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. 

Overview
This export event will include presentations from international trade organizations and an opportunity for you to meet individually with each organization.

Objectives
Learn about the essentials of exporting, trade finance, and International Trade Administration export resources, and connect with key trade resources in the region to further your international objectives.  During the day, you can also meet individually with U.S. Commercial Service staff and key local contacts from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, MD Dept. of Commerce, MD/D.C. District Export Council, MD Dept. of Agriculture, America’s Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank and the Minority Business Development Agency. 

Event Information
Learn about export opportunities and trade resources from local Maryland trade experts to get your issues addressed.
Meet 1-on-1 with trade experts.
Hear about trade finance and access to capital directly from financial experts.

Featured Speakers
Arun Venkataraman, Director General & Assistant Secretary, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Jimmy H. Rhee, Special Secretary, Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs

Register Here: https://www.trade.gov/building-bridges-global-markets
for more information: Aisha.Booker@trade.gov

From the US Department of Commerce, The MD Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs, Small Business Development, Morgan State University, among others.