Industry: Education

10 weeks 9:30 to noon Wednesdays. Create a restaurant that can thrive in the highly competitive restaurant industry.
Supa.jpgReady to start your own restaurant or run yours more efficiently?

Learn how to find the right location, equipment, employees, and inventory to keep your business competitive and your customers coming in and coming back. Build a network that will provide resources and advice on how to reach your goals, assist you with an action plan, and help you hold yourself accountable with Restaurant Business Builders.

NEW PROGRAM Starts April 3, 2019
What to Expect
Restaurant Business Builders is a 10 week program, meeting once per week for a 3 hour session.

Group learning and networking to discuss challenges, exchange resources, and find solutions with peers.
30 hours of business education specifically designed for new restaurant owners taught by subject matter experts and successful local restaurateurs. (Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.)
Your Concept & the Money to Do It
Designing Your Restaurant & Kitchen
Finding & Leasing a Location
Stocking Your Restaurant
Regulations and Reviews
Long Term Sustainability
Managing Your Money
Tracking Your Success
Attracting & Managing Employees
Branding & Marketing Your Restaurant
Up-to 5 hours of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings.
Complimentary access to “Before You Go Global,” an online course to help you start selling your products in global markets.
Access to specialty business advisors with a wide range of expertise.
Access to market research resources such as Southern Oregon University Market Research Institute, SBDCNet, Reference USA, MarketLink, and Euromonitor.
Learn from restaurant owners and founders.
Each session was developed by experienced restaurant owners and industry experts. You will learn best practices right from the start.

Restaurant owner guest speakers:

Cory Schreiber, Chef, Author, and Founder of Wildwood Restaurant
Michelle Cairo, Co-Owner of Olympia Provisions
Jared Goodman, Chet & Owner of Morgan Street Theatre and Resident Culinary Artist at the Portland Art Museum
Lisa Schroeder, chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro
Industry expert guest speakers:

Levi Johnston, Attorney and Partner at Intelekia Law Group
Shannon Fost, Multnomah County Health Inspector
John Holtrop, FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) Team
The Investment
Time:

30 hours in class, divided into 10 weekly, 3-hour sessions.
Plus, Up to 5 hours of one-on-one advising during the 10 month period following Restaurant Business Builders.
Financial:

Tuition is $799.
An additional person from your business can take the course for 1/2 price, $400.
Yield:

Invaluable advice from industry experts that will save you years of frustration
Support from a network of peers and mentors
A more profitable, sustainable restaurant
How to Enroll in Restaurant Business Builders
Upcoming Program Launch: April 3, 2019 | REGISTER NOW

Please note: to complete your enrollment, you will need to register through Portland Community College.

Want more information? Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.

Questions? Comments? Contact the SBDC at sbdc@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

Wednesdays 10- sessions: Expand to New Markets
Do you want to plan for and profit from a global marketplace?

Would you like help navigating the process of finding the right market, and making sure your products get delivered?

Are you currently exporting and want to improve your international business?

90% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S., so it’s no surprise that U.S. based companies that export grow faster, and are 8.5% less likely to go out of business than their non-exporting counterparts.

Global Trade Management teaches you how to take advantage of the possibilities of the global marketplace.

Plan and manage a global business, find the right markets, export your products, and get paid.

New Class Starts April 10, 2019
What to Expect
For 10 weeks, we’ll bring in a subject-matter expert to discuss a Global Trade Management topic for each weekly, 3 hour meeting.

Over the course of the class, you’ll be able to:

Work on your business with experienced international trade instructors, including international exporting experts who engage in exporting or importing daily, working for Business Oregon, U.S. Department of Commerce, and other organizations and businesses.
Find the most profitable markets for your product, with an understanding of key cultural differences that may affect where and how you sell your product or service. Avoid common export/import and regulatory pitfalls that could lose you time and money.
Understand logistics and regulations associated with your product or service. Shipping, trade agreements, taxes, and regulations will impact delivering your product or service and bottom line. Know the fundamentals of importing and exporting.
Get one-on-one advice from Certified Global Business Professionals. Our advising is designed get you started and keep you moving toward international expansion. We’ll discuss your business, offer feedback, and develop an action plan so your company gets paid.
Included in the Program
Session 1: Export Fundamentals – Steps to a Successful Export Sale
Session 2: Import Fundamentals
Session 3: Market Entry
Session 4: Legal Aspects of Global Business
Session 5: Trade Finance – Getting Paid
Session 6: Logistics & Documentation
Session 7: Customs & Control Regulations
Session 8: Global Supply Chain
Session 9: Conducting Business Across International Cultures
Session 10: Summing It Up

