Events
EVENTS THAT KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW.
Webinars - Conferences - Seminars - Workshops
Panels of the top experts in their field discuss the latest developments in International Trade and provide advice on successful Market Entry.
GCE Partners with the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce to launch the Baltic New York Accelerator
January 21, 2019
With the additional support of the American Chamber of Commerce of Latvia (AmCham Latvia) and Enterprise Lithuania, the Baltic New York Accelerator is designed to provide growing Baltic companies planning to expand to the U.S. with a clear Roadmap.
Applications due by August 15, 2018.
Baltic companies at the Fancy Food Show in NYC
July 02, 2018
On July 2, 2018 Global Commerce Education participated in an educational and networking event hosted by the Baltic American Chamber’s of Commerce (BACC) for Baltic companies who exhibited at the Fancy Food Show NY. Topics included U.S. food regulations and the benefits and intricacies of Kosher certification.
GCE Helps Baltic companies prepare for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 20, 2018
On May 20, 2018 Global Commerce Education and the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) offered a workshop to help companies from the Baltic States prepare for their participation in the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York.
The workshop was provided by BACC member, Founder and CEO of Global Commerce Education, Sophie Lechner.
Workshop participants were representatives from Lithuanian, Estonian and Finnish luxury furniture producers and designers, who attended ICFF.
Breakfast Briefing with the Foreign Minister of Lithuania
May 18, 2018
On May 18, 2018 Global Commerce Education was invited by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) to participate in a breakfast briefing by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Mr. Linas Linkevicius, on the Trade and Investment Climate in Lithuania. A very constructive conversation was held regarding how to better publicize Lithuania and its business success stories, and how to better introduce Lithuania's entrepreneurs to business opportunities in the U.S.
Cross-cultural workshop for French and American Executives a Big Success
May 15, 2018
On May 15th 2018, over 60 executives from French and American corporations learned how to work together more effectively. Rave reviews followed, as well as several requests to provide a workshop for their teams.
See recap on the FACC website
U.S. Baltic Business Summit in Washington DC
April 03, 2018
On April 3, 2018, a U.S. Baltic Business Summit was hosted by the US Chamber of commerce in partnership with the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce (BACC). It was led by the three Baltic country leaders - President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia, President Raimond Vejonis of Latvia, and President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania. BACC invited Global Commerce Education to join the 400 attendees from both Baltic and American companies. Strengthening business relationships, investment partnerships, and trade were key areas of discussion.
Toolkit for Powercharging a US Job Search
February 15, 2018
Founder Sophie Lechner was invited by Women in Global Affairs (WIGA NYC) in collaboration with SUNY’s Global Affairs Program to give this workshop.
"Thank You for Your Brilliant Job Search Toolkit!
Your presentation was masterful - so creative and detailed. And very original.
I knew during the presentation that it would be a lot of work but thanks to your toolkit, I'm committed to working on it. I'm excited to begin the journey."
Sheri
Cutting Edge Finnish companies visit NYC
January 22, 2018
Thirteen successful Finnish companies descended upon NYC to explore the potential of the US Market, learn the ropes, make connections and pitch to investors and potential clients. It was a pleasure to share our experience and to make valuable introductions for them.
"GCE facilitated a fantastic workshop about the differences in business cultures. Also I have lost the count of the number of introductions GCE has made for me. I genuinely feel grateful to have found this company".
Jaakko Timonen, CEO of nonono.io
French Entrepreneurs in NY
December 07, 2017
For founders and executives in french innovative companies interested in expanding to the U.S. market, this program was offered by Retis Formation in collaboration with Global Commerce Education Inc.,The Triana Group, Collier County Florida and the Naples Accelerator Florida.
This was the 12th edition of the FACE program.
“Global Commerce Education has been a really important asset in our internationalization strategy!”
Xavier Crouilles, CEO InnerSense
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
November 01, 2017
Panel discussion focusing on current trends and best practices for global entity compliance and related topics that are tier 1 issues for in-house counsel. Baker Botts partner Seth Taube led and moderated the session. Panelists were Robert-Jan Kokshoorn, Global Subsidiary Governance Services, Citco Corporate Services Inc., Sophie Lechner, Founder and CEO, Global Commerce Education, Inc., and Eugene Weitz, General Counsel, SAI Global.
Recipe for Success in the U.S. Market
October 27, 2017
Drawing on their long experience in helping foreign companies enter the U.S. Market, leading experts Michael Student from Sullivan & Worcester, and Sophie Lechner from Global Commerce Education Inc., shared with the audience the legal and cultural landmines encountered when entering the US market, and provided practical advice for a successful market entry.