SBA & SBDC International Business Forum ($50)

International trade is one of the hot industries of the new millennium. Over 95% of this business is done by small entrepreneurs. International trade covers the world from exporting to e-commerce. This round table will host global industry experts who will provide real life solutions to your global trade queries. As the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, international trade becomes more of a strategic growth and expansion model for many companies. This event will assist established entrepreneurs in defining business objectives, risks, and profit potential of global expansion. It will provide fluency in key international strategies, market analysis, and integration into existing domestic business model. The presenting team will discuss unique opportunities and resources available to assist businesses that may be Export-Ready. There will be a discussion on how to evaluate the Global Marketplace in search for competitive business opportunities. Attendees will be provided with valuable information about An International Business Plan and a Global Compliance Checklist. International Specialists from the SBA (Small Business Administration) and the DOC (Department of Commerce will be on hand to present government support programs, Export Finance and Export risk management. In addition, client export success stories and experiences will be shared with the audience. Fee: $50.00 (Includes breakfast/lunch, materials and 3 hours of counseling) Location: Rutgers Business School, Livingston Campus, 100 Rockafeller Road, 3rd Floor, Room 4095, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Parking: Lots Yellow & Green (located behind restaurants and shops). No permits required. For more information, call 848-445-8790 or send a message to njsbdcnb@business.rutgers.edu Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.Contact: SBDC at Rutgers University New Brunswick, 848-448-8790, njsbdcnb@business.rutgers.edu. Co-sponsorship Authorization: SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Speaker(s): Sheryl Paynter (Lead Lender Relations Specialist, Office International Trade Officer, New Jersey District Small Business Administration), Thomas Mottley( Sr. International Trade Specialist, US Department of Commerce / International Trade Administration Central New Jersey), Elayne McClaine (Regional Director, SBDC at Rutgers - New Brunswick)

Fee: $ 50.00

Register and pay by credit card online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-sbdc-international-business-forum-july-13-2017-tickets-35184090562