State of Illinois Certificate of International Business

In today’s global economy it is essential to arm yourself with the skills and knowledge to compete and gain a competitive advantage in the international forum. Fortunately, businesses here in Illinois can obtain this knowledge through the State of Illinois Certificate in International Business course offered this fall.

The course will provide you with an understanding of balancing cultures, a thorough understanding of marketing, and a knowledge of international logistics. The State of Illinois Certificate in International Business also assists in preparation for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)- http://www.nasbitecgbp.org exam and is a SBA Export Training Assistance Program (ETAP).

Dates: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9/-2007

Location: Quincy, Illinois

Sponsors: Bradley University, great River Economic Development Foundation, U.S. Small Business Association, Illinois Global Partnership, Illinois Entrepreneurship Network

Registration: http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter/cib/index.html or contact Shari Stout at 309- 671-7815 or shari.stout@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

Opportunities of Olympic Proportion

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) Vancouver has prepared a 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games update announcing a variety of export opportunities for U.S. businesses. In addition, the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) London has just released a 5-page update on the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games. For a copy of the Olympic updates, please contact your nearest U.S. Export Assistance Center.

Commercial News USA Announces Special Offer for U.S. Export Advertisers

U.S exporters who advertise in the July-August issue of Commercial News USA-- the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce--can earn a 50% discount on an ad in the September/October issue AND qualify for a free ad in September's special Spanish language edition. Here's how it works: Exporters who buy an ad at applicable one-time rates in the July/August issue of Commercial News USA get 50% off their ad in the September-October issue. In addition to the half-price discount, qualifying advertisers will have their ads translated into Spanish and included in the special Spanish language edition in September for free! This is an incredible opportunity to reach the magazine's 400,000 bi-monthly readers in 176 countries AND an additional 10,000 readers of the Spanish language issue in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Take advantage of this offer right away.

Reserve space by calling 1-800-581-8533 or email at info@N0SPAM.thinkglobal.us .

US-China Build – Free China Focal Point Newsletter

US-China Build, a program of the Evergreen Building Materials Association, with support from the US Department of Commerce and the Foreign Agricultural Service, is pleased to provide the Spring issue of the China Focal Point Newsletter. This 8-page newsletter and past editions are also available online at http://www.uschinabuild.org on the “English Newsletter” page.

Please go to: http://x.uschinabuild.org/en/directory/170