Lecture Series Slated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2006
Jeannine Goodrich
(417) 659-5431


JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - The International Business Development Lecture Series sponsored by the MSSU School of BusinessSlated will address the most relevant and current problems facing international business. Experts in international business management, marketing, and finance will teach the ten evening sessions, Thursdays 6:-8:45 p.m. from late August to early November.

Seminars will be held at the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, MSSU, Room 102 (formerly Matthews Hall) at Missouri Southern State University.

August 31
Introduction and Overview; International Distributor Marketing
Featuring Henri Coeme, Intl Sales Manager, Hix Corporation.

September 7
General Export Process.
Featuring John Patrick: Manager of Administrative Sales, International Export Components, Leggett & Platt, Inc.

September 14
Federal Government Resources for Promoting and Protecting American Businesses with special emphasis on selected areas
Featuring Cory Simek, Intl Trade Specialist, US Dept. of Commerce.

September 21
International Logistics as it Relates to Canada and Mexico,
Featuring Laurent Giraud, Sr., Pricing Analyst, CFI.

September 28
International Accounting Standards versus U.S. GAAP-
Featuring Jud Fisher, Staff VP Residential Financial Reporting, Leggett & Platt, Inc.

October 5
Doing Business in France;
Featuring Philippe Rochefort, Retired Ex VP., Dexia Credit Local, a Franco-Belgian bank.

October 12
State Government Resources for Promoting Missouri International Business,
Featuring John Hensley, International Marketing Specialist, State of Missouri, Thunderbird Graduate.

October 19
Ethical and Legal Standards, Foreign and Domestic Compared and Contrasted,
Featuring David Wallace, Dir of Business Development and Planning, American Ordinance.

October 26
Dos and Donts of International Trade.
Featuring Arnold Berney , Corp VP, President International Home Furniture Division, Leggett & Platt, Inc.

November 2
International Trade
Featuring a Panel of International Trade Professionals.

Cost: $250 per participant paid to MSSU International Trade & Quality Center (or $25 per session for those not seeking college credit). No out-of-state tuition.

Students: Programs are free to students.

Business Professionals: To enroll, call (417) 625-9538. Each participant will receive a certificate showing his or her completion of 32-clock hours of continuing education. For those with previous MSSU enrollment, formal university credit may be petitioned. For additional information or questions call Terry Marion, 625-9507.

 

 

 

 

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