Workshops & Webinars

Upcoming Event

Market Selection for Export – A Startup’s Guide to Expanding Internationally

April 16, 2025, at Noon

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Expanding into international markets presents a major opportunity for startups—but how do you choose the right one? This webinar offers a practical approach to market selection, helping you avoid costly missteps and maximize your global potential.

Kellie Greene, an export advisor, will discuss:

  • Key factors to consider when selecting an export market
  • How to assess demand, competition and regulatory challenges
  • Practical frameworks for startups with limited resources
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Presented by the Center for Global Business and Startup UMD.

Concluded Events

Market Research for Export – Finding the Right Opportunities

March 26, 2025

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CGB partnered with Startup UMD to present a webinar featuring Kellie Greene of Harvest Global Trading LLC and Certified Senior Business Advisor at the Onondaga Watertown Small Business Development Center. Greene shared essential techniques for conducting effective market research to evaluate potential export markets, understand customer needs, and navigate the complexities of international trade.

Getting Your Startup Export Ready

March 7, 2025

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In partnership with Startup UMD, CGB hosted Getting Your Startup Export Ready, a webinar featuring Kellie Greene of Harvest Global Trading, LLC. The session helped startups assess their export readiness and offered expert insights and practical strategies for successfully expanding into global markets.

Strategic Export Planning for Startups

November 22, 2024

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This session highlighted why strategic planning is crucial for scaling your startup internationally. It guided participants through essential steps for identifying target markets, developing effective export strategies, and navigating compliance requirements. Other resources discussed included assistance available to support your efforts and key risk management strategies to safeguard your business.

All About Exporting: Harford County

July 24, 2024

Experts from Maryland’s Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, Center for Global Business at the Smith School of Business, and the Maryland-DC District Export Council led participants in learning about the many benefits, funding and training opportunities for exporters in Maryland. 

All About Exporting: Prince George's County

January 18, 2024

The Prince George's County forum featured experts from Maryland's Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, and others, discussing exporting benefits, funding, and networking opportunities. Participants learned about resources, export grants, and free matchmaking services.

CGB Presents the NASBITE Exporter Summit

October 3-4, 2023

For the agenda and more information, please go to the NASBITE website.

AI and Trade Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar

August 30, 2023

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Baltimore Innovation Week 2022

Baltimore Innovation Week is a unique opportunity to showcase the city’s creative minds and forward-thinking organizations that are part of the thriving innovation and entrepreneurship community.

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NADEC Webinar

Women in International Trade: A Timely Discussion of Opportunities and Challenges

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) hosted a webinar featuring a panel of women in international trade, who shared their backgrounds, experiences, and advice for other women in the industry or looking to enter it. Women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs often face growth barriers due to gender discrimination, and supporting their participation in international trade has the potential to strengthen the U.S. economy. NADEC works to support regional District Export Councils throughout the United States.

MAPIT Alliance

MAPIT AllianceThe MAPIT Alliance is a partnership consisting of key entities in the state of Maryland, including the Center for Global Business, the Maryland Department of Commerce, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the MD-DC District Export Council. The MAPIT Alliance leads initiatives to help map the export resources that exist in the state and make them more coordinated and accessible to new-to-export and experienced exporters via workshops, webinars, and other resources.

The Center for Global Business, in partnership with the Maryland Partners in International Trade (MAPIT) Alliance, offers webinars and other training designed to help businesses export and take their products and services into the global marketplace. Here are some recordings and upcoming events designed to assist businesses in Maryland to globalize their website, market digitally, access funding, and more.

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