This third installment workshop focused on business diversification and growth that included: strategic alliances and partnership development, positioning and branding of products and services, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and investments, cultural competence and effectively thrive in the global marketplace.

Our keynote speaker was Rick Inatome, a well- known computer pioneer who co-founded two-billion technology companies and currently the CEO of Infilaw Systems and managing director of Sterling Partners. Other presentations included: Tim Hilligoss of Clayton & McKervey, P.C., Raj Kothari of Seneca Partners and Naren Balasubramaniam of Global Crosswalk who shared their knowledge in leveraging business globally.

Workshop Series Sponsors: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Weld-Aid. Title Sponsor: Chrysler Financial and Event Sponsor was Clayton & McKervey, P.C.