VWEC invites you, to join us, on Friday, September 20th, from 12:30 - 2:30PM, for our ITC Cohort, Monthly Training Series focused on Expanding Your Business Globally. Connect with the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development a part of the Texas South-West SBDC Network. The largest & most successful trade assistance organization in the State of Texas.

Meet Our Guest Speaker: Rick Rayne

Rick Rayne is a Senior International Business Advisor at the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center.

Rick has been working in the international business field for over 30 years. He spent many of those years at FedEx advising and providing customized solutions to exporters and importers of various sizes about the intricacies of global logistics, international marketing, e-Commerce, government regulations, and overseas business partner outreach. He also worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s MBDA Export Center promoting international business development among minority-owned businesses. He has also spoken at a variety of international trade seminars and conferences throughout South and West Texas.

Rick holds a Master of International Management degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Rick is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), and is also a member of the Texas Camino Real District Export Council.

VWEC’s ITC Monthly Training Series is designed to connect attendees to the resources they need to successfully explore global market opportunities for their business.