Silvia Torres Illinois SBDC International Trade Center SIUE School of Business Message from the Director Did You Know? Clients of the IL SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE reported new export sales of over $41 million in FY08. Client Quotes “…The program the ITC offers, the training your classes provide and the personal service you give is invaluable to a small company like Safe Effective Alternatives. Thank you for all your help over the years!” Jim Rompel, President, S.E.A. Belleville. “The trade mission to South America that the Illinois International Trade Center at SIUE helped put together was a once-in-a-lifetime experience” Pam Wildermuth, Co-Owner, B.D.i. Galesburg. “The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center has been a key business resource for Gundlach for over 10 years. Mrs. Torres and her staff have been instrumental in assisting us directly and by engaging the multitude of resources she has available through SIUE and the Illinois Dept. of Commerce… This level of customized service, using our tax dollars, or at minimal cost, has proven year after year to be in the “best value” category.” Rick Dreyer, V.P. International Sales. Gundlach Corp. Belleville.