Get More from Your Class
Global Trade Management includes:

Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings during the International Trade Small Business Management program with Certified Global Business Professionals specializing in global management, global marketing, global supply chain, and trade finance.
Cohort learning and networking to discuss challenges, resources, and solutions with peers.
Leverage our partners’ connections, including District Export Council of Oregon, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Business Oregon, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Small Business Administration.
Should I enroll?
Clients who get the most out of this program are:

Already in the export or import business, or ready to jump into new global markets
Businesses importing products from other countries
Open-minded and eager to learn new things
Looking to grow
What our Clients Say

008-754554-edited-685197-edited.jpg“The instructors were really good. It was not just getting instructions from a book but from people with experience.
Now when I’m talking to [these international trade] people,
I know what’s going on.”

— Charles King, Office Manager, Pacific Network

The Investment
Time:

10-weeks, with 3 hour monthly meetings, for a total of up to 30 hours of in-class education
Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one, confidential advising.
Financial:

Tuition is $799
Payment plans are available through PCC
How to Enroll
Want to know more about the course? Complete the form to receive a detailed course outline.

ENROLL NOW
Limited scholarships are available for the Global Trade Management Program. This scholarship reduces your total cost for the program to $500.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:

Are you an Oregon registered company?
Are at least 75% of your employees in the state of Oregon?
Do you have an exportable or value added commodity?
Are you ready to export?
To apply, please complete the application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTMScholarshipApp

Meet Your Cohort Lead
Warren_Banks.jpgWarren Banks
Warren is an International Trade Business Advisor with Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College. He has an MBA from the University of Puget Sound with an emphasis on international marketing and finance. He spent 25 years in the financial services industry which included managing a representative office in Tokyo, Japan, starting a wholly owned subsidiary for international trade and finance in Portland, Oregon, and was a SVP and Manager of the International Financial Services Division of U.S. Bank of Oregon. He achieved his Certified Global Business Professional certification in September, 2013.

Other internationally related assignments included Managing Director for the International Trade Division of Oregon Economic Development Department which assisted companies in Oregon to engage in or expand their international activities, and helped organize several Governor trade missions.

He was the General Manager for Matsushita Kotobuki America (a Panasonic subsidiary), located in Vancouver, WA. The plant of 500 assembled TV/VCR and TV/VCR/DVD “combos” for the US market. While there he was instrumental in leading the company to establish a Foreign Trade Sub Zone and establishing a sales office in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay for Global Trade Management?

Portland Community College collects all payment, which will be due after the first night of class. We will provide instructions on how to pay.

I’m very busy. Will this program be worth my time?

Our clients say our programs saved them years of frustration and struggle while growing their businesses. Our programs are structured so you’ll only have to devote a few hours every month to attend sessions and meet with your advisor.

Where and when is Global Trade Management offered?

This program is offered multiple times a year in different locations. To view program dates, go to bizcenter.org/PCCevents and check upcoming classes under “International Trade.”

Are there any requirements for the program?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities.

Do I have to start with a certain program or take prerequisites?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities. However, our programs do not need to be taken in any sequence. You take the programs that are the right fit for you. Our program facilitator will help you figure out what best fits your needs.

Will I earn college credit or a degree for this training?

No, you will not receive college credit for completing the International Trade Small Business Management program.

What is the PCC Small Business Development Center?

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Portland Community College has helped thousands of businesses over the past 30 years. We combine one-on-one advising with programs taught by business experts, giving our clients the resources they need to grow their businesses. We’ve celebrated many successes with our clients. We’d love to celebrate your success.

Where can I find more information or classes?

Find resources and more classes to help you achieve your business goals on our website.

Have another question?

