March 23, 2012
From: Laura J. Woodard, Director of Media Relations
318-342-5440, woodard@ulm.edu
ULM LSBDC to hold "STEP Up to Exporting Summit" workshop April 2
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Small Business Development Center will conduct a free workshop for business owners and others interested in attracting customers and increasing sales through exporting on Monday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the ULM Alumni Center.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m.
During the workshop, participants will hear from and meet with local entrepreneurs who have successfully grown their business through exporting; meet one-on-one with international trade experts from state, federal and local agencies; learn how one can take advantage of the State Trade and Export Promotions Grant Program to help market products or services overseas; and obtain answers to exporting questions.
On-site registration for the STEP program will be available for businesses ready to expand into new markets.
To pre-register for the workshop, contact the LSBDC-ULM at 318-342-1224.