Export Updates

SEPTEMBER 2025

Global Business Center News

Ohio Export Interns
Get the Job Done!

*CSU and BWU 2025 OEIP graduates pictured with Melissa Gruys, Dean of Monte Ahuja College of Business at CSU, and the Export Assistance team*

On August 13th, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel recognized 58 students from Ohio universities around the state who spent their summer driving international growth for Ohio businesses through the Ohio Export Internship Program.

The students were matched with companies based on their skills & interests and gained hands-on experience in global trade while helping their host businesses strengthen export readiness and reach new markets.

"This program shows the power of connecting talent with opportunity,” said Lt. Governor Jim Tressel. “Our students gain the skills to excel, and our businesses gain the expertise to expand internationally—it’s a win-win for Ohio.”

For more than a decade, OEIP has paired 524 students with Ohio companies, resulting in 174 internship extensions, 95 full-time job offers, and entry into 450 new international markets.

*2025 Cohort of OEIP Students with Lt. Governor Jim Tressel*

We are actively recruiting students for the 2026 cohort NOW. If you are interested in the program:

STUDENTS APPLY HERE

Each student is accepted through a rigorous interview process, completes a semester-long international business course to prepare them for on-the-job challenges, and ultimately spends a summer interning at an Ohio small business putting their education into practice.

Companies interested in hosting an intern student:

COMPANIES APPLY HERE

Export Success Toledo

Toledo Program Begins October 24

Applications are open for the next cohort of the nationally-acclaimed Export Success and mentorship program.. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Regional Growth Partnership of NW Ohio, the Ohio SBDC EAN, and the USEAC partner to provide this 5-session training program designed to meet the needs of local SMEs interested in expanding into global markets quickly and efficiently. The program will help new-to-export SMEs develop plans to identify global markets, improve export efficiencies, understand export financing, and develop market entry strategies.

INFO SESSION

Tuesday, September 23 / 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Webinar / Virtual and Free to Attend

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

AWARD-WINNING

GlobalTarget Program
Begins November 7

If your company has global operations but needs to put it all together, GlobalTarget will provide you with the skills and tools you need to manage global markets with greater confidence. GlobalTarget membership provides a low-cost, interactive method to extend a company’s international resources to build an effective global strategy. Companies will gain the skills they need to manage global markets.

Throughout the year, companies will have an opportunity to work with:

Experienced Mentors
Subject matter experts from the public and private sector
Trade Counselors

GlobalTarget membership provides a low-cost, interactive method to extend a company’s international resources to build an effective global strategy. Companies will gain the skills they need to manage global markets. Program consists of five sessions from November-April. This year’s program will place special emphasis on best practices in global supply chain management but will still feature a focus on strategic global sales growth.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

Partner News

NASBITE Exporter Summit

The 2025 National Small Business Exporter Summit brings together the top small and medium-sized exporters, trade professionals, and trade assistance providers from across the United States, providing them with an opportunity to exchange and share best practices and lessons learned that have contributed to their export success.

Attendees will gain insight into powerful tools, techniques and resources that outstanding exporters from across the country have used to guide export growth and success within their businesses. Information will be shared that Summit attendees can adapt/adopt within their own business settings to support business growth and development.

2025 National Small Business Exporter Summit
Virtual Event

DATE: October 29, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

REGISTER

GSGP TRADE MISSIONS

Trade Mission Opportunities

From our friends at Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers

Join the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) trade mission to Australia (with optional add-on to New Zealand) or Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support provided by the GSGP Australian or Arab Gulf Trade Office. Grant eligible activity.

INQUIRE NOW

Hannover Messe Germany

HANNOVER MESSE 2026 is the world’s premier trade show for industrial technology — a dynamic platform where innovation, international business, and industrial transformation converge. From automation and AI to energy solutions, research and advanced manufacturing, this event showcases the technologies shaping the future of industry.

More than just a trade show, HANNOVER MESSE is a powerful market entry and expansion tool. It offers companies direct access to buyers, partners, and decision-makers from across the globe, making it an ideal venue to build international relationships, explore new markets, and grow your global footprint.

Get in touch with the designated HANNOVER MESSE team in Chicago for more information

INQUIRE HERE