Events
Get ready for a full day of energy, innovation, and opportunity at the 2025 ConnectingOHIO Expo, the premier supplier diversity event in the state—powered by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and changemakers for a dynamic experience designed to spark connections, inspire growth, and drive economic inclusion across Ohio.
The 2025 Business Opportunity Conference (BOC) hosted by the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC). The conference will be held in Charleston, South Carolina from August 3-5. It's a key event for small businesses, corporations, and government agencies to connect and explore opportunities for growth.
When embarking on your journey to exporting, it's hard to know where to start. "What financing options are available to support my export activities?" or "How can I identify what international markets are suitable for my product?" may be questions you're asking yourself, but you're unsure of where to go for those answers. That's where U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) come in. USEACs and SBDCs help small businesses navigate the complexities of exporting with ease.
Did you know U.S. exports of goods and services reached approximately $3.23 trillion in 2024? If your business is focused only on domestic sales, you could be missing out on powerful growth opportunities abroad.
The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition's (PNDC) 2025 Northwest Regulatory Compliance Conference is designed to provide comprehensive coverage on a wide variety of compliance-related matters, including import/export logistics and cybersecurity regulations. It is tailored to support Northwest companies in navigating the complexities of ITAR, EAR, and other critical trade controls.
This summer, we're celebrating 16 years of elevating Black businesses with our most powerful convening yet — the 2025 USBC National Conference presented by American Airlines and Wells Fargo in the heart of the nation's capital.
Are you selling power generation systems, components, or services to international buyers? Whether you're an EGSA member or an energy-sector business ready to grow globally, this webinar is for you.
Take Your Business Global With NVBDC
Hosted by the National Veteran Business Development Council’s (NVBDC) Services Committee, this webinar brings together experts from NVBDC, the ITA's VetsGoGlobal program, the SBA, and EXIM Bank to give a high-level overview of global trade opportunities.
With more than 95% of the world's consumers outside of the United States, opportunities abound for U.S. small businesses to sell internationally. Most export companies have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy and are more likely to stay in business. On average, sales grow faster, more jobs are created, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms. 85% of U.S. exporters are small or medium-sized companies. This session will bring together federal and local resources to help you, no matter where you fall on the export spectrum, whether you have never considered exporting, are a new exporter, or a seasoned exporter.
Opportunity: Discover insights from import/export experts and foreign governments on maximizing opportunities to grow your international exports business and protect imports from increasing trade pressures.