This is PART#1 of the MBDA International Day event, to register for PART#2, please go to

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          GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM

March 10, 2010

1 – 4 pm

Under 55 Café Executive Conference Room

55 East Monroe

Chicago, IL 60603

gmui@mbda.gov

Limited Seating - Must register to attend!

Special Valet Parking Rate available 1/2 block north of Monroe - $12 for 4 hours

(Must show registration ticket of this event)

Valet Parking Service

5 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603

Parking also available at 55 East Monroe (about $28)

Leveraging on the success of the Access to Global Economy Program in 2009, MBDA is expanding the 2010 Access to Global Economy to cover the rest of world. As part of the MBDA Globalization support program, we are providing a quarterly forum to discuss business development opportunities and challenges on doing business globally.

During the first Global Business Forum in 2010, we will explore various business development opportunities with three different countries: China, Philippines, and Mexico. This is a first of a series of preliminary workshop leading up to our 2010 Chicago Minority  Enterprise Development (MED) Week on August 12th & 13th. See www.chicagomedweek.com for more information on this year’s MED Week in Chicago.

Agenda

1. MBDA Welcome – Eric Dobyne, Joe Gomez, & George Mui
2. 2010 MED week – Erika Jordan
3. MBDA Access to Global Economy - George Mui
4. US Commercial Service offerings – Julie Carducci
5. Summary of Business Opportunities in Tianjin, China – Lampson Li, TIanjin Economic Development Area
6. Summary of Business Opportunities in Philippines – Glenn Penaranda, Philippine Trade and Investment Center
7. Summary of Business Opportunities in Mexico - Miguel Leaman Rivas, Pro - Mexico - USA Trade Office            
8.  Open Discussion & Networking

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION – MBDA GLOBAL SUPPORT SERVICES

MBDA’s objective is to provide access to the global economy for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In 2009, the Chicago Network Enterprise Center made a special effort to provide support for MBEs in expanding their corporate strategy and international business development goals through one-on-one sessions and educational events. In 2009, the focus was on China. But the coverage in 2010 is to add coverage for the rest of the world.  See the MBDA globalization model:

1. PREPARATION – Develop a global strategy that integrates the international business objectives into the overall company strategy. Educate the leadership team in the business culture of the international target markets. Identify potential partners in the local markets.

2. ORIENTATION – Travel to the target international market and experience the culture. Meet with potential partners. Study market assumptions locally. Practice local business networking and identify potential business and cultural barrier.

3. IMPLEMENTATION – Identify key personnel to manage the globalization projects. Recruit staff or establish partnership with local companies that can implement your company strategy. Establish a communication process that integrates into your company operations.

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This is PART#1 of the MBDA International Day event, to register for PART#2, please go to

www.mbdamce03102010.eventbrite.com