The Ed Snider Center, SBLF and HXA host “A Constructive Dialogue on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” featuring Dr. Harel Chorev and Samer Sinijlawi, fostering fact-based discussion and mutual understanding.

Want to expand your business reach overseas? Attend this webinar hosted by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Center to hear from the Center for Global Business and other representatives of Maryland’s Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, and the Maryland-DC District Export Council.

Audience: Risk practitioners at all levels
Cost: Complimentary

This webinar explored how startups can protect their intellectual property when entering international markets, covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, and key global agreements. Attendees learned how to avoid common risks and build a strong IP strategy for global growth.

Learn how startups can expand globally through e-commerce. This webinar covers platform selection, international fulfillment, digital marketing strategies, and common pitfalls like shipping costs, legal compliance, and content localization.

In partnership with Startup UMD, CGB presents “Market Research for Export: Finding the Right Opportunities,” a webinar featuring Kellie Greene of Harvest Global Trading LLC and Certified Senior Business Advisor at the Onondaga Watertown Small Business Development Center. 

Thorough market research is key to identifying the right opportunities, reducing risks, and making informed decisions. Join us as Greene guides you through essential research techniques to evaluate potential markets, understand customer needs, and navigate international trade landscapes.

In partnership with Startup UMD, CGB presents Getting Your Startup Export Ready—a webinar featuring Kellie Greene, Harvest Global Trading, LLC. This session will help you assess your export readiness and provide guidance on key steps to successfully expand into global markets.

Many startups have products or services with international potential, but the export process can feel overwhelming. If you're unsure where to begin, join us to gain expert insights and practical strategies.

In this mock class, Prof. Acharya will discuss an example of integer programming in the context of real world decision making. In particular, he will show the power of simultaneous decision making over those done in a sequential manner.

Join us for your first UMD Smith class: Customer Lifetime Valuation! In this introductory virtual lecture, Professor Daniel McCarthy will present an exploration of customer lifetime value (CLV) — a powerful framework that goes beyond traditional metrics to drive smarter, customer-centric decisions across organizations. Using real-world cases like Blue Apron and HelloFresh, Professor McCarthy will illustrate how CLV uncovers the true value of customers, informs acquisition strategies, and reveals what it takes for companies to thrive in competitive markets.

Discover how supply chain management drives competitive advantage in this virtual mock class, which is part of the MS in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) program. Taught by Professor Humberto Coronado, this session offers a firsthand look at what it’s like to learn at UMD Smith.