2024-25 GlobalTarget™ Program Schedule
This year’s program will feature a special alignment to the US Departments of Commerce’s Trade Wind trade mission to South America.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Orientation, Mentor Pairing, Global Management for Latin America
• Meet your support network that will help you grow your export business; get paired with an experienced mentor;
• Learn best practices in managing markets in LATAM
• Select 1 of 3 market reports
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Understanding LATAM Business, Focus on Brazil
• Learn about Brazil’s: Customs; Regulations; Market opportunities; Techniques to be successful in Brazil
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Marketing Techniques for LATAM Legal; Highlights on: Chile and Colombia
• Website development
• Use of third parties
• Effective price strategies
• Legal obligations
• Trade law and contracts
MARCH 21, 2025
Qualifying; Distributors, Sales and Trade Mision Review
• Interviewing and qualifying potential distributors
• Creating and effective sales presentation
• Presentation of research objectives
APRIL 3-11 , 2025
Trade Winds Trade Mission
• Participants will be incentivized to participate in the trade mission that takes place during this span.
MAY 15, 2025
Post Trade Mission Follow Up
• Post trade mission follow up discussion with mentors and advisors.
Apply today for GlobalTarget! Download the application here.
WHY
There are many reasons to join the GlobalTarget program. Learn more in the the video above, featuring Nate Ward, Director of the Global Business Center.
PROGRAM FEATURES
If your company has global aspirations but needs additional guidance, GlobalTarget can help provide your company with the skills and tools you need to enter global markets quickly and with greater knowledge.
Strategy and tactic-building workshops featuring business experts to address essential aspects of international business
Mentorship from a support team with years of global experience across a variety of industries
Discounted Gold Key Service from the U.S. Commercial Service sponsored by FedEx. This service pre-screens business contacts in a foreign market and provides in-market support.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: