The Global Business Center at Cleveland State University's Monte Ahuja College of Business and U.S. Commercial Service have joined together in an innovative alliance to provide the nationally-recognized GlobalTarget program.

GlobalTarget membership provides a low-cost, interactive method to extend a company’s international resources to achieve an objective of global expansion. Member companies identify two management-level individuals with responsibilities for the company’s international activities.

Cleveland State University GlobalTarget Facilitators

       

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Program Features

If your company has global aspirations but needs additional guidance, GlobalTarget will provide you with the skills and tools you need to enter global markets quickly and with greater knowledge. Program features include:

Monthly meetings featuring distinguished experts that address various aspects on international business.
• Site visits to area companies demonstrate examples of companies that have achieved a sustained competitive advantage through global innovation and entrepreneurship
• Access to complimentary U.S. Commerce Service Gold Key or International Partner Search (IPS) services.
• The Gold Key Matching Service provides customized one-on-one appointments with pre-screened agents, buyers, distributors, sales representatives, association and government contacts, and licensing or joint venture partners to help you find the right business partners in your targeted expatriot market.
• The International Partner Search (IPS) is a report that will help to identify and secure pre-qualified global partners through high-quality market information on the sales potential for your products and services in an international market.

• Faculty-led student teams to provide market research assistance designed to address an international market research challenges or issue applicable to your company.
• Admission to complimentary Monte Ahuja College of Business Global Business Center programs such as the GlobalReach Series, Business Gateway Series and Afternoons@Ahuja.

Mentor Companies

Mentors are the critical success factor that differentiate and enhance Cleveland State University’s GlobalTarget program. Our Mentors bring years of global experience from a variety of industries. Mentors have come from:

                   

Program Fees

The fee of $1,725 includes a one-year membership for two individuals to receive all program features. Parking, meals, and program administration costs are also included. In addition, you receive funds to support your access to the U.S. Commercial Services International Partner Search (IPS) or the Gold Key Matching Services made possible by generous sponsor support.

 

TARGET 2013

Manufacturing companies with sales from $5 million to $50 million that are expanding into foreign markets, will have an opportunity to work throughout the year with experienced mentors, CSU faculty experts, and others from the public and private sectors, who offer current perspectives on operating in global markets. The knowledge, tools, and practices learned in the meetings over the year enable companies to execute their global strategies more quickly and effectively.

Registration

New registrations will be accepted until April 19, 2013.

Program Schedule

Date                        Description               Topic          

May 3, 2013                     Session Starts                    Orientation to Global Market tools

June 21, 2013                                                             International Payments  

July 26, 2013                                                              Export Compliance & Testing and Certification

September 27, 2013                                                   Global Supply Chain

October 25, 2013                                                        Country Profiles: Russia & Brazil

November 15, 2013                                                     Agents & Distributors

January 24, 2014                                                        Emerging/Growth Markets

February 21, 2014                                                       Launching a Plan for Your Organization

March 2014                      Conclusion                          Graduation Ceremony

 

For more Information

To learn more, contact the Global Business Center at m.a.salkin@csuohio.edu or 216-687-4750 .

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