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G.E.T. Trade Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a Leader in Ventura County Regional Economic Development through International Trade

EDC-VC’s Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade Program helps Ventura County businesses poised for success in the Pacific Rim learn how to access global trade opportunities.

“Ambassador’s Road” Route                            $4,000
This historic trade route crisscrossed mainland China and stretched all the way to Korea, Vietnam and Burma.

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Recognition on all collateral materials
  • Company logo and link on Web site
  • Ability to host workshop for clients on targeted industry concern
  • Placement of company banner and materials at sponsored events
  • Newsletter feature article
  • Recognition at and invitation to all related events
  • Priority referrals to clients
  • Introduction to EDC-VC board
  • Speaking opportunity in classroom
  • Radio interview about trade issues

 

“Lewis & Clark” First Trade Award                 $2,500 each class
In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on an expedition to explore from the Louisiana Purchase territory to the Pacific Ocean.

Gold Coast Broadcasting has donated a radio package that includes 100 ads on any of their stations, and ad production, for the company that completes its first international trade transaction. 

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Recognition on all collateral materials
  • Special acknowledgement at graduation ceremony
  • Company logo and link on Web site
  • Placement of company banner and materials at sponsored events
  • Newsletter feature article 
  • Priority client referrals
  • Speaking opportunity in classroom
  • Radio interview
  • First right of refusal for future sponsorship

 

“Silk Road” Scholarship                                    $2,000
The Silk Road began when nomadic people traded valued goods with one another during their wandering. They traded goods and ideas about various inventions and writings.

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Recognition on all collateral materials
  • Company link on Web site
  • Placement of company materials at sponsored events
  • Newsletter spotlight 
  • Speaking opportunity in classroom
  • Invitation to all related events
  • First right of refusal for future sponsorship

 

“Appian Way” Route                                        $1,000
The route is a 132-mile road that formed the Great East Road, which connected the Roman Empire with the Middle East.

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Recognition on all collateral materials
  • Company link on Web site
  • Invitation to all related events
  • Newsletter spotlight

Contact EDC-VC for more details:
Mary Anne Rooney, Program Director   
(805) 384-1800 x 25
Email: gettradeinfo@edc-vc.com