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Global Market Research Project - MU International Trade Center

Innovating Solutions LLC, Makers of Tappecue is one of the company partners for the internship program at the University of Missouri at Columbia International Trade Center for the fall semester 2023.


"The MU International Trade Center utilizes the time and talent of student interns and MU faculty, along with leading market research databases, to conduct customized research to meet your business needs."

Picture of MU student intern team, From left to right: Grant Novinger, Project Manager, Dylan Wiles, Sean Michel, on screen Jacob Bourret and Gina Bourret, Peyton Boyd, Chris Mergia
From left to right: Grant Novinger, Project Manager, Dylan Wiles, Sean Michel, on screen Jacob Bourret and Gina Bourret, Peyton Boyd, Chris Mergia

From left to right. Grant Novinger Project Manager, Dylan Wiles, Sean Michel, Jacob Bourret on the video screen, Peyton Boyd, Chris Mergia


MU International Trade Center Advisor

Krista Hinrichs

Jackie Rasmussen


International Market Sector Research was first presented to determine what potential markets of interest to pursue in phase II.


From this research we chose:

Germany, Japan, UK, Canada, France and Australia.


Tappecue has had an International interest as a US Company for export with being on the cutting edge of new technology barbecue products. Most of the interest shown has been from our online presence in the global market.


Shown below is our app engagement from across the globe over the last 12 months.

Tappecue mobile app engagement from across the globe over the last 12 months.
Tappecue mobile app engagement from across the globe over the last 12 months.

We are requesting your help if you are an international customer of Tappecue.

Would you please complete the following survey to help us better understand how we can expand in your nation?

In conclusion, the Fall Semester 2023 Internship Program at the University of Missouri International Trade Center, in partnership with Innovating Solutions LLC, the makers of Tappecue, presents a remarkable opportunity to delve into international market sector research, fostering export opportunities for cutting-edge barbecue products. The International Customer Survey aims to gather insights from our global customer base to shape a comprehensive international expansion strategy.


Thank you for being a part of our journey.

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