Trade Talk: The Role of Customs Brokers

In today’s globalized economy, it can be easy to take the flow of goods from market to market for granted. But there are experts operating behind the scenes who ensure that shipments clear customs and make it into the country smoothly.

In this webinar, the Virginia SBDC’s Assistant Director of International Business Development Chris Van Orden will ask Shawn Jarosz, Founder & Chief Strategist at TradeMoves, about her experience working with small businesses as a licensed customs broker.

Speaker: Shawn Marie Jarosz - Founder & Chief Trade Strategist, TradeMoves LLC Shawn’s tenure in international trade spans more than 25 years managing global sourcing/supply issues on behalf of U.S. companies of all sizes as well as related industry associations, primarily in the food and agriculture sector. Shawn is a cleared industry advisor to the U.S. Government on trade issues affecting U.S. small, minority and women-led businesses (past Chair, Industry Trade Advisory Committee/ITAC 9). She has been a licensed U.S. Customs broker since 2007 and is a Certified Customs Specialist. Shawn, along with members of her TradeMoves’ team, is a Certified Global Business Professional.

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