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Extraordinary opportunities in unexpected places.
Fostering Global Success Wednesday, May 11 at The Kirkwood Center
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Registration & Breakfast - Sponsored by Lil’ Drug Store Products
8:00 am – 9:30 am
WELCOME Keynote Address: Christopher Wenk, Senior Director of International Policy, US Chamber of Commerce
9:30 am – 9:45 am
9:45 am – 10:45 am
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break
Exhibits Open
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Navigating Today’s International Business Landscape
Best Practices for Export Sales
LUNCH, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS & KEYNOTE Keynote Address: Jalel Aossey, Director, Midamar
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Foreign Trademarks and Customs Issues
Break
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Crossing Cultures: Tips for Communicating in the 21st Century
Doing Business in Brazil
Going International: Lessons We’ve Learned Along the Way
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Break Exhibits Open
AGENDA • AGENDA
Developed for businesses actively engaged in international business as well as those beginning to explore the opportunity. Find out more on speakers and topics at www.cedarrapids.org or www.iowacityarea.com
Entering Exports
Iowa and Canada: Develop a Business Connection with your Northern Neighbor
Doing Business in China: Basic Rules to Live By
Afternoon Break - Sponsored by Canada and RadiologyProtocols.com International Strategies and Considerations
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Select the sessions that you wish to attend or follow a track: Getting Started Cultural Competency Legal & Logistics
Managing Talent Across Cultures: Building, Developing and Retaining a High Performing Team in Asia
How to Respond to Trade Leads
Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by ESP International
Wednesday, May 11 The Kirkwood Center $85 Chamber Members or Economic Development Investors (including other communities) $145 future member $45 luncheon only
Register and pay online at www.cedarrapids.org or www.iowacityarea.com