May 2, 2022 | 7am – 12pm PST Export Essentials: An MWOB Symposium

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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 specifically for minority and women-owned businesses.

How to Attend:

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

Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science
Keck Auditorium
1730 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

Speakers:

Presentations will begin around 10:30am. During this time you will hear from representatives of:

  • Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Minority & Women Owned Business Outreach Team (MWOB)
  • US Commercial Service Los Angeles
  • Women in International Trade (WIT-LA) Los Angeles
  • New Economics for Women
  • Getting to Global

Agenda:

7am -10am
Onsite COVID Testing & Registration

9am -10am
Refreshments & networking available

10:00am
Introductions
Sylvia Drew Ivie, J.D.

10:05am
Welcome Remarks
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán & EXIM Chair & President Reta Jo Lewis

10:20am:
Organization of Women in International Trade Program Overview
Women in International Trade Los Angeles Chapter (WIT-LA)

10:30am:
New Economic for Women Program Overview
New Economics for Women & SBA Women's Business Center

10:40am:
Getting to Global Program Overview
Getting to Global

10:50am:
Offering Competitive Financing Tools to Foreign Buyers & Unlocking Cash Flow
EXIM Minority & Women Owned Business Outreach Division (MWOB) 

11:10am:
An Overview of Commerce's Global Diversity Export Initiative & How to Find Foreign Buyers
U.S. Commercial Service 

11:30am:
Q&A

11:50am: 
Closing Remarks