?? Unlocking Global Opportunities: For more than forty years, the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has been a guiding light for small and medium-sized businesses across 35 counties in southern Illinois, helping them step into the world of international trade. Our mission is simple yet significant: to teach, equip, and empower businesses for long-term success on the global stage. Through clear guidance, personalized advice, and thorough training, the ITC supports both experienced exporters and newcomers to international markets. By teaming up with SIUE’s academic programs and forming strategic partnerships with local and federal agencies, we ensure businesses in our region have the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive in today's global landscape. Central to our work is a commitment to inclusivity and community strength. By actively involving ourselves with small business communities across southern Illinois and focusing on underserved areas and minority groups, the ITC not only boosts economic growth but also builds a fairer and more resilient business environment. Our export programs and engagement efforts act as pathways, linking local businesses to global opportunities. By helping current businesses succeed and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and professionals through our collaboration with the SIUE School of Business, we pave the way for Illinois to remain a center of innovation and prosperity. In a world where international sales are vital for long-term survival, the ITC showcases the strength of collaboration and innovative entrepreneurship. Together, we're not just growing businesses; we're building bridges, connecting communities, and shaping a brighter, more interconnected future for everyone. Join us as we work together to support local businesses and expand their reach globally. Together, let's redefine what it means to succeed in the global economy, one success story at a time.?
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE
国际贸易与发展
Edwardsville，Illinois 269 位关注者
The Small Business Development Center network is the largest support system to small &medium-sized enterprises in the US
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The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE (ITC) provides no-cost export consulting, market research and training solutions for small businesses. During the last five years, the ITC has assisted its clients in the generation of over $160 million in export sales. The ITC supports Illinois businesses in the following areas: a) One-on-one advising sessions / Evaluations of export readiness; b) Access to key foreign market intelligence; c) International business planning; d) Identification of potential export markets, foreign buyers, agents, distributors and partners; e) Trade mission / industry show participation opportunities worldwide; f) Trade lead matching from the U.S. Commercial Service and international partners; g) Trade compliance support, including product classification and free trade agreements; h) Export finance assistance in coordination with the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EX-IM Bank) and the Small Business Administration (SBA); i) Access to extensive export trade reference material and international databases; j) Customized global connections; k) Seminars, webinars, conferences and in-house training. The ITC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and SIUE as a service to the region’s entrepreneurial and business communities. As a key member of the Illinois SBDC Network, the International Trade Center delivers these important services to its clients while supporting the goals and objectives of our host institution, SIUE and its School of Business. The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE is proud to be your entry point to a vast network of export assistance and small business support, including the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI). We look forward to helping you achieve your business goals and international success in the immediate future.
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https://www.siue.edu/itc
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 国际贸易与发展
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- 2-10 人
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- Edwardsville，Illinois
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1984
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- exports、trade、international、small business、entrepreneurship、international business、international market research、global marketing和trade consulting
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6 Hairpin Drive
Southern Illinois University
US，Illinois，Edwardsville，62026
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Through the ITC at SIUE School of Business, we continue to support small businesses like Emriver, Inc. in expanding their reach globally. Exciting opportunities await—let us help you explore new markets!
Director, International Trade Center | Export Consulting | Latin America Development and Partnerships
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting City of Marion, Illinois for a highly productive meeting with Jennifer Olson, Matthew Carnaghi, and Russell Williams. We explored exciting opportunities to support #smallbusinesses that are already exporting, as well as those that haven’t yet tapped into the power of #globaltrade. Amazing potential, and always excited of being connected with more #southernillinois businesses! I also visited Emriver, Inc. in Carbondale, where I met with Katherine Poulos (owner & founder), Lily Glaeser, James King and their talented team. Emriver, formerly Little River Research & Design, a #WomanOwnedSmallBusiness with fewer than 10 employees, is making a huge global impact in river conservation and science education. Their high-quality and unique models are being used as powerful tools in classrooms, research labs, and outreach programs around the world. Through the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE, we are now exploring exciting new leads for Emriver in #SouthAmerica, opening up even more opportunities for their innovative models to be used internationally. Learn more about Emriver’s models and watch their insightful videos at emriver.com. #SmallBusiness #MadeInIL #Innovation #RiverConservation #ScienceEducation #InternationalBusiness #IllinoisExports #ExportOpportunities #SBDC #ILSBDC #SBA #Emriver #SiueBusiness #SIUE
