Posted September 21st, 2016 in Top Stories

Nilan Johnson Lewis Supports the UPS Central Plains X-PORT Challenge

In its first-ever regional X-PORT Challenge, UPS—together with Nilan Johnson Lewis, InBIA and others—will offer services valued at more than $29,000 to business contestants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.

Contestants will outline how their business is prepared for the international market by answering questions pertaining to topics like unique business challenges and global readiness. Contestants must apply by October 8 and be available to attend a Pitch-Off event in St. Paul, MN should they be among the top 10 selected contestants. During the Pitch-Off, a panel of judges from the international business community will choose the top three contestants.

The first place winner will receive labor and employment legal advice from Nilan Johnson Lewis, access to international workspace and travel compensation from InBIA, $10,000 in free international shipping costs and $4,000 in solutions support from UPS, and other prizes for a total value exceeding $17,500. The second place prize package is valued at $7,500 and the third place prize package is valued at $4,000.

More information on applying can be found here.