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About the event:
Many business owners are unaware there are opportunities for growth in international sales. In this symposium, discover how to take advantage of these global markets, and hear about other business development resources.
How to attend:
This symposium is a free in-person event that will be held at:
Aspire Center
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Speakers:
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- U.S. Commercial Service / International Trade Administration
- Small Business Administration
Agenda:
9:00 AM - Registration / Check-In / Refreshments
9:30 AM - Opening Remarks / Aspire Center Representative / BMO Harris Representative
9:45 AM - Remarks - Ian Quan / IL APEX Accelerator, Chinese Mutual Aid Association
10:00 AM - Remarks - IL District Export Council
10:15 AM - "How to Find Foreign Buyers" - International Trade Administration - Owen Kim
10:45 AM - "Increase Export Sales by Offering Open Account" - Export-Import Bank of the United States - LaTaunya Darden
11:15 AM - Break
11:30 AM - "Financing Your Export Sales" - Small Business Administration - Keith Schlegal
12:00 PM - Export Success Story
12:15 PM - Q&A / Presenters' Final Thoughts / Recommendations / Closing Remarks