Global Marketing Strategies
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – Grayslake, IL
The Global Marketing Strategies roundtable workshop will give exporters valuable insight on how to best promote their products overseas and better understand their international customers. Discussion will focus on finding & using the correct sales channels, using the best brand promotion vehicles, international sales best practices, global networking and how to adapt your sales message by understanding cultural differences. The workshop is held at the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Course fee: $49. For more information and to register, visit: http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/courses.asp.
Opportunity Australia! Luncheon
Monday, March 19 at Intercontinental Chicago
The U.S. Ambassador to Australia, The Hon Jeffrey L. Bleich, has arranged a special trip back to the U.S. to explain the important business opportunities available to U.S. companies in Australia. He'll provide an overview of the Australian economy, its top sectors and how stateside resources can help you export.
For more information and to register, events@amcham.com.au.
Global Accounting & Finance
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – Grayslake, IL
This interactive workshop will provide an overview of finance and accounting topics that directly relate to exporting. Experts on export banking, accounting, and finance will be on hand to lead the discussion and answer questions. The workshop is held at the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Course fee: $59. For more information and to register, visit: http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/courses.asp.
Export Basics
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Grayslake, IL
Where will your next customer come from? Explore how exporting can grow your business. This workshop will discuss the basics of exporting – assessing export potential & readiness and developing an export plan & strategy. The workshop is held at the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Course fee: $30. For more information and to register, visit: http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/courses.asp.
Export Transportation Summit - Strategies for Soy & Agriculture
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - University Park, IL
For more information and to register, visit: http://ilsoyevent.org.
Export Compliance – Beyond the Basics!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – Vernon Hills, IL
This is a fast paced export compliance class designed for exporters, shippers and manufacturers who are interested in training their staff on rules and regulations for export. The workshop is held at the College of Lake County’s Southlake campus in Vernon Hills, Illinois, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Course fee: $89. For more information and to register, visit: http://wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/courses.asp.
Fall 2011 Export Seminar Series
Small and medium-sized businesses are invited to join us to learn about Illinois' new State Trade & Export Promotion (STEP) $1.26 million grant program and Illinois' other export programs and services that are available to help find new overseas markets. These will be free, informative and practical export seminars.
STEP, funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration, supports Governor Pat Quinn's goal of doubling Illinois exports by year-end 2014 and will help Illinois businesses export their products and services world-wide.
Tuesday, October 25 | Carbondale
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
150 E Pleasant Hill Road
10 a – 1 p (includes lunch)
Thursday, November 3 | Edwardsville
Morris University Center
Hickory/Hackberry Rooms
10 a – 1 p (includes noon networking lunch)
Monday, November 7 | Chicago
Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
320 N Damen Avenue, First Floor
9 – 10:30 a
Tuesday, November 8 | Rockford
EIGERlab
605 Fulton Avenue
8 – 10 am (includes breakfast)
Wednesday, November 9 | Peoria
Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
801 West Main Street
8 – 10 am (includes breakfast)
Wednesday, November 9 | Moline
Blackhawk College, Butterworth Educational Center
701 11th Avenue
10 am – Noon (lunch provided)
Thursday, November 14 | University Park
Governor State University Hall of Honors
1 University Parkway
1:30 – 4 p
Thursday, November 17 / Naperville
U of I Business Innovation Services
Naperville Center, 1100 E Warrenville Rd, Naperville
8:30 to 9:00 am Networking (includes continental breakfast)
9:00 to 11:00 Presentation and Questions
Contact Becky Schlouch at (217) 785-2709 or becky.schlouch@illinois.gov if you have any questions or need further information.