Our team has been hard at work over the summer to put together the biggest and best international business conference the Mid-Atlantic region has seen! If you've been gone, check out what you've missed:
Conference News & Updates
Speakers & Agenda Additions
Meet the Experts
Networking Opportunities Abound
Marketing Partners
New Speakers & Agenda Additions
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We've confirmed some amazing and engaging private sector speakers to complement our delegation of Commercial Diplomats traveling to Charlotte from across the Americas.   Here's a small sampling of speakers you won't want to miss:
  • Mike Godfrey, Westinghouse
  • David Carius, Caterpillar
  • Ignacio Isusi, Harley Davidson 
  • Ambassador David Nelson, General Electric
  • Jonathan D. Farrar, U.S. Ambassador to Panama 
     

We have sessions planned on various countries, export topics, and several industry-specific sessions.  With numerous conference track options, you build your own agenda to spend your time learning about the countries and topics that interest you most. Check out our agenda to see what is in store for you.

Ask the Experts Roundtables
We continue to be overwhelmed with enthusiasm from our partners to be a part of this conference.  Check out the amazing partners listed below, who are all taking part in this conference to help your business succeed.

As you see, our partners represent the best of the best in compliance, business intelligence, logistics, finance, marketing, legal, translation, business development, and so much more.   Why miss out on their expertise?

In addition to networking opportunities throughout the event, we have dedicated time on the agenda for 'Ask the Expert Roundtables', which give you the opportunity to learn directly from our esteemed partners and District Export Council members.
Networking for Success
business-deal-illustration.jpgYears of conference planning and feedback has reinforced the notion that networking leads to success.  Sometimes, the best results come from unplanned connections.  As such, we've made sure to include plenty of opportunities for you to connect personally with our delegation, speakers, and other conference attendees.

We have two exciting receptions in store for you during Discover Global Markets: The Americas.  In case you missed the prior announcement, click here for more information on the special reception at The Mint Museum on Thursday, October 30th, highlighting the 100th Anniversary of the Panama Canal.  
 
 Thank You to Our Marketing Partners
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      Thrive in NC

   

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Allocca    Greer Walker     john s    hannover messeSBTDC    Western Union           
 


Thank you to the following District Export Councils 
for their support:

Mid-Atlantic DEC
North Carolina DEC 
South Carolina DEC
VA/DC DEC
West Virginia DEC
Western PA DEC

Interested in Becoming a Marketing Partner? 
Visit our Marketing Partner page or contact Greg Sizemore at 
704-333-4886 or [email protected] 
For more information on how the U.S. Commercial Service can help your business expand internationally, please contact your local Trade Specialist at any time.
  
Sincerely,
 

Greg Sizemore

Director, U.S. Commercial Service of North Carolina 

  

Whether your interest is Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or U.S. Free Trade Agreement countries, there is a DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS conference designed to meet your needs. Visit the series website to see which seven cities we're visiting in 2014!

 

 

 

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Event Details
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: 
The Americas 

Date: 
October 29 - 31, 2014

Venue: 
Westin Charlotte Hotel 

Participation Fee:
$350 
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Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is involved in global business should attend this conference, including but not limited to:

Company Presidents, CEOs, COOs, and CFOs

International Sales and Marketing Executives

International Business Development Executives

Global Logistics and Trade Finance Executives

 

Contact Us
Greg Sizemore 
704.333.4886

OR

Stephanie Heckel 
336.333.5345