Contact Warren Banks at warren.banks15@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

Find your new best customers by building a digital marketing plan that focuses on the goals, campaigns, and tactics that work best for you. From websites to social media to email marketing and advertising, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and hard to see what is really driving sales.

With 10 years experience in digital marketing strategy, in both small businesses and nonprofits, Lyndal Frazier-Cairns will teach you how to separate the must-haves from the nice-to-haves, and double down on the marketing that works for you.

In addition to this intensive training, you will also take away a full, personalized marketing plan that includes best practices, your goals, and the steps you need to take to make your business plans come to fruition. Your clients are looking for what you do. Let’s help them find you.

_____

Lyndal Frazier-Cairns has been helping small businesses and nonprofits tell their stories since 2000. Among her fondest memories are: A million-strong Facebook activist movement to save the Queensland AIDS Council’s ad campaign; supporting 15 indigenous young people get their start in journalism; putting an undies-clad butt on the rear of a San Francisco bus; and that time she scolded a mobster for being rude.

10 weeks 9:30 to noon Wednesdays. Create a restaurant that can thrive in the highly competitive restaurant industry.
Supa.jpgReady to start your own restaurant or run yours more efficiently?

Learn how to find the right location, equipment, employees, and inventory to keep your business competitive and your customers coming in and coming back. Build a network that will provide resources and advice on how to reach your goals, assist you with an action plan, and help you hold yourself accountable with Restaurant Business Builders.

NEW PROGRAM Starts April 3, 2019
What to Expect
Restaurant Business Builders is a 10 week program, meeting once per week for a 3 hour session.

Group learning and networking to discuss challenges, exchange resources, and find solutions with peers.
30 hours of business education specifically designed for new restaurant owners taught by subject matter experts and successful local restaurateurs. (Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.)
Your Concept & the Money to Do It
Designing Your Restaurant & Kitchen
Finding & Leasing a Location
Stocking Your Restaurant
Regulations and Reviews
Long Term Sustainability
Managing Your Money
Tracking Your Success
Attracting & Managing Employees
Branding & Marketing Your Restaurant
Up-to 5 hours of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings.
Complimentary access to “Before You Go Global,” an online course to help you start selling your products in global markets.
Access to specialty business advisors with a wide range of expertise.
Access to market research resources such as Southern Oregon University Market Research Institute, SBDCNet, Reference USA, MarketLink, and Euromonitor.
Learn from restaurant owners and founders.
Each session was developed by experienced restaurant owners and industry experts. You will learn best practices right from the start.

Restaurant owner guest speakers:

Cory Schreiber, Chef, Author, and Founder of Wildwood Restaurant
Michelle Cairo, Co-Owner of Olympia Provisions
Jared Goodman, Chet & Owner of Morgan Street Theatre and Resident Culinary Artist at the Portland Art Museum
Lisa Schroeder, chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro
Industry expert guest speakers:

Levi Johnston, Attorney and Partner at Intelekia Law Group
Shannon Fost, Multnomah County Health Inspector
John Holtrop, FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) Team
The Investment
Time:

30 hours in class, divided into 10 weekly, 3-hour sessions.
Plus, Up to 5 hours of one-on-one advising during the 10 month period following Restaurant Business Builders.
Financial:

Tuition is $799.
An additional person from your business can take the course for 1/2 price, $400.
Yield:

Invaluable advice from industry experts that will save you years of frustration
Support from a network of peers and mentors
A more profitable, sustainable restaurant
How to Enroll in Restaurant Business Builders
Upcoming Program Launch: April 3, 2019 | REGISTER NOW

Please note: to complete your enrollment, you will need to register through Portland Community College.

Want more information? Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.

Questions? Comments? Contact the SBDC at sbdc@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

Wednesdays 10- sessions: Expand to New Markets
Do you want to plan for and profit from a global marketplace?

Would you like help navigating the process of finding the right market, and making sure your products get delivered?

Are you currently exporting and want to improve your international business?

90% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S., so it’s no surprise that U.S. based companies that export grow faster, and are 8.5% less likely to go out of business than their non-exporting counterparts.

Global Trade Management teaches you how to take advantage of the possibilities of the global marketplace.

Plan and manage a global business, find the right markets, export your products, and get paid.

