Eight-City "Exports Live!" Seminar Series

JOC Staff |
Ex-Im Bank is hosting a multi federal agency seminar series to help local businesses successfully grow their international sales using government solutions. This unique trade event is specially designed for small and medium-sized businesses, which want either to start, grow, or keep the edge on their export sales.

At the conclusion of the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to meet with representatives of each of the federal government agencies, one-on-one, to discuss their specific needs and challenges in exporting US-made goods and services.

A Special Discount has been offered to the Members and Subscribers of the FFTA and to the Alliance to Promote International Trade, which will bring the cost to only $49, instead of $99. The event includes continental breakfast and lunch
For Security Purpose: When Register please write your id number - You must present same picture id at the entrance of the Port of Miami

Prospective attendees should click on the link below to view the agenda and to register: use code: DJAM
http://www.export.gov/exports_live/miami/
October 26, 2009
Successful Small Business Export Strategies:
Eight-City Exports Live! Seminar Series
Location: Port of Miami
1435 North Cruise Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
For questions about this event, call toll-free (888) 966-2009
Web Site: http://miamidade.gov/portofmiami
Meeting Room: Terminal D

AGENDA:
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Registration & Coffee
8:30 - 8:40 AM
Welcome
Welcome and brief introductory remarks.
8:40 - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks - Why Exports Matter
A discussion on the importance of exports to our economy and their positive impact on job-creation and economic growth.
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion - Success Stories from Small Business Owners
A moderator led discussion with small business leaders on how they were able to use government products and services to grow their businesses through exports.
10:15 - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion with Agency Officials - How We Help
A moderator led discussion with agency officials who explain how their products and services can help business owners expand their export opportunities.
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker delivers remarks during lunch.
1:30 - 3:30 PM
One-On-One Sessions for Attendees
Guests are given the opportunity to have brief one-on-one meetings with agency officials and local export development officials to ask questions and learn more about how their products and services can be applied to specific businesses.
(Priority is given to those who register early)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dario J. Avello
Business Development Officer
Export-Import Bank of the United States
5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203, Miami, Florida 33126
Tel: (305) 526-7436 Ext. 19 Fax: (305) 526-7435
Email: Dario.Avello@exim.gov - Website: www.exim.gov