Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) announced today Area Business Advisors Ross Hart and Steve Densham passed the Small Business Administration (SBA) Intermediate Level Export and Trade Counseling Exam.
Hart and Densham provide assistance to businesses in the northern part of the state for VtSBDC. They join Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), Dave Rubel, on the VtSBDC international trade assistance team.
Individuals who are starting a new business or in an established business and looking for growth strategies can benefit from a discussion on export opportunities.
The Small Business Act, as amended by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 on Sept 27, 2010, requires that each Small Business Development Center network have a percentage of their team achieve certification in export and trade counseling.
SBDC advisors can become certified by passing the SBA Intermediate Level online certification exam, or by attaining the more advanced level Certified Global Business Professional designation from NASBITE.
“Steve and Ross are great additions to VtSBDC’s international trade program,” stated Associate State Director, Linda Rossi. “We are excited to have advisors with international trade knowledge located in the counties bordering Canada.”
