The U.S. Commercial Service and the Salt Lake Community College Miller Global Business Center invite you to attend a briefing on doing business in West Africa, with a specific focus on Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

Learn about: Doing business in one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world: West Africa.

Heather Byrnes, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, based in the U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana will brief attendees on doing business in West Africa, with a detailed look at business trends and opportunities for Utah companies in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. If you’re currently doing business in West Africa or considering strategic development of your business there, please take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain ground level insight and perspective on one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world!

When: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 8:30 AM -10:00 AM

(Presentation with Q&A followed by one-on-one appointments)

Where: SLCC Miller Campus, 9690 South 300 West, Miller Corporate Partnership Center (MCPC), Room 333, Sandy, Utah 84070

Speaker: Heather Byrnes, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana.

One-on-One appointments are available after the presentation. Please call (801) 957-5336 or email: stan.rees@slcc.edu to schedule an appointment.

There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP to: stan.rees@slcc.edu or by calling the Miller Global Business Center on 801-957-5336.

May 9, 2012 - Basics of Exporting Part 3 of 3: Legal Aspects of International Trade Webinar

10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Learn about the various legal issues your company should be aware of when doing business overseas as presented by Attorney and Rocky Mountain District Export Council member Frank Schuchat. Frank has practiced International Law for 30 years. He will touch on export regulations, export licensing and intellectual property protection. Click Here to Register for this individual webinar: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q6B

May 22, 2012 – Doing Business in Brazil Webinar

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Deputy Senior Commercial Officer Rick de Lambert of Sao Paolo, Brazil will speak on market opportunities, alternative market entry strategies for U.S. businesses, and the bilateral relationship. Attorney Renata Vasconcellos of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP, will talk about the promising industries and projects in Brazil. For registration visit: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q7P

May 23- 11th Annual Zions Bank Trade and Business Conference

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, 8:15AM- 1:30PM.

Utah’s premier international business conference. Be part of the 11th Annual Trade and Business Conference to explore strategies in the increasingly competitive international environment. The half-day conference known for its high-caliber speakers once again features a robust group of experts who will share their insights into the world marketplace. Discover resources and services that can help your business reach its global potential. Featuring keynote speaker Carly Fiorina, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard. The cost of this event is $35 and includes lunch. Register online at: https://www.zionsbank.com/conference/conf-landing.jsp.

*For a calendar of upcoming international related events, please see the World Trade Center Utah's community event calendar: http://www.wtcut.com/calendar.php.

Executive Certificate of Global Business Management
Are you a business manager currently working in international trade? Are you a working professional in the service industry with international clients? Or, are you interested in international trade but have zero prior experience? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck....

The Salt Lake Community College Miller Global Business Resource Center is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2012 “Executive Certificate of Global Business Management” program. The program is offered to business executives, professionals, working staff, entrepreneurs, and qualified students who wish to increase their knowledge and improve their strategies in global business practices.

The certificate course consists of 30 hours of class instruction. It includes a professional text and supplements designed to help guide businesses and professionals into the world market. The courses are taught by experts and leading professional practitioners and will involve developing an international business plan, lectures, case studies, Internet based market research study, and hands-on practical experience.

Classes start in September 2012 and end in early December 2012. The class will limited to 18 persons so please register as soon as possible to reserve your place.

To pre-register or for additional information on this professional development opportunity, contact Stan Rees of the Miller Global Business Center, Salt Lake Community College on 801-957-5336 or mail: stan.rees@slcc.edu.

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