Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Local small businesses and entrepreneurs will learn how to expand their businesses internationally at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Entrepreneurship Center's Going Global event 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in UNCW's Madeline Suite. In collaboration with the North Carolina World Trade Association and U.S. Department of Commerce, the center will help area small businesses and entrepreneurs expand their sales, marketing and growth opportunities abroad.

Going Global will feature "booths" staffed by experts with expertise in various international business topics including legal, tax, marketing, shipping and banking issues. Attendees will have an opportunity to sign up for 5 or 10-minute consulting sessions with experts including representatives from the Department of Commerce along with local lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals and bankers.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have an opportunity to network with each other at the event over refreshments. For more information call 910.962.2237 or visit http://uncwec.org.

The mission of the UNC Wilmington Entrepreneurship Center is to be a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth in Southeastern North Carolina by linking together emerging and high-growth ventures, entrepreneurs and relevant support organizations to create business growth, jobs and innovation.

Media Contact:
Joy Davis, Marketing and Communications, 910.632.3903 or davisjc@uncw.edu