Raimondo to speak at Bryant University World Trade Day May 26
GINA M. RAIMONDO, former Rhode Island governor and now the U.S. secretary of commerce, will deliver a message at Bryant University’s World Trade Day on May 26. / COURTESY BRYANT UNIVERSITY
SMITHFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former R.I. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo will be one of the featured speakers at Bryant University’s World Trade Day on May 26.
Presented by the university’s John H. Chafee Center for International Business, the conference, this year dubbed “The Future of Global Trade: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities,” is a hub for manufacturing CEOs, owners, presidents, executive leaders, and those in sales and business development to stay abreast of current issues in the industry.
World Trade Center Meeting Offers AI-Powered Business Networking for Georgia Firms
The World Trade Center Savannah, part of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, is recruiting companies for matchmaking meetings.
The
World Trade Center Savannah is offering firms throughout
Georgia virtual networking opportunities with business, government and nonprofit leaders around the world through its membership in a network of 320-plus such centers globally.
The
World Trade Centers Association, the umbrella organization that grants the license to the Savannah center and the
World Trade Center Atlanta, is holding its annual assembly virtually April 26-30.
Without the ability to network in person at its annual conclave, the association is deploying an artificial-intelligence-powered business matchmaking system to create opportunities for attendees to meet other like-minded companies.
World Trade Center Atlanta Launches Global Market-Entry Academy in Bid to Broaden Services
World Trade Center Atlanta Academy wants to help executives take on the world. Photo by NASA on Unsplash
Less than a month before undertaking its flagship World Trade Day event May 6, the World Trade Center Atlanta has launched a new academy aimed at broadening its offerings to the international community.
The global market-entry program can be completed online in an asynchronous fashion meaning that the content of the four separate modules are available for viewing at any time, from anywhere in the world.
Janet Walsh
Complementing 15-20 hours of webinars, guest speaker sessions and presentations are resources such as white-papers, interviews and articles. Those that register for the full program gain access to accomplished international business mentors, executives who can coach participants as they launch new ventures across borders or take up new global roles.
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DENVER Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade announces that online applications are now open for the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting.
Established in 1970, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes economic growth through international business. Winners will be formally recognized at World Trade Day in May, the region’s annual premier international trade event.
With more than 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States, it is crucial for companies to sell their products and services on the global market. In 2020, Colorado exported $8.3 billion in products.
The Excellence in Exporting award provides official recognition from the State of Colorado and can help local companies increase their competitiveness in international markets. Previous recipients include Laser Technology, Inc.,Tailwind Nutrition and Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc.