Import-Export Business Training

Our economy is powered by the contributions of the small business community including the Minnesota Africans immigrant community - the bold who see a new way of building - the dreamers who see the world as it could be and want to do more for themselves, their family, and their community to improve lives.

If you are ready to take your business global, join Minnesota Africans United (MAU) in partnership with the Minnesota Trade Office – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MTO-DEED) for an import-export business training course. This training will be conducted by Mykola Megits, Ph.D., Regional Trade Manager at the Minnesota Trade Office – DEED, an expert in international trade with deep academic and practical experience supporting businesses in global expansion.

• Import-Export fundamentals

• Market and competitive analysis

• Financial management

• Operations and logistics

• Navigating trade barriers

• Developing an international business plan

• and more!

Each participant gains access to all the MAU, MTO-DEED and SBA resources used in this series to make starting your business as efficient as possible. 

You'll also have experienced MAU mentors on hand who are prepared to help you realize your dream of launching an international import-export business! As a part of this training program, you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive guidance to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance through provision of information, tools, resources and personalized advice as it directly relates to starting or growing your business. 

This collaboration between MAU and MTO-DEED represents a powerful alliance that bridges community-driven entrepreneurship with state-level economic development expertise. Together, we are creating pathways for African immigrant entrepreneurs to thrive in the global marketplace by empowering businesses, strengthening communities, and driving inclusive economic growth across Minnesota.