Global e-commerce boosts global growth and is a key growth driver for our economy. At GEE, you will learn how to get started in e-commerce, the pitfalls and successes to cross-border e-commerce, and how to get paid on all deals no matter where in the world your customers are located.
Learn MoreFACT: Global e-commerce is expected to grow to more than $1 trillion by 2021 under current global trade policies.
THE GLOBAL SMALL BUSINESS FORUM 2018
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Speakers
Chantal Wittman Meier
Vice President, International Trade Banking MB Financial BankMarc S. Schulman
President, Eli’s Cheesecake CompanyRichard Paullin
Executive Director, International Trade Association of Greater ChicagoJames Kornacki, PhD
Chief Wine Revolutionary, UlloLogan Hanes
International Account Executive, UPSAndrea Sreshta
co-founder, LuminAIDRobert S. Steiner
District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois DistrictLil Mohan
Entrepreneur and AcademicianErnie Watts
President of TRC Chicago and Executive Director of Global Chamber ChicagoJennifer Bayon
Vice President of International Sales, Paris PresentsAlexander Lans
Founder and CEO of FOAL LLC
Program
This conference runs from 7:30am - 4:30pm.
We will provide lunch and coffee breaks throughout the day.
We will provide lunch and coffee breaks throughout the day.
Day 1
20 Oct 2017
9:15 am-10:15 am
Presentation: “Devil is in the Details: Navigating the Complexity of Global Shipping”
Presented by: James Kornacki, PhD, is Chief Wine Revolutionary at Ullo
Moderated by: Logan Hanes, International Account Executive, UPS
As an entrepreneur you’re advised to think big, but overlooking some details can cost you big time. James will share his story on launching a consumer products company to a global market, with plenty of specifics.
James Kornacki, PhD
Logan Hanes
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Presentation: Global Omni-channel Ecommerce Marketing: Marketing Consumer Goods in An Age of Increased Growth and Transparency Online
Presented by: Andrea Sreshta is co-founder of LuminAID
Moderated by: Robert Steiner, District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois District Office
The LuminAID light has been sold to individuals and organizations in more than 70 countries. Andrea will discuss how she and her co-founder Anna Stork patented the LuminAID light, was featured on ABC's Shark Tank in 2015, received offers from all 5 Sharks, and made a deal with Mark Cuban, the company's first investor. We will learn how Andrea has grown LuminAID into a global powerhouse.
Andrea Sreshta
Robert S. Steiner
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Luncheon + presentation: E-Commerce: Where to Focus
Presented by: Lil Mohan, Entrepreneur and Academician
Moderated by: Ernie Watts, President of TRC Chicago and Executive Director of Global Chamber Chicago
We all know that E-Commerce as a whole is on a giddy growth spiral worldwide. In this context, Lil will share his thoughts on the question that is (or should be) on every E-Commerce company's mind is: what aspects of E-Commerce should I focus my resources on so that I get the best ROI over the medium and longer term.
Lil Mohan
Ernie Watts
1:15 pm-2:15 pm
Presentation: How to Create a Meaningful, Digital Savvy Brand Worldwide
Presented by: Jennifer Bayon, Vice President of International Sales, Paris Presents
Moderated by: Chantal Wittman Meier, Vice President, International Trade Banking MB Financial Bank
If you’re new to the global e-commmerce game, you may want to start small by selling a few products in a few markets. Once you’ve tested those products and markets and feel ready to expand, you can invest more heavily. Jennifer will take us through the A-Z steps on creating a meaningful, digital savvy brand worldwide, including entering the tough China market through the TMall platform.
Jennifer Bayon
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
Presentation: Hay is for Horses: Galloping Toward Global Expansion
Presented by: Alexander Lans, Founder and CEO, Foal LLC
Moderated by: Chantal Wittman Meier, Vice President, International Trade Banking MB Financial Bank
Alexander will cover: how to use Amazon as a stepping stone for e-commerce success; manage a workforce; maintain an appropriate inventory; and, monitor finances — all while keeping customers worldwide happy.
Alexander Lans
Tickets
VENUE
The John and Kathy Schreiber Center,
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
16 E Pearson St, 9th floor, Wintrust Room, Chicago, IL 60611
Event Sponsor
Event Host
Center for International Business, Loyola University Chicago,
Quinlan School of Business
Quinlan School of Business
