Export Essentials: An MWOB Symposium

May 2, 2022 – 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Many business owners are unaware there are opportunities for growth in international sales. In this symposium, discover how to take advantage of these global markets, plus hear about other business development resources specifically for minority and women-owned businesses.

HOW TO ATTEND:

This symposium is a free in-person event that will be held:

Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science
1731 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

SPEAKERS:

Presentations will take place 10am through 1pm. During this time you will hear from representatives of:

  • Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Minority & Women Owned Business Outreach Team (MWOB)
  • US Commercial Service Los Angeles
  • Women in International Trade (WIT-LA) Los Angeles
  • New Economics for Women
  • Final Speaker (TBD)

AGENDA:

9am -10am
Onsite COVID Testing & Registration
Refreshments & networking available

10:30am
Welcome Remarks
EXIM Chair & President Reta Jo Lewis

10:40am:
Organization of Women in International Trade Program Overview
Women in International Trade Los Angeles Chapter (WIT-LA)

10:45am:
New Economic for Women Program Overview
New Economics for Women & SBA Women’s Business Center

10:55am:
Business Organization (TBD)

11:00am:
Offering Competitive Financing Tools to Foreign Buyers & Unlocking Cash Flow
EXIM Minority & Women Owned Business Outreach Division (MWOB) 

11:20am:
An Overview of Commerce’s Global Diversity Export Initiative & How to Find Foreign Buyers
U.S. Commercial Service 

11:40am:
Q&A

11:50am:
Closing Remarks