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 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
Thank You to Our Partners
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsor & Partners
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsor & Partners
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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

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