This complimentary program is designed for Virginia-based business' interested in learning about the available resources to help support their global expansion efforts.
Join us and a lineup of additional expert panelists – spanning government resources, finance and capital experts/sources, compliance experts, small businesses, and overseas U.S. Embassy officials – on Thursday, August 8th for the Tools & Contacts for Export Success program hosted by the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This event dives deep into the various, readily-available resources to support and help successfully navigate Virginia-based business’ global expansion efforts. The event is free to attend – RSVPs must be sent to Aaron Miller at amille2@gmu.edu before July 30th.
Agenda
9:30-10:00 – Coffee and Networking
10:00-10:30 – Going Global: Considerations and Resources
- Aaron Miller, Virginia SBDC
10:30-11:15 – International Methods of Payment
- Federico Manno, Fulton Bank; Aerek Stephens EX-IM Bank; De Lune Corporation
11:15-11:40 – Resources for International Business
- Alan Beard, Interlink Capital Strategies
11:40-12:05 – Managing Foreign Currency Receivables
- Andrew Woelflein, Monex
12:05-12:30 – Key Export Compliance Considerations for Trade
- Dulce Zahniser, Towpath Group
12:30-1:15 – Networking Lunch sponsored by Fulton Bank
1:15-2:15 – Market Opportunities in Angola, Congo, Israel and the UAE
- Jim Cramer, U.S. Commercial Service; Locally Engaged Staff from U.S. Embassies
2:15 – Closing Remarks and Networking
2:30-4:00 – One-on-one meetings with service providers*
*One-on-one meetings will run in 15-minute intervals and must be scheduled through Aaron Miller prior to Tuesday, July 30th.
Details
Thursday, August 8, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 2:15 PM
4031 University Drive, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22030
There is no charge for the event and complimentary parking is located behind the building
