2017 NMSDC Conference and BOE

T5 Going Global: New Markets for Minority Business Enterprises (Powered by MBDA) (Room Cobo - 310)

24 Oct 17
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Speaker(s): Patricia Hanes, Director, Chicago MBDA Export Center; Eve Lerman, Sr. International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service - East Michigan; James Wallace, Sr., President , Monnex Precision Inc./MTK Logistics

Moderator(s): Sharon T. Freeman, President , All American Small Business Exporters Association;

Roughly three quarters of world purchasing power and over 95% of world consumers are outside America's borders and American products, services, and solutions are in high demand around the world.  Minority business enterprises (MBEs) are uniquely qualified and equipped to not only succeed at exporting but to also act as strategic partners for others entering global markets.  In this session you will learn what you need to do to become “export-ready,” and about the myriad of federal government programs and resources ready to work with you.  Accomplished MBEs will share their perspective on how to compete effectively in the global marketplace and challenge you to go global!