Illinois Export Roadshow

Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI), the Illinois Small Business Development Center – International Trade Center at Champaign County EDC will host an Illinois Export Roadshow. Join representatives from each organization to learn more about the support they offer, programs available, opportunities to expand your business’ trade portfolio, and more.

Speakers:

• Madeleine Wolske, Director — Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
• Margo Markopoulos, Director — Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade and Investment
• Lauro Arias, Assistant Deputy Director — Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade and Investment
• Kevin Kim, International Trade Specialist (Asia-Pacific) — Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
• Chris Sedgwich, International Trade Specialist (the Americas) — Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
• Jessica Dooley, Fiscal and Administrative Manager — Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
• Cynthia Ottemann, Chief of Staff — Inprentus

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 3-4:30 PM

Location: University of Illinois Research Park — EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820

Registration: No cost to attend, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP below.