Portland International Marketing for Small Business

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Meet and mingle with Portland small businss owners who are interested in or practicing international business /marketing. Let's share knowledge and experience in marketing and business operation in diverse markets for small business owners.

We will mainly chat about business & Marketing in Asia (Especially in Tokyo Japan) including strategic localization of online marketing, branding, SEO, social media, public relations and business culture but anyone with experience in other continents including Europe, Africa, and Middle East will be also more than welcome!

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July 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 4 International Business Owners attended
Let's help each other on our international markets
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

I would like to network with all of you who have business contacts in and out of the country. Let's meet as a group, and talk about how we can enhance each others... Learn more
July 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM, 9 International Business Owners attended
TV ads in Japan and U.S.
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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This group is knowledgable and fun! A winning combination for any amount of success. Thank you Kiyoshi for a great Meet Up. ...

—Cindy Atkins

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It was very interesting to view how companies changed they way they promote their products, based on the target market.

—Blaine Burnett
June 27, 2009 at 4:00 PM, 9 International Business Owners attended
4th meetup!
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 10 photos

=====IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE MEETING STARTS AT 4:00PM INSTEAD OF 2:00PM!====== Sorry for this moments notice for 4th meet up for Portland International Marketing for... Learn more
April 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM, 8 International Business Owners attended
"How to find a busines partner overseas to leverage international business"
They rated it 4.503 (3 ratings) and uploaded 3 photos

Mark Ross, Advisory Council Member at T.A.N.G. with 15 years of global business development experience in apparel with Fortune 50 and smaller privately held companies... Learn more
March 28, 2009 at 4:00 PM, 11 International Business Owners attended
2nd meetup "Portland International Marketing for Small Business"
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings) and uploaded 23 photos

Based on the brainstorming session at the first Meetup on Feb 7, potential discussion topics will be: +Web Localization +SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for... Learn more

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FLORA BALIGE joined
January 2 at 12:02 AM

"hello! i'm a tanzanian good designer and i'm looking a partner oversees to find a market for my products! specifically clothes"
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Lane joined
December 26, 2011 at 6:15 AM

"Hello! I am the Artistic Director of Lane Hunter > Dance, a company creating unique performances using film and live movement together on stage. I am always interested in cultural exchanges."
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Ian Olson joined
September 27, 2011 at 11:25 PM

"I've lived overseas in Japan previously and have a special intrigue for intercultural communications and professional development. I would love to participate and talk about international professionals with a global perspective."
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Mejid Beraouz joined
September 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

"Moroccan origing living in US looking for potential partner and networking to launch an emport/export business."
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Richard 'Cre8vSpirit' Poludniak commented on Let's help each other on our international markets
July 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

"where was everybody else? I was engrossed in conversation with Rhianna from 10:10 till 11:45."

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A former member commented on Let's help each other on our international markets
July 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM

"Wow, I am sorry to have overbooked this morning. Didn't get into Crossroads until 11:10. I certainly hope that some of you were able to meet. Have a great weekend. If someone else will call up the next session/location, I'll try it again...."

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A former member commented on Let's help each other on our international markets
July 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM

"PLENTY of seating inside. I have back to back meetings, and it might be closer to 10:30 before I can get there. See you tomorrow!"

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Richard 'Cre8vSpirit' Poludniak RSVPed Yes for Let's help each other on our international markets
July 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Jul '11 28

Let's help each other on our international markets
Thursday 10:00 AM at Crossroads Coffee Cafe
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Richard 'Cre8vSpirit' Poludniak commented on Let's help each other on our international markets
July 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

"The establishment looks like a small kiosk drive-thru... is there any seating??"

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Kathy joined
July 26, 2011 at 1:57 AM

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Portland, OR 97219

Founded Jan 5, 2009

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