When: 

October 13, 2022, 12:30-1:30 pm Pacific Time

Event Type:  

Webinar via Zoom

Participation is free with registration

Meeting link provided in registration confirmation email.


Contact

Kellie Holloway
U.S. Commercial Service - Oregon
503-326-3002
kellie.holloway@trade.gov

International Distributors: Export Growth Lifeline

To scale and sustain export-led growth in international markets, many businesses rely on foreign distributors.  This webinar features a panel of practitioners active and successful in global markets, sharing tips, strategies and lessons learned.  Designed to be a discussion rather than a presentation. Hear their stories, and bring your tough questions as conversation starters!

A Panel Discussion with Successful Exporters on Working with Distributors, covering topics such as:

  • Effective tactics used to build lasting distributor relationships
  • Personal experience in finding, vetting, and signing new reps
  • Golden rules of training, remotely and in-person
  • Successful approaches to incentivizing
  • Lessons learned, the hard way!

Featuring:

Steven White, Director of Special Channel Sales

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, and Oregon District Export Council

Natalie Kaddas, CEO
Kaddas Enterprises, and Utah District Export Council 

Brett Hanley, Principal
Hyperio Global Consulting

Vern Bagley, International Sales Manager (invited)
SAM Medical

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This event is brought to you by the Oregon District Export Council in partership with the Utah District Export Council, and support of the National Association of District Export Councils, and the U.S. Commercial Service.   

The Oregon District Export Council is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 comprised of international business leaders with a passion for supporting exports growth of Oregon/Southwest Washington businesses, and strengthening local and U.S. economic prosperity in the process.   

www.exportoregon.org 


  

Topics

Covered: 

1)      Activating your brand prior to Market Entry

2)     Use of Social Media and Live-Streaming

3)     Developing an Integrated Strategy for eCommerce Success in China

4)     Registration and Approval of Nutritional Supplements to expand into traditional retail commerce in China

Established in July 2010, Health Products Association – China (HPA-China) is a U.S. non-profit 501(c6) organization dedicated to the overall natural health products industry including dietary supplements, nutritional ingredients, organic foods, natural cosmetics, sports nutrition, probiotics, omega fatty acids and traditional herbal products. The association’s primary focus is the continued development of China’s dietary supplement and overall natural health product industry. The association works closely with both government and industry to achieve its objective. HPA-China differs from other associations as it offers it members business related services to help them succeed in one of the most challenging markets in the world.