Welcome to "Going Global: Business Expansion through Exporting"!
Come join us on Tue, Apr 09, 2024 at 8:30 AM at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority for an exciting event focused on expanding your business through exporting.
Business expansion through exporting can lead to increased sales and revenue. If you are looking to enter the export market for the first time or to expand your export activities into other parts of the world, this workshop is designed with you in mind.
Aimed at helping businesses expand into overseas markets, the workshop will provide guidance on export development strategy and best practices, market identification and risk assessment, financing programs, and federal initiatives.
Highlights of the workshop will include an overview of state and federal resources, export financing, market entry strategies, overseas infrastructure project opportunities, and the identification of partners and distributors. In addition, you will hear presentations by the directors of the FCEDA overseas offices which are located in Germany, India, Israel, Korea and the United Kingdom.
Seating is limited. Register today.
Agenda:
8:30 AM: Registration Check-In & Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks - Karen Smaw, Director, Diversity Business Investment and Entrepreneurship Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
9:03 AM: Opening Remarks - Victor Hoskins, President and CEO Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
9:10 AM: Making the Case for Exporting - Larry Webb, District Director U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington DC Metropolitan Area District Office
9:30 AM: Global Markets Overview (Panel Discussion)
Asher Kotz, FCEDA, Assistant Director, International Business Investment (moderator)
Alex Malkis, FCEDA Israel Office
Dev Malik, FCEDA India Office
Charles Kim, FCEDA Korea Office
Markus van Tilburg, FCEDA Europe Office
Melanie Redding, FCEDA UK Office
10:15 AM: Networking Break
10:25 AM: Export Readiness and Market Selection - Chris Van Orden, Assistant Director, International Business Development Virginia Small Business Development Center George Mason University
10:45 AM: Export Funding Options - Jonathan Brady, Lead Business Development Specialist, MWOB Outreach Export-Import Bank of the United States
11:05 AM: Making Global Local: Creating U.S. Exports for International Infrastructure Development Projects - Brandon Bradford, Director of Public Engagement United States Trade and Development Agency
11:20 AM: SBA Resources and Programs for Exporters - Libo Suen, Economic Development Specialist US Small Business Administration, Washington Metropolitan Area District Office
11:35 AM: Ask the Experts Q&A
11:45 AM: Closing Remarks Supervisor - Rodney Lusk, Franconia District Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Invited)
12:00 PM: Networking Lunch
Pre-register and upload your resume to maximize your chance at your dream job. (Please note, submitted resumes are not provided to participating employers until after the event. We encourage you to bring your resumes and still come in person.)
We are particularly proud to announce that, during the Open House Mixer, we will be highlighting the accomplishments of the graduates from our Impacto Latino Entrepreneur program.
We look forward to fostering new relationships and celebrating the spirit of collaboration. Register now and don't miss out on this exciting event!
*Participation at this event is free of charge*