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| Williams Companies Sponsors Export-Import Speaker Series |
Williams Companies, Inc., Rowan County Chamber of Commerce &
The Small Business Center of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Presents:
Increase Your Bottom Line:
Go Global!
This series will review every aspect of global positioning and distribution, eliminating
confusion and anxiety. There are many resources available to business owners to help
globalization become a reality. Join us in this exciting new series to find out where your
company fits into the global market place.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006:
Learn the basics of Legal Considerations, Trade laws and insurance needs in this first
panel discussion. An overview of Export and Import banking and understanding letters
of credit will also be explored during this session.
Session presenters: Bank of America and Kennedy Covington Law Firm
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Participants will learn about the marketing aspects of taking your product or service
global. Export documentation, controls, pricing, logistics, and detail export marketing
will be covered. Participants will also learn about some valuable marketing tools used
to be successful in a foreign market.
Session presenters: US Department of Commerce, Miller Davis Studios and R.J.
Transports, Inc.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
In this session participants will be introduced to the industry of Ex/Im Banking including
financing, pro forma invoices, prices and quotations. The Export Ready Program will
be discussed as well as where to find available resources to help their business take
advantage of globalization. Participants will also hear from successful local companies
on the advantages of going global and how it has impacted their businesses. There will
be a question and answer session for participants.
Session presenters: SunTrust Bank, Wachovia, NC Department of Commerce, Williams
Companies, Inc. and Lane Punch, Inc.
When: 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Rowan Cabarrus Community College, 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury,
NC, Building 200, Room 251, for directions click here (Bldg. 200 is # 6 on the map).
Registration: Pre-registration is required by calling or e-mailing Angie Corriher at
(704) 637-0760 ext. 383 or corrihera@rowancabarrus.edu
Information: Contact Heidi Whitesell (704) 637-0760 ext. 232 or
whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
Refreshments will be served at each session courtesy of Williams Companies, Inc.
The Small Business Center of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Presents:
Increase Your Bottom Line:
Go Global!
This series will review every aspect of global positioning and distribution, eliminating
confusion and anxiety. There are many resources available to business owners to help
globalization become a reality. Join us in this exciting new series to find out where your
company fits into the global market place.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006:
Learn the basics of Legal Considerations, Trade laws and insurance needs in this first
panel discussion. An overview of Export and Import banking and understanding letters
of credit will also be explored during this session.
Session presenters: Bank of America and Kennedy Covington Law Firm
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Participants will learn about the marketing aspects of taking your product or service
global. Export documentation, controls, pricing, logistics, and detail export marketing
will be covered. Participants will also learn about some valuable marketing tools used
to be successful in a foreign market.
Session presenters: US Department of Commerce, Miller Davis Studios and R.J.
Transports, Inc.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
In this session participants will be introduced to the industry of Ex/Im Banking including
financing, pro forma invoices, prices and quotations. The Export Ready Program will
be discussed as well as where to find available resources to help their business take
advantage of globalization. Participants will also hear from successful local companies
on the advantages of going global and how it has impacted their businesses. There will
be a question and answer session for participants.
Session presenters: SunTrust Bank, Wachovia, NC Department of Commerce, Williams
Companies, Inc. and Lane Punch, Inc.
When: 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Rowan Cabarrus Community College, 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury,
NC, Building 200, Room 251, for directions click here (Bldg. 200 is # 6 on the map).
Registration: Pre-registration is required by calling or e-mailing Angie Corriher at
(704) 637-0760 ext. 383 or corrihera@rowancabarrus.edu
Information: Contact Heidi Whitesell (704) 637-0760 ext. 232 or
whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
Refreshments will be served at each session courtesy of Williams Companies, Inc.
| Williams Companies Donates to Rowan Smart Start |
| Dr. Richard Williams, President and C.E.O. of Williams Companies, Inc., stands with Mary Ponds, Smart Start Rowan Board Chairwoman, his wife Elaine Williams, and Karen Campbell, Smart Start Rowan Executive Director. Also pictured is Amy Brown, Planning and Evaluation Coordinator, and Richard Perkins, Vice Chairman for Rowan Smart Start. |
Williams Companies, Inc. owners, Dr. Richard and Elaine Williams, donated $5,000
to Smart Start Rowan on Thursday, July 6, 2006. The donation will support
ongoing dental health and educational programs at the center.
Smart Start Rowan Chairwoman, Mary Ponds, Vice-Chairman, Richard Perkins,
Executive Director, Karen Campbell, and Planning and Evaluation Coordinator,
Amy Brown, presented the Williams’ with a plaque for their generous support.
Afterward, the Williams’ led the group on a tour of the business.
“Rowan County has welcomed our family and business into the community, the
least we can do is give back to the community through funding Smart Start’s
programs in which benefit the children and ultimately our area’s future,” said Dr.
Williams.
Rowan Partnership for Children and Smart Start is a public-private organization
that provides child care, health and family support services for families with
children between birth through 5 years old. The organization strives to guarantee
the entire community will support its families to ensure that every child grows up in
a healthy, safe, supportive, nurturing environment with dreams encouraged and
individuality valued.
to Smart Start Rowan on Thursday, July 6, 2006. The donation will support
ongoing dental health and educational programs at the center.
Smart Start Rowan Chairwoman, Mary Ponds, Vice-Chairman, Richard Perkins,
Executive Director, Karen Campbell, and Planning and Evaluation Coordinator,
Amy Brown, presented the Williams’ with a plaque for their generous support.
Afterward, the Williams’ led the group on a tour of the business.
“Rowan County has welcomed our family and business into the community, the
least we can do is give back to the community through funding Smart Start’s
programs in which benefit the children and ultimately our area’s future,” said Dr.
Williams.
Rowan Partnership for Children and Smart Start is a public-private organization
that provides child care, health and family support services for families with
children between birth through 5 years old. The organization strives to guarantee
the entire community will support its families to ensure that every child grows up in
a healthy, safe, supportive, nurturing environment with dreams encouraged and
individuality valued.
| Dr. Richard Williams, Sr., at left, shakes hand with Glenn McDonald, Marketing Director of Rowan Vocational Opportunities, marking the start of their business relationship. In the middle is Carl Rephser, RVO President. |
| Elaine Williams, right, observes the work of one employee at Rowan Vocational Opportunities. Learn more about RVO by visiting www.rowanvocop.com. |
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| Williams Companies, Inc. "Diversification is the Key" Salisbury, North Carolina, United States |