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:
Small Business Administration Office -
Hipolito Garcia Federal Building
615 E. Houston St., Ste 298
San Antonio, TX 78205
Speakers:
Presentations will begin around 9:00am.
During this time, you will hear from various Government Agencies to include:
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- U.S. Commercial Service
- Small Business Administration
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Agenda (Subject to change):
8:30 AM Registration & Refreshments
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Opening Remarks
Dr. Inessa Stepanenko, Deputy District Director, San Antonio District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
9:10 AM – 9:45 AM - Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Overview
Nada Allie, Business Development Specialist, Emerging Exporter Business Development Division
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM – Department of Commerce, International Trade Office
Oscar Magana, International Trade Specialist, Department of Commerce
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – BREAK
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Small Business Development Center (SBDC), International Trade Center
Janette Riddell, Director, SBDC International Trade Center
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – International Growth with the Small Business Administration (SBA) - Virtual
Jeremy Foreman, Regional Finance Manager, Office of Manufacturing and Trade
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - America’s SBDC Texas South West, International Trade Center
Dr. Inessa Stepanenko, Deputy District Director, San Antonio District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM - America’s SBDC Texas South West, Center for Government Contracting
Nestor Astorga, Sr. Business Development Specialist, Small Business Administration
12:30 PM –Closing Remarks & Networking