Export-Import Bank of the United States
Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg
Invite You to Attend the Exporter Forum
In association with the International Business Council of Rochester Sponsored by RBS Citizen
Fred P. Hochberg
President & Chairman
Export-Import Bank
EXPORTER FORUM Friday, March 9, 2012
8:30 AM to12:00 PM
The Gleason Works Auditorium 1000 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14692
Congresswoman
Louise M. Slaughter
State of New York
Learn How to Increase Your Company's Foreign Sales by:
Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment
Extending credit to your buyers
Accessing vital working capital
Finding new markets and customers
Understanding how other companies have used government resources to export
Preliminary Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration
9:00 AM
Welcome
Remarks
The Honorable Louise M. Slaughter
U.S. House of Representatives
Program Overview – "Global Access for Small Business"
The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President
Export-Import Bank of the U. S. (Ex-Im Bank)
9:30 AM
Panel Discussion – "Other Companies are Exporting, Why Aren't You?"
This panel discussion will describe how local companies use Ex-Im Bank and other government agencies to support the growth of their international business.
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion with Agency Officials – "Resources to Grow Your Exports" A moderator-led discussion with federal agency officials who explain how their products and services can help business owners in expanding their export opportunities.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Session
Attendees are given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with agency officials and local export development officials to ask questions and learn more about how to effectively use government resources.
This event is tailored to address the needs of small and medium-sized
businesses
with 500 or less employees.