Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time(s) - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the final session of our World Trade Month Series, Communicating Across Borders: How to Work Effectively with International Buyers and Partners. Clear communication is essential to building successful international relationships. This session explores how cultural differences can impact business interactions and how to communicate more effectively with global partners. Gain practical tips for email, virtual meetings, and in-person conversations to avoid misunderstandings, build trust, and strengthen your international business relationships.
Instructor Don Hackney is the Export Assistance Advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Ohio University. He provides trade advice and expertise to SBDC clients in a 20-county region of southeast Ohio. He is a licensed customs broker and has degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (BBA) and Arizona State University’s Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management (MIM). Don is a Certified Business Advisor®.
Whether you are new to export or a seasoned pro, the Ohio SBDC’s Export Assistance Network is here to help with programs like export counseling, international market research and support, internship opportunities, and export grants.