Export Project

Past company participants

  • Franmar, Bloomington, Illinois, producer of environmentally friendly solvents (Germany, 2007).
  • Maui Jim Sunglasses of Peoria, Illinois, maker of premium sunglasses (Argentina, 2008).
  • Carus Corporation of Peru, Illinois, maker of permanganates, phosphates and base metal catalysts all of which provide environmental solutions for air, soil, and water (Argentina, 2008).
  • Filtration Group, Joliet, Illinois, maker of specialty filters (China, 2009).
  • Dickey-John, producer of agricultural electronic, Auburn, Illinois (China, 2009; Argentina/Chile, 2010).
  • SunOpta, producer of soymilk, Minnetonka, Minnesota (India, 2009).
  • Brandt Consolidated, a pioneer in the crop specialty chemical field, Springfield, Illinois (Poland, 2009; Germany, 2010).
  • Natural Enrichment Industries (NEI), maker of calcium food supplements, Sesser, Illinois (India, 2009).
  • RustOleum, a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry, Vernon Hills, IL (Australia, 2010)

The Export Project is a unique program that links outstanding students from colleges at Illinois State University with United States companies that have information needs abroad. The program is fully customized for each company and is closely managed by faculty with international business experience.

This program gives Illinois State University students the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment. United States companies that are selected for the program receive relatively low cost yet high quality market research, distributor leads, and access to excellent students with international business skills. 

For more information, please visit:
http://agriculture.illinoisstate.edu/opportunities/exportproject.shtml

The Export Project is led by:

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