The California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) at State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is hosting three one-day training seminars in the rural cities of Ceres, Dinuba and Wasco June 9 – 11, 2014 with the purpose of enhancing competitive strength of rural California businesses in international marketplaces, as well as improving the economic condition within these rural San Joaquin Valley communities.

The rural community seminar is part of CITD’s month-long export development initiative offering several training opportunities targeted toward select business demographics with varying levels of export experience. This seminar, Exporting in a Global Market, will explain the benefits of exporting products overseas and how to develop “export readiness” skills in order to succeed in a global market for varying agribusiness industries. It will also provide a look at California’s top exports and markets, as well as where to find sources of marketing research to develop knowledge of business practices and opportunities for entry. Information on how to take advantage of Free Trade Agreements, international shipping, payment methods and documentation will also be provided to attendees.

CITD asks that interested companies/individuals desiring to attend Exporting in a Global Market must be a rural agribusiness that has been in business for at least one year and has some type of export-ready product. Target industries are new and used agricultural equipment and technology, irrigation equipment, “green” environmental technology and agricultural food products. Each seminar will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Companies must register by June 6 at www.fresnocitd.org for a $25 fee.