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Building Bridges to Global Markets
Connecting diverse businesses to international opportunities.

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Building Bridges Global Markets

Building Bridges to Global Markets

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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. 

Building Bridges to Global Markets: Upcoming Events

Join Us! Find a local event near you, or take advantage of other national and international events dedicated to helping businesses expand internationally.

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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

  • Exporting essentials and available resources;
  • Trade finance and access to capital;
  • Programs to grow your business.

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: June 5, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: Industriales de Puerto Rico (PMRA), Centro Internacional de Mercadeo Tower II Street 106, Suite 702, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
  • Cost: Free

For Additional Information

Please contact: Jose Burgos: Jose.Burgos@Trade.gov

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Thank You to Our Partners

Building Bridges PR Event Partners
Building Bridges to Global Markets program with image of globe with bridge ovelaid

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

  • Exporting essentials and available resources;
  • Trade finance and access to capital;
  • Programs to grow your business.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network and experience a “Resource Expo” with our trade partners.

Featured Speakers

  • 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
  • San Diego State University VIP (Invited)

Additional Participation Information: 

  • Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
  • Location: Tula Community Center, San Diego State University, 5110 East Campus Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
  • Time: 9:00 am PST – 12:45 pm PST
  • Cost: Free
  • Breakfast: Continental breakfast provided.
  • Parking: Parking on-site.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact: Melissa Hill, Melissa.Hill@Trade.gov

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Thank You to Our Sponsor & Partners

Building Bridges San Diego Partners
Building Bridges to Global Markets program with image of globe with bridge ovelaid

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

  • Exporting essentials and available resources;
  • Trade finance and access to capital;
  • Programs to grow your business.

Featured Speakers

  • 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
  • Chandra Sumramaniam, Ph.D. Dean, California State University, Northridge, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, California State University, Northridge

Additional Participation Information

Registration: Begins at 8:30 am
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 9:00 am PST - 11:30 am PST 
Location: California State University, Northridge
Event Address: University Student Union, The Grand Salon, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330
Cost: Free
Parking: Instructions to follow 

Questions?

For additional information, please contact: Julieanne Hennessy, Julieanne.Hennessy@trade.gov.

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Thank You to Our Sponsor & Partners

Building Bridges Los Angeles Event Partners
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