USHCA: Why China Matters for the Heartland
January 25, 2022
Focus: Education, Partner Event
Join USHCA and our partners from across the Heartland Region in exploring "Why China Matters to the Heartland." Learn how each Heartland state benefits from its relationship with China economically, educationally, and culturally.
In addition to receiving an exclusive report of the ties each Heartland state has with China, attendees will also hear from state and community leaders of the importance of creating and sustaining global opportunities with China in education, culture, and business.
Speakers (full bios are now available on our website):
- Denise Thomas, CEO of the World Trade Center, Arkansas
- Craig Allen, President of the U.S.-China Business Council
- Amy Lei, Senior Manager of Asia Business Development at JobsOhio
- Drew Combs, Executive Director of the North Dakota Trade Office
- Martha Henry, International Relations Manager at the City of San Antonio Global Engagement Office
Date: January 25, 2022
Time: 09:00 - 10:30 a.m. CST
Location: Online Event
From September 23-27, Moacir Rodovalho, a Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Recife, Brazil, will be in Fargo to assist local companies seeking to enter Brazil. He is available to consult a limited number of businesses interested in expanding into Brazil. Appointments to meet with Moacir will be available on a first come, first served basis. Before the one-hour meeting, your Commercial Service team in Fargo and in Brazil will do preliminary market research to ensure your one-on-one meeting will be productive.
Chad Kost, Chief Operating Officer of Spectrum Aeromed (Fargo, ND) will be sharing his experiences developing the Brazilian market for Spectrum. Brazil's aerospace industry is large and established. Chad joined Spectrum Aeromed in 2013, and prior to that, he spent 17 years in the banking industry. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Mayville (ND) State University and Masters Degree in Business Administration from North Dakota State University.
Jean Voorhees is the Vice President of Business Development for WCCO Belting, Inc., in Wahpeton, ND. After achieving market entry a decade ago, WCCO continues to expand both share and the portfolio of products marketed in Brazil. The opportunities are driving both distribution expansion and product development. Jean has extensive experience in the development, innovation, marketing and distribution of industrial and agricultural products around the world.