ACG NJ & NJDEC Joint Women of Leadership Event, Feb. 3, 2021

Event Details

When:

February 3, 2021 4 PM - 5:30 PM EST

Where:

Location Name

Virtual - ACG New Jersey

Location Address

NJ
United States

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Overview

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A Practical Approach for Women Doing Business Internationally

This dynamic program will provide insights and practical tips of women who are currently engaged in international trade or are considering such a course of action. The two panelists bring years of expertise gained from interacting in an international environment from two different perspectives.

Tricia McLain will draw on her more than twelve years serving in the public domain as she offers suggestions in three key areas:

· Federal resources to make doing business internationally easier

· Finding trade opportunities within your industry sector

· Connecting with the right overseas partners and prospects

Dawn Cecco will explore best practices for women who are expanding or exploring options for importing and exporting goods to and from the United States. She will specifically address critical strategies such as:

· Sourcing goods from domestic suppliers when overseas supply chain overseas was not accessible

· Identifying an experienced freight company/broker that will facilitate getting goods both in and out of the country

· Being nimble in a global environment

o Share a real-world case study on being prepared to pivot as needed – especially during the COVID pandemic (making sanitizer to keep workers employed throughout the crisis)

· Adjusting from in-person interactions to virtual contact with customers

o Focus on remote education and events

o Converting their training facility into a mock TV studio, complete with lighting and cameras for producing demos and presentations

This program will deliver fresh ideas for everyone engaged in international trade, whether as a seasoned business leader or a start-up situation. Please join us for great networking and to gain a competitive edge for your company as it explores new opportunities.

After the featured discussion, we'll take some time for networking in virtual breakout rooms.

Zoom login details will be sent to registrants the day prior to event.

Registration:
Please Register by 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 3
ACG Members Complimentary
NJDEC Members Complimentary
Non-Members $15

Speakers

Dawn Cecco

Repechage

Director of Distributor Sales | Worldwide Executive Assistant | COO

Dawn Cecco is Director of Distributor Sales – Worldwide for Repêchage. Repechage is the original innovator and world-wide leader in seaweed-based skin care since 1980. Forerunners in sea plant technologies and pioneers in seaweed treatments and cosmetics in the US, Repêchage® has created a full range of nutrient-rich seaweed-based skincare products featured at top spas globally. Located in Secaucus NJ in a 50,000 square foot, ISO 9001:2015 certified, manufacturing, research, development, and training facility. All Repêchage® professional products and treatments are manufactured in the United States and are sold in over 45 countries worldwide. In 2018, Repêchage® was one of five New Jersey companies honored at the ACG (Association of Corporate Growth) NJ 2018 Corporate Growth Conference & Awards. As Director of Distributor Sales, her responsibilities include client relations for sales and marketing as well as business development for the expansion of oversees distribution.

Tricia McLain

U.S. Department of Commerce

Senior Trade Specialist, U.S Commercial Service

Tricia McLain has 12+ years as an International Trade Specialist for the export promotion arm of the U.S. federal government, the U.S. Commercial Service. This is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. This federal government agency has staff in 80+ embassies and consulates overseas to help U.S. companies grow internationally. Services to companies include export counseling, business matchmaking, due diligence, market research and trade event support.

Mrs. McLain received her BS in International Business and Economics from Marist College in 2008, and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marist College in 2010. She is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and completed a Harvard Business School Online Global Business Certificate program in October 2020. Tricia concentrates on businesses within the healthcare, personal care, cosmetic, supplement, chemical, and construction industry arenas.

Sally Glick (Moderator)

SobelCo

Chief Growth Strategist

Sally Glick is a Principal of the Firm and the Chief Growth Strategist at SobelCo. In that role she is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s branding, marketing communications and functions as an ambassador to the community, driving their business development strategies.

Sally is deeply involved in the community, serving on several nonprofit and business boards and committees including as the President of the Association for Corporate Growth NJ, Vice-Chair of the NJ District Export Council, Board Member for Commerce & Industry Association of NJ, Committee co-chair of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council, Board member and executive board member for the Center for Nonprofits and advisory board member of Montclair State’s Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship, M&T Bank and Bank of NY Mellon.

She has earned recognition as a member of the NJ Ad Club Hall of Fame, Marketing Association Hall of Fame, and NJ Business Hall of Fame, while also receiving Commerce and Industry Association’s Chairman’s Outstanding Leadership Award, the NJBIZ with Lifetime Achievement Award, and NJ BIA’s NJ Inspiration Awards recognizing women for their leadership, innovation, philanthropy and dedication to the advancement of others.

From the Boy Scouts to Tri-County Scholarship and from William Paterson University to Partners for Women and Justice, she has been honored and recognized for her contributions and leadership in the state.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

New Jersey