Support for U.S. Exporters During Global Economic Uncertainty

International Trade Administration sent this bulletin at 04/03/2020 06:54 PM EDT

This 3-Part webinar series will feature finance experts discussing tools available to assist U.S. exporters with weathering the economic impact of the global health crisis. The series will discuss strategies for obtaining credit, working with federal agencies and banking professionals to obtain financing under the CARES Act, and obtaining alternative finance solutions.

SESSION 1: Credit Strategies for U.S. Exporters
April 7th – 9AM PST
Gary Mendell, CEO
Meridian Finance
Member, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council

SESSION 2: Banking Strategies for U.S. Exporters
April 14th – 9AM PST

Robert Saikali, VP-International Banking & Trade Finance
City National Bank
Member, District Export Council of Southern California

Gregory Moore, Regional Director
Western Region – Export Import Bank of the United States

Ray Bowman MS. CGBP
Director, Ventura, Santa Barbara
Small Business Development Center
Member, District Export Council of Southern California

SESSION 3: Alternative Financing Solutions for U.S. Exporters
April 16th – 9AM PST

Kenneth Wengrod, CEO
FTC Commercial Corp.
Member, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council
Member, District Export Council of Southern California

All session are free of charge. RSVP required.

Session will be available via conference call dial-in and Microsoft Teams platform

Registration link: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QHE

CONTACT US

Our International Trade Specialists are teleworking and available to assist you with any challenges you are facing on a local or international level.

PROGRAM QUESTIONS

Terri Batch
U.S. Commercial Service – West Los Angeles
Los Angeles U.S. Export Assistance Center
Tel: (310) 597-3575
Email: Terri.Batch@trade.gov

If you are ready to begin exporting or expand to additional global markets, please contact your nearest U.S. Commercial Service office or access exporting resources here.

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