The NASBITE International Annual Conference was a rich forum for learning and networking across a broad spectrum of topics related to international business, trade and trade education. NASBITE Conferences are known for their “take-away” value and networking opportunities. This year’s conference programming benefited all segments of the global business community including: trade educators and administrators; federal, state and local trade assistance professionals; exporters and importers; other businesses that support or facilitate international trade finance, logistics, and compliance; and students. View the 2021 Conference Program.
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Congratulations 2021 NASBITE International Award Winners!
NASBITE offers its congratulations to its 2021 Award Winners.
Trade Educator of the Year
NASBITE International honored Laurie Wolff of the Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville as its 2021 Trade Educator of the Year. This award recognizes Wolff for her innovation and excellence in international trade curriculum development, research, program development, and advocacy of international business issues.
Advancing International Trade Award winners
The 2021 Advancing International Trade Award winners were honored for their dedication and service in advancing international trade. The award recognizes the winners’ leadership and commitment to improving the practice of global business on a state or regional level. The 2021 honorees were:
- Katy Sinnott, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) – Sinnott is vice president, Global Trade & Investment Division – State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Her strategic management and tactical approval have positioned Wisconsin and its exporters to be fully engaged participants in export development and global trade. Sinnott has streamlined the structure of international business development operations to provide higher level services to businesses at minimal investment.
- Academic Cohorts, Ohio Export Internship Program – Through a collective effort across Ohio, four universities serve as academic cohorts to prepare graduate and undergraduate students with the technical skillset needed to succeed in a career of global trade and commerce.
- Center for Global Business, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland – The Center for Global Business at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, is a Title VI CIBE center and has long been involved in supporting the export community and providing opportunities for students, faculty, and industry alike to gain the skills and capabilities necessary to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
34th Annual Conference Archive
Pre-Conference Session: Training Partners Please note: Our apologies that the first 30 minutes of this session were not recorded.
Pre-Conference Session: Training Partners
Please note: Our apologies that the first 30 minutes of this session were not recorded.
Welcome and Keynote
Jackie Rasmussen, President, NASBITE International
Ambassador Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council, Washington, DC
DAY 1
Trade Education & Assistance: Digital Strategies for eCommerce: Exploring the
eCommerce Sales Channels
James Bledsoe, U.S. Commercial Service
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: CGBP Exam Insights & Updates
Beth Armstrong Smith, NASBITE CGBP Governance Council; Anthony Cambas, CGBP, University of Mississippi SBDC
International Education: How to Select Effective International Negotiators:
Application of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
Yongsun Paik, Loyola Marymount University
Trade Resources: Innovative and Impactful CIBER Resources for Global Trade
Karen Warsh, University of Colorado Denver CIBER; Marki Jones, Loyola Marymount University CIBER; Jeffrey Conradi, Temple University CIBER; and Marina Augoustidis, Associate Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland CIBER
Trade Education & Assistance: Trade Director Diaries – Real Life Experiences Navigating International Trade
Mary Regel, Mt. Hood Community College; Peter Cunningham, Mt. Hood Community College; Liz Cleveland, Former Trade Director, State of Mississippi
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: Why Is Trade Finance So Challenging for Students and CGBP Exam Sitters?
