In a continuing commitment to support small businesses, Green Worldwide Shipping is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) ExportGA program for the fourth year in a row.
“At Green Worldwide Shipping, we firmly believe in supporting the growth and success of small businesses, especially in the realm of international trade. Since 2019, we have proudly partnered with the University of Georgia’s SBDC to empower small businesses by providing them with the necessary resources and expertise to expand their businesses globally. ”
Thomas Jorgensen, CEO
Green Worldwide Shipping
EXPORTGA 2023
ExportGA 2023 is an intensive four-session, 16-hour export training program which allows export-ready companies to develop their skills. By utilizing these skills throughout the program, new international sales opportunities are identified. Companies accepted into the program will become skilled at finding profitable export markets, developing distribution channels, understanding foreign and U.S. regulatory issues, pricing and costing company products, submitting international quotations, processing accounts receivable, and recognizing legal and cultural considerations. Each participating company will have access to its a dedicated international business student from the University of Georgia to assist them with their research.
Green Worldwide Shipping experts will present the following topics during ExportGA 2023:
SESSION 1: August 18
Lessons Learned from an Experienced Exporter
SESSION 2 – September 22
Working with a Freight Forwarder: Your Logistics Partner
Logistics: Understanding Incoterms and their Impact
SESSION 3 – OCTOBER 20
Foreign Trade Zones & Duty Drawback
Free Trade Agreements with a Focus on USMCA
SESSION 4 – NOVEMBER 17
Supply Chain Issues & Challenges
Applicants interested in attending this program should visit www.ExportGA.com and click on “Apply Now.”
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training, and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as one of Georgia’s top providers of small business assistance, the SBDC has 18 offices to serve the needs of Georgia’s business community. Since 1977, SBDC’s network of partners has helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit, support, and success of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators. The Small Business Development Center, a Public Service and Outreach Extension of The University of Georgia, is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.
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