Description:
In this training, you will learn how to prepare for exporting, assistance available as you are beginning to export, and resources to assist you as dive in to the world of international trade. You will learn export readiness indicators, how to develop your export business plan, trade training options, services to help you connect with legitimate foreign buyers, marketing reimbursement programs to offset the costs of trade, partner due diligence services and international compliance for successful international sales.

This training will be lead by the Missouri SBDC at MSSU and trade specialists from the Missouri Small Business Development Center International Trade Program, the Missouri Office of International Trade and Investment, and the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Trade Administration.

This session is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to international trade.

Location: MSSU Plaster School of Business, Gibson Data Analytics Lab (3rd Floor)

This event is open to the public in-person and online. A Zoom link will be sent out via email prior to the event.

Cost:

No Cost

Contact Information:

• Point of Contact: Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University
• Point of Contact Email Address:sbdc@mssu.edu
  
• Point of Contact Phone Number: (417) 625-3128

Partners: 

• Speakers: 
  • Leslie Fischer - Director, International Trade - Missouri Small Business Development Center
  • Fernando Bentz - Senior International Trade Specialist - U.S. Commercial Service, Kansas City
  • Alejandra Juliano - Senior International Trade Specialist - Missouri Department of Economic Development

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm