Events

Since 2020, the world has been turned upside down due to the COVID pandemic. Relying on domestic sales is not enough for businesses. Exporting is the key to growing your business!

Here are the top 3 concerns shared by U.S. Small Businesses:

• Don’t know much about it and not sure where to start
• I’d worry too much about getting paid
• Can’t get financing to offer foreign customers

With 95 percent of the world's consumers located outside the United States, companies who export their goods and services are more profitable than those who don't. But sales to customers outside the United States require additional administrative steps that can pose an obstacle to small businesses ready to enter the global marketplace. That's where an experienced freight forwarder can make the difference.

This Spanish-language webinar, in collaboration with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), will feature Hispanic-owned manufacturers sharing their export success stories. It will also include federal agency representatives outlining export promotion resources.

Are you thinking about exporting your manufactured goods?
How can you ensure quality standards?
What are the various methods to get my product overseas?
How can you safeguard yourself against catastrophic losses from buyer nonpayment?
Would you like to accelerate cash flow by borrowing against foreign receivables?
Would it increase your competitiveness if you could offer credit to your international buyers?

These questions and many more will be answered during the upcoming roundtable hosted by the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association of Florida.

Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) presents a panel of export pros and Colorado thought leaders to help you navigate international trade.

Two thirds of the world's purchasing power and 95% of the world's consumers are located outside of the United States. Colorado's Minority and Underserved businesses may be able to grow faster by exploring global opportunities.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW) are hosting a two-part webinar series for Washington State food and agriculture companies.

A survey by the National Small Business Association showed U.S. small businesses listed the following top 3 concerns on selling their goods/or services to foreign customers:

• Don't know much about it and not sure where to start
• I'd worry too much about getting paid
• Can't get financing to offer foreign customers

Please join OWIT International and Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) for a discussion about educating and growing Minority & Women-Owned businesses through export sales. EXIM is an independent federal agency that provides export credit insurance and working capital guarantees specifically designed to help develop and expand U.S. small businesses in the global marketplace.

Please join the State of New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. for a webinar about resources for small business exporters.

Note: This is pacific time.

Please join the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and our partners - Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Commercial Service - to learn about government tools, resources, and services available to support Arizona small businesses. With more than 95 percent of the world's consumers living outside the United States, the focus will be on assisting Arizona companies tap into the international market to grow their business and confidently export worldwide.