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JULY 2024

GlobalReach Training Series

Exporting Amid Geo-Political Turmoil: Ukraine

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8 AM - 12 PM

Cleveland State University
Ted Bonda Room, UR254
Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

The war in Ukraine has wreaked devastation on that country, but life has not stopped. There is a great deal of energy, supplies, and work that continues to support the war effort from across the world. Join us for this Global Reach program where we will delve into the intricacies of exporting to a country in a conflict. Hear from our lineup of expert speakers who will share their experiences of doing business in Ukraine. Topics will range from economic benefits for Ohio companies to understanding risk, to first-hand knowledge of working with Ukraine, and everything in between.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has identified agribusiness, education, medical equipment, oil and gas equipment, safety & security, and infrastructure as high-value market opportunities in Ukraine. If your business is aligned with any of these sectors, this program can give you the insights you need to explore the potential in Ukraine.

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Global Business Center
Introduction to Services

Are you curious about what the Global Business Center has to offer? Check out our latest video highlighting each of the Export Assistance programs the Global Business Center provides to our local businesses.

Congratulations GloalTarget Graduates!

A very big congratulations to all our GlobalTarget graduates! We celebrated each company's big win with the Global Business Center team, our friends at Commercial Services, and the industry mentors who lent their guidance and expertise throughout the program. Melissa Gruys, Dean of the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State, was on hand to say a few words and hand out plaques commemorating the program. Rear Admiral June Ryan of the U.S. Coast Guard also joined us, who delivered an inspiring Keynote presentation. It was a warm and well-deserved celebration after months of hard work building knowledge, developing an export plan, and joining a network dedicated to international success.

You can learn more about our graduates' exciting work by clicking on their logo below.

Stay tuned for a special announcement on our 20th edition of GlobalTarget which will begin later this year!

If your company has global operations but needs to put it all together, GlobalTarget will provide you with the skills and tools you need to manage global markets with greater confidence. GlobalTarget membership provides a low-cost, interactive method to extend a company’s international resources to build an effective global strategy. Companies will gain the skills they need to manage global markets.

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NASBITE Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE: April 8, 9, & 10

The biggest event in global trade best practices is coming to Cleveland in 2025

The National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) is hosting its 2025 annual conference in Cleveland. Professionals, educators, and even students should mark this on their calendars.

At NASBITE's annual conference, attendees gather for two days to teach one another about the most important and consequential developments impacting global trade, and develop lasting relationships with peers, colleagues, and mentors.

If you have questions on attending or if you're interested in helping make this the very best NASBITE conference ever, please hit the button below to connect.

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PARTNER EVENT

Business Opportunities in Canada

5th Annual Canada Export Conference

Thursday · July 18, 2024
11 AM – 12 NOON EST
(Virtual & FREE )

Join U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Export Import Bank of the U.S. to learn about Canadian export opportunities.

Join this webinar to learn how your company can benefit from one of the United States' largest export markets

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PARTNER EVENT

Japan Business Matchmaking

Midwest US-Japan Association Conference

September 8 – 10, 2024
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Columbus, Ohio

Ohio will be hosting the Midwest US-Japan Association’s annual conference in September 2024. The governor and legislative leadership of our Japanese sister state Saitama will be in attendance, along with several companies looking to do business in Ohio.

Any Ohio companies looking for possible matchmaking services should contact us about this opportunity. Companies in advanced manufacturing in particular are encouraged to apply.

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