The West Virginia Export Council in Cooperation with the U.S.
Commercial Service, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and
the West Virginia Development Office International Division is
pleased to announce "ExporTech Intensive Conference" to be
held on December 7-8, 2009 at the Greenbrier Resort located in
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Dates: December
7-8, 2009
Location: The Greenbrier
300
W. Main Street
White
Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
About ExpoTech Conference
ExporTech Intensive Conference – ‘Brazil and the Americas’ is a two-day, intensive education program designed to jump start your export growth in Latin America and other foreign markets. Through a combination of expert speakers, and small group discussions – combined with real world company research on what separates the most successful exporters from the rest – this program will help you answer key strategic questions about how to grow your business in Latin America and other international markets.
For new and experienced exporters, this program offers the following benefits:
- Build the foundation for a long-term proactive export strategy.
- Meet with reputable, qualified experts from a variety of organizations that can help identify your export capabilities and opportunities.
- Answers to key strategic questions that will jump start your international growth plan.
- Comprehensive view of key aspects of the export process, covering readiness, market research, trade barriers, legal issues, negotiation, financing and payments, logistics, and Latin American cultural considerations.
- Small group discussions.
In two days you will accomplish weeks worth of effort!
Topics to be covered include:
- Business outlook and market opportunities in The Americas (South/Central/North)
- Export strategy
- Agents, representatives, partners: practical approaches for market entry
- Legal aspects of business in The Americas (contracts, export controls, IPR, fraud)
- Export financing options
- Market research tutorial
- The art of negotiation in different cultures
- Taking your product/service to market - logistics, customs issues, duties, taxes, Free Trade Agreements
- Optimizing your web presence
- Local resources for ongoing export assistance
Conference Agenda
Who should attend?
- Successful companies interested in expanding sales outside of the U.S.
- Experienced Exporters wanting to improve or develop an export strategy
- Senior Management and International Sales & Marketing Managers
- Supply Chain/Logistics/Compliance Managers and CEO/CFO’s
Cost to participate
- $195.00 - Conference Fee without lodging per person.
- $395.00 - Includes Conference Fee plus one night lodging at The Greenbrier
- $595.00 - Includes Conference Fee plus two nights lodging at The Greenbrier
Conference Fee includes:
- Two days conference participation
- Conference binder with presentation materials
- Luncheon each day
- Networking breaks with refreshments
- Evening networking opportunity
Registration and Payments: Complete the registration form below. Please note that your registration is not complete until we receive payment which can be made by company check. Please make your check payable to West Virginia Export Council, and send your check to: Leslie Drake, Charleston U.S. Export Assistance Center, 1116 Smith Street, Suite 302, Charleston, WV 25301. Telephone: (304) 347-5123.
Note: There are no refunds for cancellations. Substitutions are permitted. Please contact Leslie Drake (Leslie.Drake@mail.doc.gov ) with Name, Phone Number and Email Address of the person attending.
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Questions
For questions about the program please contact Leslie Drake at 304-347-5123.
Register Now!
Please complete the registration form below. Registration is not complete until we receive payment via company check. Note: If registering more than one person from your company, please submit separate registration forms.