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Founder and President, Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global? | Global Business Expert | President, GlobeTrade.com | Best Selling Author | How She Went Global? podcast host | WPO Chicago Chapter Chair
?? Only 12 days away! ?? Want to stay ahead of the #globalbusinessexpansion curve? This is your chance! REGISTER for the 9th Annual Global Small Business Forum. Details follow. Theme: "Global Success Within Reach – The Bigger Picture" Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM CT Location: 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60645 (in person) Sponsors: LEAD: Associated Bank; HOST: Foley & Lardner LLP Our cast of superb speakers this year are as follows: ? ? Angie Kappel, VP Foreign Exchange, Capital Markets, Associated Bank ? Tami Lange, Founder and President, Save the Girls ? Ellen Wheeler, Partner and Litigation Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP ? Marc Schulman, President, The Eli's Cheesecake Company ? Amy Mills, Owner and President, 17th Street Barbecue ? Donald J. Lloyd, Senior VP, Manager:?Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange, Rate Swaps and Commodity Derivatives, Associated Bank (Moderator) ? Kirk Samson, Co-Founder, Samson Worldwide LLC ? Richard Paullin, Executive Director, International Trade Association of Greater Chicago ? Yvette's Laugier, Founder, YL Advisory ? Diamond Young, AVP Foreign Exchange | Capital Markets, Associated Bank ? Rajiv Khatau, Managing Director, LODAAT Pharma ? Valarie King-Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, Onshore Technology Group Here's what we plan to discuss: Business process improvement for global trade, global trends, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, FX, cross-cultural communications, international law, global supply chain efficiencies, selling B2B/B2C channels across multiple countries, selling speciality food products across borders, Amazon marketplace, technological innovations and more – all based on the collective wisdom of our speakers with the goal to have?global success within reach. ?? There's something here for everyone to learn! ?? To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gxnA9YhX See you there! #globalsuccesswithinreach #exporting #globalexpansion #globalsmallbusinessforum #internationaltrade
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It’s inspiring to see Craig Eversmann, a longtime client of ours at the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE, being highlighted by IMEC Illinois. His journey with Marsh Shipping Supply Company, LLC exemplifies the innovative spirit and resilience found in #southernillinois manufacturing. To learn more about Craig’s experience working with the ITC, check out our video: https://lnkd.in/er9FubSn Stories like these remind us of the positive impact local manufacturers make, not just in meeting customer needs but also in creating jobs and strengthening our economy. Looking forward to celebrating many more #Illinois success stories this #MFGMonth! #ManufacturingMatters #SBDCSuccess #MadeInIllinois #SBA #ILSBDC #siue #siuebusiness
How do YOU #SeeYourselfInMFG? We asked manufacturers throughout Illinois to share about how YOU, the manufacturer, got into a career manufacturing. This quote is provided by Craig Eversmann, CEO & Owner of Marsh Shipping Supply Company, LLC. Thank you to Craig, and we cannot wait to share more stories to celebrate #MFGMonth! #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #ShareYourStory
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Director, International Trade Center | Export Consulting | Latin America Development and Partnerships
In recognition of National #HispanicHeritageMonth, I would like to highlight the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE's participation in the #2024ASBDC Conference, where the remarkable contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs and advisors were notably featured. Hispanic-owned employer firms contribute an impressive $472 billion in U.S. economic output and generate 2.9 million jobs annually, underscoring their critical role in driving the economy (2023 U.S. Dept. of Commerce). The entrepreneurial spirit of the Hispanic community is stronger than ever, with Latino-owned small businesses growing at the fastest rate in over a decade, and 80% of Latino business owners reporting growth in the last year! https://lnkd.in/e7Nfktqq As part of the 2024 Small Business Network of the Americas Meeting (#SBNA), led by our partners from the Texas Southwest SBDC Network, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with our friends from Chile’s SBDC Network (Sercotec) and meeting new colleagues from the Paraguay SBDC Network. These interactions truly highlight the power of partnerships and the ongoing efforts by the #SBA and the #SBDC National Network to support Hispanic small businesses, fostering their growth and expanding sister center collaborations across #LatinAmerica. It was also inspiring to hear Colombian-born Felipe Arroyave, President of Spectrum International and the 2024 SBA Small Business Exporter of the Year, share his remarkable success story. Finally, reuniting with my cherished Hispanic colleagues and friends, all of us united by our passion for supporting SMEs, and celebrating our latest accomplishments at our centers, made this conference a truly special experience. ?Juntos seguimos haciendo historia! #OrgulloHispano Photo credits: Janette Riddell, #ASBDC and personal archive. #InternationalTrade #SMEs #Entrepreneurship #2024SBDC #HispanicSuccess ?#HispanicLeaders #LatinoExcellence ##EmpoweringHispanics #HerenciaHispana #HispanicBusiness #LatinoEntrepreneurs #CelebrateDiversity #LatinoSuccess ?#SmallBusiness #GlobalTrade #GlobalEntrepreneurs #ilsbdc #siue #siuebusiness
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Congratulations to our longtime client Karen Tinsley-Sroka, founder and CEO of My Scratch Offs, LLC, for being featured in this month’s St Louis Small Business Monthly!
