International Sales, Real Ideas... Real Results, Resources that Work

8:30 AM Registration and coffee and pastries 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Seminar Learn about the export marketing solutions available through the partnership of state and federal agencies in Rhode Island: the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) and the John H. Chafee Center for International Trade at Bryant University. Topics: • Export marketing strategies that have been used by local companies • Strategic planning • Targeting Markets: Market research to help you find the right markets for your product • Implementing the Plan: Finding the right partners overseas • State grants available to maximize export marketing efforts • Customized Export Training to maximize export marketing efforts • In-country support and resources • Effective follow-up strategies

Speaker(s): Ray Sepe Sr., President of Electro Standards Laboratories Katherine Tufts, Associate International Trade Director, RIEDC Michael Twist, International Sales Director, Kenney Manufacturing Corp. Keith Yatsuhashi, International Trade Specialist, US Department of Commerce

Co-Sponsor(s): RI Economic Development Corporation

Fee: $ 35.00