CED's Global Business Development Program
About CED's Global Business Development Program
CED, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, International Trade Division, TiE Carolinas, World Trade Association and the North Carolina China Business Association, is hosting a program on international business development for North Carolina companies seeking to expand operations globally.
This program addresses the opportunities and challenges of going global. Topics include finding international partners and identifying the appropriate market. Speakers will discuss their experiences in pursuing business in emerging markets like Brazil, India, China, Canada and Europe and their go-to-market strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from state and federal organizations as well as experts in IP protection and setting up operations overseas; these organizations have representatives in overseas offices that can assist companies in finding distributors and partners in new markets.
Details
When: March 16, 2010
Where: CED's Entrepreneurship Center (100 Capitola Dr. Ste. 106, Durham, NC)
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Who's Invited: This program is intended for entrepreneurs only. Seating is limited and priority will be given to entrepreneurs interested in learning more about expanding their companies globally. The networking reception will be open for all to attend.
Fees:
CED, TiE, or NCCBA Members
$30 ($40 onsite)
Non-Members
$40 ($50 onsite)
How to Register: Pre-registration is now closed. On-site registration will be open, space permitting.
For assistance with registration,
please contact Elizabeth Call at ecall@cednc.org or 919.226.0482.
For more information about the program, contact Dhruv Patel at dpatel@cednc.org
Agenda
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Keynote: Are you ready for international sales?
Marco Fregenal, CEO, Carpio Solutions
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm What international market should your company target for best chance to increase sales?
- Neil Bagchi, President, Incanus Advisors - Moderator
- Jeff Cope, RTI International
- Michael Zapata, Chairman, Protochips
- Donnie Goins, Chief Operating Officer and President, Tavve Company
2:30 pm – 2: 45 pm Break
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Finding international partners? Marketing, Sales and Distribution
- Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, PlazaBridge LLP – Moderator
- Owen George, Owen George Communications
- Eric Wolff, US Commercial Service, China
- David Himebaugh, President, Blue Nano
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm “Fireside chat” hosted by Jean Davis of NC Commerce
- Jean Davis, Director, NC Dept of Commerce
- Tom Kurke, Chief Operating Officer, Geomagic
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Short Summary and Call to Action
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Reception