Founder & CEO, My Scratch Offs, An Interactive Excitement Marketing Company. We are Certified Women & Veteran Owned.
Karen Tinsley-Sroka, the mastermind behind My Scratch Offs, is making headlines! Her innovative and exciting products have caught the attention of SBM - Small Business Monthly, earning her a well-deserved spot on their list. This recognition is a testament to her creativity, hard work, and the unique experiences she brings to her customers. We’re thrilled to celebrate this achievement with Karen and My Scratch Offs. Let’s show our support for this amazing small business and its talented founder! #MyScratchOffs #SBM #LocalBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
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?? We are thrilled to share the continuing success of our client, Special Mine Services, Inc.! ??
Director, International Trade Center | Export Consulting | Latin America Development and Partnerships
This week, taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather, I had the pleasure of visiting longtime client Special Mine Services, Inc. in the West Frankfort area. Marshall Girtman, CGBP provided an impressive tour of their manufacturing facility, where they proudly produce all their industrial-size electrical connectors in-house. SMS has achieved a remarkable 32% growth in international sales over the past five years! SMS is once again applying for funding through the Illinois State Trade Expansion Program #ISTEP to exhibit at MINExpo International, the largest mining show in North America, held in Las Vegas next month. Since 2020, ISTEP has been instrumental in helping SMS establish new distributorships in Mexico, Central and South America, and Australia, and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE has been honored to support them during this exciting journey. ?? Congratulations Marshall and the entire SMS team on your continued success, and our appreciation to the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) for their steadfast commitment to our region. I’d also like to commend Marshall for being an effective advocate and a strong representation of the hardworking exporters in our region. His journey in sharing how a small business in rural Illinois can blossom into an established international company is truly inspiring and serves as a beacon for many. Interested in expanding your export business through STEP? Learn more about the program in your state by visiting this link: https://lnkd.in/eBxnRKP7. And in Illinois by visiting our ITC webpage at: https://lnkd.in/e6pDD9cu #MadeInIL #SIMade #ExportSuccess #SmallBusiness #SouthernIllinois #InternationalTrade #ClientSuccess #GlobalExpansion #Manufacturing #export #iltrade #SmallBusinessGrowth #GlobalMarkets #sba #ilsbdc #sbdc #siuebusiness #siue
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?? Check out this inspiring excerpt featuring David Kniepkamp, President of Smart Controls, as he shares how his company has been thriving through a 24-year partnership with the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE. Hear his story of growth and success! Watch the entire ITC video here: https://lnkd.in/eZpBpP2j or via our website: https://lnkd.in/eBNrvERF #ClientSuccess #GlobalExpansion #InternationalTrade #ITC #SIUE #SIUEBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #SmartControlsLLC #ExportSuccess #SBA #SBDC #ILSBDC
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The ITC is proud to announce our Director, Silvia Torres Bowman's, rewarding experience at the Southern Illinois Made Expo this weekend!
Director, International Trade Center | Export Consulting | Latin America Development and Partnerships
I had a delightful time over the weekend connecting with the vibrant business community in the Marion area at the Southern Illinois Made Expo. It was truly inspiring to see the excitement and pride as exhibitors showcased their incredible products and services. I particularly enjoyed conversations with Amy Dion - MBA and Melissa Ray Roach, talented partners from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU, and the amazing Judy Hoepker, co-owner of Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch and a valued client of our Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE. Their beautiful alpaca items on display were simply impressive. You may check them out via their website: https://lnkd.in/eYXizzDV A big thank you to Senator Dale Fowler and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce for organizing this fantastic event once again this year. #MadeInIL #SIMade #SupportLocal #ExportSuccess #SmallBusiness #SouthernIllinois #Community #ILSBDC
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Join us at the Southern Illinois Made Expo tomorrow, where our director Silvia Torres Bowman, CGBP will represent the ITC, championing regional businesses and enhancing Southern Illinois' export presence! #MadeInIL #SupportLocal #ExportSuccess #SmallBusiness #SBDC
Director, International Trade Center | Export Consulting | Latin America Development and Partnerships
Excited to represent the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE and our #SBDC network at the Southern Illinois Made Expo tomorrow Saturday, July 20, from 11 AM to 3 PM at The Pavilion in Marion! Exhibitors from across the region will be showcasing and selling their innovative products and delicious treats, highlighting the best of Southern Illinois. Visit our ITC table at booth 109 to learn how we support regional small businesses and promote Southern Illinois exports. Looking forward to seeing everyone at this fantastic event! https://www.simade.org/ #MadeInIL #Manufacturing #IllinoisManufacturers #SmallBusiness #SupportLocal #SouthernIllinois #ExportSuccess #Innovation #TradeCenter #ilsbdc #sba #siue
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