Presented By: US Commercial Service Maryland, Global Innovation Forum & ETC (Emerging Technology Centers)
What to Expect:
Practical advice for taking your small business, start-up or solopreneur venture global.
This event is intended to help startups, small businesses and freelancers consider how engaging in global markets can increase their chances of building a stable, sustainable business. While the global marketplace is complex, startups, small businesses, and Solopreneurs can take a few simple steps to improve their chances of success, including — recognizing the opportunity to be global from Day One; using technology to simplify and extend operations; understanding the value of early attention to regulatory compliance; and engaging professional advisors early in your journey.
Agenda:
1:30 - 2:00 pm --- Coffee & registration
2:00 - 2:10 pm --- Welcome and goals
Kelly Schulz – Maryland Secretary of Commerce
2:10 - 2:40 pm --- Armchair discussion on going global
2:40 - 3:30 pm --- Recognize the opportunity to be global from Day 1:
Local firms in the global market and tools to scale & extend operations
3:30 - 4:30 pm --- The value of early attention to compliance with regulations
Global compliance, IP/licensing/Cybersecurity
4:30 - 5:30 pm --- Finding help: Talk to governments about how they can help
Maryland Department of Commerce, The British Embassy Washington, U.S. Commercial Service
5:30 pm --- Wrap-up & Takeaways
5:30 - 6:30 pm --- Happy Hour & Networking reception
Over 20 local resources with designated representatives available to help you!
Target Audience: Small businesses, startups or solopreneurs
For more information about this event, please contact Carey Arun, carey.arun@trade.gov.
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Event Presented By
The International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce launched Startup Global in February 2015 to provide focused assistance and information to early-stage companies by building partnerships with the United States’ unparalleled incubators and accelerators, which are key centers of gravity and trusted advisers in the startup ecosystem. Startup Global produces educational seminars in partnership with local incubators and accelerators to cover the most-pressing issues startups face in the global business environment. Learn more at: globalinnovationforum.com/startupglobal
The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration that helps small and midsized U.S. businesses sell their products and services globally. The Baltimore U.S. Commercial Service office is part of the agency’s worldwide network, which includes 108 U.S. Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States and over 75 international offices. Last year, the agency helped U.S. companies generate $34 billion in export sales.
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