New Class Starts April 10, 2019
What to Expect
For 10 weeks, we’ll bring in a subject-matter expert to discuss a Global Trade Management topic for each weekly, 3 hour meeting.

Over the course of the class, you’ll be able to:

Work on your business with experienced international trade instructors, including international exporting experts who engage in exporting or importing daily, working for Business Oregon, U.S. Department of Commerce, and other organizations and businesses.
Find the most profitable markets for your product, with an understanding of key cultural differences that may affect where and how you sell your product or service. Avoid common export/import and regulatory pitfalls that could lose you time and money.
Understand logistics and regulations associated with your product or service. Shipping, trade agreements, taxes, and regulations will impact delivering your product or service and bottom line. Know the fundamentals of importing and exporting.
Get one-on-one advice from Certified Global Business Professionals. Our advising is designed get you started and keep you moving toward international expansion. We’ll discuss your business, offer feedback, and develop an action plan so your company gets paid.
Included in the Program
Session 1: Export Fundamentals – Steps to a Successful Export Sale
Session 2: Import Fundamentals
Session 3: Market Entry
Session 4: Legal Aspects of Global Business
Session 5: Trade Finance – Getting Paid
Session 6: Logistics & Documentation
Session 7: Customs & Control Regulations
Session 8: Global Supply Chain
Session 9: Conducting Business Across International Cultures
Session 10: Summing It Up

Get More from Your Class
Global Trade Management includes:

Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings during the International Trade Small Business Management program with Certified Global Business Professionals specializing in global management, global marketing, global supply chain, and trade finance.
Cohort learning and networking to discuss challenges, resources, and solutions with peers.
Leverage our partners’ connections, including District Export Council of Oregon, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Business Oregon, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Small Business Administration.
Should I enroll?
Clients who get the most out of this program are:

Already in the export or import business, or ready to jump into new global markets
Businesses importing products from other countries
Open-minded and eager to learn new things
Looking to grow
What our Clients Say

008-754554-edited-685197-edited.jpg“The instructors were really good. It was not just getting instructions from a book but from people with experience.
Now when I’m talking to [these international trade] people,
I know what’s going on.”

— Charles King, Office Manager, Pacific Network

The Investment
Time:

10-weeks, with 3 hour monthly meetings, for a total of up to 30 hours of in-class education
Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one, confidential advising.
Financial:

Tuition is $799
Payment plans are available through PCC
How to Enroll
Want to know more about the course? Complete the form to receive a detailed course outline.

ENROLL NOW
Limited scholarships are available for the Global Trade Management Program. This scholarship reduces your total cost for the program to $500.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:

Are you an Oregon registered company?
Are at least 75% of your employees in the state of Oregon?
Do you have an exportable or value added commodity?
Are you ready to export?
To apply, please complete the application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTMScholarshipApp

Meet Your Cohort Lead
Warren_Banks.jpgWarren Banks
Warren is an International Trade Business Advisor with Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College. He has an MBA from the University of Puget Sound with an emphasis on international marketing and finance. He spent 25 years in the financial services industry which included managing a representative office in Tokyo, Japan, starting a wholly owned subsidiary for international trade and finance in Portland, Oregon, and was a SVP and Manager of the International Financial Services Division of U.S. Bank of Oregon. He achieved his Certified Global Business Professional certification in September, 2013.

Other internationally related assignments included Managing Director for the International Trade Division of Oregon Economic Development Department which assisted companies in Oregon to engage in or expand their international activities, and helped organize several Governor trade missions.

He was the General Manager for Matsushita Kotobuki America (a Panasonic subsidiary), located in Vancouver, WA. The plant of 500 assembled TV/VCR and TV/VCR/DVD “combos” for the US market. While there he was instrumental in leading the company to establish a Foreign Trade Sub Zone and establishing a sales office in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay for Global Trade Management?

Portland Community College collects all payment, which will be due after the first night of class. We will provide instructions on how to pay.

I’m very busy. Will this program be worth my time?

Our clients say our programs saved them years of frustration and struggle while growing their businesses. Our programs are structured so you’ll only have to devote a few hours every month to attend sessions and meet with your advisor.

Where and when is Global Trade Management offered?

