2026 Business X-Change - 8/12 Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center

Description

BUSINESS X-CHANGE PRESENTATION - AUGUST 12, 2026 - 7:30 AM TO 8:30 AM 
 
Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year.  Our August X-Change will be held at the Portage County Business Council office. Business X-Change allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. 
 
There is no cost to attend. Coffee and Danish provided.

Title: "Unlocking Global Opportunities: How My Trade Expertise Can Directly Benefit You & Your Clients"
 
Presented by:

Chris Wojtowicz
International Trade Consultant – District Export Council Chair
Go Global Initiative / Wisconsin SBDC

About the Program:  
Wisconsin’s Go Global Initiative assists global entrepreneurs in transforming their domestic business into successful international businesses by leveraging numerous local, county, state and federal resources, as well as receiving direct, individualized, no-cost technical assistance to explore the process of exporting. Go Global is hosted within the Wisconsin Small Development Center Network.

This Business X-Change offers you a unique opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned International Trade Expert, drawing on 35 years of extensive international trade experience in global commerce. Our goal is to empower your business for global success through direct, individualized, no-cost technical assistance.

Extra Bonus:
Take your learning one step further! Following this Business X-Change, your business has the exclusive opportunity to schedule a complimentary one-on-one, 30-minute consultation with Chris Wojtowicz to explore how international trade could create new opportunities for your organization.
 
Reserve your consultation by contacting:
Karen Myers
Portage County Business Council
karenm@portagecountybiz.com
715-344-1940

Key Takeaways: How This Expertise Directly Benefits You & Your Clients

• Demystify Complex Trade Challenges
• Master Product Classification for Cost Savings & Compliance
• Tariff Classification Subject Matter Expert
• Navigate International Trade Regulations with Confidence
• U.S. Customs Expert and Licensed Customs Broker
• Proactively Mitigate Risks & Avoid Costs
• Expert Solutions for Unique Situations
• Comprehensive Export Preparedness
• Trusted Guidance and Leadership

What is Business X-Change? Allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other.  Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 - 8:30am.


Special THANK YOU to the Small Business Development Center for their sponsorship of this program.