2020 Virtual Conference Archive
2020 Virtual Conference Keynote Featuring NASBITE Annual Business Session, and remarks by:
- Dr. Christina Sevilla, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President
- Michele Schimpp, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of International Trade
- Andy Karellas, Executive Director of the State International Development Organizations (SIDO); Director of International Affairs, The Council of State Governments
2020 Virtual Conference Sessions
Your Marketing Efforts During Uncertain Times
April 30, 2020
Rufiya Blank, Vice President, Kompass North America
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Differentiating the Global Graduate Education Experience
May 6, 2020
Erin McLaughlin, Professor of Business, Cabrini University
Mary Van Brunt, Provost & Vice President, Gwynedd Mercy University
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Selecting the Best Logistics Partners in Global Trade
May 11, 2020
Kellie Greene, President & CEO, Innovative Global Logistics Strategies, LLC
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Building a Robust Undergraduate International Business Curriculum
May 13, 2020
Mahesh Srinivasan, Associate Professor & Director, The University of Akron Institute of Global Business
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Harnessing Online University Resources for Export Success: The Title VI CIBE Network
May 20, 2020
Rebecca Bellinger, Executive Director, University of Maryland CIBE
Christine Everett, Director of Programs, Indiana University CIBE
Jade Sims, Assistant Director of International Trade Programs, Michigan State University CIBE
Jonathon Wood, Managing Director, Brigham Young University CIBE
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Exporting in the Digital Age: How to Build Your Brand and Sales by Making the Internet Work for You Globally: Get Found, Be Understood, and do Business Internationally
May 21, 2020
Jeff Ardis, Business Development Director, IBT Online
Susanna Hardy, Chief Content Officer, IBT Online
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Export Resources for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
May 28, 2020
Gabriela Morales, Senior Business Development Specialist, USDOC
Alberto Rodriguez-Baez, Senior Business Development
Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency
Aerek Stephens, Program Manager, EXIM Bank
Nicole Woods, Global Business Development Specialist, EXIM Bank
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No More an Afterthought: How the Public Sector Can Help Communities by Increasing Exports
May 29, 2020
Jeff Stell, Operations & Policy Analyst, Business Analyst
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What SMEs Need to Know About Counterfeiting & Brand Protection
June 3, 2020
Kari Kammel, Assistant Director of Education & Outreach,
A-CAPP Center at Michigan State University
Jay Kennedy, Assistant Professor, A-CAPP Center at Michigan State University
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Taking Experiential Learning on the Road: Engaging Students in International Business Through Corporate Visits
June 5, 2020
Marilu Marcillo, Associate Professor, Saint Peters University
Manfred Morales, Senior Operations Project Manager, UPS
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The International Trade Trek: Moving From Theory to Practice
June 11, 2020
Anna Helm, Associate Teaching Professor of International Business, George Washington University CIBER
Alexis Gaul, Administrative Director, George Washington University CIBER
David Ruda, Adjunct Faculty, George Washington University CIBER
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CGBP Exam Insights & Updates
Pre-recorded Session
Elizabeth Smith, Chair, CGBP Governance Council
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Exporter’s Resource Database
Pre-recorded Session
Robert Erwin, Export-U
John McIntyre, Georgia Tech CIBER
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Lowering Risk in Cross-Border Transactions Through Payment Assurance
Pre-recorded Session
Sam Hayes, TangoTrade
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Imports – Basics that Exporters Should Know
Pre-recorded Session
George Cummings, Trade Advisor, George Cummings Trade Advisor
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Incremental Global – Ways to Leverage Ecommerce for Export Strategy
Pre-recorded Session
Leah Goold-Haws, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Joshua Halpern, California International Trade Office
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2020 Student Case Competition
Thank you to the 2020 Case Competition sponsor, Palladio Beauty, for participating and also agreeing to submit a new case for the 2021 Competition.
2020 Case Competition Virtual Awards Presentation (Recorded May 1, 2020)
Case Competition Finalist Presentations:
2020 Champion Team: University of Iowa
Instructor: John Engel
Team Members: Stewart Knights, Stephen Paoletti, and Ayotolowafunmi Ogunwusi
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2020 First Runner-Up Team: Youngstown State University
Instructor: Omer Genc
Team Members: Ahmed Elkhafif, Mason Scovil, Ryan Sheffield
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2020 Finalist Team: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico – Metro Campus
Instructor: Belma Borras
Team Members: Sergio Acuna, Manuel Irizarry, Rafael Guerrero, Alejandro Mendez
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2020 Finalist Team: University of Oklahoma
Instructor: Margaret Shaffer
Team Members: Laura Betran de la Torre, Alexander Fu, Anh Nguyen, Ben Walker
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2020 Awards Winners
NASBITE International is committed to advancing international trade by acknowledging professionals in the field that have demonstrated excellence in developing innovative programs and practices that improve international trade. Their successful achievements are honored through the presentation of annual awards.
Advancing International Trade Award Winners
This award recognizes the dedication and service of those that are advancing international trade in each state in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. Award winners, which may be programs or individuals, have contributed to the advancement of international trade for four or more years.
California International Trade Center (CITC)
Cross-Border eCommerce for Small Business & Virtual Internship Program for eCommerce Success
Jane Dauffenbach
Aquarius Systems/D&D Products, Inc.
Mary & Spencer Dick
TigerStop, LLC
Roberto Munoz
World Trade Center Miami
David Noah
Shipping Solutions, a division of Intermart, Inc.
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2020 National Small Business Virtual Summit
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The International Trade Trek: Moving From Theory to Practice
June 11, 2020
Anna Helm, Associate Teaching Professor of International Business, George Washington University CIBER
Alexis Gaul, Administrative Director, George Washington University CIBER
David Ruda, Adjunct Faculty, George Washington University CIBER
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