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On Thursday, May 18, the City of Houston Business Opportunity Office and Mayor Sylvester Turner or his representative will host an International Business Summit at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB).

MBA International Business students at MDCOB are invited to join the summit, which will bring the world of international business to your doorstep and expand your opportunities for networking on a global scale, according to Dr. Carlos Gooden, Executive Director, Graduate Business Programs at MDCOB.

The summit convenes international business leaders and dignitaries in an effort to enhance the awareness of international trade and commerce opportunities for the Houston small-business community. This year, Business Beyond Borders consists of panelists and keynotes who will share information about how entrepreneurs can make valuable contacts to successfully export their products/services, as well how to use technology and news media/social media to do business in Caribbean countries.

Were anticipating an engaged audience of 150 small business owners as well as a mix of other international and local government officials and chambers of commerce at the event, said Gooden. Through a combination of panels and B2B workshops, participants will learn how to make valuable contacts to successfully export products/services, as well as how to use technology and media/social media to do business in Caribbean countries.

All sessions will take place on the first floor of MDCOB, and the event will be livestreamed.

RSVP online and mark your calendarmore details and a full agenda will be coming soon!

About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nations fourth-largest city since 1974.As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students, boasts more than 64,000 alumni, and offers 46 bachelors degrees, 11 masters degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks UHD among universities across the nation for Best Online Criminal Justice Programs(No. 27and No.15 for Veterans) and Best Online Bachelors Programs.UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. U.S. Newsranked the University amongTop Performers on Social Mobilityand awarded UHD aNo. 1 rankingas the most diverse institution of higher education in the southern region of the U.S.The Universityis noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution, and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visitwww.uhd.edu.

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Save the Date: Business Beyond Borders Summit May 18 - UHD News