Eventus Hall hosted the Ukrainian Business Forum & Expo, a large-scale event that brought together a large number of Ukrainian businessmen in Chicago and Illinois for the first time and became a successful step in strengthening business ties between Ukraine and the United States.
This was reported by the Trident Business Club.
For two days, October 25-26, participants had the opportunity to present their products, share experiences and find new partners - more than 20 speakers, six discussion panels, workshops and exhibitions. Among the participants were organizations actively supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians.
"For the first time Triden Club has gathered so many Ukrainian businessmen. This is a new association of businessmen and interpreters, and it is important for us," said Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago Sergiy Kolesov in his welcoming remarks. Генеральний консул України в Чикаго Сергій Коледов.
The participants of the event also noted that this is not only an important event for uniting Ukrainian business, but also an opportunity to help each other develop Ukraine, business, people and represent the best Ukrainian products on the American market.
The event was organized by the Trident Business Club and brought together more than 20 speakers, six discussion panels, workshops and exhibitions.
The topics discussed included business development opportunities in Illinois, investment potential in cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, networking, digital business transformation, and strategies for promotion on the American market.
Special attention was paid to the prospects of start-ups, especially to the possibilities of attracting investments. The event brought together both start-ups and experienced businessmen, providing them with a platform for networking, exchanging ideas and presenting their products to American clients.
The forum was attended by a number of well-known experts. Among them were Volodymyr Kobezskyi of Meest Corporation Inc., who shared his experience of scaling business in the international market; Konstantin Rolin of Finotoys LLC, an entrepreneur who successfully sells Ukrainian toys and art products in the US market; and Jadwiga Stoklosa, President of the Federation of Central and Eastern European Chambers of Commerce and the Polish American Chamber of Commerce of Florida and America, who spoke about the role of business networks in growing companies, etc.
Speakers from the marketing and e-commerce industry, such as Katherine Stepp from STEPP Media Group, who revealed the main marketing mistakes for those entering new markets, also shared their experiences. Ruslan Falkov, co-founder of Ukraine House DC and director of Ruta Ukrainian Restaurants, Taras Muran, co-founder and CEO of Eco Rubber Products, Maksym Drobit, founder and owner of Zymosi, Alla Lopatkina, owner and founder of Nortia Logistics Inc, founder and CEO of UA Resistance Foundation, etc. shared their experience in developing strategies and tactics for running a successful business based on real cases.
Thanks to Revived Soldiers Ukraine and Protez Foundation, the forum was also attended by Ukrainian soldiers who are being treated in the United States.
Photo: Maria Klimchak
Author: Inna Mikhno