This program is offered multiple times a year in different locations. To view program dates, go to bizcenter.org/PCCevents and check upcoming classes under “International Trade.”

Are there any requirements for the program?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities.

Do I have to start with a certain program or take prerequisites?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities. However, our programs do not need to be taken in any sequence. You take the programs that are the right fit for you. Our program facilitator will help you figure out what best fits your needs.

Will I earn college credit or a degree for this training?

No, you will not receive college credit for completing the International Trade Small Business Management program.

What is the PCC Small Business Development Center?

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Portland Community College has helped thousands of businesses over the past 30 years. We combine one-on-one advising with programs taught by business experts, giving our clients the resources they need to grow their businesses. We’ve celebrated many successes with our clients. We’d love to celebrate your success.

Where can I find more information or classes?

Find resources and more classes to help you achieve your business goals on our website.

Have another question?

Contact Warren Banks at warren.banks15@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

10 weeks 9:30 to noon Wednesdays. Create a restaurant that can thrive in the highly competitive restaurant industry.
Supa.jpgReady to start your own restaurant or run yours more efficiently?

Learn how to find the right location, equipment, employees, and inventory to keep your business competitive and your customers coming in and coming back. Build a network that will provide resources and advice on how to reach your goals, assist you with an action plan, and help you hold yourself accountable with Restaurant Business Builders.

NEW PROGRAM Starts April 3, 2019
What to Expect
Restaurant Business Builders is a 10 week program, meeting once per week for a 3 hour session.

Group learning and networking to discuss challenges, exchange resources, and find solutions with peers.
30 hours of business education specifically designed for new restaurant owners taught by subject matter experts and successful local restaurateurs. (Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.)
Your Concept & the Money to Do It
Designing Your Restaurant & Kitchen
Finding & Leasing a Location
Stocking Your Restaurant
Regulations and Reviews
Long Term Sustainability
Managing Your Money
Tracking Your Success
Attracting & Managing Employees
Branding & Marketing Your Restaurant
Up-to 5 hours of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings.
Complimentary access to “Before You Go Global,” an online course to help you start selling your products in global markets.
Access to specialty business advisors with a wide range of expertise.
Access to market research resources such as Southern Oregon University Market Research Institute, SBDCNet, Reference USA, MarketLink, and Euromonitor.
Learn from restaurant owners and founders.
Each session was developed by experienced restaurant owners and industry experts. You will learn best practices right from the start.

Restaurant owner guest speakers:

Cory Schreiber, Chef, Author, and Founder of Wildwood Restaurant
Michelle Cairo, Co-Owner of Olympia Provisions
Jared Goodman, Chet & Owner of Morgan Street Theatre and Resident Culinary Artist at the Portland Art Museum
Lisa Schroeder, chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro
Industry expert guest speakers:

Levi Johnston, Attorney and Partner at Intelekia Law Group
Shannon Fost, Multnomah County Health Inspector
John Holtrop, FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) Team
The Investment
Time:

30 hours in class, divided into 10 weekly, 3-hour sessions.
Plus, Up to 5 hours of one-on-one advising during the 10 month period following Restaurant Business Builders.
Financial:

Tuition is $799.
An additional person from your business can take the course for 1/2 price, $400.
Yield:

Invaluable advice from industry experts that will save you years of frustration
Support from a network of peers and mentors
A more profitable, sustainable restaurant
How to Enroll in Restaurant Business Builders
Upcoming Program Launch: April 3, 2019 | REGISTER NOW

Please note: to complete your enrollment, you will need to register through Portland Community College.

Want more information? Complete the form on this page to get a detailed course outline.

Questions? Comments? Contact the SBDC at sbdc@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

Wednesdays 10- sessions: Expand to New Markets
Do you want to plan for and profit from a global marketplace?

Would you like help navigating the process of finding the right market, and making sure your products get delivered?

Are you currently exporting and want to improve your international business?

90% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S., so it’s no surprise that U.S. based companies that export grow faster, and are 8.5% less likely to go out of business than their non-exporting counterparts.

Global Trade Management teaches you how to take advantage of the possibilities of the global marketplace.

Plan and manage a global business, find the right markets, export your products, and get paid.

