Export University Tucson and Douglas

FREE MONEY to assist in Export Trade Initiatives. Do not pass this up.

 

I have included Kevin O' Shea's contact information if you need assistance or have questions concerning the State Trade and Export Program (STEP). It's not very often we can say there is a grant that small businesses can take advantage of. This is one of those opportunities. If you are in business looking to take advantage of this opportunity "THIS IS A MUST ATTEND EVENT". Kevin will be on hand to enroll, assist, and explain the program at Export University.

 

 

 

Kevin O'Shea |

T 602 845 1217 | F 602 845 1201 | E {Email Address}

333 North Central Avenue | Suite 1900 | Phoenix, AZ 85004
http://www.azcommerce.com/

 

International Links to Government Agencies and others to assist.

 

If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact: Matt Baker he will also be attending this event. There will be a room filled with area experts in trading with other countries, logistics, custom experts, shipping experts, etc. How can you expect to do business not knowing the rules or pass on an opportunity to meet some of the players?

 

Matt Baker

International Trade Specialist

 

Arizona U.S. Export Assistance Center    l    U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service   l    U.S. Department of Commerce

33 N Stone Avenue, Suite 830    l    Tucson, Arizona USA

Ph:  520-670-5809    l    Fax:  520-622-2039

matt.baker@trade.gov   l   www.buyusa.gov/Arizona   l   www.export.gov

 

 

 
 
EXPORT UNIVERSITY DOUGLAS:  Export Basics
With 95% of the world's population and 78% of the world's purchasing power outside of the United States, service providers, manufacturers, and economic development organizations should consider global markets. Increase your knowledge of developing international sales channels and growing your business abroad.  This course is designed to provide you with and understanding of the basics of exporting and to introduce you to others who can help you grow your business or organization internationally. Specialists from the US Department of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local private and public partners will be on hand to answer all of your export-related questions.

DATE:   February 8^th  2012 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM  (breakfast and lunch provided)
PLACE:  Cochise Community College
4190 West Highway 80
Douglas, Arizona 85607
COST: $95*  ($45 for qualifying AZ companies --  see details below)   
REGISTRATION:   http://www.regonline.com/exportudouglas

*Arizona-based organizations will receive a 50% discount for individuals to attend the seminar if approved in accordance with US Small Business Administration and Arizona Commerce Authority guidelines per the FY2012 Federal STEP grant .For those choosing to pursue the STEP grant funding discount please complete the form and return to Kevin O'Shea for your discount code. kevino@azcommerce.com.

This State Trade and Promotion Grant Program is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Arrangements for people with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the Americans  with Disabilities Act of 1990 and associated amendments. Arrangements for people with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance."