RBTC Global Business Conference
Connecting Your Business to the World
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council will hold a Global Business Conference on May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Sponsored by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and SunTrust Bank, the purpose of the conference is to share expert advice to the region’s technology community about doing business globally.
With a mix of technology companies across the Roanoke-Blacksburg region that offer products and services, this event offers valuable information for companies interested in expanding their global presence. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m.
When
8:30 a.m.
May 21, 2015
Where
Roanoke Higher Education Center
108 N. Jefferson St.
Roanoke, VA 24017
Cost
Free, but advance registration is required.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Introductions
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Session 1
Local Companies Sharing Their Story - Local technology companies share their experience and the evolution of doing business globally
Moderated by Jonathan Whitt, President and CEO, RBTC
Panelists:
Michael Newman - Optical Cable Corporation
Juliann Poff - Qualtrax
Alex Obenauer - Mindsense
Dan Sable - VPT, Inc.
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Session 2
Market Development Best Practices - How to strategically focus on doing business globally and valuable things to consider
Moderated by Daniel Gaines, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Panelists:
Pompeya Lambrecht - Information Communication Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce
Roger Porter - International Trade Manager, VA Economic Development Partnership
Aaron Miller - International Trade Specialist, Small Business Development Center
Donatello Osti - Commercial Specialist, US Consulate in Milan Italy
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Session 3
General Finance and Risk Mitigation - Overview and things to consider, global currencies, tax implications, and available resources
Moderated by Bart Smith, Director, Roanoke Small Business Development Center
Panelists:
Bill Houck - Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic Office of International Trade - US Small Business Administration
Hai-nah Ellison- Suntrust Bank
Mark Gargano - Bannockburn Global Forex
Meredith Festa - Export-Import Bank of the United States
11:30 a.m. - Closing Remarks
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