Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fair Association and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership will be holding a completely free export seminar to help local businesses increase international sales on Thursday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, 601 McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA, 91768. This seminar will provide valuable information to business owners seeking growth opportunities through global markets and include expert panelists that will give practical information on how to get started in exporting. Get information on how to research different markets, learn about government partnerships, secure financing, and much more. Come take advantage of this opportunity to dialogue with industry experts and Department of Commerce officials.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Register at exportseminar.eventbrite.com. Call Phylyp Bardowell at (562) 801-2134 or email phylyp.bardowell@mail.house.gov if you have any questions.

Who:      Rep. Napolitano, Los Angeles County Fair Association, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership

               U.S. Dept. of Commerce

               Small Business Administration

               Centers for International Trade Development

               Export-Import Bank of the United States

               Port of Los Angeles

               Port of Long Beach

               And many others

What:    Business Export Workshop

When:   Thursday, October 18

                9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Where:  Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, 601 McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA, 91768

AGENDA: 

9:00 am REGISTRATION
9:30 am WELCOMING REMARKS
9:45 am SEMINAR OVERVIEW
10:00 am INTERNATIONAL TRADE RESOURCES
10:45 am FINANCING: ACCESSING FUNDING & RESOURCES
11:40 am LUNCHEON (Provided)
12:55 pm EXPORT MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE
1:40 pm EXPORT LOGISTICS
2:25 pm LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY
2:35 pm CLOSING REMARKS
               NETWORKING
 

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