Save Your Seat
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:
Williams Square, West Tower Conference Center (2nd Floor)
5221 N O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039, USA
Please Park in the West Tower parking garage and enter the West Tower through either street level access or via SkyBridge, found on the 5th floor of the garage. The West Tower Conference Center is on the 2nd floor adjacent to the bank of elevators. Please bring any parking garage tickets with you as complimentary parking validation will be provided to all symposium guests. Concierges may be available to assist with directions.
Venue sponsored by: Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
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