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RKL, GBA and FL&B proudly present:
Unlock Global Opportunities: Strategies for Expanding Your Business Internationally
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Renaissance Allentown Hotel, Renaissance 2 Ballroom
12 N Seventh Street, Allentown, PA, 18101
Agenda
7:30 - 8:20 a.m. Registration, Hot Breakfast and Networking
8:20 - 8:30 a.m. Welcome
8:30 - 9:40 a.m. Speaker Presentations
Join us for the opportunity to gain real-time insights and practical strategies for expanding your business internationally. Our expert speakers specialize in:
- PA State Assistance Programs and Incentives
- Emerging U.S. and Global Taxation
- Global Legal and Compliance Frameworks, and Regulatory Developments
- Tariffs and Trade
Plus, hear a compelling first-hand account from a Lehigh Valley company that successfully expanded its operations into Costa Rica – including real-world lessons and achievements. Our current speakers are:
- Tim Charlesworth, Fitzpatrick, Lentz & Bubba
- David Briel, Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development
- Bill Pote, MegaPhase
- Michael Ford, Tradebridge Consulting
- Kirsten Deeds, RKL
9:40 - 10 a.m. Break
10 - 10:50 a.m. Navigating Global Expansion
Hear from our dynamic speaker panel, moderated by Matt Cabrey, Project Director of Pennsylvania GBA, and discover the keys to thriving internationally! Get insider tips on state assistance programs, navigate tariff and trade changes with ease, and conquer tax legislation. Plus, master the art of streamlining your supply chain and cutting costs to gain a competitive edge in the global arena.
10:50 - 11 a.m. Wrap Up
11 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Connections
After the session, enjoy a relaxed networking opportunity where you can engage with panelists and fellow attendees. Discuss your challenges, explore new opportunities, and ask questions to deepen your understanding of successfully navigating global business expansion.
11:30 a.m. - Event concludes
Event questions? Contact Kirsten Deeds, RKL or Wilfred Muskens, GBA.