“EXPORT 101: INTRODUCTION TO EXPORTING”
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Small Business Center
(Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce)
5000-3 Norwood Avenue (Gateway Shopping Center)
Jacksonville, FL 32208
Cost: $45 Covers Program, Lunch, 2 Coffee Breaks and Cookies
(Free parking)
EXPORT UNIVERSITY is a training program developed by the Florida District Export Council in cooperation with the Florida Trade Alliance Partners to help Florida companies begin an export initiative, and to gain increasing skills and innovation in their international sales. Export 101 is designed for new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the export basics. Attendees will receive a certificate following completion of this course. This course is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for import/export functions. Course goals include: 1) evaluating export readiness; 2) developing an export marketing plan; and, 3) understanding the basics about logistics and payment on international orders. This course DOES NOT treat the topic of foreign or outsourced manufacturing.
TOPICS:
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The Importance of Planning to a Successful Export Marketing Strategy
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Organizing for Export
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Protecting Your Interests Abroad
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Export Payment Methods and Financing Programs
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International Transportation Logistics
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Building International Infrastructure and Growing Your Business
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Panel of Exporters- Best Practices / Discussion / Q&A
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
For Full Agenda and to pay in advance by credit card, please click on the
button below that reads, " Register Now"
Questions: Jorge Arce, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Jacksonville, Florida
Phone: 904-232-1270 cell 904-477-9485
jorge.arce@mail.doc.gov
Or Larry Bernaski at 904-359-9350 cell 904-718-8510
For Registrations by mail please send this form and check payable to: Florida District Export Council to
Jorge Arce, 3 Independent Drive,
Jacksonville, FL 322022
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