Export Updates

JULY 2026

GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER NEWS

Ohio Export Internship Program

Preparing Tomorrow’s Export Leaders

Our team kicked off the summer with a meet-and-greet event at the Edgewater Yacht Club for the Ohio Export Internship Students. It was a good time for the students to socialize and network with their peers and support team. Each student is being hosted by a local company that has an international component to their business. By all accounts, every intern is performing exceptionally, and we can't wait to hear all the good work they accomplish this summer

If you are a student interested in the program, we will begin recruiting and interviewing this fall.

If you are a company interested in the program, we welcome you to apply to host an intern next summer.

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GlobalTarget Export Accelerator

Turning Export Strategy into Action

In June, we concluded our 21st session of GlobalTarget with our latest graduates. We're excited to continue working closely with each of these companies and seeing how they apply the skills they learned through GlobalTarget.

Our program this year featured a host of guest speakers who shared their expertise on topics ranging from building a global sales pipeline to shipping goods internationally to global trade, government, and law.

If you are interested in strategically growing your business through international markets, this is the program for you. Look out for the application to open again this fall.

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Company Tours with Legislators

Connecting Business Leaders and Policymakers

On June 5th we connected two Ohio legislators with some of our local businesses. Ohio State Representative Tristan Rader and US Senator John Husted's Regional Director Mary Kate Hastings toured TLC Products in Westlake and NOSHOK in Berea. Both companies were gracious hosts, completely blew us away with their presentations & tours, and shared the importance of the international components of their business. In both cases, the value that economic development centers like ours have provided them have directly contributed to their growth and success.

We are planning to coordinate more of these meetings, and if you would be interested in hosting your local representatives, please contact us.

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SBA Exporter of the Year

Recognizing Export Excellence

We would like to extend a big congratulations to Lou and Kim DeCuzzi of DRR USA for winning the Great Lakes Regional Small Business Exporter of the Year award from the Small Business Administration. The DRR team was honored in Columbus for this distinction, and we couldn't be prouder of the work they have done to achieve it.

DRR USA is the world leader in manufacturing electric ATVs. They have been embraced by international vineyards, farms, and eco-tourism businesses for their zero carbon emissions and quiet operation.

Federal Reserve Small Business Symposium

Exploring AI Solutions for
Global Business

Nate Ward, Director of the Global Business Center at CSU, was invited by the Federal Reserve to contribute to an AI panel discussion at their Small Business Symposium in Cleveland this June. Nate had the opportunity to talk about the projects our center have been working on with the help of AI, including a duty calculator to assist our clients with navigating all the rapid changes in tariff rates. Our center has employed an information systems graduate assistant this year to specifically help businesses with AI and technical requests.

If you are interested in beta testing our duty calculator or could use some technical assistance, contact our center.

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PARTNER NEWS

CSU College of Business Career Expo

Partner with CSU to
Build Your Talent Pipeline

The Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University is excited to bring back its Business Career Expo this upcoming fall. The Career Expo will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the College of Business on CSU's campus.

If your organization would like to receive information when registration opens later this summer, please take a moment to complete the interest form. This will ensure you receive updates about the event and other opportunities to engage with students.

EMPLOYER INTEREST FORM

CSU values their employer partnerships and looks forward to helping you connect with the next generation of business professionals.

If you have any questions, contact:

Abbey Shiban, Ph.D.

Coordinator, Experiential Learning and Career Development

a.shiban@csuohio.edu

TEDx at CSU:
Untangling Wonder

Save the Date

Cleveland State University
Waetjen Auditorium
October 23, 2026
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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TEDx Cleveland State University is more than an event — it is a platform for expanding thinking, amplifying ideas, and fostering meaningful conversations across campus and the Greater Cleveland community.

Untangling Wonder invites the community to step into the unknown with curiosity, courage, and imagination. It reflects CSU’s commitment to push the boundaries of knowledge, discovery, innovation, and creativity.

An immersive experience where ideas ignite curiosity, creativity, and conversation; Untangling Wonder invites you to explore the mysteries, complexities, and possibilities that shape our world.

Join us for an afternoon of discovery as we unravel ideas, expand perspectives, and celebrate the power of wonder at TEDx Cleveland State University.

PARTNER NEWS

International Advanced Manufacturing

Event Details

November 11 - 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Huntington Convention Center
300 W Lakeside Avenue | Cleveland, OH 44114

The International Advanced Manufacturing Expo is a premier event spotlighting cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. Explore innovations in AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, EVs, aerospace, and more—while engaging with industry leaders driving the next wave of industrial transformation.

This year, IAM Expo is proud to collaborate with the AMI Plastics World Expos, bringing two powerful events together under one roof. This partnership offers attendees access to a broader network of professionals across advanced manufacturing and plastics, plus entry to co-located expos, including Compounding, Plastics Extrusion, and Polymer Testing. The collaboration enhances opportunities for cross-industry learning, innovation, and sustainable solutions—making Cleveland the place to be for forward-thinking professionals.

Join us for a dynamic experience that bridges industries, accelerates innovation, and builds global connections.