Export assistance is available from a broad range of Federal and State Government Agencies. Their respective programs are designed to provide market entry strategies and export financing and secure trade, particularly for small and medium-sized U.S. companies. To learn more about these agencies and their programs, the U.S. Export Assistance Center of Atlanta is pleased to organize a half-day showcase featuring agency representatives who will present critical export information for U.S. companies looking to begin or expand their exporting business.
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
The Georgia Tech Research Institute
250 14th Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Cost: $50 per person
Registration and Payment:
https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q2N
Contact: John Fleming, Commercial Officer
U.S. Export Assistance Center of Atlanta
Phone: 404-897-6082
Email: john.fleming@mail.doc.gov
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Coffee
8:30 – 8:40 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:40 AM – 10:00 AM Market Entry
U.S. Commercial Service (CS): The CS is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This overview will highlight how the CS helps U.S. exporters unlock new sales opportunities worldwide.
Discussion Topic #1: Using the CS to Export to Overseas Markets: The CS has offices in U.S. Embassies around the world. A Commercial Specialist from one of the U.S. embassies will present concrete examples on how the CS has helped U.S. exporters penetrate foreign markets.
Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD): The GDEcD is a state government agency that helps Georgia companies establish or expand business operations overseas. This presentation will demonstrate how that assistance can connect Georgia exporters to international opportunities.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC): In partnership with the University of Georgia, the SBDC provides business assistance and community economic development support to all counties in the state of Georgia. This presentation will highlight their assistance programs.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Coffee Break
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM Export Finance
Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA is a U.S. Government agency congressionally mandated to assist the small businesses in meeting their financing needs. This presentation will describe the SBA’s export financing programs and show how Georgia companies can assess their export-financing needs and leverage SBA resources.
Export-Import Bank (ExIm): As an independent U.S. Government agency, Exim supports the financing of U.S. good and services and can assume credit and country risks the private sector is unable to accept. This presentation will illustrate how ExIm helps clients overcome common challenges in securing trade financing.
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Secure Trade
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) (Invited): As the single unified border agency of the U.S. government, CBP is vitally important and has many complex missions. This presentation will provide information on the CBP’s role in fostering world trade.
Discussion Topic #2: Implementing an Export Management and Compliance Program: The U.S. Department of Commerce plays an important role in regulating and monitoring the sale of dual-use items, which are subject to export controls and licensing. This presentation will provide an overview of the export licensing process including assigning product classification codes and navigating the Export Administration Regulations.
11:40 AM – 12:20 PM Panel Discussion: Q & A from the audience
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM Closing Remarks