SBDC Presents Export 101 International Trade
The event will cover the basic concepts in exporting--from doing
market research, to entering your target market, to the logistics
and legalities of shipping your product overseas, and getting
paid.This session will offer a wealth of information to those
considering, or new to exporting, as well as some tips and
ideas for those already exporting. The seminar will include
case studies and interactive group discussions, as well
as time for questions and answers.The following areas
will be discussed:
Creating an Export Plan
Local, Statewide, and National Resources for Exporting
Market Research & Foreign Market Selection
International Logistics & Incoterms
Trade Compliance, Export Controls & Documentation
Risk Management
Speaker(s):
Jade Sims is a Trade Specialist at the
Michigan State University International
Business Center. She is involved in all
efforts to connect the mid-Michigan
business community with the resources
of the International Business Center
(MSU-CIBER) and the Broad College of Business. This work
is strongly export-focused, and includes programs such as
the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan, the Michigan
Export Growth Program.The center also organizes tailored
programs to assist businesses and associations to develop
international strategies and create export plans. Other
resources include globalEDGE, the number one resource for
international business information. In addition, Jade is involved
with study abroad programs, having recently traveled to India
with the Weekend MBA program and to Spain to explore new
program opportunities for undergraduate students.
Prior to joining the Broad College of Business Jade taught Spanish
language and Business Spanish, and advised undergraduate students
in the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State. In that role she led
and developed study abroad & international internship programs. Prior
to coming to Michigan State she worked for over two years overseeing
new product launch in the automotive industry, and served as a
microenterprise consultant with the Peace Corps in in the Dominican
Republic.
Jade holds a BA in Business and Spanish from Alma College and an
MBA in International Management with a specialization in Global Policy
and Development from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and is
a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). She has lived and worked
in the Dominican Republic, France, Spain, Costa Rica and Mexico, and has
done business in several other countries.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 24, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Morris Lawrence Building
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Fees/Admission
$25
Free to A2Y Chamber Members
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