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GEW: Strategic Growth Opportunities in International Business
November 15, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, powered by Western Health Advantage, we are happy to offer an opportunity to learn how you can grow your business strategically through international business. The Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is excited to partner with the World Trade Center Northern California in running this workshop to exploring the opportunities to grow your business through global trade. International business is a way to source what your company needs and to find new markets or customers.
You will learn about:
- How you can get started in international trade?
- What the fundamentals of importing and exporting?
- What resources are available to help you?
Additionally you will learn how companies have successfully taken that next step to grow their business through international trade.
W e will have a panel of startups and small businesses who will share their experience in building resiliency, growing revenues, and diversifying markets through imports/exports. (Panel will be announced soon).
The panel will be moderated by Kevin Mather, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Northern California. Kevin is and experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the international trade and development industry. Strong business development professional skilled in International Business, Educational Technology, Management, Product Marketing, and Start-ups.
Our Panelists:
- Trong Nguyen, Founder of Homebrew Lab
- Sarah Lee, Founder and CEO of Sarah’s Silks
About:
Carlsen Center – We serve as a regional hub and platform for providing approachable and accessible entrepreneurial education, community, and support to enable startup founders of all backgrounds to explore and launch their businesses.
Northern California World Trade Center – Helps companies develop their international business through education, resources, and connections.
If any special accommodations are needed please let us know at least two weeks in advance to secure the needed accommodations.
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