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

Ex-Im Bank to Host Exporter Symposium April 3rd in Rockford, IL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2003
Media Contact Name/Phone
Bo Ollison (202) 565-3200

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) will host an exporter seminar for companies in the Rockford, IL, area who wish to learn more about increasing their export sales and growing their international business. The event will be held Thursday, April 3, at the Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College.

The one-day seminar 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 Financing Solutions Symposium for small &medium-sized U.S. exporters

Date:Thursday, April 3, 2003

LOCATION:Small Business Development Center
Rock Valley College
Woodward Technology Center
3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL

TIME:8:30 am- 12:00 pm

COST: $49 (includes materials)

TO REGISTER: On-line registration is available by logging onto http://www.exim.gov and click on seminars link or you may call (202) 565-3912 or fax your application to (202) 565-3723.

SPONSORS: Ex-Im Bank, Small Business Administration, Department of Commerce, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the State of Illinois

Exporters interested in learning more about the seminars may call Ex-Im Bank at (202) 565-3912