Sponsors
Unlocking a World of Opportunities for Southern Indiana Businesses
Mid America Science Park
821 South Lake Road South
Scottsburg, IN 47170
COST: $40
Event Description:
Moving beyond local, regional, and domestic markets to global markets is a fact of economic life and vitality today. However, the many resources available to help local companies evolve from a regional, to a national and global player are often unknown. Join us on May 26th to learn how easy it can be to tap into and unlock the “world of opportunities” which lucrative international markets can bring. Hear directly from local companies who have substantially grown their business by successfully navigating global markets and from local resource entities there to help local companies every step of the way.
Target audience:
Individuals and company representatives concerning sales, marketing, financial, logistics and distributions who are new to exporting will benefit from this event which is designed to simplify and streamline the process of exporting. Economic development specialists are also welcome to attend as they can be a viable resource for companies and help them make vital connections, taking their business to the next level.
Participants will understand the power of trade for US businesses (e.g. impact of trade on innovation, sales and jobs)
Participants will have firsthand access to a local “Champion of Trade.”
Participants will understand available resources (Federal, State, Local) to local companies involved (or wanting to become involved) with global commerce.
8:30 am – 9:00am Registration, Networking, Breakfast Buffet
9:00 am – 9:15 am Welcome and introductions
Overview: The Power of Trade to Southern Indiana Businesses
Speaker: Edwin Webb - Presient and CEO, World Trade Center Kentucky
9:15 am – 10:00 am Exporters Panel
Overview: Global opportunities and their impact on locally.
Speakers: Mark Hubbs – Director, International Sales- Amatrol, Steve Moad - VP, Global Business Development, LSI Wallcovering
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:00 am Global Resource Panel
Overview: Who can help me gain to access opportunities?
Speakers: Dusan Marinkovic - US Export Assistance Center, - Indianapolis, John O’Gara – Small Business Administration - ITA, Kelly Watkins – Global Leadership Development Expert, Mark Peachey – World Trade Center Kentucky
11:00 am – 11:25 am Is Exporting Right for You?
Overview: Positives and Negatives of Exporting
Speaker: Kevin Heyde – Mountjoy Chilton Medley
11:30 am Wrap-up / Adjournment
Our Special thanks to Wendy D. Chesser, President & CEO of One Southern Indiana.