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2020 HiSTEP – International Trade Shows
February 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

2020 HiSTEP – International Trade Shows
Event Details
International Trade Shows – Learn what to do before, during, and after an international trade show in order to maximize the return on investment. Topics discussed will be prepared for the show, cultural issues to contemplate while interacting with a foreign audience, and tactics for following up with new contacts after the event.
This International Trade Shows session is part of DBEDT’s Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program, also known as HiSTEP, designed to assist small businesses in Hawaii with growing export sales in markets around the world.
The HiSTEP program has three key components that you will learn about in the seminar:
1. Export Readiness Program – training and mentoring
2. Company Assistance – awards up to $7,500
3. Hawaii Pavilions – support at major trade shows
The Export Readiness Program (HiSTEP-ERP) will help you to begin or expand your export market development through training and mentoring. The Company Assistance component (HiSTEP-CA) provides Hawaii companies with export development funds up to $7,500. Finally, companies are supported through Hawaii Pavilions (HiSTEP-HP) at major trade shows such as the Tokyo International Gift Show.
The world is open for your business, so come learn how you can start or further develop your export strategy!
Seminar Schedule
February 7, 2020
8:45am Registration
9:00am International Trade Shows
11:00am Pau & Networking
Session Information
Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
ITC Conference Room, 2nd Floor
521 Ala Moana Boulevard, Pier 2
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Cost: FREE
Seminar Registration
Pre-registration is required for seminar. Deadline to register is February 5, 2020
Questions? Call (808) 522-8040
Neighbor Island companies are encouraged to participate via livestreaming:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGCJUyKCQHavRu4ENXYLEQ
HiSTEP Program Information
To learn more about the HiSTEP program: http://invest.hawaii.gov/exporting/histep.