Building Bridges Global Markets
Building Bridges to Global Markets
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings 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.
Stay Tuned for Upcoming Information on Building Bridges Events!
Find a local event near you, or take advantage of other national and international events dedicated to helping businesses expand internationally.
National Black Business Conference 2024 | Atlanta, GA | August 21-24
This year’s conference is themed, “WE ARE TOGETHER.” This momentous gathering resonates with the collective voice of Black business leaders, both domestic and abroad, symbolizing unity, strength, and purpose as we honor and celebrate National Black Business Month.
Join us for Building Bridges to Global Markets at the National Black Business Conference
Date: August 23, 2024 10am – 11:30am EST
Location: Hilton Atlanta Hotel, 255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
During the information-packed Building Bridges session on Friday, federal trade organizations, trade resource organizations, and successful exporters will share guidance on how to export, how to finance, and how to find tools you need to succeed internationally. This session is open to all conference registrants.
Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta | Greenville, MS | September 12, 2024
During information packed sessions, you will learn more about exporting and access to capital. Meet our local exporting experts for reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Date: September 12, 2024 8:00 am – 2:00 pm CST
Location: Greenville Higher Education Center
2900 Highway 1 South
Greenville, MS 38701
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National Veteran Matchmaking Conference | Detroit, MI | October 29-30
The annual signature conference will host the largest gathering of Certified Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses and will be held live in Michigan, with a location TBD.
The National Veteran Matchmaking Conference and Vets Night Out will provide insights through a diverse and dynamic group of keynote speakers and panelists to help navigate the procurement process and provide updates on the industry’s current state.
The Annual Conference will include Vets Night Out, where corporations and Veteran business owners network on a more informal basis and will feature a special Guest Speaker.
Thank You for Joining Us At Our Recent Programs!
Baltimore, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Jackson, MS | Houston, TX | Cleveland, OH | Phoenix, AZ | Norfolk, VA | Spartanburg, SC | Greensboro, NC | Seattle, WA | Puerto Rico | San Diego, CA | Los Angels, CA | St. Paul, MN | Kansas City, MO | Cincinnati, OH | Louisville, KY: September 21
Read the Press From Recent Building Bridges Events
- El Nuevo Dia: Secretario adjunto de Comercio federal busca alentar las exportaciones de Puerto Rico
- El Vocero: Buscan impulsar la exportación en Puerto Rico
- 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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