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Bradley University director gets global recognition

Duane Zehr, Bradley University

The director of Bradley University’s Turner Center for Entrepreneurship is receiving global recognition for his work.  Jim Foley is an expert on trade and international business.  He’s getting a lifetime achievement award from the International Association of Trade Training Organizations.  Foley was instrumental in establishing a certification system that sets professional skill standards in international trade.  He also runs a program for training in business planning, marketing and export finance at Bradley’s International Trade Center.  Foley also serves as national co-chair of the Association of Small Business Development Center International Trade Committee. Foley receives the award September 25th at the International Export Summit in Greece.