Events
SBA Office of International Trade is partnering with U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Association of Women’s Business Centers and the Governments of Mexico and Canada to hold a virtual best practices discussion on tips for reaching women entrepreneurs and helping them to grow in North America. This training was the brainchild of Corinne Goble and is an opportunity to learn from organizations having success reaching women, rural entrepreneurs, and Latinas to scale through entrepreneurship.
Small businesses, large corporations, manufacturers, and service providers can benefit from international sales.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Trade and Investment Team at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad will host a webinar on a government tender for expanding and operating Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The project, a public/private partnership (PPP), aims to upgrade passenger and cargo facilities and manage the airport for the next 20 years.
Economic Alliance Snohomish County and Washington Small Business Development Center are hosting the Business Builder Expo (BBE) on September 10, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Everett Community College in Everett, WA. The event offers targeted panel discussions, workshops, and resources to help entrepreneurs address challenges at every phase of business development.
Do you want to export U.S. agricultural products to emerging markets, but don’t know how to deal with the risk of your buyer being unable to pay? If so, join Collin Bradley, an International Trade Specialist at USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, as he discusses two amazing programs to help you overcome these obstacles:
- The Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102), which provides credit guarantees for the export of U.S. Agricultural commodities, covering credit terms up to 18 months.
- The Facility Guarantee Program, which provides credit guarantees to for equipment sales and infrastructure improvements related to U.S. agricultural exports, covering credit terms of up to 10 years.
Special Luncheon Program & Executive Briefing
Judith DelZoppo Pryor was appointed by President Joseph R. Biden to serve as First Vice President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for a term expiring on January 20, 2025.
Join us on August 21st for an in-depth look into the resources and services provided by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to support your customers. EXIM Bank is the official credit agency of the United States with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.
Hosted by the International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Exporters Roundtable event collaborates with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu.
What is BOC24 about?
It's a place for minority business owners to:
- Maximize your sales opportunities
- Match with major corporations
- Engage with thought leaders & minority mentors
- Network and connect with other diverse suppliers
- Grow your business