Laurie Wolff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Trade Resources: Trade Passport: Export Assistance on Demand
Leroy Lowe, Immediate-Past President, NASBITE International
International Education: Integrating Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Assessment into the Classroom
Jim Foley, CGBP, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center; Eric Schueller, Education Partnership Manager, Cultural Intelligence Center
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: Creating Global Trade Professionals Through Experiential Learning
Moderator: Joyce Steffan, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University; Panelists: Roberta Winch, Ohio SBDC Columbus Export Director; Nate Ward, Ohio SBDC Cleveland Export Director; Kathy Marshalek, Ohio SBDC Cincinnati Export Director, Mousa Kassis, Ohio SBDC Youngstown Export Director
Covid Response & Recovery: Best Practices in a COVID-19 Environment
Rufiya Blank, Kompass North America
UPDATE link
Viewing at least14 of the session recordings qualifies for 10 hours of CGBP Recertification CEU credits (or, .75 CEUs per session recording). CGBPs may self-report CEUs at https://nasbite.org/cgbp/ceu-submissions/
Day 2
Pre-Conference Session: Education Partners
Welcome and Keynote: Export Development from a Global Perspective: The International Trade Centre, Geneva
John Gillies, Senior Advisor, Strategic Planning and Partnerships, International Trade Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Trade Education & Assistance: Elevate Trade
Mike Seibert, North Carolina SBTDC; Aaron Miller, Virginia SBDC – George Mason University
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: Best Practices Panel for Student Pathway Participants to Prepare for the CGBP Exam
Moderator: Nate Ward, Director and Trade Advisor, Cleveland State University, Panel: Dr. Manuel-Julian Montoya, Associate Dean, University of New Mexico; Dr. Marc Weniger, Professor, California Baptist University; Susan Dragotta, LCB, CGBP, Global Business Instructor, Waukesha County Technical College
COVID Response & Recovery: Supply Chain Resilience
Kellie Greene, Innovative Global Logistics Strategies, LLC
Trade Education & Assistance: Going Interstate, Going Global: Promoting Growth Within the Craft Brewery Sector
Chris Van Orden, Virginia Small Business Development Center – George Mason University
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: Adding Value to Curriculum through External Validation and Assessment: The CGBP
Dr. Clint Relyea, Dr. Mary Catherine Colley, and Dr. William Foxx, Troy University
Trade Skills: SBA Financing and Grants as a Tool for Business and Economic Recovery
Stephen Sullivan, U.S. Small Business Administration; Daniel Pische and Eddy Mayen, SBA Office of International Trade
Trade Education & Assistance: Building an International Trade Compliance Program for Exporters
Dulce Zahniser, Virginia SBDC, George Mason University
CGBP & CGBP Student Pathway Program: GW-CIBER International Business Bootcamp: Taking International Trade Education to the Next Level
Anna Helm, George Washington University; Alexis Gaul, George Washington University; Shawn Jarosz, TradeMoves LLC; and Aaron Miller, Virginia SBDC – George Mason University
Trade Resources: Trade Map: Transforming Midsize Businesses from Reactive to Proactive Exporters
Mike Seibert and Paige O’Neill, North Carolina SBTDC
UPDATE LInk AND STYLE
Viewing all session recordings qualifies for 10 hours of CGBP Recertification CEU credits.For CGBPs purchasing access and viewing these recordings post-event, CEU credit can be reported online at https://nasbite.org/cgbp/ceu-submissions/.
Day 3
NASBITE International Welcome and Annual Membership Meeting and Awards
Organization Update: Jackie Rasmussen, CGBP, President and Gabriel Shweiri, CGBP, Vice President of NASBITE International
Keynote: How AcousticSheep Grew Its Flock Worldwide
Wei-Shin Lai, MD, CEO, AcousticSheep LLC, Pennsylvania
Trade Education & Assistance: Partnering for Success
Christine Everett, Indiana University CIBER; David Watkins, State Director, Indiana Small Business
Development Center
International Education: Improving International Business Education: Insights from NASBITE’s Student Case Competition
Laurie Wolff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Trade Resources: Free Toolstack: GrowthWheel for Export and Internationalization
Elizabeth Binning and David Madie, GrowthWheel International
Trade Education & Assistance: How to Build a Robust International Business Plan
Dr. Laurie Pieper, CGBP, Kansas SBDC at Washburn University; John Addessi, Kansas SBDC, Johnson County Community College
International Education: Project-Based Learning Pedagogy in International Business Venturing
Anatoly Zhuplev, Loyola Marymount University (CIBER)
Trade Skills: International Trade Compliance
Kevin Litz, Kevin Y. Litz PLLC
Trade Education & Assistance: The Washington Export Outreach Team: A Case for Collaborative Outreach
Lisa White, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Export Assistance Center – Seattle; and Zara Castillo, Director, Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
Trade Skills: Supply Chain Security: Managing CTPAT as an Importer/Exporter
Lila Landis, International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)
COVID Response & Recovery: Understanding and Responding to a Dynamic and Changing International Trade Context
Anthony Cambas, CGBP, University of Mississippi SBDC
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