Bemidji State University
Thursday, October 23

$ Have you thought about exporting, but don't know where to start or where to get help?
$ Have you received overseas inquiries, but don't know how to fit all the export puzzle pieces together?
$ Have you begun exporting, but feel that there are parts of the process you should know more about?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, join the growing ranks of Minnesota companies exploring sales opportunities or sharpening their skills in global markets.

The Minnesota Trade Office's Export Process seminar is intended for individuals and businesses seeking an overview of what exporting entails before making a firm commitment to “go international.” This seminar is also suitable for employees who are moving into responsibilities for international activities within their firm, as well as for economic development and small business advisers seeking information about the global economy and where to access export information.

Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
Bemidji State University’s (BSU’s) Center for Research
& Innovation - Media Center, 3801 Bemidji Ave. N., Ste. 4, on Thursday, October 23 in Bemidji.
Fee: Payable to MTO - $45* if pre-registered, or $55* at the door, includes materials and light breakfast.

Is there a market for my product or service outside of the United States?
$ Which markets are most attractive? Least attractive?
$ Where do I find information on product modification, regulations, distributors, etc.?
$ Where do I find the answers to all of my export questions?

The MTO’s International Market Research seminar offers the new-to-export and the experienced exporter a methodi-cal and sensible approach to performing international market research. This seminar is designed to save you time and money and to get you to your answers faster.

A multitude of print and Internet data sources are presented in gathering country background data including macro/micro economic statistics, market regulations, product modifications, barriers, standards and culture.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bemidji State University’s (BSU’s) Center for Research & Innovation - Media Center, 3801 Bemidji Ave. N., Ste. 4, on Thursday, October 23 in Bemidji.
Fee: Payable to MTO - $45* if pre-registered, or $55* at the door, includes materials and refreshments.

The Center for Research and Innovation along with the NW Minnesota Regional Small Business Development Center provide a full range of business and career services. The Minnesota Small Business Development Center program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, and sponsoring centers. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Directions to BSU’s Center for Research & Innovation:
TRAVELING FROM THE EAST ON STATE HIGHWAY #2: Take State Hwy. #197 into Bemidji; go north about 4 miles. At the junction of #197 and Beltrami County #21, go north 1.5 miles. The Center is located in the Hills Plumbing Bldg. on the west/left side of the road as you go north - across from Kobilka Sporting Goods.
TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH ON STATE HIGHWAY #71: Take State Hwy. #71 into Bemidji; at the junction of State Hwy. #197 and # 71, take a left and go north on #197 about 3 miles. At the junction of #197 and Beltrami County #21, go north 1.5 miles. The Center is located in the Hills Plumbing Building on the west/left side of the road as you go north - across from Kobilka Sporting Goods.
TRAVELING FROM THE WEST ON STATE HWY #2, OR FROM THE NORTH ON STATE HwY #71: At the junction of State Hwy. #2 and State Hwy. #71 (near Target), go east on State Highway #197 into Bemidji. At the sixth stoplight, at the junction of #197 and Beltrami County #21, take a left and go north on #21, 1.5 miles. The Center is located in the Hills Plumbing Office Bldg. - on the west /left side of the
road as you go north - across from Kobilka’s Sporting Goods.