WABI covers International Trade Show

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the second annual International Trade Show held 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 discussed 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. The project also provided an opportunity for students to improve their cultural competence, according to the report. “It’s very important to respect every culture,” said UMaine business student Tyler Stemm. “You have to know the customs and show some respect. If you go there and you don’t follow their customs they’re not going to respect you and they’re not going to do business with you.”