Events
Friday Forums / Launch MN is a regular program hosted by Launch Minnesota (https://mn.gov/launchmn/), which provides support to startups located in Minnesota and they are part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The Friday Forum program is a monthly 1-hour program that brings together subject matter experts to discuss a variety of topics that are commonly faced by Minnesota’s startup community. This session is titled "Government Resources for Int'l Business Development".
Join us on August 21st for an in-depth look into the resources and services provided by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to support your customers. EXIM Bank is the official credit agency of the United States with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu.
If you had a box that contained the tools needed to grow your business and increase your profits, wouldn’t you open it? The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can give you those tools – and help make your export business successful. Join us for a conversation with Mitsu Saito, EXIM Business Development Officer for the Western Region, who will provide a deeper dive into the various tools EXIM has available for exporters. In this free webinar, you'll learn how to:
Financing your Venture: This session offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse perspectives on financial strategies that can help propel your business forward.
Before you ship those goods or services across the border, discover how to navigate international transactions confidently, utilize financial products to protect against non-payment, and access working capital to support your global expansion.Don't miss this opportunity to get your questions answered by industry leaders.
A recent joint study by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the EU Commission has projected that Ukraine will need hundreds of billions of dollars to recover and rebuild after the war. Meanwhile, rebuilding is already taking place on the ground.
Are you ready to increase your sales by diversifying into foreign markets? If so, please join us at this in person event where we’ll be discussing the MI SBDC, MEDC, and SBA’s export assistance programs.
Join us for a conversation with the Seattle team of the U.S. Commercial Service. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, it offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Learn about the many ways the U.S. Commercial Service can connect you with international markets and support your successful growth through exporting.
How does your company manage the risk of nonpayment by your foreign customers? Equity Express Select (EQS) is an export credit insurance policy designed to support and empower underserved small business communities.