Events

Ready to grow beyond the U.S. market? Discover how exporting can help your small business reach new customers, increase revenue, and build resilience. Hear from experts at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Oregon District Export Council as they share practical strategies, export assistance resources, and financing tools that can help Oregon businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

Pierce County Community Navigator Program Thriving Together Resource Events are free and ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs. Attendees will have the chance to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County.

Many business owners are unaware there are opportunities for growth in international sales. During this seminar, BevFluence and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will demystify how exporting works—from first steps to market entry strategy. We’ll explore EXIM’s producer-focused policies, insurance programs, and credit tools designed to reduce uncertainty when approaching new global markets. Participants will also gain insight into additional business development resources that support long-term growth.

Ready to take your business international? Join the Hawaii Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and other resource organizations for a full day of learning and networking. Whether you are new to exporting or looking to expand into new markets, this workshop will connect you with the tools and resources needed to grow internationally.

As demand for export financing continues to grow, lenders play a critical role in helping businesses reach international markets. Join the Hawaii Small Business Development Center, Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a specialized lender workshop focused on export finance solutions for small businesses.

Biz Fair is Washington State’s largest and longest-running small business resource fair. This free event is open to the public and features no-cost small business resources and education from federal and state agencies and local nonprofit organizations. Throughout the day attendees have the opportunity to visit info tables, attend business training workshops, and hear from guest speakers and panelists on a variety of business topics.

Georgia’s manufacturing sector is moving fast, and global markets are essential for growth, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. This statewide outreach meets manufacturers where they are and connects them with practical expertise to diversify sales and strengthen supply-chains.

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the Port of Everett for a FREE Exporting, E-Commerce & Foreign Trade Zone Workshop designed for manufacturers and small businesses interested in reaching international markets.

An EXIM Bank Symposium is an educational event designed to help U.S. businesses learn how to grow through exporting and navigate the challenges of international trade. The symposium brings together subject matter experts and resource partners to provide practical information on exporting, access to capital, risk mitigation strategies, and government programs that support business growth.

The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) will host an EXIM Bank (Export-Import Bank of the United States) Symposium designed to help U.S. businesses learn how to grow through exporting and navigate the challenges of international trade. The symposium brings together subject matter experts and resource partners to provide practical information on exporting, access to capital, risk mitigation strategies, and government programs that support business growth.