Success Strategies in a Rapidly Changing International Trade Environment

Special luncheon program co-sponsored with the Illinois District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago.

Presentations by:

Louise M. Kern, President, GloBIS (Global Business Information Services, Inc.)

Monica Toporkiewicz, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Chicago

In this session, Louise Kern, President of Global Business Information Services, Inc. (GloBIS), will share practical tips and strategies for conducting comprehensive due diligence, helping businesses quickly and efficiently screen prospective partners worldwide and focus on the most promising opportunities.

Additionally, Monica Toporkiewicz, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago, will provide an overview of their programs and services, offering valuable insights into the support and resources available to businesses looking to expand globally.

Discover how the right tools, resources, and partnerships can empower you to confidently navigate the complexities of international trade, enabling you to close winning deals with greater speed and success.

Louise Kern founded Global Business Information Services, Inc. (GloBIS) in 2003, initially with a China due diligence focus, but its coverage quickly became global. Today, GloBIS provides Credit Reports and Due Diligence on any company, any size, any industry, anywhere in the world. GloBIS is a Strategic Partner of the U.S. International Trade Administration and since 2004, has been a supplier of International Company Profile (ICP) reports on companies in multiple countries to the U.S. Commercial Service. GloBIS is the source of the US Export Import Bank’s foreign credit reports for EXIM's Export Credit Insurance program. Commercial clients include Defense conglomerates, Investment Houses, International Law Firms, Non-Profits, and small to large companies worldwide.

Monica Toporkiewicz is a Senior International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service in Chicago, Illinois where she has served the local business community and collaborated with key partners for 20+ years. She manages an active healthcare technologies portfolio with diverse clients representing medical devices, health IT, international patient services, pharmaceutical, supplements and cosmetics sectors. Monica is fluent in Polish and Spanish.

Host or Publisher Internat'l Trade Assn of Greater Chicago & CITCA