As evidenced by the Ohio Department of Development’s upcoming trade mission to India (April 21 – April 27), Ohio companies are looking to the subcontinent as a primary avenue for trade. India, with its consistent growth performance and abundant highly skilled manpower, provides enormous opportunities for Ohio exporters. Businesses attending this seminar will get a comprehensive view of the practical, legal, and financial solutions to help them grow in this market.
Why India?
- World's largest democracy, with 1.2 billion people.
- Rapid economic growth, with the gross domestic product increasing by 9 percent in 2011-12.
- Skilled labor force and strong knowledge base, with a significant English speaking population.
- India is Ohio’s 12th largest export market. In 2010, Ohio exported $570.1 million in products to India, representing a 50 percent increase from 2009.
- Huge untapped market potential
Agenda
8:00-8:20 | Registration and Networking 8:20-8:40 | Overview of Indian Market Trends & Opportunities Prem Behl- Managing Director of the Ohio India Office
8:40-9:00 | Understanding the Indian Culture: Hofstede Framework and Study Abroad Experience The University of Findlay
9:00-9:15 | The India-Ohio Connection Ohio State Representative Jay Goyal (D - 73rd District)
9:15-10:00 | Preparing for Success in India - A Legal Perspective Vinita Bahri-Mehra, Team Lead- Asia Pacific Practice, Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter
10:00-10:15 | Break
10:15-11:00 | Financing Your Future in India Martha Gabrielse, Vice President of Global Trade Finance, JPMorgan Chase
11:00-12:00 | Panel Discussion- Best Practices and Pitfalls Panelists will include business leaders from Ohio SMEs with experience exporting to India, including Randall Willaman (Command Alkon Inc.), Geoff Manack (The Hyperlogistics Group), and Wayne Duignan (Horizons Incorporated).
12:00-1:00 | Networking Lunch
1:00-3:00 | Optional Private Professional Sessions* *Businesses interested in scheduling free one-on-one counseling sessions with either Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter or JPMorgan Chase between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. should contact Jeff Dennis directly (jdennis@keglerbrown.com).