Workshop helps business leaders grow global sales

Grand Valley State University’s Van Andel Global Trade Center will host a seminar “Implementing Your Global Plan.” The workshop is designed to help business leaders learn how to develop the best strategies and cultivate the right relationships for international business success.

Experienced international trade specialists will share tips and give advice on how to get started.

Implementing Your Global Plan
Thursday, February 16
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Bicycle Factory, 201 Front Ave.
GVSU Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Speakers include:
Elena Stegemann, international business manager at NuStep, Inc.
NuStep’s products are used in thousands of homes and fitness, wellness and rehabilitation centers. Under Stegemann’s leadership, NuStep has expanded its international presence to more than 25 countries. 
 
Thomas J. Palumbo, vice president of sales and marketing for SoundOff Signal
Palumbo has 30 years of experience in new business development and market development strategies throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. He has helped the company achieve a sales growth of 180 percent, with exports to more than 40 countries.
 
To register or for more information, visit wwwhttp://www.vagtc.org or contact Sharon Ward at the Van Andel Global Trade Center at (616) 331-6811 or at [email protected].