Optimizing Your Global Logistics Series – Guiding Your Choice Between Integrated Carriers and Freight Forwarders Session 2: Forward Thinking; BDG International’s Take on Modern Freight Forwarding

Join us to gain crucial insights on managing trade logistics in the global marketplace. Lisa Victoria Waller, BDG International President and Co-owner, will share insight on key logistics considerations such as: how to manage your shipping solutions relationships; effective import & export strategies; utilizing de minimis thresholds to your advantage; questions you need to ask your shipping provider; and a discussion on freight rates, Incoterms and relevant resources.

Featured Speaker

Lisa Victoria Waller (Anderson) is President and co-owner of BDG International, Inc. located in Elgin (Chicago) Illinois. BDG International, Inc. (BDG) was founded in 1983 by the Anderson family. BDG is a full-service international freight forwarder, U.S. Customs Broker, FTZ and Trade Consultant. BDG is a proud recipient of the President’s “E” Award for Excellence in Exporting from the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary in 2013. Lisa is a Licensed Customs Broker, Certificated Export and Customs Specialist. Over the last 30 years Lisa has developed a unique FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) consulting and administration program for U.S. and Foreign Direct Investment companies. She is well versed in the up-to-date changes with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the many Partner Government Agencies.

Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.

The Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.