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:
Foundation at BBB
1805 Rutherford Lane
Austin, TX 78754
Speakers:
Presentations will begin around 9:00am.
During this time, you will hear from Government Agencies to include:
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- U.S. Commercial Service
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Successful Private sector business in International Trade
Agenda (Subject to change):
8:30 AM Registration & Refreshments
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Welcome
Better Business Bureau Headquarters (Host)
Bethany Leffingwell, Executive Director, Foundation for Better Business
Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Overview
Nada Allie, Business Development Specialist, EXIM Bank
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM How to Work with the U.S. Commercial Services
Nathalie Jeudy, Sr. International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Austin TX
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM – BREAK
10: 15 AM – 10:45 AM - International Growth with Small Business Administration (SBA) - Virtual
Jeremy Foreman, Regional Finance Manager, Office of Manufacturing and Trade
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM – Small Business Development Center (SBDC), International Trade Center
Janette Riddell, Director, SBDC International Trade Center
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM - America’s SBDC Texas South West, International Trade Center
Dr. Inessa Stepanenko, Deputy District Director, San Antonio District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Q&A, Closing Remarks & Networking