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HunterNet International Business Forum - The Four Dimensions of International Business Ventures

THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT.

WHEN: Wednesday 26th November, 8am start to 9.30am
WHERE: ONLINE and in person at HunterNet Offices - Suite 102/470 King St, Newcastle West, NSW.
IMPORTANT: Teams link provided in confirmation email for those who select online ONLY tickets.

We are in a global age and the businesses of the Hunter are in a great position to take advantage of being international businesses. Quite a few already are but there is huge potential for so much more. This is the first of what is intended to be regular forums to encourage, inform and support the international ambition of Hunter businesses.

There is a lot of change occurring, mostly due to the actions of the USA on Tariffs, but out of change comes opportunity.

There a many ways to be involved in international business which can be summarised into four basic dimensions Export, Import, Foreign Direct Investment in an overseas country, and Partnering with an overseas company in Foreign Direct Investment into Australia.

At this forum we will discuss each of these four and explore the opportunities each one can provide, as well as the impact of USA Tariffs on these international opportunities.

SPEAKERS

Dr Mark Apthorpe – University of Newcastle - will provide an overview of the four dimensions of international business, the long term trends and the current uncertainties and opportunities.

Sharon Foster – Trade and International Investment NSW – Will outline a range of support provided by Investment NSW for businesses looking to export.

Austrade – will outline what export assistance is available, and opportunities for market diversification.

Grayson Wolfgang - AusIndustry – will provide insights into Australian Government support programs for international business.

Export Finance Australia Small Business Bureau – will outline the range of specialist export finance solutions available to support your international business goals, including if you are a business in the export supply chain!

There will also be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

With an international Port looking to diversify, a developing international airport, an international University and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Hunter is very well placed to be an international businesses hub.

Please join Hunter colleagues to gain ideas on how to pursue international business opportunities and the wide range of support being offered by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.