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n September 2013 and 2014, The Riddle of the Exporter™ was the opening day international training for the ASBDC (America’s Small Business Development Centers) Annual Conference. The program was sponsored by the TPCC (Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee), the SBA OIT (Office of International Trade) and the ASBDC International Committee.   It was the only non-government seminar invited to be part of this program.  The Riddle of the Exporter™ Letters of Credit video has been translated into Arabic by USAID, where it has been used to train Middle Eastern bankers.

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ELYSE ERIKSSON BIO / BROCHURE
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"Elyse spoke for our International Women's Day event on Export Compliance. I never thought of compliance as an exciting topic, but Elyse made the complex content so relevant, clear and entertaining that the audience was completely captivated and will remember the Riddle of the Exporter forever. Congratulations to Elyse for finding perfect combination of expert advice and a wow-factor!


Elizabeth Goryunova, President, OWIT-Organization of Women in International Trade- Utah





"Elyse spoke at the Texas Economic Development Council Conference on "Exporting for Growth". In a short amount of time, she was able to explain the complex topic of exporting and its economic impact in a way that was interesting and entertaining."





Nancy Windham, VP Frisco Economic Development Corporation

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Elyse with the Governor of Guam at the Guam Export Trade Show 2012 where she was the keynote speaker.

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Elyse Eriksson Interviewed by Ray Gibson, Pacific News Center, Guam 


PRESS RELEASES 
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The Riddle of the Exporter™ Presented by Connecticut SBDC for SMEs and Students of Export
MANCHESTER, Conn.
- March 4, 2016 - PRLog -- The Riddle of the Exporter™ will be presented by the Connecticut SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)™  and sponsored by the Manchester Community College, The Connecticut District Export Council and the University of Connecticut CIBER on March 11, 2016 at The Manchester Community College, Viscogliosi Entrepreneurship Center, Great Path, Manchester, CT.  Jacqui Torcellini, a Certified Global Business Professional,  International Trade Specialist and certified Riddle of the Exporter™ trainer will present.

The Riddle of the Exporter™ Presented For Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs Through the PRSBTDC
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Feb 23,2016 - PRLog
 -- To assist the region in increasing exports, the Puerto Rico Small Business and Technology Development Center is presenting The Riddle of the Exporter ™1-day seminar to businesses in San Juan.  The seminar will be offered in four segments presented by certified Riddle of the Exporter™ trainers,  beginning on February 23, 2016.

The Riddle of the Exporter™ To Be Presented For Kansas Entrepreneurs Through The Kansas SBDC
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Jan. 28, 2016 - PRLog -- To assist the region in implementing their Export Plan, increasing exports to $1.1 billion in five years, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC is presenting The Riddle of the Exporter ™1-day seminar to businesses in Overland Park. The seminar will be presented by certified trainer, Mr. John Adessi, a Certified Global Business Professional and certified Riddle of the Exporter™ trainer.
https://www.prlog.org/12528261-the-riddle-of-the-exporter-to-be-presented-for-kansas-entrepreneurs-through-the-kansas-sbdc.html 

Mankato MN SBDC Kicks Off Export Program With The Riddle of the Exporter™ Hands-On Workshop
MINNEAPOLIS - Dec. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- The Small Business Development Center, hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato presents The Riddle of the Exporter™ Workshop to assist new exporters in the South Central Minnesota Region
https://www.prlog.org/12513050-mankato-mn-sbdc-kicks-off-export-program-with-the-riddle-of-the-exporter-hands-on-workshop.html

Arkansas SBTDC Expands Exports With The Riddle of the Exporter™ 1-Day Seminar in Cross State Roadshow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Oct.13, 2015 - PRLog -- To encourage small businesses in the benefits of exporting, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Centers is presenting The Riddle of the Exporter™ 1-Day seminar throughout the state in Fort Smith, October, Little Rock and  Jonesboro.
https://www.prlog.org/12494891-arkansas-sbtdc-expands-exports-with-the-riddle-of-the-exporter-1-day-seminar.html

The Riddle of the ExporterTM Presented For Wichita-South Central Kansas Public Officials ​
WICHITA, Kan. - Sept. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Export Connector Managing Director, Elyse Eriksson trained Kansas EDOs, Chambers and elected officials in The Riddle of the ExporterTMmethod to exporting. 
http://www.prlog.org/12494889-the-riddle-of-the-exporter-presented-for-wichita-south-central-kansas-public-officials.pdf​
http://www.kansas.com/news/business/article35502411.html
ASBTDC Hosts Export Workshop
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Elyse Eriksson Opening Day Speaker at the National Conference of Small Business Development Centers
Elyse Eriksson, Creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™, has been chosen as the opening day speaker/trainer for the National Conference of Small Business Development Centers 

Sept. 1, 2014 - DALLAS -- Elyse Eriksson, Managing Director of Export Connector and creator/author of The Riddle of the Exporter™ has been selected as the opening speaker and export trainer for the 2014 National Conference for the Association of Small Business Development Centers.

