VWEC invites you, to join us, on Friday, November 15th, from 12:30 - 2:30PM, for our ITC Cohort, Monthly Training Series.
Explore how to support your businesses with the significant export resources within your respective state.
Connect With Our Speakers:
Lauro Arias, Assistant Director, State of Illinois Office of Trade & Investment
Lauro Arias is assistant director of the State of Illinois Office of Trade and Investment, the arm of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that orchestrates export promotion and foreign direct investment. He brings a wealth of expertise in international trade to this position, including serving as director of an International Trade Center for the Illinois Small Business Development Center. A native of Uruguay, Arias studied in England where he obtained a M.Sc. in agriculture economics at the University of Reading.
Mia Romeo, Regional Manager, Maryland Department of Commerce
Mia Romeo serves as the Regional Manager for multiple countries at the Maryland Department of Commerce; including attracting foreign direct investment from these countries. In this role, she provides vital support to Maryland companies seeking to export their products and services to international markets. Mia has served as an international Investment and Trade Specialist and holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Towson University.
Lindsay Baerwald, Director of Marketing & Outreach, GO TEXAN
Lindsay has worked for the Texas Department of Agriculture for over 20 years. Since 2020, she has been responsible for directing and managing the agency’s marketing programs, such as the GO TEXAN program; contributing to the development of new opportunities for Texas prducers and businesses.
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.
