The Global Gateway Series is a professional development series presented by leading law and business faculty to help companies make informed business decisions and pursue sound strategic growth.

Who Should Attend

The Global Gateway Series is open to the entire Northeast Ohio business and legal community. Programs are designed to assist and inform small-to-medium size enterprises to grow in a global economy. Programs features leading CSU business and law faculty as well as guest speakers from the business, venture capital, and banking world.

2008 Schedule & Topics

Programs are held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

• September 26, 2008 - Litigation and How to Avoid It
• October 24, 2008 - Navigating Immigration Law: A Guide for Hiring Non-U.S. Citizens
• November 21, 2008 - Protect Yourself from the Competition:  How to Distinguish Your Intellectual Property
• January 23, 2009 - Get the Global Edge: How to Overcome the Challenges of International Employment
• February 27, 2009 - Boost Your Image and Profits: Lessons to Learn from Web-Based Marketing
• March 27, 2009 - Get Out of Jail for Free: Top 10 Deadliest Mistakes for Small Businesses
• April 24, 2009 - Joint Ventures, Foreign Direct Investment, and Licensing: How to Sell Your Widget Abroad
• May 22, 2009 - Savvy Marketing in Difficult Times
• June 26, 2009 - Sustainable Business Practices

Event Location

Beachwood Business Development Center, Three Commerce Park Square, 23230 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 900,
Beachwood, OH 44122, Phone: 216.591.2192.

Fees & Registration

The program fee is $12.00 per lecture. Program fees include lunch, lecture and parking. Pre-registration is required.

Register online: Use your MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit card.
Register by Phone: Call 216.687.4750
Register by Mail/fax: Submit completed registration form to the Global Business Center.
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 327
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Fax: 216.687.9331

For More Information

Contact the Global Business Center at 216.687.4750 or gbc@csuohio.edu