Join us for a workshop on doing business in Canada and Mexico.

Did you know that Canada and Mexico are Ohio top two export markets?

Cost: $40

Event Postponed

For more information, contact Kathy Marshalek at 937.253.0033

 

SCHEDULE

12:00 Networking

12:30 Lunch

1:15 Canada Presentation

2:00 Mexico Presentation

One-on-one appointments are available after the presentations.

 

 

The Small Business Development Center is a funded program of the Ohio Department and the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The support given through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s) 'or participant(s) ' opinions, products or services.  Special arrangements for the disabled will be made if requested in advance.  This program is provided on a non-discriminatory basis.

 

 

 

 

"Small Business is Big Business in Canada and Mexico"

Tuesday, May 6, 2008  

12:00 - 2:00pm

The Wingate Hotel – West Chester, Ohio

 

Businesses thinking about entering or expanding into Canada and Mexico will not want to miss this opportunity!

Ron Straatsma, Managing Director for the State of Ohio’s office in Canada and

Miguel de Regil, Managing Director for the State of Ohio’s office in Mexico

will be in attendance to brief attendees on the best market opportunities, current market conditions, and services available to Ohio companies.

The program will begin with a market overview of Canada and Mexico, discussing programs and services to help Ohio companies enter or expand its business into the global marketplace, challenges encountered, and the ongoing rewards of exporting products internationally. Each foreign director will give presentations about the best markets for Ohio products and how they can assist in your export sales.

Ohio ’s foreign offices can assist companies with identifying the best sales agents and distributors, market research, NAFTA compliance, connecting with services providers, cultural considerations, channels of distribution, industry related trends, IP protection tools, as well as help with common business practices that work.

One-on-One Meeting

If you are interested in meeting with either featured speaker you can make an schedule a one-on-one appointment after the presentations. You can talk confidentially to the Managing Director about market specific to your product or company interest. Contact Kathy Marshalek at 937-253-0033 to discuss whether a meeting with the Canada or Mexico office directors would benefit your firm.

"The face to face communication with the foreign trade representatives was invaluable. They are all so knowledgeable about their markets."

This program is being sponsored by the State of Ohio’s, Global Market Division, the ITAC at EMTEC, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the Ohio Small Business Development Center.