New Class Starts April 10, 2019
What to Expect
For 10 weeks, we’ll bring in a subject-matter expert to discuss a Global Trade Management topic for each weekly, 3 hour meeting.

Over the course of the class, you’ll be able to:

Work on your business with experienced international trade instructors, including international exporting experts who engage in exporting or importing daily, working for Business Oregon, U.S. Department of Commerce, and other organizations and businesses.
Find the most profitable markets for your product, with an understanding of key cultural differences that may affect where and how you sell your product or service. Avoid common export/import and regulatory pitfalls that could lose you time and money.
Understand logistics and regulations associated with your product or service. Shipping, trade agreements, taxes, and regulations will impact delivering your product or service and bottom line. Know the fundamentals of importing and exporting.
Get one-on-one advice from Certified Global Business Professionals. Our advising is designed get you started and keep you moving toward international expansion. We’ll discuss your business, offer feedback, and develop an action plan so your company gets paid.
Included in the Program
Session 1: Export Fundamentals – Steps to a Successful Export Sale
Session 2: Import Fundamentals
Session 3: Market Entry
Session 4: Legal Aspects of Global Business
Session 5: Trade Finance – Getting Paid
Session 6: Logistics & Documentation
Session 7: Customs & Control Regulations
Session 8: Global Supply Chain
Session 9: Conducting Business Across International Cultures
Session 10: Summing It Up

Get More from Your Class
Global Trade Management includes:

Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one advising in confidential meetings during the International Trade Small Business Management program with Certified Global Business Professionals specializing in global management, global marketing, global supply chain, and trade finance.
Cohort learning and networking to discuss challenges, resources, and solutions with peers.
Leverage our partners’ connections, including District Export Council of Oregon, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Business Oregon, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Small Business Administration.
Should I enroll?
Clients who get the most out of this program are:

Already in the export or import business, or ready to jump into new global markets
Businesses importing products from other countries
Open-minded and eager to learn new things
Looking to grow
What our Clients Say

008-754554-edited-685197-edited.jpg“The instructors were really good. It was not just getting instructions from a book but from people with experience.
Now when I’m talking to [these international trade] people,
I know what’s going on.”

— Charles King, Office Manager, Pacific Network

The Investment
Time:

10-weeks, with 3 hour monthly meetings, for a total of up to 30 hours of in-class education
Up to 2 hours per month of one-on-one, confidential advising.
Financial:

Tuition is $799
Payment plans are available through PCC
How to Enroll
Want to know more about the course? Complete the form to receive a detailed course outline.

ENROLL NOW
Limited scholarships are available for the Global Trade Management Program. This scholarship reduces your total cost for the program to $500.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:

Are you an Oregon registered company?
Are at least 75% of your employees in the state of Oregon?
Do you have an exportable or value added commodity?
Are you ready to export?
To apply, please complete the application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTMScholarshipApp

Meet Your Cohort Lead
Warren_Banks.jpgWarren Banks
Warren is an International Trade Business Advisor with Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College. He has an MBA from the University of Puget Sound with an emphasis on international marketing and finance. He spent 25 years in the financial services industry which included managing a representative office in Tokyo, Japan, starting a wholly owned subsidiary for international trade and finance in Portland, Oregon, and was a SVP and Manager of the International Financial Services Division of U.S. Bank of Oregon. He achieved his Certified Global Business Professional certification in September, 2013.

Other internationally related assignments included Managing Director for the International Trade Division of Oregon Economic Development Department which assisted companies in Oregon to engage in or expand their international activities, and helped organize several Governor trade missions.

He was the General Manager for Matsushita Kotobuki America (a Panasonic subsidiary), located in Vancouver, WA. The plant of 500 assembled TV/VCR and TV/VCR/DVD “combos” for the US market. While there he was instrumental in leading the company to establish a Foreign Trade Sub Zone and establishing a sales office in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay for Global Trade Management?

Portland Community College collects all payment, which will be due after the first night of class. We will provide instructions on how to pay.

I’m very busy. Will this program be worth my time?

Our clients say our programs saved them years of frustration and struggle while growing their businesses. Our programs are structured so you’ll only have to devote a few hours every month to attend sessions and meet with your advisor.

