The one-day seminar uses case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendee's understanding of the varied and dynamic trade financing products and services offered by Ex-Im Bank. Attendees will learn how to obtain working capital loans to fulfill foreign sales orders, offer competitive terms to overseas buyers, minimize risk in emerging markets, protect against buyer default as well as how to enter new international markets with Ex-Im Bank's assistance.

EVENT                :  Trade Financing Solutions Seminar for small & medium-sized U.S. exporters

DATE                  :  Wednesday, June 4, 2003

LOCATION         :  Middlesex Community College
                              591 Springs Road (Campus Center/ Cafe East)
                              Bedford, MA 07130-1197

TIME                  :  8:30 am - 4:00 pm

COST                 :  $159 (includes materials and lunch)

TO REGISTER    :  On-line registration is available by logging onto http://www.exim.gov and click on "seminars" link or you may call (202) 565-3912 or fax your application to (202) 565-3723.

SPONSORS           :  Ex-Im Bank, U.S. Department of Commerce, MassDevelopment, Massachusetts Export
                           Center, Middlesex Community College