GEORGIA
REGIONAL GLOBAL TRADE CONFERENCE
“Learning
to survive and thrive in a Global Economy”
A Gordon County Chamber of Commerce initiative
with
The Georgia Tech Center for International Business
Education and Research
Sponsored by
Coosa Valley Technical College, Gordon County
UPS
Dalton Floor Covering and Marketing Association
Conference Objectives –
·
Understand
the various impacts of business globalization at the local level
·
Enhance
export skills and market entry strategies for overseas markets
·
Promote
international competitiveness of area firms
Agenda –
8:15-8:45 Registration
and Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome
and Introductory Remarks
9:00-10:15 Globalization
and Trade Competitiveness: Frameworks
Moderator: Dr. Sanford Chandler, V.P. CVTC
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Dr. Robert Hawkins,
Professor of International Finance, DuPree College of Management, GT and past
President Academy of International Business. “ Evolving Trade Patterns and
‘Hot’Markets for U.S. Firms”
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Dr. John R. McIntyre,
Professor of International Business and Director, GT CIBER, DuPree College of
Management, GT “ Globalization: Myths and Misunderstandings- Implications for
Local Communities”
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Dr. Francis Ulgado,
Professor of International Marketing, DuPree College of Management, GT
“Successful Export Marketing: Channels of Distribution and Entry Strategies”
10:30-12:00 Local Success and Practical
Tools
Moderator: Mr. Nick Sainato,
President, Bell Logistics
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Mr. Rich Burkemper, V.P.
International Division, Mohawk Industries “A Practitioner’s Perspective:
Translating Experience into Action”
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Calhoun High School,
Youth Apprenticeship Program, and members of Achievers International Georgia,
Derris International “A Student-owned and managed Export/Import Company
Initiative”
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Ms. Ruth A. Pagell,
Executive Director, Goizueta Business Library, Emory University “Using Data
Bases for Competitive Intelligence Advantage”
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Mr. Darrel Chiang,
International Trade Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Atlanta. “The U.S.
Export Assistance Centers: Assistance at your Fingertips”
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Mr. Demetri Miltiades,
Customs Broker, Bell Logistics “Global Logistics”
12:00-1:30 Keynote Luncheon
UPS, International Marketing Manager, “E-Commerce
and the Global Economy”
1:30 Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawing
Cost: $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Seating
limited to 100
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Mail registration and
payment to reserve your space to:
Gordon County Chamber of
Commerce - 300 S. Wall Street, Calhoun, GA
30701.
Questions call the Chamber, 706-625-3200; Fax-706-625-5062
Directions to Coosa Valley
Technical College, Calhoun Campus will be emailed or faxed upon receipt of payment
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