory & Working Capital

Kitch Walker, President & Cofounder Ripple Marketing: Marketing with Cultural Context & Brand Management

Robert Gibson, Director of Operations, Simms: Quality Control: Effective Practice to Manage Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency & Customer Service

Bill Waterbury, Cargolink International: Global Logistics (Freight) & Distribution: Fundamentals of Freight Forwarding (Ocean and Inland) and U.S. Customs

Panel Discussion: Montana goes Global

Moderator: Arnie Sherman, Montana World Trade Center. Panel: Scott Billadeau, Planetary Designs; Dianna Kegel, Towhaul; Steve Bixby, MortTech

As you will see these speakers have tremendous knowledge and experience to offer program participants. To learn more about the speakers and program please visit the program website at http://www.mwtc.org/gtcp

On behalf of Arnie Sherman and MWTC, we look forward to having you participate in this inaugural event!

Regards,

Nicole D. Hagerman

Project Manager

Montana World Trade Center

nicole@mwtc.org

406.243.5856