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Attend the Japan Business Luncheon and Roundtable

As the third largest economy in the world, Japan has a dynamic market with a high standard of living for its citizens who expect world class products and services. American goods of high quality are prized by Japanese consumers where attention to detail and quality are a way of life. In addition, Japan is North Dakota's seventh largest trading partner.  Join the North Dakota Trade Office as they host the Japan America Society of Minnesota for the " Japan Business Luncheon & Roundtable" on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Click here to learn more and register for this event.  

Export Management Certification Available Through NDTO and NDSU

The North Dakota Trade Office and North Dakota State University's Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics collaborate each spring to bring you the course AGEC 371, Export Management. The Tuesday evening course prepares business professionals and students to create a basic action plan for your business in order to handle the hurdles of exporting.  Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Export Management; new-to-export companies will leave with the tools to create an action plan for managing their own export business expansion into the global marketplace.

  Click here to learn more about the Spring 2017 NDSU Export Management Course

Virtual Reality for the Exporter

As an exporter, you're always looking for ways to build a personal connection to your international customer. Differentiating your product and overcoming communication barriers can at times prove difficult. This is where exporters could take advantage of the growing industry of virtual reality. No longer just a gaming platform, virtual reality (VR) is making its way into education, event planning, medicine and trade. North Dakota exporters have a variety of options if they're inclined to begin using this new sales tool. 


Upcoming Trade Shows and STEP ND Eligible Activities

As the holiday season approaches, don't forget about the numerous opportunities to promote your products globally. Also, small business owners, don't miss the chance to have your company approved to receive funding for international sales activities. The North Dakota Trade Office has plenty of funds left in its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), which goes through September 29, 2017. Eligible small business concerns may receive expense reimbursement upon participation in one of these events, or a pre-approved sales trip. 

Click here to view a list of the events taking place in the months ahead.  

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