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SUMMER 2024 programs

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Exporting Amid Geo-Political Turmoil: Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has wreaked devastation to that country, but life has not stopped. Join us for this GLOBALReach program where we will delve into the intricacies of exporting to a country in a conflict.  

There is a great deal of energy, supplies, and work that continues to support the war effort from across the world. Hear from our lineup of expert speakers who will share their experiences of doing business in Ukraine. Topics will range from economic benefits for Ohio companies, to understanding risk, to first-hand knowledge of working with Ukraine, and everything in-between.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has identified agribusiness, education, medical equipment, oil and gas equipment, safety & security, and infrastructure as high-value market opportunities in Ukraine. If your business is aligned with any of these sectors, this program can give you the insights you need to explore the potential in Ukraine.

Topic: Ukraine before and after the war
FEATURING: Anastasia Lakhtikova, PhD,
Independent Scholar
Anastasia Lakhtikova is a native of Donetsk, Ukraine, and has called Ohio home for the last 12 years. She is an intercultural communications scholar, educator, translator, linguist, and passionate supporter of Cleveland's Ukraine refugee community. She is credited with publishing multiple articles on the topics of translation and bilingualism in peer-reviewed academic journals.

TOPIC: Business operations in wartime I
FEATURING:
Rick Finsterbusch, CEO of JANZ Corporation, Major (ret) U.S. Army
Rick Finsterbusch is the CEO of JANZ corporation which supplies medical equipment, services, and solutions to the US government. His path began in the military where he retired as a U.S. Army Major. He continued his relationship with the military by providing medical equipment in several capacities, which led to his current position at JANZ. Rick also organizes and hosts the annual International Healthcare Summit in Kyiv - a platform for current relevant knowledge exchange.

TOPIC: Business operations in wartime II
FEATURING: Steve Kleiman, Project Manager, Pacific Wrecks

Steve Kleiman is an Ohio native rooted in the Los Angeles startup community. He created a volunteer team when war broke out in Ukraine and spent over a year in theater. Steve has vast experience operating in hardship zones such as North Korea, Iraq, Papua New Guinea, and Lebanon. He is UAF military credentialed and advises Ukrainian entities on transparency / accountability / auditing and international standards compliance.

Date:  Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Schedule: 8 AM to 12 Noon.
LOCATION:

Cleveland State University 
Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Ted Bonda Room, UR254

Registration: REGISTER HERE

 

upcoming FALL 2024 programs

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3-Day Global Business Bootcamp 
Dates  September 1, October 1, and October 2 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.)
Schedule: Our 3-day in-person course is created in alignment with the NASBITE CGBP certificate.
LOCATION: Monte Ahuja College of Business
Room: BU 16
1860 E 18th St · Cleveland, OH 44114
Registration: REGISTER HERE

International Business Events and Programs

GlobalReach is a series of programs to assist suppliers, service firms and manufacturers in developing and refining their global strategy, improving international operations and increasing competitiveness in today's global market. GlobalReach programs are offered individually, but also at a special rate when registering for multiple programs. Each GlobalReach program is designed to provide high impact and in-depth education. This series of quality international business programming will help companies:

  • Research market opportunities
  • Educate employees
  • Allocate resources
  • Carry out a strategy
  • Hit your goals/objectives for exporting

GlobalReach Program participants are also eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion. Certificates of completion provide you and your company with a record of continuing education toward legal compliance and industry best practices. Upon completion of GlobalReach training event, you will receive a digital certificate of completion via email.

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Funded in part by:

The Small Business Development Centers of Ohio. The Ohio SBDC program is funded in part by the Ohio Development Service Agency (ODSA). All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ODSA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

The Small Business Development Center Export Assistance Network, hosted by Cleveland State University's Monte Ahuja College of Business and funded by the Ohio Small Business Development Center, offers free and discreet business consulting to small and medium sized businesses who want to grow their export sales.

 
If you have questions or need additional details, please contact us:
Phone: 216-687-4750 
EMAIL: gbc@csuohio.edu

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