Rolling Meadows International Business Center

Topic: ''Are Illinois Companies Ready for the Global Marketplace?'' Find out what international services are available from public and private resources for Illinois Firms. 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Networking, Check-in & B'fast: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch Keynote Speakers: State Rep. Carolyn Krause State Rep. Terry Parke Rajinder Bedi, Director Illinois Office of Trade & Investment Plus add'l panelist speakers Issues to be addressed: What are the opportunities & obstacles facing Illinois companies trying to compete in global market? How can Illinois manufacturing companies maintain & leverage their competitive advantage in the face of low cost overseas labor? Is the entrepreneur spirit still alive in Illinois? What services are needed to help Illinois companies compete?