Learn about a wide variety of related topics to conducting international business. Each training features subject matter experts in fields such as international marketing, banking, accounting, shipping, legal services, and more. Explore upcoming training content using the filters below.
Join VEDP’s Supply Chain Optimization Program to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the supply chain industry. In today’s fast-paced global market, staying ahead means adopting cutting-edge technologies that streamline operations, enhance visibility, and drive efficiency. During this webinar, you will learn about using Sayari to identify and mitigate forced labor risk in supply chains and about simplifying supply chain operations with automation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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”.
Join VEDP and EasyLink Business Services for a webinar on accessing international markets. The economies of most Central and Eastern European countries have been impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine, and many have seen increased trade with the United States and other NATO nations as the block attempts to sure-up its eastern border countries. As one of the EU’s newer members, Bulgaria is an emerging market offering opportunities for Virginia companies. The Czech Republic is one of the largest economies in the Central/Eastern European region and the Czech economy has a reputation for modest yet steadfast GDP growth and sound fiscal policy. Attend this webinar to learn more about opportunities for Virginia exporters in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.
Join VEDP and Neighbors International Business Group for a webinar on accessing international markets. Mexico is fifth among Virginia export destinations with exports in 2022 equal to $1.1 billion. Mexican companies, government agencies, and entire industries are deeply familiar with and receptive to U.S. products and services. U.S. producers often find it straightforward to market and sell their services and products in Mexico. The market continues to benefit from the agreement to modernize NAFTA into the USMCA, its proximity to the United States, and its modern port infrastructure. Close cultural, social, and economic ties make Mexico a natural market to consider for first-time and expanding exporters.
Join VEDP - International Trade and Fairchild Fisk Giroux for a 3-day seminar on International Acquisition and Life-Cycle Management Participants, Processes, and Engagement Strategies utilizing the Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, Building Partner Capacity, and Direct Commercial Sales Programs.
The instructors have a combined 45+ years as Security Assistance & Cooperation professionals, including over 25 years as management and faculty at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Institute for Security Cooperation Studies. Additionally, the partners of FFG have previously served as Senior Defense Officials/Defense Attachés, Security Cooperation Officers, Combatant Command staff, and Directors of International Arms Cooperation Programs offices.
Cost: $100
Join VEDP and OCO Global for one-on-one value proposition and pricing workshops tailored for your business. These one-hour, interactive workshops will walk you through the process to create a winning value proposition, understand pricing, and create a go to market strategy.
Join VEDP for an informative event where industry experts will converge to share their knowledge on shipping, foreign exchange, and getting paid. Don't miss this opportunity to network with other businesses in Southwest Virginia and international trade professionals who can enhance your exporting strategies.
Join VEDP and Tractus Asia to learn more about the market for various agricultural products in Taiwan. During this one-hour webinar, you will hear from Michael Hirou and Liran Golan about the opportunities and challenges in the Taiwanese market. VEDP will host a Trade Mission to Taiwan from September 23 – 27, 2024. Participate in this webinar to learn about opportunities in Taiwan’s agricultural industries.
This webinar will enhance your company’s ability to recognize, mitigate, and eliminate forced labor from your supply chain. United States law prohibits the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor. Companies that are not compliant can face seizure of goods, financial and reputational harm, and potentially face criminal and/or civil consequences.
E-commerce businesses face many challenges when it comes to delivering their products to customers. This webinar, featuring experts from FedEx and Fullfill.com, will focus on the shipping and fulfillment options available to e-commerce businesses and explore best practices. Topics will include: the current shipping environment, shipping risks and opportunities, landed cost options at checkout, registering your company to sell into foreign countries, what to look for in a fulfillment partner, and a case study for international fulfillment.