At the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University, Mr. Foley manages a program of counseling and training in international business planning, marketing, logistics and export finance. The centers promote international trade and assist companies with trade-related expansion and training. He is also Director of International Programs for the Foster College of Business Administration.
Mr. Foley is a frequent speaker on issues of international trade and teaches International Business courses at Bradley University. He is a Past President and current board member of NASBITE International, and has served as the Director of the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. He is past Chairman and current board member of IATTO – International Association of Trade Training Organizations and serves as national chair of the America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) International Trade interest group. He serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for Chestnut Health Systems, a 700 employee health care organization based in Bloomington.
Mr. Foley is the author of the book The Global Entrepreneur 4th Edition discussing techniques to expand international trade for small to midsize companies. Numerous colleges and universities have adopted the text for undergraduate and MBA international business courses. He is also the co-author of the 11th edition of International Marketing by Vern Tersptra, one of the landmark textbooks in international marketing.
Prior to joining the trade center in 1994, Mr. Foley lived and worked in Europe for seven years. His overseas business experience includes positions in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the computer industry.Before London, Jim worked in Los Angeles in the software industry, and also lived in Mexico City where he earned a Spanish proficiency certificate.