Global Diversity Export Initiative: Upcoming Events
Join us for events throughout the fall for diverse businesses, brought to you by the Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) of the U.S. Commercial Service.
GDEI supports minority, women, veteran, LGBTQ+, and disabled-owned businesses seeking international sales success. Learn more about the Global Diversity Export Initiative.
AACC Trade and Investment Forum
Join the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) for a Trade & Investment Forum. The event will address the importance of increasing US exports to help small business growth as well as increasing international investment to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States.
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 9AM to 10PM PDT
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free!
For questions contact Antonio.Ceballos@trade.gov
From Local To Global: Showcasing Diversity
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for the seventh session of our "From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity" event series, where we will feature founders and leaders from rural-based businesses across Southern California who have successfully taken their business overseas.
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Time: 11AM to 12PM PDT
Location: Virtual (Webex)
Cost: Free!
For questions contact Natalie.Hatour@trade.gov
Resources and Estrategias for Global Market Éxito
Presented by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business Administration.
A free webinar hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hear from small businesses that have achieved global sales success and learn about Federal resources that can support your export growth.
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Time: 2:00PM to 3:00PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
For questions contact Antonio.Ceballos@trade.gov
Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for U.S. exporters. The forum features a dynamic mix of plenary sessions, topical round-tables, prescheduled one-on-one meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats, buyers, and ministry officials from key markets around the globe. And plenty of networking!
Date: September 20 - 22, 2022
Location: Providence, RI
Cost: $645
For questions contact Maryanne.Burke@trade.gov
Women's Virtual Funding Event
Join us for this virtual summit to learn about the different types of financing and funding ideal for women-owned or led business. You'll hear directly from the lenders and investors who want to work with you and connect with other women who have successfully used their programs to start or grow their business.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 9AM to 2PM PT | 12PM to 5PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free!
For questions contact Lisa.White@trade.gov
Making Global Markets Accessible
Gather virtually with other U.S. companies and hear from a diverse panel of experts on key exporting topics. Customize your experience through breakout sessions on topics ranging from U.S. Export Controls to Intercultural Communication. Speakers include international business experts from the U.S. Commercial Service and our business partners including representatives from minority, women, LGBTQ+ and rural-owned businesses.
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $75
Participants can also schedule one-on-one meetings with industry & market specialists from U.S. embassies and consulates from select regions around the world.
For questions and registration, contact Leslie.Drake@trade.gov
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