May 13, 2025 | 8:30am – 12:00pm CST EXIM Symposium: Export Essentials

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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, plus hear about other business development resources, and testimony from a success story.

How to Attend:

This symposium is a free in-person event that will be held:

U.S. Commercial Service
150 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040

Speakers:

Presentations will begin around 9:00am.

During this time, you will hear from representatives of:

  • Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Emerging Exporter Business Development Division
  • US Commercial Service Dallas
  • Small Business Administration
  • Regions Bank
  • Success Story - Scan Global Logistics

Agenda (Subject to change):

8:30 AM - Registration & Refreshments

9:00 AM - Opening Remarks
Jessica Cheeks-Thompson, Director, U.S. Commercial Service

9:15 AM - Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Overview
Nada Allie, Business Development Specialist, Emerging Exporter Business Development Division

9:45 AM - How to Work with the U.S. Commercial Services
Kenneth Haynes, Sr. International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service

10:15 AM - BREAK

10:30 AM - Regions Bank (Sponsor)
Ashanti Mitchell, SVP, Commercial Banking

11:00 AM - International Growth with SBA
Herb Austin, District Director, Small Business Administration

11:30 AM - Success Story
Mel Drews, VP Global Strategic Accounts, Scan Global Logistics

11:45 AM - Q&A

12:00 PM - Closing Remarks & Networking