Events

This SC SBDC-hosted workshop has been prepared for South Carolina's exporters. Speakers for this event include members from the SC SBDC, U.S. Commercial Service, SC Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of International Trade, EXIM, and local business exporter panelists.

Mexico is recognized as one of the world's top five importers of manufacturing technology, including industrial automation, robotics, sensing equipment, material handling, additive manufacturing, high-performance machinery, and digital services, according to the International Trade Administration.

Join us for the unique opportunity to learn about best practices and resources that can help U.S. manufacturers increase sales and production capacity.

If you had a box that contained the tools needed to grow your business and increase your profits, wouldn’t you open it? The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can give you those tools – and help make your export business successful.

The 1st Annual Export Conference, organized by the Houston District Export Council, a 501(c)(6) not for profit corporation, is an annual event, which brings together experts to share their knowledge about various export topics including supply chain, financing, insurance, export controls and sanctions, tax planning, due diligence and Foreign-Trade Zones. This is a must-attend event for companies new to exporting as well as experienced exporters in manufacturing, logistics, shipping, transportation, energy, healthcare, chemicals, insurance, aerospace, food, banking, financial institutions and many others.

In honor of Manufacturing Month, the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) will focus on how they can assist manufacturers to sell their products and services internationally. Washington State has many businesses who are part of domestic supply chains for major U.S. manufacturers. The next step for the business would be to become part of foreign supply chains for major manufacturers Internationally. Hear from Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) along with manufacturing organization representatives on how to grow your business internationally.

Join VEDP - International Trade at the Trade Finance Forum, a dynamic event designed for professionals in the field of international trade and finance. This forum will offer a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas, and network with other industry professionals.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind webinar designed to help small businesses in the Pacific Northwest explore the immense potential of global markets. This fireside chat features a panel of seasoned experts who will provide valuable insights on finding international buyers, securing financing, accessing market research, and leveraging essential government resources.

Learn how to take advantage of grants, loans, export credit insurance, trade missions, and more with support from the SBA, ITA, and EXIM—arming you with the tools to expand your business globally.

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Track: Growth through Capital
Room A402-A403

Track: Grow Through Capital
Room A402-A403
Financing Minority Business Expansion: Untapped Resources to Grow Internationally
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, minority-owned businesses require strategic financing to expand into international markets. This panel aims to explore how minority business enterprises (MBEs) can leverage key government and commercial resources, specifically the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), the Small Business Administration (SBA), State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), and a Delegated Authority MBE Lender, to expand into international markets and drive sustainable growth.