Events

Jan 18, 2024 Online

What are the new export grant guidelines and policy updates for 2024, from Indiana's State Trade Expansion Program (IN-STEP)? What areas of export assistance exist in Indiana to help Hoosier firms reach more markets worldwide? The resources are extensive, including: US Dept. of Commerce's Gold Key / International Partner Search & Website Globalization Services, Small Business Administration's Export Working Capital Programs, EXIM's Export Receivables Policies, Indiana SBDC's Export Databases and Strategic Export Planning Programs, and the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture's International Trade Services.

Dec 13, 2023 Online

In 2022, the export of U.S. goods and services with Dominican Republic totaled an estimated $17 billion dollars and has grown by 101 percent since 2012. Interested in taking advantage of this lucrative and growing trade market?

Dec 8, 2023 Online

Join the Export-Import Bank of the United States MWOB Division and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an interactive event highlighting trademark basics.

Dec 7, 2023 Online

Whether your company has never exported before, has limited knowledge of exporting, or is an experienced exporter, it is important to consider financing opportunities for your international trade endeavors.

Dec 6, 2023 Online, Pacific Time

Join us this week for an overview of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) and the resources and technical assistance available to you, the small business exporter.

Nov 29, 2023 Online

According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, veteran-owned businesses continue to increase. The Census Bureau found that in 2019:

  • There were 331,151 veteran-owned businesses, representing nearly 6 percent of all U.S. employer businesses with more than one employee.
  • Those businesses provided jobs for 4 million employees.
  • They generated an estimated $963.4 billion in receipts.

 

Nov 22, 2023 Online - Pacific Time

Join us this week as the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association provide information on grants which support Washington businesses attending trade shows. The U.S. Small Business Administration - SBA Office of International Trade, Export-Import Bank of the United States and United states Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Service will provide information about export loans and export credit insurance which supports Washington businesses as they compete for international sales resulting from their trade show attendance.

Nov 20, 2023 Online

Join the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) as we honor and recognize Native American Heritage Month.

Nov 14, 2023 Online

Hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development International Trade Center at Tennessee State University, this program provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to learn about obtaining financing, risk mitigation, and how to utilize programs and services offered by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and U.S. Small Business Administration.

Nov 8, 2023 Lansing, MI

As the 2nd event in the Global Business Club of Michigan's “Market Spotlight Series” MSU International Business Center is excited to highlight the Turkish market. The “Spotlight on Türkiye” event will feature U.S. & Turkish government officials, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, networking, Turkish lunch, and 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact MSU IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica at pszenica@msu.edu.