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Gateway to Europe Conference
Western, Central, and Eastern Europe
June 4 -5, 2013
Presented by the MN District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service
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Apply for 50% Discount on Conference Fee |
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Minnesota-based small and medium-sized businesses interested in registering for the Gateway to Europe international trade conference may receive discounts! Eligible Minnesota small businesses may qualify for a 50% discount on the Regular Conference Rate through the STEP Export Assistance for Small Business Program, funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
To confirm eligibility and obtain the discount code, please contact
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or 651-259-7036. Limited amount are available on a first come, first served basis for qualified small businesses.
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SBA-Visa Export Video Contest |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration and Visa U.S.A. are cosponsoring a video contest that seeks to inform small businesses about the advantages of exporting and increase awareness of government assistance available to support small business exporters. We are looking for creative videos from small businesses that show how they became successful exporters. Videos must highlight the small business’ best accounting practices that help ensure prompt payments from customers and at least one of the following: important lessons learned; factors that influenced the decision to become an exporter; advice for small businesses considering exporting; or a favorite exporting story.
The winner with the best video will receive a prize of $10,000.
Judging Criteria
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- Inspirational nature of the message for potential exporters and effectiveness in promoting exporting
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- Creativity and uniqueness of video concept
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- Value of lessons learned/communicated
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- Use of U.S. Government program/service
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- Innovative means of delivering the message
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- Audio and visual quality of the video
For more information including how to enter, click here!
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Western Hemisphere Conference a Success |
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We would like to thank all sponsors and participants upon the completion of the Access the Western Hemisphere conference that took place on April 23-24, 2013. The list of all conference sponsors can be found here. In addition, there were over 200 attendees and we conducted over 180 individual 1-on-1 Consultations between Senior Commercial Officers and private companies. During the breakout sessions, each Senior Commercial Officer gave a presentation regarding their specific country, and those presentations can be found here. Photos of the event will be forthcoming. Again, many thanks to all attendees, and we hope to see you during the Gateway to Europe conference on June 4-5, 2013. |
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Global Market Strategy |
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For 2013, Enterprise Minnesota has continued its support of Minnesota manufacturers and businesses through its Global Market Strategy program of events from May to July. Your company can become a part of the program today to increase your exports, your sales and your savings.
- The average participant increases sales by nearly $170,000
- Many companies generate export sales within 3-6 months of completing the program, and some have negotiated sales before the program's final session
- The average participant reported cost savings of $34,000
- The program saves the average company over 120 hours of labor time by navigating them through the international growth process.
In conjunction with a diverse partnership with Fortune 500 Companies, leading international universities and state trade offices, this program is implemented at various locations in the United States. As developed by the two leading organizations that provide assistance to manufacturers, the U.S. Commercial Service and Manufacturing Extension Partnership, your company is provided access to countless resources devoted to helping you grow.
Global Market Strategy works with companies to develop a simple, actionable, international growth plan by connecting participants with a wide range of reputable international business experts who can help navigate the export process. In addition, Global Market Strategy provides a unique combination of group work, individual work, and personal coaching, that allows companies to gain information that is critical to their exporting success. During group sessions, experts are selected based on the specific needs of the participants, to educate the entire group and provide one-on-one consultation. Planning exercises and peer discussions are employed to help executives apply knowledge to their own companies and in the final group session, each company's plan will be reviewed and vetted by a panel of experienced international business people, to help them avoid costly mistakes and see new opportunities.
For more information, see the event calendar. |
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