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Latest Export News & Updates

JANUARY 2024

Calling Companies - Apply Now!

Internship Applications Close Soon

The Ohio Export Internship Program is seeking area companies looking to host an intern for 12 weeks during the summer of 2024 (May-Aug). The program matches high performing, vetted, and trained college students to Ohio companies looking to grow their international business.

The best part? The state will reimburse half of the intern's wages! This program is a win for Ohio companies, a win for the students, and a win for the state.

Learn More about why this program has earned its reputation as a premier growth primer and talent pipeline.

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In the News: Nate Heads West

Our very own director Nate Ward has been given trade advisor duties for all counties in Northwest Ohio as of January. His current clients in Northeast Ohio will transition to Chris Lees or David Delgado as their primary contact. Nate's home base will continue to be at CSU where he remains available to assist clients in that region. Nate will be collaborating with the SBDC at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and making frequent trips to Toledo and Bowling Green State University to support the internship cohort there. Nate looks forward to building relationships with the business community in the region and is now available to meet with all small to medium-sized companies that are looking for international trade advising.

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Survey: The French Connection

Would your company be interested in a direct ocean container route from Cleveland to France?

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Ohio Chapter has asked the Global Business Center to gather community input on a proposed route from the port of Cleveland to the HAROPA Port in France. HAROPA is France's leading port and includes le Havre, Paris and the port in Rouen - Cleveland's Sister-City in France. This route would build upon the success of the Cleveland-Europe Express route to the Netherlands and provide similar advantages - such as a 7-10 day door-to-door transit savings versus coastal port routings.

If you are interested:

Please send us an email to gbc@csuohio.edu

Interested in Doing Business in Brazil?

Meet our Brazilian Contractor

On Thursday, February 8 we will be joined by our Brazilian-based specialist Claudia Tomaselli for face-to-face meetings in Cleveland.

Contact us today to set up your no obligation appointment to discuss your interest to tap into our network in Brazil.

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NASBITE International, the association behind the Certified Global Business Professional certification, is hosting its Annual Conference at the Sahara Las Vegas from April 9-11, 2024. Registrants not only share and learn from the many sessions offered on all aspects of global business, but also have the opportunity to network with peers, hear about best practices in trade education and trade assistance, and discover new skills and approaches in export development and marketing. Opportunities for students to participate in a Student Case Competition. Conference is open to students, educators, private industry, and government trade promotion professionals.

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