LISTEN TO THE Keynote Speakers
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Dynamic and results-driven who provides trade and financial advisory services to those seeking to expand globally. Experienced working and applying business and financial solutions to companies in the US and abroad. Successful in identifying, negotiating, and concluding international transactions by providing solutions ranging from traditional bank financing, US government programs, and financing solutions with institutions in a foreign country.
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha is currently the Senior Manager of Business Attraction & Retention for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He works at the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD). Prior to this position, Dr. Mortha was Dr. Mortha the Director of Global Operations with the same office and was in charge of finance and contracts. He has been with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 18 years. Dr. Mortha speaks fluently French.
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Specialist in International Business Development and Financial Management Mr. Straughter is a specialist in international business development in the financial management area. With nearly thirty years experience in international development he has lived and worked in several countries on the continents of Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean and Russia. As a finance specialist, Mr. Straughter has provided services to foreign governments in governance and transparency, worked with finance ministers and provided advice and counsel to governments on trade policy and foreign direct investment. Mr. Straughter speaks French and has considerable experience working with bilateral and multilateral financial development entities such as USAID, African Development Bank, African Development Foundation, Eastern Caribbean Investment Promotion service and U.S. Trade and Development Administration and Mr. Straughter has experience in the following countries: Cameroon, Egypt, India, Cote d ‘Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Israel, Niger, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Senegal, Togo, Virgin Islands, South Africa, Russia, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
LISTEN TO THE Event Speakers
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Specialist in International Business Development and Financial Management Mr. Straughter is a specialist in international business development in the financial management area. With nearly thirty years experience in international development he has lived and worked in several countries on the continents of Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean and Russia. As a finance specialist, Mr. Straughter has provided services to foreign governments in governance and transparency, worked with finance ministers and provided advice and counsel to governments on trade policy and foreign direct investment. Mr. Straughter speaks French and has considerable experience working with bilateral and multilateral financial development entities such as USAID, African Development Bank, African Development Foundation, Eastern Caribbean Investment Promotion service and U.S. Trade and Development Administration and Mr. Straughter has experience in the following countries: Cameroon, Egypt, India, Cote d ‘Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Israel, Niger, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Senegal, Togo, Virgin Islands, South Africa, Russia, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Dynamic and results-driven who provides trade and financial advisory services to those seeking to expand globally. Experienced working and applying business and financial solutions to companies in the US and abroad. Successful in identifying, negotiating, and concluding international transactions by providing solutions ranging from traditional bank financing, US government programs, and financing solutions with institutions in a foreign country.
Kristina L. Watson
Agricultural Trade Specialist, PA Department of Agriculture
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha is currently the Senior Manager of Business Attraction & Retention for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He works at the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD). Prior to this position, Dr. Mortha was Dr. Mortha the Director of Global Operations with the same office and was in charge of finance and contracts. He has been with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 18 years. Dr. Mortha speaks fluently French.
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha
Senior Manager, Business Attraction and Retention, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Dr. Alain Mortha is currently the Senior Manager of Business Attraction & Retention for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He works at the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD). Prior to this position, Dr. Mortha was Dr. Mortha the Director of Global Operations with the same office and was in charge of finance and contracts. He has been with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 18 years. Dr. Mortha speaks fluently French.
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Specialist in International Business Development and Financial Management Mr. Straughter is a specialist in international business development in the financial management area. With nearly thirty years experience in international development he has lived and worked in several countries on the continents of Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean and Russia. As a finance specialist, Mr. Straughter has provided services to foreign governments in governance and transparency, worked with finance ministers and provided advice and counsel to governments on trade policy and foreign direct investment. Mr. Straughter speaks French and has considerable experience working with bilateral and multilateral financial development entities such as USAID, African Development Bank, African Development Foundation, Eastern Caribbean Investment Promotion service and U.S. Trade and Development Administration and Mr. Straughter has experience in the following countries: Cameroon, Egypt, India, Cote d ‘Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Israel, Niger, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Senegal, Togo, Virgin Islands, South Africa, Russia, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Edward A Schick
Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Dynamic and results-driven who provides trade and financial advisory services to those seeking to expand globally. Experienced working and applying business and financial solutions to companies in the US and abroad. Successful in identifying, negotiating, and concluding international transactions by providing solutions ranging from traditional bank financing, US government programs, and financing solutions with institutions in a foreign country.