This program is limited to 6 companies that are either new-to-export, have been exporting in a haphazard fashion, or are looking to place and emphasis on strategically planning and refining their export market presence. Sessions iwll provde detailed market research, planning assistance, and individualized company recommendation. Participating companies will be provided with educational programs, including "Doing Business in Selected Markets" and "Export Essentials" consisting of two full-day sessions covering information companies need to know in order to export effectively. Companies participating will be strongly encouraged to travel to market.
Schedule
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2009 | Assessment/ Assign Scope of Project |
| December 8, 2009 | Identification & Presentation of Potential Global Markets Based on Market Research |
| January 12, 2010 | Identification of Competition in Key Foreign Markets |
| February 2, 2010 | Distribution Channels in Key Foreign Markets/ Review Research |
| February 23, 2010 | “Doing Business in Selected Markets ” 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included) |
| March 5, 2010 | “Export Essentials Day 1” 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included) |
| March 12, 2010 | “Export Essentials Day 2” 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included) |
| March 23, 2010 | Action Plan Presentation |
| April 2010 | Gold Key Service Travel to Market/Next Steps |
| May 11, 2010 | Follow-up |
Details
Programs included below are open to stand alone registration as well as being a part of this series
DOING BUSINESS IN SELECTED MARKETS
Date: February 23,
2010
Location: Saint Vincent College, Fred
Rogers Center, Latrobe, PA
Time: 8:30 AM
Registration/ Breakfast
Session: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM;
Lunch
12:00PM- 1:00 PM
Cost: $100.00
per person- Breakfast and Lunch included.
EXPORT ESSENTIALS
Date: March 5,
2010
Location: March 5, 2010- Saint Vincent College,
Fred Rogers Conference Center, Latrobe, PA
March 12, 2010- Saint Vincent College, Alfred Hall, Foundations
Room, Latrobe, PA
Time: 8:30 AM
Registration/ Breakfast
Session: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $300.00
per person- Breakfast and Lunch Included
Registration
To Register for "International Plan to Market"
Call Saint Vincent College SBDC/CGC at 724-537-4572 or Visit http://www.stvincent.edu/sbdc/educational;
Fax below form to 724-537-0919 or Mail with payment to: Saint Vincent College SBDC, Educational Programs, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650
Doing Business Registration
Deadline: February
16, 2010
Export Essentials Registration
Deadline: February 26, 2010
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Erin McBride at erin.mcbride@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 412-644-2815.
Co-sponsored by: The U.S. Commercial Service & Southerwestern Pennsylvania Commission