Presentations and lectures are available in 30 minute and 60 minute formats. The FDG Speaker
Series is available to local business and education groups at no cost. Advance reservation is
required and six to eight weeks is generally needed to avoid scheduling conflicts.
All FDG Speaker Series materials are protected by U.S. Copyright. Copies of the presentation
materials for use as handouts are available. Power Point files may be reproduced for exclusive
use for educational purposes only. Reproduction of copyright materials must be limited to the
contract scheduled event only. Presentation materials scheduled for reproduction will require a
written release by the FDG Financial Group.
If your group requests that FDG supply copies of the presentation materials, there is a copy and
collating fee of five [5] cents per page. Payment in full is due at the time of the scheduled
presentation. The number of pages for each FDG Speaker Series is noted below.
The following FDG Speaker Series are currently available:
Series# Titles
092304 SHOW ME THE MONEY
In this program we discuss how to maximize business credit and develop a plan for
business funding. Grants, loans, Venture Capital and Angel investors are all
reviewed in this presentation. [25 pages]
072104 EXPORTING TO MEXICO
In this program we discuss real world examples of success and failures of doing
business in Mexico. Past, Present, and Future opportunities are explored. [30 pages]
062904 US OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA
In this program we examine the changing business climate in Canada for US
companies. The stronger Canadian dollar, US Tariffs, NAFTA, and new international
alliances are reviewed. [21 pages]
061604 GROWING GLOBAL
In this program we discuss how to maximize your international opportunities through
strategic planning and partnerships with local, state and federal export assistance
programs. [28 pages]
041904 DOING BUSINESS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
In this program we discuss real world business examples of the pros and cons of
doing business within this complex marketplace. Strategic planning and partnerships
with local, state and federal export assistance programs are identified. [25 pages]
021104 CHINA – THE NEW GLOBAL SUPERPOWER
In this program we discuss the affect of China entering the WTO and what this
means for US companies. We examine the good, the bad and the ugly of this new
international superpower that will dominate global commerce over the next decade.
[30pages]
