LOCAL TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ASSIST U.S. EXPORTERS INCREASE SALES

Ex-Im Bank to Host Exporter Seminar May 1st in St. Louis, MO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2003
Media Contact Name/Phone
Bo Ollison (202) 565-3200

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) will host an exporter seminar for companies in the St. Louis, MO, area who wish to learn more about increasing their export sales and growing their international business. The event will be held Thursday, May 1, at the University Center - Presentation Room at Webster University.

The one-day seminar uses case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendee's understanding of the varied and dynamic trade financing products and services offered by Ex-Im Bank. Attendees will learn how to obtain working capital loans to fulfill foreign sales orders, offer competitive terms to overseas buyers, minimize risk in emerging markets, protect against buyer default as well as how to enter new international markets with Ex-Im Bank's assistance.

EVENT : Trade Financing Solutions Seminar for U.S. exporters
DATE : Thursday, May 1, 2003
LOCATION : University Center - Presentation Room Webster University 175 Edgar Road St. Louis, MO 63119
TIME : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
COST : $159 (includes lunch and materials)
TO REGISTER : On-line registration is available by logging onto and click on seminars link or you may call (202) 565-3912 or fax your application to (202) 565-3723.
SPONSORS : Ex-Im Bank, Small Business Administration, US Commercial Service, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the Missouri Office of International Marketing

Exporters interested in learning more about the seminars may call Ex-Im Bank at (202) 565-3912 or visit the Ex-Im Bank website (www.exim.gov ).