FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2004
CONTACT: Tom McLaughlin
Office of University Relations
908-737-NEWS (6397)
E-mail: tmclaugh@kean.edu
Kean University Seminar Will Solve Mysteries of International Trade
UNION, N.J. – The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a free workshop titled Demystifying International Trade,
on Thursday, March 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Public
Library, 11 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth, N.J.
Roger S. Cohen, president of Cohen International of Old Tappan, N.J.,
and lead international-trade consultant for the New Jersey Small Business
Development Center, will conduct the seminar, which is designed to help
determine if entering international markets either as a buyer or a seller,
is the right move for a company. This workshop, which is co-sponsored
by the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and the Union County Economic
Development Corp., will focus on such topics as exporting and importing;
market research and planning; international-trade resources, including
financing programs; and freight forwarding and customs brokerage.
Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be made upon request.
Be sure to bring business cards and brochures for networking purposes.
For further information or to register for the workshop, please contact
Tyra Addison at (908) 737-5950.
