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WVDEC ExporTech - Doing Business in the Americas

Thank you for taking the time this week to attend the WV Export Council's Export Intensive. Your active participation was an important component to the success, and we appreciate your interest in exporting and willingness to invest in your company's education and export growth.

Below are the presentations, speakers and participants contact information for you to download for use within your company.

All of us involved as speakers, coaches and facilitators are ready to help you with follow-up from ExporTech.

Remember to register for upcoming events, including webinars on Brazil and the Americas (click here) and Trade Winds Brazil - the business development mission to Sao Paulo and the region (click here).

Happy Holidays!

Presentations Day 1

Business Outlook and Market Opportunities in The Americas
Brian Brisson, Regional Director – Western Hemisphere Operations, USDOC, HQ

Lunch Presentation: Initial Legal Considerations: 4 Areas to Consider Before Signing an Agreement
Jacob Manning, Attorney - Dinsmore & Shohl Law Firm

Export Strategy and Practices of Successful Exporters - Attitudes, Management Best Practices
Mike Stone, President - Stone & Associates, Inc.
Melissa Kelly-McCabe, President and CEO - Clear Intent Strategy, Inc.

Presentations Day 2 

Optimizing Your Web Presence for International Sales

Dr. Lee Kraus, Interactive Marketing - Mythology Marketing

Laszlo Horvath, President and Founder - Active Media


Legal Aspects of Business in The Americas 

Louis K. Rothberg, Attorney - Dilworth Paxson LLP – Export Controls

Jennifer Boger, Deputy Director – USDOC Office of Intellectual Property Rights


Agent, Representative, Partner: Practical Approaches for Market Entry

Bill McHale, Vice President - Kanawha Scales & Systems

Eric Clark, President - Clark International


Getting My Product /Service to the Market – logistics, customs issues, duties, taxes
Mike Allocca, President - Allocca Enterprises, Inc. 
 

Speakers and Participants Contact Information 

Participants

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