Businesses of All Sizes - Please Join Us for a Free Export Seminar

Central Illinois Welcomes "Illinois Export Week"
Thursday, June 23, 2011 * 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Springfield, Illinois

Are you currently exporting or considering exporting? You may not realize it, but there are significant opportunities for Illinois companies of all sizes to expand internationally. This half-day export workshop features presentations by local companies sharing their export successes and tips. Also featured will be speakers representing local, state, and federal trade resources so you can learn how to access programs to help in your export growth.

 PLEASE CLICK HERE to register for this free event as part of the Governor’s Illinois Export Week!

Agenda

Welcome and Overview
Mayor J. Michael Houston-City of Springfield
Mary Roberts, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Trade and Investment

Exporting Opportunities and Challenges - Panel Discussion
Illinois Office of Trade and Investment
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University
Illinois Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Service
U.S. Small Business Administration

Celebrating Export Success - Panel Discussion
Lamboo Inc., Springfield
Brandt Consolidated, Springfield
Brianza Bella, Carlinville

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For more information:
Contact: Becky Schlouch
Phone: 217-785-2709
Email: becky.schlouch@illinois.gov