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Going Global: Market Research Tips to Build International Sales
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT9am - 10:30am
Location
Location: GVSU L. William Seidman Center - Room 1008
50 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504Fees/Admission
No cost to attend
Sponsored by:
AcenTek Foundation
Grand Valley State University
Hosted in Partnership by:
Allendale Chamber
Byron Center Chamber
Coopersville Chamber
Grandville Jenison Chamber
Hudsonville Area Chamber
Wayland Chamber
Wyoming Kentwood Chamber
Contact Information
Janessa Smit
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At this meeting you will identify information needed to determine possible markets for your product. You will learn about where to find information to help make your export plan a success. A Case Study Approach will be used to find industry trends, discover possible markets and begin exporting.Who should attend:Service providers who could sell their service to international buyersArchitectsSoftware developersManufacturersMachineryPackaging equipmentSellers of consumer goodsTextiles (T-shirts)ArtworkKeynote Speaker: Kendra Kuo, U.S. Dept. of CommerceResource Panel Featuring:Weiwei LuInternational Trade Development ManagerMichigan Economic Development CorporationSonja Johnson, Executive DirectorVan Andel Global Trade CenterGrand Valley State UniversityZara SmithExport Program Manager / Manager of SBDC Network TechnologiesMichigan Small Business Development CenterJohn R. O'GaraRegional Manager, Export Solutions GroupU.S. Small Business AdministrationU. S. Export Assistance Center- DetroitJean G. SchtokalAttorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PCChair, Michigan District Export Council – WestTell a Friend