The First in a Series of Webinars on Exploring Your International Options

When considering a foreign investment, whether it’s global sourcing, supplier development, or developing a new market, the questions can be a little daunting. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Global Connections Council recognizes that what many members need is help exploring their international options, and, when appropriate, expanding their operations globally. The Global Connections Council, through a series of convenient webinar learning sessions, plans to offer you the education and the connections to help you do just that.

Webinar Contacts Dolores Simon,  Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce 312.494.6718 dsimon@chicagolandchamber.org Ron Ehrens,  Plante & Moran 312.602.3526 ron.ehrens@plantemoran.com Webinar: Listen Now

In our inaugural session, we will help address the following considerations when assessing your global options and opportunities:

• Can I grow or enhance profitability by doing business outside the U.S.?
• Is my business suited to international growth?
• How do the current market conditions and the new administration affect the global business environment?
• What types of business operations should I consider (export from U.S., manufacture in local market, import from third country)?
• How do I start?

Who should attend?

Those looking to explore global opportunities for the first time and those who already have a global presence and are looking to uncover new opportunities.

Benefits of attending this course

• Understand the potential benefits of doing business outside the U.S.
• Learn the fundamental strategic questions to help you explore your best options
• Learn methods to increase profitability through revenue growth and cost containment by thinking globally
• Learn what this economy and the new Obama administration mean to your global prospects

About the speakers

Lou Longo, Partner at Plante & Moran, leads the Plante Moran Global Services team. The Global Services team includes consultants, accountants, and engineers experienced in strategy, finance, tax, and business operations for multinational organizations. Lou is an international business consultant assisting manufacturers and service organizations with global business strategies and transactions. He provides expertise to clients engaged in international business in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Lou assists clients with globalization and off-shoring strategies, foreign investments, mergers, joint ventures, market analysis, transfer pricing studies, and export market requirements. In addition, Lou is a frequent speaker on international business considerations.