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OSBDCN Global Trade Center

IBRN Advising Program

The OSBDCN Global Trade Center is pleased to offer sponsored, one-on-one international business advising services through the Prosper Portland IBRN program. 

The Global Trade Center is here to assist your clients in the following ways:

- Explore selling to customers outside of the United States and sourcing globally through an export readiness assessment

- Analyze opportunities and resources to create an action plan

- Support small businesses in making informed decisions on the viability of specific markets as well as optimizing material input costs

- Assist small businesses with navigating necessary systems to access available resources

- Make warm referrals to advanced trade partners such as the SBA, Business Oregon, US Department of Commerce and EXIM Bank as appropriate

- Coordinate with the small business' IBRN small business advisor regarding readiness, progress and activities

- Navigate the small business to additional resources as necessary

These services are ideal for:

- Businesses that are not yet exporting and want to learn how to sell to customers outside the U.S.

- Businesses that want to expand sales into new international markets

- Businesses that source material from outside of the U.S.

IBRN Sponsored Advising

Referral Process

1. Complete and submit the IBRN Professional Services Referral Form here

2. Contact David directly at: david.kohl1@pcc.edu or 503-805-5112 (mobile)

David Kohl, Global Trade Center Liason
David W. Kohl, MIM, CGBP

Global Trade Liaison

David W. Kohl is the Global Trade Liaison for the OSBDCN Global Trade Center. He is a Department of Commerce certified international trade adviser and global business professional (CGBP) with a mission to identify and realize global opportunities for individuals and organizations. David has specialty expertise in cross-cultural relations and in particular the East Asia region. David's extensive international network and deep experience working with fortune 500 companies, top-ranked universities and government agencies around the world provide his clients with a unique set of resources and opportunities that create a distinct advantage in a dynamic and competitive world. David's clients have included The Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing, DuPont, Nike, Intel, Logitech, and security agencies at the Portland International Airport.

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