Global Business Center
Mailing Address
Monte Ahuja College of Business,
Global Business Center
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 308
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Global Business Center
Monte Ahuja Hall, Room 308
1860 E. 18th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-687-4750
Fax: 216-687-9331
gbc@csuohio.edu
Webmaster
business.marketing@csuohio.edu
GlobalTarget Program
GlobalTarget: Accelerating your Company's International Success
The GlobalTarget™ program was created in 2005 by the Monte Ahuja College of Business Global Business Center at Cleveland State University, the SBDC Export Assistance Network, the U.S. Commercial Service and other regional and international organizations.
In 2023, the GlobalTarget® accepted the prestigous Program Excellence Award during a conference at Graduate Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland, read about this honor here.
There are two ways to participate in the GlobalTarget program through: 1) Company Membership in a seven-month cohort or 2) Individual Mentorship which can be renewed annually.
2025-2026 PROGRAM
To participate in the GlobalTarget program, we request a 7-month commitment from November 2025 through May 2026.
MEMBERSHIP
GlobalTarget membership provides a low-cost, interactive method to extend a company's international resources to build an effective global strategy. Companies will gain the skills they need to manage global markets.
By participating in the GlobalTarget Program, companies with sales from $5 million to $50 million that are expanding into foreign markets will gain knowledge, tools, current perspectives on operating in global markets and best practices in order to execute their global strategies more efficiently, effectively and quickly. Qualifying companies can receive 100% reimbursement on the enrollment fee through the Ohio IMAGE/STEP grant.
Deadline to apply is October 24th. View the 2025-2026 schedule here.
November 7, 2025 :: Orientation, Marketing & Sales
December 5, 2025 :: Tactic Building #1 Operations Supply Chain and Tariffs
January 16, 2026 :: External Report Briefings, Management and Strategy
February 27, 2026 :: Tactic Building #2 Payments, Compliance, FTZs
April 16, 2026 :: Final Reports
June 4, 2026 :: Graduation - Evening
Throughout the year, companies will have an opportunity to work with:
- experienced mentors
- trade counselors and
- subject matter experts from the public and private sectors.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Learn More About:
Program Features | Mentor Companies |
Program Fees |
Contact the Global Business Center:
| PHONE: | 216-687-4750 |
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| EMAIL: | gbc@csuohio.edu |
Mailing Address
Monte Ahuja College of Business,
Global Business Center
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 308
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Global Business Center
Monte Ahuja Hall, Room 308
1860 E. 18th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-687-4750
Fax: 216-687-9331
gbc@csuohio.edu
Webmaster
business.marketing@csuohio.edu