G.E.T. Trade
Demystifying International Trade
Promoting Growth for Your Business
EDC-VC developed the Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade Program to help Ventura County businesses that are poised for success in the Pacific Rim learn how to access global trade opportunities.
The program includes classroom instruction, one-on-one specialized consulting and a private tour of the Port of Hueneme to help businesses develop core international business skills. These skills consist of international documentation, pricing, costing, research skills, payment methods and import/export compliance.
G.E.T. Trade is designed for successful business owners and managers who have been in business at least three years and who want to expand into international markets.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to improve Ventura County’s economic competitiveness by promoting business growth through improved access to global markets and international trade.
IMPLEMENTATION
The program employs a networking of resources and a training curriculum designed to connect local businesses with global markets. It utilizes intensive consulting and business plan development.
OBJECTIVES
To increase business profit and job creation through import/export trade, to expand regional awareness through international trade opportunities, and to improve economic sustainability.
OUR VISION
To promote and establish Ventura County as a nationally recognized innovator in global trade.
Tammie Helmuth, president of Conejo Awards (center), is honored by (left to right) Ray Bowman, G.E.T. Trade instructor; Bruce Stenslie, EDC-VC president/CEO; Ed Summers, EDC-VC board chair; and Mary Anne Rooney, G.E.T. Trade program director, at the G.E.T. Trade graduation on December 15, 2009. Helmuth also received the First Trade Award from Gold Coast Broadcasting.
"The G.E.T. Trade program exceeded my high expectations by opening doors for my business and helping me avoid any potential pitfalls. Through the class, I connected with high-quality overseas vendors who helped me expand my store’s offerings and increase my profit margin. I made my first overseas trade four weeks into the 12-week class and am still going strong."
--Tammie Helmuth, president, Conejo Awards
CLASSES
G.E.T. Trade classes begin February 23 at Oxnard College.
Class size is limited to 25.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary Anne Rooney, EDC-VC program director, at 805-384-1800 ext. 25 or gettradeinfo@edc-vc.com.
WATCH & LISTEN
International trade expert Ray Bowman and Mary Anne Rooney, program
director, introduce the G.E.T. Trade program on Camarillo's City Scene.
Find out how the G.E.T. Trade program teaches business leaders to succeed in international trade when KVTA’s Kelli McKay interviews Mary Anne Rooney. The podcast is here.
KVTA’s Kelli McKay interviews Mary Anne Rooney about the G.E.T. Trade program and its first graduates. The podcast is here.
Kelli McKay of KVTA interviews Mary Anne Rooney, G.E.T. Trade program
director in this 7 minute segment.The clip is approximately 5 megabytes.
Instructor: Ray Bowman
International Trade Expert
Ray Bowman has been in the freight business for more than 20 years and has experience in sales, management and executive leadership.
Bowman has been a consultant to thousands of businesses throughout the Central Coast, helping them achieve greater success through international business.
He also authored an international training program that has helped hundreds of students and freight professionals learn how to be more efficient in their export transactions.
Engaging in international trade allows businesses to take advantage of the many opportunities of the global marketplace. With a major port and diversified economic base, Ventura County's economy is particularly well positioned to benefit and thrive through trade.
Ashish Vaidya, PhD
Dean of the Faculty
California State University Channel Islands
