Events

(June 26, 2019) This online workshop discusses the various complimentary programs and services offered in Virginia designed to add immediate value to globalizing small and medium-sized businesses.

You’ll hear from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the US Department of Commerce and Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) in this online power hour hosted by Monex, Bloomberg’s #1 G10 currency forecasters for the past three quarters.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Small Business Development Center (SBDC):  The Virginia Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network is a partnership between the US Small Business Administration (SBA), George Mason University, and a variety of local organizations, including universities, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP):  The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1995 to encourage, stimulate, and support development and expansion of the Commonwealth’s economy. To accomplish these objectives, the Partnership focuses on business recruitment, expansion, and international trade. VEDP has offices in Virginia, Germany, Japan, and South Korea.

US Department of Commerce: The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets.

Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank):  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM is an independent Executive Branch agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales.