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Judy Reinke on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Judy Reinke //  Deputy Director General at Global Markets/U.S. Department of Commerce

Judy Rising Reinke has served as Deputy Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) since June 3, 2013.  In this role, Judy is the chief operating officer of the U.S. Government’s premier export promotion agency managing its 100 domestic and 75+ overseas trade offices.

Judy has actively been involved in numerous offices throughout her career, beginning her career in the Bureau of Export Administration and Import Administration, and going on to act as Secretary General for the U.S. Commercial Service.

To find more about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, follow the link here: http://trade.gov/fta/tpp/  and here: https://www.export.gov/tpp

Women in Business – Session 5

Mary Sedrick // BrightBridge Inc. Linkedin Facebook 

Mary Sedrick is the Director of the Women’s Business Center at BrightBridge Inc. Her experience lies in years of problem solving which stems from her engineering education. She also possesses a results-oriented customer caring background. Mary offers management consulting services and training sessions and events free of charge for women to not only learn about business but to make those vital connections through networking.

If you would like to contact Mary, call 423-648-9253 or email msedrick@BrightBridgeInc.org

Jacqueline Merritt // U.S. Small Business Administration Linkedin Facebook Twitter 

Jacqueline Merritt is an Economic Development Specialist in the U.S. Small Business Administration. Jacqueline runs workshops, such as the WE (Women Entrepreneurs) symposium, offers formal certification application information and help, provides loans, and even personal counseling with clients at times. She promotes that “the best marketing is quality service and quality products.”

If you would like to contact Jacqueline, call 615-736-7465 or email Jacqueline.merritt@sba.gov