‘Louisiana Going Global’ to advise on business expansion, international trade

Congressman Bill Cassidy will deliver the keynote address at a seminar next week focused on business expansion and international trade, called “Louisiana Going Global.” Aimed at small and midsize businesses that are looking to expand into international markets or are already exporting internationally but want to learn more, the seminar is free to attend. It will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 12, at the Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. In addition to Cassidy’s talk, a panel discussion is slated to reveal and compare individual experiences in international trade. Topics for the seminar include international distributions channels, what to avoid when exporting, exporting financing options, export controls, as well as laws and licenses. Attendees will also get a chance to speak with various economic development organizations to learn about different incentives available to companies interested in exporting. The Louisiana Business & Technology Center at LSU is partnering with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center to present the seminar. More information and registration are available here.