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Export University

An exclusive training program that has been carefully designed to give business executives the skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts that are necessary to expand sales globally. Exporting is a form of entrepreneurship; selling American products and services overseas is both profitable and culturally rewarding for all companies that want to prosper in today’s global marketplace. Whether you are just thinking about exporting or have been exporting for years, these courses will provide you with the tools and the latest information necessary to succeed. Breaking Into The Trade Game

Each of the six courses will be facilitated by Mr. Robert L. Elsas, Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group, U.S. Small Business Administration. Drawing upon his insights and the expertise of various international trade experts who will be invited to instruct, these classes have been designed for business leaders who want to take the initiative and enter the global market.  Course activities and discussions will focus on developing a strong foundation for beginning to intermediate exporters.  Course materials are included in price. In addition, executives successfully attending and completing all sessions will receive a “Certificate of Export”.  

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the Month starting February 12, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

Topic/Location Date

 Making the Export Decision 
      Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center
      Featured Speakers: U.S. Embassy Mexico, U.S. Export
      Assistance Center Philadelphia, the Honorary Consul of Chile

 February 12, 2009
 Session Completed

 Selecting Markets and Cultural Considerations
      Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC)
      * Southampton Rd. location  

      Featured Speakers
      Mark Basla, VP, Marketing and Business Development, DVIRC
      Timothy Voit, International Sales Manager, ATD American Co.
      Justin Leavenworth, Senior Consultant, Global Arena
 

 March 12, 2009
 Session Completed

 Transporting Goods Internationally
      Chester County Economic Development Council 
      Featured Speaker: BDP International, Inc.

 April 9, 2009
 Session Completed  

 Legal Issues for Exporters
      Lehigh University Small Business Development Center  
      Featured Speaker: Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.,
 May 7, 2009
 Creating Effective International Payment Structures
      North Penn Chamber of Commerce
      Featured Speaker: American Export Training Institute
 June 11, 2009
 How to Approach a Bank for Financing
      Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center 
      Featured Speaker: Small Business Administration
 July 9, 2009 

Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm. 
Price per course is $35.00.
*Course materials and morning refreshments are included in the price.
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For more information please contact:

Nicole A. DeSilvis
Commercial Officer
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service
Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center
601 Walnut Street, Ste. 580 W.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-597-6101
Fax: 215-597-6123
Email: nicole.desilvis@mail.doc.gov

In Partnership with:

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