Projects related to: Export/International Growth Strategy and Planning

ExporTech
  • ExporTech – U.S. Department of Commerce/ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
    Developed and delivered a nationwide program to assist small and mid-sized manufacturing and technology companies to enter or expand in global markets. The program has provided in-depth assistance to 950 companies nationwide.
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Coaching Companies and Delivering Workshops at Global Business Development Conferences & Trade Missions
  • Coaching Support for Participating Companies at TradeWinds Business Development Conference and Trade Mission – US Department of Commerce / National Institute of Standards and Technology/ US Commercial Service
    Provided coaching support to companies as they navigated the TradeWinds business development conferences and trade missions in Brazil, Singapore and Viet Nam. Support included participation and coaching during meetings with potential foreign customers and partners, as well as Foreign Commercial Officers from U.S. embassies and consulates.
  • Workshops for Participating Companies at TradeWinds Business Development Conference and Trade Mission – US Department of Commerce / National Institute of Standards and Technology/ US Commercial Service
    Conducted highly rated workshops at TradeWinds business development conferences and trade missions in Mexico, Brazil and Singapore. The workshops assisted participating companies to refine their export growth plans and prepare for meetings with potential foreign customers and partners, as well as Foreign Commercial Officers from US embassies and consulates.
Export Strategy Workshops
  • Facilitated export strategy workshops in Detroit and and Albany – FedEx and US Department of Commerce / National Institute of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing Extension Partnership
    Played leadership role in organizing and delivering export strategy workshops in Detroit and Albany for FedEx and Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers.
Market Research for ExporTech Companies
  • Market Research for ExporTech Participants – US Department of Commerce / National Institute of Standards and Technology / Manufacturing Extension Partnership
    Conducted market research for dozens of participating ExporTech companies, assisting them to assess potential market demand, select target countries, and identify target customers. 
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Export Seminar for CEOs
  • Seminar Materials Development and Program Management for CEO Seminar Series – US Department of Commerce/ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
    Developed and managed seminar series for executive leadership of small and mid-size manufacturing companies; including Export Strategy seminar; overall, seminar series educated 3,500 executives. See our report: Successful Export Strategies for Manufacturing CEOs

Also participated in numerous global market and competitive studies for private companies; see “Market Analysis & Competitive Strategy“