LOCAL TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ASSIST U.S. EXPORTERS INCREASE SALES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2003
Media Contact Name/Phone
Niki Shepperd (202) 565-3200, E-mail: seminars@exim.gov

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), the official export credit agency of the U.S. Government, will hold an exporter symposium for companies in the El Paso, TX, area who wish to learn more about increasing their export sales and growing their international business. This is a must-attend event for any exporter. The event will be held August 21, 2002, at the Texas One Stop Capital Shop.

The half-day symposium is an interactive event that uses case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendee's understanding of the varied and dynamic trade financing products and services offered by Ex-Im Bank. Attendees will learn how to obtain working capital loans to fulfill foreign sales orders, offer competitive terms to overseas buyers, minimize risk in emerging markets, protect against buyer default as well as how to enter new international markets with Ex-Im Bank's assistance.

    EVENT: Trade Finance Symposium for small & medium-sized U.S. exporters
    DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2002
    LOCATION: Texas One Stop Capital Shop
    1359 Lomaland Drive, El Paso, Texas
    TIME: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
    COST: $49 (includes breakfast and materials)
    TO REGISTER: On-line registration is available by logging onto www.exim.gov and click on seminars link or you may call (202) 565-3912 or fax your application to (202) 565-3723
    SPONSORS: Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Exporters interested in learning more about the seminars may call Ex-Im Bank at (202) 565-3912 or visit the Ex-Im Bank website www.exim.gov .