Elyse Eriksson Addresses the  Texas Economic Development Council on Exporting for Growth
Elyse Eriksson of Export Connector will be speaking at the Texas Economic Development Council Conference on Ways That Exporting Contributes to  Economic Growth 

Elyse Eriksson, Export Connector
Jun. 3, 2013 - DALLAS -- Elyse Eriksson, Managing Director of Export Connector and creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™ training, has been invited as a speaker for The Texas Economic Development Council to present “How to Export for Economic Growth.”  
http://www.prlog.org/12148999-elyse-eriksson-addresses-the-texas-economic-development-council-on-exporting-for-growth.html

Elyse Eriksson Selected to Speak at the  National Conference of Small Business Development Centers
Elyse Eriksson, Creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™, has been chosen as an Export Trainer for the National Conference of Small Business Development Centers 
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Sept. 3, 2013 - DALLAS -- Elyse Eriksson, Managing Director of Export Connector and creator/author of The Riddle of the Exporter™ has been selected as an export trainer for the 2013 National Conference for the Association of Small Business Development Centers.
http://www.prlog.org/12204173-elyse-eriksson-selected-to-speak-at-the-national-conference-of-small-business-development-centers.html

The Riddle of the Exporter Partners with Small Business Development Centers for Trainer Certification
The Riddle of the Exporter ™ Seminars Now Available From Certified SBDC Counselors in Eleven States Throughout the U.S. 
Sept. 18, 2013 - DALLAS -- The Riddle of the Exporter™ has been called: “The best workshop on exporting, making a complex topic easy to understand while being fun and interactive”. 
http://www.prlog.org/12212744-the-riddle-of-the-exporter-partners-with-small-business-development-centers-to-offer-export-seminar.html

Patricia Moore Selected As Business and Economic Editor for 
American Airlines Nexos Magazine

International businesswoman and former diplomat, Patricia Moore has been selected to become the Business and Economic Editor for Nexos, American Airlines Inflight Magazine. 
Dec. 20, 2013 - DALLAS -- Patricia Moore, a frequent contributor to American Airline’s NEXOS magazine has been named the Business and Economic Editor. She has previously represented American Airlines for AA inaugural flights and trade missions to Brazil and Colombia.

Elyse Eriksson 
Chosen to Speak at the National Conference of 
Small Business Development Centers
Elyse Eriksson, Creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™, has been Invited as an Export Trainer for the National Conference of Small Business Development Centers

Sep 12, 2012 - Elyse Eriksson has been selected as an export trainer for the 2012 National Conference for the Association of Small Business Development Centers.  The annual conference will be held in New Orleans, September 11-14th and welcomes over 1600 directors and counselors of the association. This conference offers top-quality workshops, roundtables, general sessions, working luncheons and an Exhibit Hall. During the four-day conference, counselors will have the opportunity to expand their business and counseling skills. 

Elyse Eriksson Selected As The Keynote Speaker 
For the Guam Export Trade Show 2012

Elyse Eriksson, creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™, has been invited as an Export Trainer and Keynote Speaker for Guam Export Trade Show 2012
Sep. 20, 2012 - Elyse Eriksson, creator of The Riddle of the Exporter™, has been invited as an Export Trainer and Keynote Speaker for Guam Export Trade Show 2012. The Guam Economic Development Authority and the Guam Small Business Development Center are hosting the very first Guam Export Trade Show (GETS 2012). The 3-Day Event will be held from September 20 to September 22, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tumon Bay, Guam.
http://www.prlog.org/11972684-elyse-eriksson-selected-as-the-keynote-speaker-for-the-guam-export-trade-show-2012.html

Elyse Eriksson 
Selected as British Airways 2011 
International Face of Opportunity Winner

Elyse Eriksson Selected As Part Of An Elite Group of 
Entrepreneurs To Participate In 
The British Airways Face of Opportunity Global Program.

Jan 10, 2011 – British Airways announced that Elyse Eriksson has been selected as a 2011 Face-of-Opportunity winner and has been awarded travel to anywhere in the world to conduct vital business meetings as well as attend the British Airways Face-of-Opportunity business conference. This award is part of the British Airways Face-to-Face program, which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs the critical tools for building business relationships abroad and stimulating growth through the power of face- to-face interaction.
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Elyse currently serves as Director of Training for the International Trade Center-Small Business Development Center (SBDC)  in Dallas, TX.   
http://www.prlog.org/11201704-elyse-eriksson-selected-as-british-airways-2010-international-face-of-opportunity-winner.html



Call today and Get Excited About Exporting and Importing! 
Elyse Eriksson (214) 707-7658
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elyse@exportconnector.com
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