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.
Please join the Metro Atlanta Chamber, UGA Small Business Development Center International Trade Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. for a webinar about resources for Atlanta exporters.
Join EXIM Bank's Minority and Women Owned Business Division, along with the MBDA Business Center - El Paso, and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a webinar educating Hispanic Businesses about export resources to Go Global!
Fourth of the MFG Virtual Meeting Series, these brief meetings are geared toward decision-makers in the manufacturing industry. These are opportunities to stay abreast of state trends or resources and share best practices. Subject matter experts will provide industry insight with a moderated question and answer session following presentations.
This webinar is designed to engage the Caribbean American business community interested in export and international trade. Emphasis will be placed on Starting, Growing and Bringing Your Business to Florida and Scaling Your Business Through Export and International Trade. Caribbean American business testimonials will be featured as well.
UPDATED KEYNOTE #3 SPEAKER: Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, CEO - AcousticSheep LLC / EXIM 2020 EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
The NASBITE International Annual Conference provides a rich forum for learning and networking across a broad spectrum of topics related to international business, trade and trade education. NASBITE Conferences are known for their "take-away" value and networking opportunities. This year's conference programming will benefit all segments of the global business community including: trade educators and administrators; federal, state and local trade assistance professionals; exporters and importers; other businesses that support or facilitate international trade finance, logistics, and compliance; and students.
Striking the right balance between risk mitigation and ease of doing business is a challenge that faces many exporters, especially when working with unfamiliar customers located in unfamiliar places. How do you protect your business against export credit risk and nonpayment while adapting to the factors surrounding each transaction? How can you best work with your buyer to offer credit terms that will benefit you and enable them to pay your business? Fortunately, tools are available for businesses to finance export sales and protect against nonpayment that can meet the unique needs of sellers and buyers.
Note: This is Central Time Zone.
Want to learn how to bring your business to the international market? The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is hosting a two-part webinar highlighting the resources and steps you can take to expand your business to global markets. Join this event to connect with and learn from experts in exporting.
Note: This is Pacific Time Zone.
For many Oregon manufacturers and service providers, exports went up in 2020! Join us with a "Catch the Rising Tide of Exports with Trade Finance Tools," virtual event hosted by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and Business Oregon, plus other key partners for an hour-long interactive webinar.
In celebration of Black History month, the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank is partnering with the US Black Chambers and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to provide US Black Owned Businesses information about the resources available to help them expand their market outside of the states. Exporting is a great opportunity for enterprises to grow their portfolio. EXIM and other partners like the MBDA are strategically placed to give businesses the tools and protection they need as they compete for new contracts in foreign markets.