Conference offers "17 ways to increase your international sales"
August 26, 2010
Whether your company produces a product or service, the world is an increasingly inviting place to expand sales, mitigate risk and explore opportunity. The 62nd Virginia Conference on World Trade has “17 Ways to Increase Your International Sales.” The conference is being held October 13 & 14 at the Marriott in Richmond, Va.
This conference is an opportunity for Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg companies to learn how international business can help boost their bottom line. Conference keynote speakers include Senior Vice President of ICF International Douglas Beck and Governor Bob McDonnell. Breakout sessions will be divided into two distinct tracks, one for manufacturers and another for companies providing services. For conference details, visit www.vacwt.org.
Scholarships Available
The Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center is offering two (2) “scholarships” for southwestern Virginia businesses to attend this year's conference. Each scholarship would cover the conference registration and reception fees for one individual; a value of $420. Scholarship recipients are responsible for all other travel expenses.
The scholarship deadline is Friday, September 10. To nominate your company, contact Diane Thomas at (276) 623-1536 or DThomas@yesvirginia.org.
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