Business students speak about International Trade Show on WABI
University of Maine business students Kathy Hill and Brady Davis visited the studio of WABI (Channel 5) to speak about the second annual International Trade Show to be held May 3 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. During the event, more than 100 student “economic development officers” from Clint Relyea’s Introduction to International Business course will discuss the exports, history, education and health care systems of more than 30 countries. To prepare, students corresponded with consulates and embassies to learn about U.S. businesses in the global economy. They’ve focused on world trade and investments, international economic relationships and understanding cultural diversities. Davis, whose group was assigned Thailand, said he and his team worked to consider how best to market the country as a destination for business and travel. “In cooperation with the Thai Trade Center and Thai Embassy, we’ve really been able to get informed on how to present the nation and its opportunities in the best way, so that’s been a huge learning opportunity for us,” he said. The public is invited to attend the show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.