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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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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