"Today what we have
achieved is not only our efforts but you played a very important role for
us... you supported us, advised us, cooperated with us and showed us the path
to follow with the belief that sooner or later we will find the right partner.
We are glad that with patience we followed all you said and so today we are
here.. we learned a lot from your experience..." (Korea)
"We thank you and your
support since the very beginning of this partnership. We would not be where
we are if it weren't for your help and understanding all along. You have been
nothing less than the best in helping us and Watkins working together
entering the China market. Through all the communications, you are always
applied and understanding, we could not be more satisfied with your
assistance. Where we are is very much your contribution. (China)
"Mike and I team up in the
Wash. DC Area. He recently joined the FCCC to add his expertise to our
International Business Exchange Council. I see his passion for assisting
other companies exceed their goals and would highly recommend Mike to anyone
looking for a serious, well educated and ethical man! I'm also privileged to
call him a friend - his incredible sense of humor makes our work a delight!
Partners in Success
“Michael is dynamic and
talented advisor with solid international business experiences; he was a
positive influence to achieve an important alliance with Watkins Inc. I
would recommend Michael to anyone who wants to build international markets.
His knowledge is an invaluable asset if you need a professional advice.
-Manuel Urias, President / CEO, TDC AMERICAS INC.” (Mexico)
"I worked with Michael in
the same group for 7 years. A person with an impressive international
business experience, Michael is for me the epitome of what anyone can be if
he desires to achieve greatness. Michael is consistent, dedicated,
enthusiastic and I pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone
who might need his advice, knowledge and experience." (Romania)
“Michael has very impressive
business credentials and has a wealth of business skills accumulated from
his extensive and successful career. He is extremely well connected and has
solid international business experience. He is also a really top guy and I
would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who would like to
seek distribution opportunities around the world.” (China)
U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez greets (left to right) Michael K. Bender, Managing Partner, Global Resource Enterprises, LLC of Haymarket, VA; Joseph Svetina, Regional Director, Virginia's Center for Innovative Technologies, Colonial Heights, VA; (Vice Chair) - John Saylor, Director, Government Relations/Special Projects, Cargo Transport, Dulles, VA; U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, (right of the Secretary) (Chair) - John Huddle, CEO & Attorney, The Global Law Group, Richmond, VA; Cindy Haegele, Strategic Market Manager, FedEx; (Treasurer) Dewey Chester, Senior VP, Internatinal, BB&T Bank; Richmond, VA; Representative Vern Ehlers of Michigan; Trevor Gunn, Director, East Europe and Emerging Markets, Medtronic, Wash. DC
"Michael is a trusted friend
and business partner who has brought to my business his knowledge and
business credentials. Energetic and thorough, he has the insight to build on
the core values within a business to achieve future success." (United
Kingdom )
I strongly believe that trust is
the base of any prosperous business, I also believe that you have already
made & you are still to make positive impact on my career , in
short.... you made a difference in my life in such a short time ...
(Kuwait)
"Mike is a smashing guy with
endless energy and a great 'can do' attitude which motivates everyone who
comes into contact with this 'fireball'. He is extremely well connected and
has solid international business experience. He has many innovative ideas and
works wonders with your business so I highly recommend Mike." (Norway)
"Michael
has been such a great help - always there with good advice. I would highly
recommend doing business with him to anyone. Thank you for your time and
expertise, Michael." (Russia)
I have known Michael Bender for almost ten years and have found his experience in the work-place to be tremendously helpful and informative. His integrity is second to none, and I would recommend him to anyone wishing to hire him in any capacity which relates to what he has achieved in his career, both in corporate and Government circles. I would be happy to answer any direct requests for a reference. Mrs Pat Ryan UK November 11, 2008
Pat Ryan, Mrs, Express Link-Up Charity
“I have worked with Mike for a couple years now in different initiatives. Mike is a man with high integrity, professionalism and has always looked at business relationships from a win-win perspective. He has a natural ability to build new, collaborative professional relationships in the domestic and international markets. It's always been a joy to work with him!” October 30, 2008
Tanya Girdhar, Director of Business Dev, Strategic Business Solutions, INDUS Corporation
“I have worked with Michael Bender for several years in his role as a President of the US subsidiary of Tribune Business Systems International, Inc. He represents his company with a consistently high degree of integrity, professionalism, and knowledge of both the marketplace and the products and services that they offer. He is an outstanding business associate and partner.” October 27, 2008
Ron Segal, President, Spectrum Systems, Inc.
Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Al-Bader Group Kuwait
“Michael is an intelligent, capable man. He is always cheerful, quick on his feet, willing to assist with any task, with sensible reactions in all the circumstances I've seen him in. I feel confident in saying that he is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity.” October 26, 2008
Susie Zhangbo, Head of Communication Dep., China Import & Export Software
“Michael is very professional at his job. In past two years,he has been invited as VIP to attend many very important seminars in China especailly in China Outsourcing Conference in Beijing,Daian,Suzhou and also in Wuxi. He is also a very kind,deligent ,hard-working people.He helped me develope many cooperation with big companies to establish good projects. I believe his rich working experience will help him be competent at any job he likes.” October 26, 2008
Fanny Zhu, Vice Director, Wuxi Binhu District Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation Bureau
President
Imaging Products International, Inc.
“Recommendation for Michael Bender Michael Bender was the President of Imaging Products International Inc. and I reported to Michael for several years as Product Manager and Eastern Regional Sales Manager in Chantilly, Virginia and previous to that I reported to him when he was Manager of the Imaging Business Group of Dynatech, Chantilly, VA. I view Michael Bender is an expert international businessman who created a new and successful company, Imaging Product International when our Imaging Business Group was sold to investors by the parent company Dynatech. Michael grew IPI into a profitable international business by preserving and organizing the expertise of IPI engineers, salesmen and biologist so that IPI became in a short time one of the top three cell image analysis companies in the US pathology market. The product licenses are known today (SAMBA image analysis) and valued 10 years later by the diagnostic image analysis company I work for today, BioView, proving the lasting affect his company had on the American diagnostic market. I highly recommend Mike Bender as an asset to the growth and management of any domestic or international business today. October 28, 2008. Diane Kolins (Product Manager at Imaging Products International) reported to Michael Bender at Imaging Products International Inc., Chantilly, VA Diane S. Kolins, MS Eastern Regional Sales Manager BioView October 28, 2008 Diane Kolins, Product Manager, Imaging Products International