Building Bridges Global Markets
Building Bridges to Global Markets
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Join Us! Find a local event near you, or take advantage of other national and international events dedicated to helping businesses expand internationally.
Building Bridges to Global Markets is a first-of-its-kind event series organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, as part of our Global Diversity Export Initiative. Designed to connect SMEs in underserved communities with global business opportunities, events will be taking place in major cities throughout the U.S., including Norfolk, Virginia!
About the Event
Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this event will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Topics Include
- Trade finance and access to capital;
- Exporting essentials and available resources;
- Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet individually with trade experts.
Featured Speaker
- Arun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Participation Information
Date: February 28, 2023
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: MacArthur Memorial, 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Parking Information: Paid Parking
For Additional Information
Please contact: Olga Molnar, (804) 512-4259
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Building Bridges to Global Markets is a first-of-its-kind event series organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, as part of our Global Diversity Export Initiative. Designed to connect SMEs in underserved communities with global business opportunities, events will be taking place in major cities throughout the U.S., including Spartanburg, SC!
About the Event
Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this event will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Topics Include
- Trade finance and access to capital;
- Exporting essentials and available resources;
- Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet individually with trade experts.
Featured Speaker
- Arun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Participation Information
Date: April 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Spark Center, 1875 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334
(Located in: Spartanburg Community College: Tyger River Campus)
Parking Information: Free Parking
For Additional Information
Please contact: Dorette Coetsee, (803) 397-4590
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Read the Press From Recent Building Bridges Events
- Cleveland.com: Cleveland Export Forum Part of Nationwide Effort to Build Bridges to Global Markets: Arun Venkataraman
- The Clarion Ledger: Venkataraman Encourages More Exporting for Mississippi. Find Out Where We Stand.
- Houston Chronicle: How a Top U.S. Trade Official is Helping Minority-owned Houston Businesses Expand Their Exports
- Latin Opinion: Building Bridges to Markets Global New Initiative to Promote Exports
- Times Leader: Federal Program Encourages Small Businesses to Enter Global Markets
Find Tools & Resources for Diverse Companies
Tap the resources, events, and toolkits available through our Global Diversity Export Initiative and position your firm for international success.
Our global network of experienced trade experts in more than 100 U.S. cities and 80 countries is delivering proven export solutions to help diverse companies identify export opportunities, access financing, connect with international buyers and partners and more.
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