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Trade Talent Pipeline: Crafting Global Business Internships
October 2, 2024
Join VEDP - International Trade for an insightful webinar about crafting global business internships. This event is designed for companies interested in developing or improving internship programs. Our speaker, Krissy Watson, will guide you through the process of establishing an effective internship program, from planning and recruitment to onboarding and mentoring. Additionally, we will provide valuable resources and tools available to support both interns and their supervisors, ensuring a mutually beneficial experience. The webinar will also briefly showcase example projects that interns can work on, giving you practical ideas of how your company can utilize an intern to support international growth. Don't miss this chance to learn best practices and gather the necessary resources to create a thriving internship program.
Learn MoreAI Advantage : Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Global Business Success
September 12, 2024
Join VEDP - International Trade for an insightful webinar about leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive global business success. In today's digital age, AI offers transformative opportunities for businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance customer engagement. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session promises practical insights and actionable steps tailored to give your business a competitive edge.
Learn MoreAccessing International Markets - South Korea
September 4, 2024
Join VEDP International Trade and our South Korean in-country consultant for this webinar designed to help you learn about accessing South Korea. We hope you will join us for this free webinar.
Learn MoreAccessing International Markets - Vietnam & Indonesia
July 17, 2024
Join VEDP's upcoming webinar on July 17 to explore the dynamic and growing trade relationship between Virginia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and learn how VEDP's upcoming Trade Mission to Vietnam & Indonesia can help you sell into these countries. With large, growing economies, these markets offer opportunities for Virginia businesses in security, education and training, healthcare, ICT, energy, financial services, agriculture, and environmental technology.
Learn MoreExploring Supplier Diversification Opportunities in Southeast Asia
July 16, 2024
Is supplier diversification part of your company’s supply chain risk mitigation goals? Learn how Southeast Asia may offer ways to meet your sourcing optimization needs.
Join us for an informative webinar on Southeast Asia’s supply landscape and how the region is evolving to play an increasingly important role in American value chains.
Hear from business development expert, Sarath Menon, with Orissa, VEDP’s Southeast Asia consulting partner on topics such as:
• Highlighting best practices in Southeast Asia sourcing
• Emerging sourcing opportunities
• Facilitating success with supply partners
Global Trade Insights: The Impact of Federal Trade Policy on Virginia Businesses
June 5, 2024
Join VEDP - International Trade for this webinar that will examine how federal trade policy impacts Virginia businesses. We will discuss how trade policy changes depending on many factors including Congress and the Presidential Administration. Our speaker, Nicole Bivens Collinson with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will also provide an update on trade legislation to help you have a better understanding of how you might be impacted.
Speaker: Nicole Bivens Collinson leads the International Trade and Government relations practice of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., and serves as managing principal of the Washington, D.C. office. She is also a member of the Firm's Operating Committee. Ms. Collinson has appeared on MSNBC, BBC Worldwide and NPR as a subject matter expert and has over 35 years of experience in government, public affairs, and lobbying. She has drafted and guided the successful implementation of several pieces of key international trade legislation positively affecting the bottom line of many U.S. companies. She is regularly relied upon by members of Congress and government officials to make complicated issues simple. She also produces the podcast “Two Minutes In Trade”.