Where and when is Global Trade Management offered?

This program is offered multiple times a year in different locations. To view program dates, go to bizcenter.org/PCCevents and check upcoming classes under “International Trade.”

Are there any requirements for the program?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities.

Do I have to start with a certain program or take prerequisites?

You must be part of a small business that is looking to begin exporting or expand export capabilities. However, our programs do not need to be taken in any sequence. You take the programs that are the right fit for you. Our program facilitator will help you figure out what best fits your needs.

Will I earn college credit or a degree for this training?

No, you will not receive college credit for completing the International Trade Small Business Management program.

What is the PCC Small Business Development Center?

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Portland Community College has helped thousands of businesses over the past 30 years. We combine one-on-one advising with programs taught by business experts, giving our clients the resources they need to grow their businesses. We’ve celebrated many successes with our clients. We’d love to celebrate your success.

Where can I find more information or classes?

Find resources and more classes to help you achieve your business goals on our website.

Have another question?

Contact Warren Banks at warren.banks15@pcc.edu or 971-722-5080.

Mondays 9 to noon. Oregon Small Business Development Center and Portland Community College present ENCORE Business Builders to help you turn your experience into a rewarding small business.

What to Expect
Each week we’ll bring in subject-matter experts to teach on important areas. Sessions meet weekly for 10 weeks and are 3 hours long.

Through the 10 week program, you will:

Learn how to manage your business more effectively
Learn how to improve your business’s profitability
Network with small business owners
Gain clarity in your business
Dedicate time to work on your business
Work one-on-one with a business advisor
Learn from subject-matter experts
Take the Next Step in Building Your Business
Included in Program
Week 1: Mission, Vision, Goals
Week 2: Principles of Solopreneurship
Week 3: Models of Growth for the Solo Business
Week 4: Financial Recordkeeping
Week 5: Pricing for Profit
Week 6: Raising Money
Week 7: Legal Details for Your Business
Week 8: Branding and Sales for the Solo Business
Week 9: Getting Your Business On the Web
Week 10: Marketing with E-tools

For a detailed course outline, complete the form on this page | ENROLL NOW

Mondays 9 to noon. Oregon Small Business Development Center and Portland Community College present ENCORE Business Builders to help you turn your experience into a rewarding small business.

What to Expect
Each week we’ll bring in subject-matter experts to teach on important areas. Sessions meet weekly for 10 weeks and are 3 hours long.

Through the 10 week program, you will:

Learn how to manage your business more effectively
Learn how to improve your business’s profitability
Network with small business owners
Gain clarity in your business
Dedicate time to work on your business
Work one-on-one with a business advisor
Learn from subject-matter experts
Take the Next Step in Building Your Business
Included in Program
Week 1: Mission, Vision, Goals
Week 2: Principles of Solopreneurship
Week 3: Models of Growth for the Solo Business
Week 4: Financial Recordkeeping
Week 5: Pricing for Profit
Week 6: Raising Money
Week 7: Legal Details for Your Business
Week 8: Branding and Sales for the Solo Business
Week 9: Getting Your Business On the Web
Week 10: Marketing with E-tools

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Mondays 9 to noon. Oregon Small Business Development Center and Portland Community College present ENCORE Business Builders to help you turn your experience into a rewarding small business.

What to Expect
Each week we’ll bring in subject-matter experts to teach on important areas. Sessions meet weekly for 10 weeks and are 3 hours long.

Through the 10 week program, you will:

Learn how to manage your business more effectively
Learn how to improve your business’s profitability
Network with small business owners
Gain clarity in your business
Dedicate time to work on your business
Work one-on-one with a business advisor
Learn from subject-matter experts
Take the Next Step in Building Your Business
Included in Program
Week 1: Mission, Vision, Goals
Week 2: Principles of Solopreneurship
Week 3: Models of Growth for the Solo Business
Week 4: Financial Recordkeeping
Week 5: Pricing for Profit
Week 6: Raising Money
Week 7: Legal Details for Your Business
Week 8: Branding and Sales for the Solo Business
Week 9: Getting Your Business On the Web
Week 10: Marketing with E-tools

For a detailed course outline, complete the form on this page | ENROLL NOW